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Month: August 2018

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USFSP meets UN

August 27, 2018August 27, 2018 James Bennett

Dr. Richard Mbatu started at USF St. Petersburg in 2014, the professor aims to inspire students to become active in different clubs and organizations that work to improve the environment

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Campus News News

For graduate student, AIDS research holds personal meaning

August 27, 2018August 27, 2018 Emily Wunderlich

Hunter Drake, right, presented in July his research with the help of James Onufrak and Brianna Suite at the 2018 International AIDS Conference in Amsterdam. Drake’s abstract was about how

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Campus News News

Former librarian sentenced to two years in prison

August 27, 2018September 4, 2018 Amy Diaz

Schnur, pictured, was described in his USF St. Petersburg alumni portfolio as an “archivist, author, faculty [and] public speaker.” Courtesy of USF St. Petersburg By Amy Diaz A longtime university

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Opinion Opinion Columns

The “Red Zone” and what it means for students

August 27, 2018August 27, 2018 Carrie Pinkard

According to the University Police Department, Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) is a fundamental, hands-on training that teaches women and men how to defend themselves in the event of an attack. Courtesy

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Campus News News

Student Success Center: One of the many keys to college success

August 27, 2018August 29, 2018 Seth Payan

From left: Samantha Saad and Stephanie Benmergui study in the Student Success Center at USFSP, Aug. 22, 2018. Seth Payan | The Crow’s Nest By Seth Payan When masses of

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Arts and Life Campus

New sustainability murals grace SLC walls

August 27, 2018August 27, 2018 Dinorah Prevost

The whale mural was completed during the project’s first phase in late April. It represents the environmental angle of sustainability. Martha Rhine | The Crow’s Nest By Dinorah Prevost The

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Campus News News

About those names …

August 27, 2018August 26, 2018 USFSP Faculty

Kate Tiedemann gifted $10 million to USF St. Petersburg in 2014. She owned a ophthalmic surgical supply business before retiring to Pinellas county. Martha Rhine | The Crow’s Nest Their names

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Arts and Life Community

Beans & Barlour is making St. Pete sweet, never choose between drinks or dessert again

August 27, 2018August 28, 2018 Amy Diaz

Beans and Barlour barista, Cynnamon Thomas smokes wood chips while preparing one of the shop’s signature drinks, The Campfire Story. Ambria Whalum | The Crow’s Nest By Amy Diaz Story

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Movies Music and Entertainment

‘Happytime Murders’ has puppets, but no laughs

August 27, 2018August 27, 2018 Anthony Nolfi

With the slogan “No Sesame. All Street.” the movie plays it safe repeating the usual comedic tropes, but with an extra dazzle of puppets. Courtesy of STX Entertainment By Anthony

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Campus News News

Tadlocked in: He’s ‘interim’ no more

August 27, 2018September 4, 2018 Dinorah Prevost

Dr. Martin Tadlock, recently confirmed as USF St. Petersburg regional chancellor, attends Get on Board Day in the University Student Center, greeting students and visiting with recruiters, Aug. 23, 2018. Martha

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Recent Posts

  • USFSP students discuss the most stressful week of their year 
  • USFSP Marine Science Laboratory totaled after two-alarm fire 
  • USF alums create opportunities for students 
  • USF Women’s Sailing places second in SAISA Championship, secures National Championship bid 
  • Ahead of St. Pete mayoral primary, candidates talk resilience, Historic Gas Plant District, affordability  

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The race for the next St. Petersburg mayor is a pa The race for the next St. Petersburg mayor is a packed one, with six candidates in the running, including the sitting mayor, Kenneth T. Welch and former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, who was the latest to file as of April 27. 

Other candidates include long-serving public administrator Maria Scruggs, District 2 Councilwoman Brandi Gabbard, retired St. Petersburg Fire Chief Jim Large and former Shore Acres Neighborhood Association President Kevin Batdorf. 

The Crow’s Nest spoke to four of the seven candidates, who expanded on their campaign ideals and spoke of what they want the future of the city to look like. 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

📲 Click the link in our bio to read the entire story.

✍️ Story by Julia Birdsall and Alisha Durosier

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Fire crews are actively responding to a fire at th Fire crews are actively responding to a fire at the Marine Science Laboratory (MSL). 

While the cause is unclear, The Crow’s Nest received reports of either a chemical fire or a lightning strike as the cause.

