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Master Academic Plan proposes major changes for USFSP

February 7, 2017 Luke Cross

Lofty goals such as the doubling of part-time job opportunities on campus, reducing the cost of textbooks by half and adding 25 new majors (see list below) to the campus

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Arts and Life Community Feature

Buddhist monks create temporary beauty

February 7, 2017 Devin Rodriguez

Four Buddhist monks sat cross-legged around an intricate sand mandala that they crafted one grain at a time. Light pours into the room through a large window facing Central Avenue,

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News Off-Campus News

DeVos nomination facing difficult partisan divide

February 7, 2017 Whitney Elfstrom

Betsy DeVos, Michigan billionaire, is set to become the next Secretary of Education, despite strong opposition from the American people. At the strange hour of 6:30 a.m. this past Friday

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World Affairs: The St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs was co-founded in 2013 by Dr. Thomas Smith and Ambassador Douglas L. McElhaney. Last year the conference brought in around 2,000 people over three days. ABIGAIL PAYNE | THE CROW'S NEST
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St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs to Begin Feb. 15

February 7, 2017February 7, 2017 Ryan Callihan

When more than 50 experts gather in St. Petersburg next week to discuss international affairs, one name is likely to pervade the three-day conference – Donald Trump. The new president

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Solar Power: The installation of of new solar car ports, like the ones shown above from the parking garage, will be the first project to contribute to the Green Revolving Fund. Delaney Brown | The Crow's Nest
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Campus moves forward with Green Revolving Fund

February 7, 2017February 9, 2017 Delaney Brown

Future sustainability projects on campus will now find funding, in part, through the Green Revolving Fund. Signed on Monday, Feb. 6, the Green Revolving Fund would utilize the savings from

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St. Pete Pride Parade to move downtown

February 7, 2017 Michael Moore Jr.

  The Grand Central District may soon be losing one of its greatest traditions. The St. Pete Pride Parade, which has called Central Avenue its home since its inception in

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Arts and Life Community

Schoolwork stressing you out? Try adopting a dog

February 7, 2017 Timothy Fanning

After extracurriculars, school work, a part-time job and balancing a social life, there’s absolutely no room for anything else. Getting a dog is the last thing on anyone’s mind. Entering

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Opinion Q&A

Perspective: One student’s thoughts on the “Muslim Ban”

February 7, 2017February 7, 2017 Noora khalil

Noora Khalil (pictured above) is a 24-year-old information system management major. As a senior at USF St. Petersburg, Khalil founded Charit-A-Bull, a charity outreach club. She is also a Muslim

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Arts and Life Community

Local vendors and organization congregate downtown for Localtopia

February 7, 2017 Evy Guerra

                            A sea of people flooded Williams Park to seek out all things local. They bought soaps,

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Be Mindful: In the U.S., we're often given more than we can use. Be smart and recycle your excess so that it can be reused elsewhere. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
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Splitting the waste and learning to recycle

February 7, 2017 Indhira Suero Acosta

Ever since I was a little girl, I remember hearing my parents saying that the rubbish goes to the trash can. “Don’t throw the garbage in the streets. It’s wrong

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The festival invites local, national and international muralists to turn the walls of businesses into
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All events require guests to RSVP, which can be done on the festival’s website. 

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Invisible disabilities are disabilities that a per Invisible disabilities are disabilities that a person has that may not be visible on the outside. This can include attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), arthritis, endometriosis, long covid, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and many other chronic illnesses and mental health conditions as stated by Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. 

“It’s present, but it’s present in a way that is not apparent to the naked eye,” MPB Executive Director, Fabricio Lozada told The Crow’s Nest. 

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In an interview with The Crow's Nest, van Empel an In an interview with The Crow's Nest, van Empel and coach Allison Jolly spoke about the lead-up to the championship bid and what are a few of their expectations going into the competition this weekend. 

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USF men's soccer lost 5-1 to Memphis on Friday, Oc USF men's soccer lost 5-1 to Memphis on Friday, Oct. 23. 

After a scoreless first half, Memphis managed a strong second half performance with five goals. 

Meanwhile, USF's Tyler Richardson helped the Bulls score their lone goal of the game in the 90th minute with an assist from Jakob Auby.

The loss keeps the Bulls last in the American, with a 0-5-2 conference record ahead of their second to last matchup of the season this Wednesday, Oct. 28 vs. FIU

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Who says the newspaper can’t be whimsical? Make Who says the newspaper can’t be whimsical? 

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Come eat Chick-fil-A and cheer for the Rays in the Come eat Chick-fil-A and cheer for the Rays in their first home of the World Series! 

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With the Nov. 3 Midterm Elections nearing, many ar With the Nov. 3 Midterm Elections nearing, many are gearing for the Senate and gubernatorial races. 

However, according to the Florida Department of State, only 24 percent of registered voters in Florida participate in local and municipal elections.

While federal elections have a great impact on the general population, voting in local elections can have a great effect in issues that are handled at the city-level.

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Our contributors Alex Felski, Arianna Howell, and Our contributors Alex Felski, Arianna Howell, and Kate Cannon attended this year's homecoming game, capturing some of the best moments from the 29-2 game win. 

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