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Campus News

Master Plan sets goals for university’s future

January 19, 2016 Jeffrey Zanker

On-campus housing for up to 950 more students. An expansion of the Student Life Center. Walkways instead of streets. A new dining hall for freshmen, a new parking garage, and

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News

Recipe of The Week: Spaghetti Squash with a Creamy Lemon Sauce

January 19, 2016 Angelina Bruno

I’m trying to cut carbs when I can (don’t worry, I still make room for desserts) and spaghetti squash is the best carb substitute I’ve found, especially as a pasta

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Arts and Life Community

Community Cafe holds Grandiversary Block Party

January 19, 2016 Devin Rodriguez

A coffee shop that caters to the student schedule of late-night hours, hosted its Grandiversary Block Party on Jan. 16 which supports local businesses, artists and charities.

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Community

Volunteers wanted: Give time, get happy

January 19, 2016 Moriah Fantuz

Whether you are a freshman living on campus without a car, or a graduating senior, spring semester is still a prime time to get involved in your community and give

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Album Reviews Music and Entertainment

David Bowie says goodbye with final album

January 19, 2016 Devin Rodriguez

David Bowie leaves behind a long and remarkable legacy, and his grand finale comes as an ambitious album that strays far from his original pop sensibilities. “Blackstar,” Bowie’s 25th and

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Campus News News

Students can now use their meal plans at the Tavern, Grind

January 19, 2016 Samantha Putterman

Students can now spend up to $50 of their meal plans at either the Grind, the Tavern or split it between the two. $50 may not seem like much, but

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Features

USFSP student accepts Smithsonian internship

January 19, 2016 Jason Saab

Amy Anderson’s passion for history began when she was young and has led her to an experience she thought would be nothing more than a dream. But after receiving a

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Campus News News

USF St. Pete leads 31st Annual MLK Drum Major for Justice Parade

January 19, 2016 Tamiracle Williams

Despite the temperature, USF St. Petersburg students, staff and faculty kept tradition alive by marching in the national MLK Drum Major for Justice Parade. The USFSP community has participated in the parade

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Arts and Life

Make The Most Out of Your New Year’s Resolutions

January 12, 2016 Tamiracle Williams

It’s the beginning of a new semester and a new year, and in the midst of juggling new courses and schedules, we are still desperately trying to cling to our

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Arts and Life

Power Plate: Grilled Chicken with Avocado Crème

January 11, 2016 Angelina Bruno

To make this protein-packed plate, I used frozen brown rice and pre-cooked grilled chicken from Trader Joe’s. The items are still whole foods with no added chemicals, so I can’t

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Recent Posts

  • A recap of 2026 Homecoming
  • USF basketball looks ahead to new season
  • Amid polarizing lawsuit against Cornell University, USFSP students examine the resources provided to student survivors
  • More Than a First in the Family: Celebrating USF St. Petersburg’s First-Generation Bulls
  • New Florida Legislation eliminates student fee funding for SGEF 

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Last week, the Harborside Activities Board hosted Last week, the Harborside Activities Board hosted their annual Homecoming events on campus. 

After a two year break, the former Cardboard Boat Race saw a return to campus, now a kayak race named Rocky's Regatta. 

Anastasia Fox and Jessica Muratti were also named the 2026 Homecoming Royalty. 

🗞️ And in slide two... The Crow's Nest front page in the Sept. 21, 1999 issue, when our then-staff covered the first ever Cardboard Boat Race. 

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📸 Photos by Reagan Haskell and Makenna Wozniak | The Crow's Nest
🎨 Graphic and Caption by Isabella Perez | The Crow's Nest
Our Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief attended t Our Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief attended the American Tipoff event in Tampa, where they got the chance to interview new men's basketball head coach Chris Mack about his goals for the upcoming season. 

With new head coaches and new players, both the women's and the men's team look ahead after a successful past couple of seasons. 

"The results will take care of themselves when you have people who care about the
right things," coach Mack told The Crow's Nest. 

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✍️ Story & Graphic by Isabella Perez | The Crow's Nest
📸 Photo Courtesy of USF Athletics
A recent civil lawsuit was filed against Ivy Leagu A recent civil lawsuit was filed against Ivy League institution Cornell University by a former student, referred to as Jane Doe, who was an undergraduate in 2024 when she went to a party at the Chi Phi fraternity house and was allegedly brutally sexually assaulted by seven members of the chapter while severely intoxicated after being coerced into ingesting multiple hard drugs. 

As a result, many students are holding a mirror to their own college campuses and questioning how universities, and the legal system as a whole, handles instances of sexual violence. 

A timeline (https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/interactive/2026/10/06/i-felt-like-bait-timeline-cornell-university-rape-allegations/) provided by The Washington Post details the resulting investigation, including the backlash for both Cornell and the Tompkins County District Attorney’s handling of the case, which many believe to be unjust, as none of the fraternity members were criminally charged and only two were expelled. 

Within the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, there are a number of resources and procedures that exist in response to such cases, such as the Patsy Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, commonly known as Title IX and USF’s Center for Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention (CVAVP). 

However, some students say there may not be a complete understanding of the resources they are provided, or how to utilize them. 

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✍️ Story by Secilia Ruiz and Ashley Pena | The Crow’s Nest 
🎨 Graphic by Secilia Ruiz | The Crow's Nest
📸 Photo Courtesy of Zephyniis Wharton
“[The bill is] saying if you are funded by the gov “[The bill is] saying if you are funded by the government or if you have any types of public funding, you’re not going to be able to spend any of that money on any projects or any initiatives that help reduce any of these pollutants,” Siddarth Bahl, the USF St. Pete SGEF President, told The Crow’s Nest. 

The bill also comes after a 2025-2026 referendum in which 84% of USF students voted "Yes" on keeping SGEF in all USF campuses. 

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✍️ Story by Zariya Bankston | The Crow's Nest
📸 Photo Courtesy of USF Newsroom
Lindsey and Scott Williams are the new owners of t Lindsey and Scott Williams are the new owners of the local café, The Campus Grind. 

Together, they plan to make slight changes to the business ranging from its menu to the interior design.

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✍️ Story and Graphic by Reagan Haskell | The Crow’s Nest
With the Royalty Ball taking place tommorow, four With the Royalty Ball taking place tommorow, four candidates are aiming to claim USF St. Pete Royalty: 

Jessica Murati 

Makenna Wozniak

Beverly Velasquez

Anastasia Fox

The winner will be announced tomorrow at the Royalty Ball on 10/13 at 7-10pm at the USC Ballrooms. 

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✍️ Story by Zariya Bankston | The Crow's Nest
📸 Photo Courtesy of Harborside Activities Board
Dave Crow wishes you a happy voting! 🗳️ For more Dave Crow wishes you a happy voting! 🗳️

For more information on candidates and their policies, refer to Tampa Bay’s guide to the 2026 midterm elections; 2026 Florida election candidates: Midterm voter guide (https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/elections/2026/09/30/florida-election-candidates-midterm-2026/). 

If you’re voting in Pinellas County feel free to locate your polling location through this master list; Precincts in Pinellas County (https://www.voterfocus.com/PrecinctFinder/precinctDirectory?county=FL-PIN).
Ahead of their matchup against UTSA tomorrow, USF' Ahead of their matchup against UTSA tomorrow, USF's football team is faced with the offensive challenges that came to light during their Oct. 3 loss against Temple. 

“As much as it stings to have a loss,” said head coach Brian Hartline, “I think everything happens for a reason.”

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✍️ Story and Graphic by Isabella Perez
📸 Photos by Arianna Howell

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