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We’ve got spirit, how about you? Meet the students behind our beloved mascot

April 13, 2026April 28, 2026 Julia Ferrara

Over the years, countless students have worn Rocky’s suit and have had to keep their identity a secret until they graduate. Photo courtesy of Jo Ortuno By Julia Ferrara Rocky

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Arts and Life

Graphic arts seniors impress at annual showcase  

April 13, 2026April 28, 2026 Alisha Durosier

Senior graphic arts major with a concentration in graphic design Montana Smith presented her piece, “Print is Alive,” at the senior showcase.  Photo by María José Solís | The Crow’s Nest 

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News

Students talk diversity, dining and accessibility at student government town hall  

April 13, 2026April 30, 2026 Julia Ferrara

Students, government members and university faculty were asked questions on a myriad of topics, such as maintenance requests and the identity flags in the USC.  Photo by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest

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SG releases unofficial general election results for all campuses 

April 6, 2026April 12, 2026 Jasmin Parrado

Photo by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest By Jasmin Parrado   Uncertified results for the University of South Florida Student Government’s general election were released on March 10 for roles

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News

USFSP SG reflects on challenges amid elections

April 6, 2026April 17, 2026 Jasmin Parrado

Photo by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest By Jasmin Parrado  General elections for Student Government made headway across all campuses at the University of South Florida this spring, and

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USF assistant dean Taryn Sabia enters bid for Tampa mayor 

April 2, 2026 Matthew McGovern

Photo Courtesy of the University of South Florida College of Art, Design and Performance  By Matthew McGovern  Taryn Sabia, the assistant dean of research at the University of South Florida’s College

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News

USFSP welcomes senior Bulls with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute  

April 2, 2026 Ashley Pena

Photo courtesy of USF  By Ashley Pena   The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), a learning program for local seniors looking to continue their education, expanded to the University of South

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What does the future hold for Bayboro Harbor? USFSP students propose and implement restoration efforts  

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 Julia Birdsall

Bayboro Harbor was first dredged in 1907, chasing away much of the area’s native wildlife and destroying the salt marshes, mudflats, and bayous that existed.  Photo by Makenna Wozniak | The

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Sports

March Madness takes over Tampa courts

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 Kendall Bulkiewicz

Fans fill the arena during March Madness first- and second-round games, as teams compete for a spot in the Sweet 16.  Photo by Alexander Felski  By Kendall Bulkiewicz  The University of South Florida

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Feature

A snapshot of USFSP’s new photography club 

March 24, 2026March 23, 2026 Julia Ferrara

The Photography Club has taken photos for events such as the BSA Ebony Ball and LASA x CCE Carnaval.   Photo courtesy of the USF Photography Club  By Julia Ferrara  Photography is

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  • USFSP talks voting in local elections
  • A recap of 2026 Homecoming
  • USF basketball looks ahead to new season
  • Amid polarizing lawsuit against Cornell University, USFSP students examine the resources provided to student survivors
  • More Than a First in the Family: Celebrating USF St. Petersburg’s First-Generation Bulls

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The Crow's Nest is looking for a new Sports Editor The Crow's Nest is looking for a new Sports Editor! Applications open through November 16th. ⚽️ 🏀 🏈 ⚾️ 🥎

For any questions or accomodations, please reach out to stp-crowsnest@usf.edu.
Last week, the Harborside Activities Board hosted Last week, the Harborside Activities Board hosted their annual Homecoming events on campus. 

After a two year break, the former Cardboard Boat Race saw a return to campus, now a kayak race named Rocky's Regatta. 

Anastasia Fox and Jessica Muratti were also named the 2026 Homecoming Royalty. 

🗞️ And in slide two... The Crow's Nest front page in the Sept. 21, 1999 issue, when our then-staff covered the first ever Cardboard Boat Race. 

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📸 Photos by Reagan Haskell and Makenna Wozniak | The Crow's Nest
🎨 Graphic and Caption by Isabella Perez | The Crow's Nest
Our Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief attended t Our Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief attended the American Tipoff event in Tampa, where they got the chance to interview new men's basketball head coach Chris Mack about his goals for the upcoming season. 

