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The NHL isn’t invited to the cottage: The league’s mixed response to ‘Heated Rivalry’ success   

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 Irena Mesa

Photo courtesy of IMDb. By Irena Mesa If you haven’t heard, “Heated Rivalry” is a LGBTQ romance TV series based on books from the “Game Changers” series written by Rachel

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USFSP students and community activists on performative activism

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 Julia Birdsall

Performative activism is caused by “the allure of popularity, of love, of people adoring you, it’s a siren’s call,” said senior English major William Thaxton.  Photo courtesy of Kaycee Carter

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Arts and Life Campus

Photos: USFSP hosts annual St. Petersburg Science Festival

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 Irena Mesa

Photo by Irena Mesa | The Crow’s Nest By Irena Mesa “Science in the sun” proved to be the perfect slogan for the St. Petersburg Science Festival, held on the

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Photos: St. Pete flag raising honors 100 years of Black History Month 

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 Alisha Durosier

Photo courtesy of the City of St. Petersburg. By Alisha Durosier When I say Black history,” Woodson African American Museum of Florida office manager Vanessa Sweat prompted the bundled-up crowd

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Arts and Life

Where to spend this Valentine’s Day in St. Pete

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 Julia Ferrara

The city is filled with love this Valentine’s Day and fun for everyone. Here’s all the local events happening that weekend.   By Julia Ferrara Campus Events Cut, Paste, & Cupid,

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Opinion

Is this show about us? USFSP students reflect on representation in “Heated Rivalry” 

February 5, 2026February 4, 2026 Julia Birdsall

Students are hopeful that “Heated Rivalry” inspires a new wave of LGBTQ+ media that does not rely on harmful tropes like queerbaiting and Bury Your Gays, instead allowing LGBTQ+ characters

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Is queerbaiting the best representation fans can expect?  

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 Ashley Pena

Will Byers (left) and Mike Wheeler (right) in the final season of hit Netflix series “Stranger Things”. By Ashley Pena  After four years of anticipation, “Stranger Things” released its series

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Sports USF Sports

Lightning emerge victorious in unforgettable Stadium Series win against Bruins

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 Matthew McGovern

Photo by Irena Mesa | The Crow’s Nest By Matthew McGovern The NHL brought Tampa Bay its first taste of outdoor hockey on Feb. 2 during the 2026 Stadium Series

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Sports USF Sports

USF climbs conference rankings after win streak

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 Dominic Feo

Photo by Alex Felski | The Crow’s Nest By Dominic Feo In head coach Bryan Hodgson’s first season with the University of South Florida men’s basketball team, the Bulls are

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USF’s new president to make almost $2 million in his first year 

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 Julia Ferrara

Former president of the University of North Florida and University of South Florida college of business dean steps into a new roll with a considerable earning.   By Julia Ferrara The

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Walk through Halloween Fest at USFSP USF St. Pete Walk through Halloween Fest at USFSP

USF St. Petersburg hosted its fifth annual Halloween Fest community event on Oct. 30. The event was open to all ages as St. Petersburg came together for a spooktacular night.

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The SHINE Mural Festival is returning to St. Peter The SHINE Mural Festival is returning to St. Petersburg for its twelfth year starting Nov. 6 through Nov. 15.

The festival invites local, national and international muralists to turn the walls of businesses into
aesthetic art.

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? 

Make sure you pick up our newest issue around campus! And maybe you can decorate your own copy too ⭐️
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! 

The party will take place Monday, October 26th at 7:30 p.m. at The Edge. 

See you then! ⚾️
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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