At approximately 5 p.m., USF St. Petersburg students were met with sirens and a scene of smoke billowing from the peninsula of the St. Petersburg campus. University faculty and staff working near the area are being evacuated. 

The MSL is among the oldest buildings on the St. Petersburg campus, where the campus’s first classes were held in 1965. 

It was originally opened in 1939 as a maritime service training station. It currently houses research labs and faculty offices for the Marine Science Program.

This is a developing story.

🎥 Video courtesy of Joe Farías Alencar.

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As we approach the close of the Spring Semester of As we approach the close of the Spring Semester of 2026, we would like to recognize and say goodbye to our fellow senior staffers:

Online Editor – Julia Ferrara
News Editor – Jasmin Parrado
Arts & Life Editor – Matthew McGovern
Sports Editor – Dominic Feo
Opinions/Features Editor – Julia Birdsall
Staff Reporter – Irena Mesa
Marketing Manager – Marcella Copeland
Managing Editor - María José Solís

and our 

Editor in Chief – Alisha Durosier 

Congratulations to our seniors and we are wishing them the best as the fly away to a new chapter in their lives. 🐦‍⬛🎓

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After 12 years as the Dean of Students at the Univ After 12 years as the Dean of Students at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, Jacob Diaz is resigning. 

Diaz’s last day is on May 15; he will then serve as the inaugural assistant vice president and dean of Students at the University of Maryland. 

 Diaz described his time as dean of students as a “dream come true.” 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

📲 Click the link in our bio to read the entire story.

✍️ Story by Secilia Ruiz 

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The thought of an early graduation is a harrowing The thought of an early graduation is a harrowing thought for third year digital communications and multimedia journalism major Sophia Lowrie, who said that she wishes they had more time to assimilate to life on a college campus before being thrust into adult life. 

She is not the only one. 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

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✍️ Story by Julia Birdsall 

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Whether the next steps involve graduate school or entering the workforce, many of the seniors at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg are feeling similarly anxious and uncertain in the weeks leading up to their graduation dates.
Nico Gramatica did not grow up playing football. Nico Gramatica did not grow up playing football. 

The sophomore kicker for the University of South Florida played club soccer and only started kicking footballs in his sophomore year of high school. 

“My dad kicked, my uncle kicked and people were asking me, ‘Why don’t you come out, try it for a year and see if you like it. If you don’t like it, you can be done after one year,’” Gramatica said. “I went out, had a great time and got to make some really good friends.” 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

📸 Photos by Irena Mesa 

📲 Click the link in our bio to read the entire story.

✍️ Story by Irena Mesa 

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College campuses are a place where a strong sense College campuses are a place where a strong sense of community can be formed among students, but many commuter students, like junior English major Zoey Earles, feel that they have fewer opportunities to form these connections. 

“Positives [of being a commuter], I have my own apartment,” Earles said. “Negatives, I don’t make as [many] friends, and I don’t necessarily know about all the things that are happening on campus.” 

Events hosted on campus are a great way to meet people and find that sense of community, but sustainability senior Estela Najera said that being aware of events is difficult. 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

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✍️ Story by Julia Birdsall 

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In the familiar currents of St. Petersburg, the Un In the familiar currents of St. Petersburg, the University of South Florida Women’s sailing team placed second at the South Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association (SAISA) Women’s Team and Fleet Championship Races on April 12. 

The regatta secured USF a spot in the College Sailing Women’s Fleet National Championship, which USF St. Petersburg will also host from May 15-18. 

Before the competition, USF’s Division A Fleet Race starters Kailey Warrior and Madisen Hamai told The Crow’s Nest about the advantages of sailing in local waters. 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

📸 Photos by Kendall Bulkiewicz | USF Athletics 

📲 Click the link in our bio to read the entire story.

✍️ Story by Dominic Feo 

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USF St. Petersburg Student Government Governor, El USF St. Petersburg Student Government Governor, Elise Prophete, is speaking out after not being able to give the speech she’d initially written for the annual Rocky's Leadership Award Ceremony.

“I am choosing to do what is right for me and provoke the thoughts that I hope are right for this campus. To shift the self-censoring, student-second attitudes back into a space where the stories we have are told and appreciated,” Prophete wrote.

📲 Click the link in our bio to read her entire column and her original speech.

✍️ Column by Elise Prophete.

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