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‘Napoleon the Wilderness’ makes music personal

December 2, 2019December 20, 2019 Dylan Hart

By Dylan Hart When an employee at Campus Recreation sought a special anniversary gift for her boyfriend, Nikhil Johns had the perfect idea.  After sending her a detailed questionnaire about

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Opinion

What the fuzz is a furry? A look into a one-of-a-kind fandom

December 2, 2019December 1, 2019 Jonathan Hernandez

By Jonathan Hernandez There are many communities in the world known as “fandoms,” where people socialize with other individuals who share the same interests.  There are communities that talk about

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Feature

She wants to connect people to science

December 2, 2019December 1, 2019 Decker Lavely

By Decker Lavely Carey Schafer’s graduate research finds her waist deep in Florida waters, covered in mud and battling mosquitoes. But you won’t find her only in the field or

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Feature

They tagged sharks and waded in wetlands

December 2, 2019December 20, 2019 Kamryn Elliott

By Kamryn Elliott In a biological excursion spanning five and a half weeks, a group of 16 students spent last summer exploring various ecosystems. Shark tagging, alligator identification and bird

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Campus News News

International science symposium coming to USF

December 2, 2019December 20, 2019 James Bennett

By James Bennett III Science experts from as far as Tennessee, Texas and New Jersey will be visiting USF St. Petersburg later this month. The International Society for Computational Biology’s

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Feature

Pineapples are his passion

December 2, 2019December 20, 2019 Taylor Tew

Story and photo by Taylor Tew The world’s best pineapple can be found at the Saturday Morning Market in downtown St. Petersburg. That’s according to Dean Moustafa, a finance student

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Arts and Life Community

Old faces return, new acts arrive as NBT turns 19

December 2, 2019December 20, 2019 Kat Piccolo

By Katlynn Mullins Day 1: The Killers, I Don’t Know How But They Found Me, PVRIS, Switchfoot There was a concertgoer donned in The Killers merch, but her shirt said

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Accreditation Campus News News

A Stunning Decline

December 2, 2019December 20, 2019 Nancy McCann

As St. Petersburg prepares for consolidation, freshman enrollment has plunged. That was expected and won’t last long, university administrators say. But one faculty leader looks at the numbers and sees

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Opinion

What does a vegan holiday look like anyway?

December 2, 2019December 20, 2019 Kat Piccolo

Story and photo by Katlynn Mullins Yes, I’m vegan. My holidays look like every other college kid’s — only with more relatives having an opinion on my diet. My grandmother

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Arts and Life Community

Santa parade signals start of holiday season

December 2, 2019December 20, 2019 Carrie Pinkard

Story and photo by Carrie Pinkard Darth Vader. A giant Nutcracker. Rudolph on a segway.  These were just a few of the characters seen marching down Beach Drive for St.

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On April 19-20 and April 26, the new Musical Theat On April 19-20 and April 26, the new Musical Theatre Club at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg put on a student-directed production of “Theory of Relativity.”

“Theory of Relativity” is a musical written by Brian Hill with music and lyrics by Neil Bartram. The ensemble musical uses seemingly separate comedic and dramatic scenes that portray the complex situations that young adults experience and how they eventually connect to each other.  

This cast had no shortage of talent, with actors fully embodying their characters.  

📲 Click the link in our bio to read the entire review and a feature of the club.

✍️ Review by Secilia Ruiz and feature story by Zariya Bankston and Reagan Haskell. 

📸 Photos by Makenna Wozniak.
On April 16, students at the University of South F On April 16, students at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg attended the annual cherry blossom festival hosted by the Asian American and Pacific Islander Association. 

At the campus fountain, attendees enjoyed catered food and an assortment of origami crafts, board games and a prize raffle, in addition to a Kendama tournament and haiku slam poetry.

The two-hour Hanami celebration — which Japan annually observes in early April — was the organization’s last event of the semester.

The event was a full-circle moment for Tongta Vachara, sophomore in health sciences and president of AAPIA, as it was where she first was recruited to the club’s e-board.

“Just being able to plan this event for other people and really instilling the same joy that I had experienced back then, it's just a very full circle moment and it was just really, really valuable to me,” Vachara told The Crow’s Nest.

Vachara said the festival was her favorite event from the organization — and with the scenic bougainvilleas and breezy weather this year, the timing was perfect.

📸 Photos by Jasmin Parrado

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Finals week is near.. but have no fear! There are Finals week is near.. but have no fear!

There are plenty of events on campus to help relieve the finals stress.🤍

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young 

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Taryn Sabia, the assistant dean of research at the Taryn Sabia, the assistant dean of research at the University of South Florida’s College of Art, Design and Performance, announced her candidacy for Tampa mayor on March 2. 

Since coming to USF in 2014, Sabia has taught graduate-level courses focused on urban design policy, climate change, sustainability, urban transportation systems and more. 

Sabia is the co-founder of Urban Charette — an organization that focuses on educating community leaders on innovative community planning and design. 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

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✍️ Story by Matthew McGovern 

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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), a le The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), a learning program for local seniors looking to continue their education, expanded to the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus in spring 2025. Since then, the OLLI program at USF St. Petersburg has welcomed seniors from across the city to participate in low-cost opportunities for learning. 

Each course and lecture offered in the OLLI program is geared toward building a stronger community between seniors living in St. Petersburg. In a city with a dense population of retirees, the OLLI program is an accessible way for seniors to stay active and involved. 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

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✍️ Story by Ashley Pena

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Did you know Dave Crow wasn't the only face behind Did you know Dave Crow wasn't the only face behind Rocky D. Bull? You can find the others on our latest print issue! 

🎨 Comic by Kaila McEwan

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On April 6, students at USF St. Petersburg gathere On April 6, students at USF St. Petersburg gathered for a second round of debates between the political left and right. 

Like the first debate, students took sides on a range of topics including mass deportation, U.S. involvement in international conflicts, universal healthcare and whether cats are better than dogs. 

With the current political polarization occurring across the country, students find that these debates foster a peaceful dialogue between disagreeing sides.

📷 Photos by Gabriel Ballester-Rivera

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✍️ Story by Jasmin Parrado and Julia Birdsall

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Rocky D. Bull got his start not in the physical fo Rocky D. Bull got his start not in the physical form as we know him, but as a cartoon for University of South Florida Athletics to use in their newsletters. 

It wasn’t until 2003 that the mascot was unveiled as the Rocky we see today. 

The friendliness and fun personality that Rocky displays at events are extensions of the USF students under the mask. 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

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✍️ Story by Julia Ferrara 

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A quick opening goal from Tampa Bay Rowdies midfie A quick opening goal from Tampa Bay Rowdies midfielder Marco Micaletto was one of four goals in a 2-2 draw against the Oakland Roots SC on Saturday. The other Rowdies goal was scored close to halftime, with forward Russell Cicerone recording his 100th career goal in the United States League (USL) Championship.

With the tie, the Rowdies remain one of two teams in the United that have yet to lose a match this season in the USL Championship. 

The Rowdies hit the road to play the Charleston Battery on Saturday, April 18.

📷 Photos by Irena Mesa | The Crow’s Nest

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