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After 18 Years, ‘Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’ is Locally Owned

January 30, 2026February 1, 2026 Reagan Haskell

Photo by Maria Jose Solis | The Crow’s Nest By Reagan Haskell and Matthew McGovern After 18 years of corporate ownership, Creative Loafing Tampa Bay, an alternative weekly news and

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USF 70: Celebrating the small but mighty St. Petersburg campus 

January 29, 2026January 30, 2026 Matthew McGovern

As USF celebrates its 70th anniversary, faculty, alumni and historians reflect on the unique history of the university’s waterfront campus.  Photo by Matthew McGovern | The Crow’s Nest By Matthew McGovern

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Science and Technology Building, now (mostly) back to normal  

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 Irena Mesa

Photo by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest By Irena Mesa The Science and Technology Building, one of the University of South Florida St. Petersburg’s lab and teaching spaces, first

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Status of USF’s 287(g) agreement with ICE remains unclear 

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 Jasmin Parrado

Photo by Mahika Kukday | The Crow’s Nest  By Jasmin Parrado More than eight months ago, the University of South Florida said it would apply to participate in Immigration and

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Arts and Life

WUSF Jazz spins away your Sunday scaries

January 29, 2026January 26, 2026 Julia Ferrara

Hosted by WUSF’s Warren Bucholz, Sunday Jazz offers three hours of vinyl spinning and coffee sipping. Photo by Julia Ferrara | The Crow’s Nest Once a month, a warehouse-garage space

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St Pete Pride to host another year of celebrations

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Julia Ferrara

St. Pete Pride’s events run from the last weekend of May until the end of June and offer festivities for all ages.  Photo courtesy of St. Pete Pride By Julia Ferrara

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Lester Tuttle, USFSP’s first campus dean, dies at 91

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 Matthew McGovern

Photo courtesy of USFSP campus archives  By Matthew McGovern Lester Tuttle, University of South Florida St. Petersburg’s first campus dean, died on Jan. 15 at the age of 91.   “Through

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Meet Thomas Smith, USFSP’s interim regional chancellor 

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 Jasmin Parrado

A university-wide email from Rhea Law last October announced Smith’s assignment to the role. Photo Courtesy of USF By Jasmin Parrado It’s been more than two months since Thomas Smith,

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Green Light Cinema expands downtown location 

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 Julia Ferrara

Green Light Cinema now offers a full menu, including drinks, to St. Pete moviegoers. Photo courtesy of Mike Hazlett  By Julia Ferrara Dinner and a show are now something St.

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Arts and Life

Special exhibition at Dalí Museum displays both sides of Surrealism 

January 21, 2026 Matthew McGovern

Photo by Matthew McGovern | The Crow’s Nest By Matthew McGovern Aside from taking part in the same movement from the 1920’s through the 40s, Giacometti and Dalí, at first

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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.🤍

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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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There is only one place on the University of South There is only one place on the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus where students’ stories, cultures and passions are brought to life: Harbor Hall during the annual senior graphic arts showcase. 

On April 10, students and community members filed into Harbor Hall’s gallery space to see the graphic arts seniors’ work. Their installations serve as their thesis, a final project before graduation. 

“Senior thesis is not for the faint of heart,” graphic arts senior with a concentration in graphic design, Lauren Gaubert, told The Crow’s Nest. 

📷 Photos by María José Solís & Alisha Durosier

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The University of South Florida has not had a func The University of South Florida has not had a functional Office of Sustainability since 2022 and in the midst of demands for USF to reinstate the office, students are calling into question how the university is progressing in its sustainability efforts. 

The last person to hold a position in the Office of Sustainability was Winnie Malumba, a 2019 USF graduate who was the executive director. 

She led two sustainability collectives, Florida For Good and B Tourism. 

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