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Thanksgiving travel guide: Essential items for smooth holiday ventures

November 14, 2021November 15, 2021 Adriana Reeves

Travel season is upon us, so make sure you check your bags for The Crow’s Nest essentials.  Courtesy of Gavin Hadro | The Crow’s Nest By Adriana Reeves  While the COVID-19 pandemic has

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Arts and Life Community

‘World’s largest’ Christmas light maze spreads holiday cheer for second year

November 7, 2021November 8, 2021 Adriana Reeves

 Enchant Christmas prepares to open its doors for their second year in St. Petersburg. Courtesy of Enchant Christmas  By Adriana Reeves and Sofía García Vargas  Enchant Christmas is ready to spread

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Campus News News

Search for the next USF president continues, students and faculty weigh in

November 7, 2021November 8, 2021 Adriana Reeves

USF is searching for the eighth president of the college after surveying students, faculty and staff.  Courtesy of Annalise Anderson | The Crow’s Nest By Adriana Reeves  As USF proceeds

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Arts and Life

Coffee review: Carving out the best pumpkin spice lattes near campus

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 Adriana Reeves

Pictured above: The fall coffee flight at The Blend was full of adventure and flavor. Courtesy of Adriana Reeves | The Crow’s Nest  By Adriana Reeves  Florida may not have the perfect cool, crisp

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News Off-Campus News

DeSantis intends to run for re-election, dismissing presidential bid speculations

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 Adriana Reeves

DeSantis announces his intent to run for re-election but has yet to file the necessary paperwork to be an official candidate.  Courtesy of The State of Florida   By Adriana Reeves  After months

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News

USF fall 2021 commencement schedule announced

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021 Adriana Reeves

USF will host in-person fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 10 and 11.   Courtesy of USF By Adriana Reeves  After years of deadlines, projects, hard work and dedication, students at USF are

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Feature

Students share mixed feelings about the return to campus

October 3, 2021October 4, 2021 Adriana Reeves

Some USF St. Petersburg students are excited to return to in-person classes, while others are concerned about USF’s approach to safety. Courtesy of USF By Adriana Reeves  With the return

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Feature

New cybersecurity and UI/UX programs at USFSP

October 3, 2021October 5, 2021 Adriana Reeves

USF St. Petersburg’s new nine-week bootcamp programs prepare students for emerging tech careers.  Courtesy of USF By Adriana Reeves  USF now offers technology bootcamps that are aimed at helping students prepare for a career in tech.   USF partnered with the online learning platform Springboard to offer online cyber security and user interaction

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Arts and Life

Have the purr-fect day at Sunshine Kitty Catfe

September 26, 2021September 27, 2021 Adriana Reeves

Pictured above: McGregor enjoying a cat nap while people watching in downtown St. Petersburg. Courtesy of Adriana Reeves | The Crow’s Nest By Adriana Reeves  Nestled off the busy streets of downtown St. Petersburg lies the cutest

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Feature Spotlight

Student Organization Spotlight: South Florida Beach Volleyball Club serves fun in the sun

September 19, 2021September 20, 2021 Adriana Reeves

Pictured above: President Emma Tanski and secretary Harrison Quan pose in front during a tournament.  Courtesy of Emma Tanski By Adriana Reeves  Players in the South Florida Beach Volleyball Club know how to have fun in the sun while competing at

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  • USFSP Marine Science Laboratory totaled after two-alarm fire 
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Tonight, we will find out if Cabo Verde will conti Tonight, we will find out if Cabo Verde will continue their saty in the Bay. 

#tampa #stpetersburgfl
Ever wonder how World Cup teams practice?      Ever wonder how World Cup teams practice?   
  
The Crow’s Nest decided to find out at the Rowdies Training Facility in Tampa. There, the island nation of Cabo Verde prepares for its third match against Saudi Arabia.  
  
Cabo Verde has become the story of the World Cup, drawing with two former World Cup champions, Spain and Uruguay. 
 
Midfielder Kevin Pina, — who scored Cabo Verde’s first ever World Cup goal against Uruguay — says the historic wins have not changed the team’s mindset. 
 
“The mentality is similar to the last two games, we want to win and we want to evolve,” Pina said during the team’s June 24 practice.  
  
The most attention, however, has gone to the team’s 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha, who made seven saves in the nil-nil draw against Spain. Vozinha has gained over 15 million Instagram followers since the match.    
  
A win against Saudi Arabia tonight would send Cabo Verde to the knockout stages in their first ever world cup appearance.   
 
“First time here, and, we hope, not the last to come here,” Blue Sharks defender Diney Borges said.  
  
Tune into Cabo Verde’s match against at 8pm to find out if Tampa’s team extends their stay in the Bay.

📸 Photos by: Maria Jose Solis
✍️ Caption by: Dominic Feo
According to the latest email sent by USF Presiden According to the latest email sent by USF President Moez Limayem, the Florida Legislature has concluded work on the proposed 2026-27 state budget. The proposal includes more than $22 million for the University of South Florida to continue operating its Sarasota-Manatee campus during the transition of facilities to New College of Florida, along with a $57.7 million funding package for university operations, facilities and special initiatives.

The finalized budget is expected to be approved by lawmakers and sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to make a decision before the fiscal year ends June 30.

✍️ story by Cole Maines

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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

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✍️ 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.

#usf #usfsp
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

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✍️ 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 

#usfsp #usf

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 

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✍️ Story by Irena Mesa 

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