With new head coaches and new players, both the women's and the men's team look ahead after a successful past couple of seasons. 

"The results will take care of themselves when you have people who care about the
right things," coach Mack told The Crow's Nest. 

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✍️ Story & Graphic by Isabella Perez | The Crow's Nest
📸 Photo Courtesy of USF Athletics
A recent civil lawsuit was filed against Ivy Leagu A recent civil lawsuit was filed against Ivy League institution Cornell University by a former student, referred to as Jane Doe, who was an undergraduate in 2024 when she went to a party at the Chi Phi fraternity house and was allegedly brutally sexually assaulted by seven members of the chapter while severely intoxicated after being coerced into ingesting multiple hard drugs. 

As a result, many students are holding a mirror to their own college campuses and questioning how universities, and the legal system as a whole, handles instances of sexual violence. 

A timeline (https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/interactive/2026/10/06/i-felt-like-bait-timeline-cornell-university-rape-allegations/) provided by The Washington Post details the resulting investigation, including the backlash for both Cornell and the Tompkins County District Attorney’s handling of the case, which many believe to be unjust, as none of the fraternity members were criminally charged and only two were expelled. 

Within the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, there are a number of resources and procedures that exist in response to such cases, such as the Patsy Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, commonly known as Title IX and USF’s Center for Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention (CVAVP). 

However, some students say there may not be a complete understanding of the resources they are provided, or how to utilize them. 

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✍️ Story by Secilia Ruiz and Ashley Pena | The Crow’s Nest 
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📸 Photo Courtesy of Zephyniis Wharton
“[The bill is] saying if you are funded by the gov “[The bill is] saying if you are funded by the government or if you have any types of public funding, you’re not going to be able to spend any of that money on any projects or any initiatives that help reduce any of these pollutants,” Siddarth Bahl, the USF St. Pete SGEF President, told The Crow’s Nest. 

The bill also comes after a 2025-2026 referendum in which 84% of USF students voted "Yes" on keeping SGEF in all USF campuses. 

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✍️ Story by Zariya Bankston | The Crow's Nest
📸 Photo Courtesy of USF Newsroom
Lindsey and Scott Williams are the new owners of t Lindsey and Scott Williams are the new owners of the local café, The Campus Grind. 

Together, they plan to make slight changes to the business ranging from its menu to the interior design.

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✍️ Story and Graphic by Reagan Haskell | The Crow’s Nest
With the Royalty Ball taking place tommorow, four With the Royalty Ball taking place tommorow, four candidates are aiming to claim USF St. Pete Royalty: 

Jessica Murati 

Makenna Wozniak

Beverly Velasquez

Anastasia Fox

The winner will be announced tomorrow at the Royalty Ball on 10/13 at 7-10pm at the USC Ballrooms. 

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✍️ Story by Zariya Bankston | The Crow's Nest
📸 Photo Courtesy of Harborside Activities Board
Dave Crow wishes you a happy voting! 🗳️ For more Dave Crow wishes you a happy voting! 🗳️

For more information on candidates and their policies, refer to Tampa Bay’s guide to the 2026 midterm elections; 2026 Florida election candidates: Midterm voter guide (https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/elections/2026/09/30/florida-election-candidates-midterm-2026/). 

If you’re voting in Pinellas County feel free to locate your polling location through this master list; Precincts in Pinellas County (https://www.voterfocus.com/PrecinctFinder/precinctDirectory?county=FL-PIN).
Ahead of their matchup against UTSA tomorrow, USF' Ahead of their matchup against UTSA tomorrow, USF's football team is faced with the offensive challenges that came to light during their Oct. 3 loss against Temple. 

“As much as it stings to have a loss,” said head coach Brian Hartline, “I think everything happens for a reason.”

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✍️ Story and Graphic by Isabella Perez
📸 Photos by Arianna Howell

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