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Column: It’s time to test the wings

May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 Brianna Rodriguez

Illustration by MK Brittain By Brianna Rodriguez My first weekend on campus as a student was spent attending Week of Welcome events and interviewing students while still unpacking my dorm

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Students weigh in on graduation options

April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 Brianna Rodriguez

Pictured above: Students will have the opportunity to attend a virtual commencement in May and an additional ceremony in August to celebrate finishing their degree. Courtesy of USF By Brianna

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Staff member wins award for helping veterans on campus

April 22, 2019April 20, 2019 Brianna Rodriguez

By Brianna Rodriguez Milton White, assistant director of the Military and Veterans Success Center, won the grand prize of the “AARP Honoring Our Heroes” contest after being nominated by a

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University hires new fitness coordinator

April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 Brianna Rodriguez

By Brianna Rodriguez After more than eight months, the search for a new Campus Recreation fitness programming coordinator is over. But the university will not name them until their May

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Arts and Life Community

A night of music, art and coffee

January 28, 2019January 28, 2019 Brianna Rodriguez

By Brianna Rodriguez Black Crow Coffee Co. is known for funky art hanging on the walls, welcoming local musicians to play in its space and booking weekends with events overflowing

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Adventures await Campus Rec

January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 Brianna Rodriguez

By Brianna Rodriguez USF St. Petersburg’s Campus Recreation aims to inspire spontaneity with upcoming adventure trips led by Dan Marshall, coordinator of adventure and aquatics. This semester there are six

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Arts and Life Community Feature

Homemade holiday gifts on a budget

November 26, 2018November 26, 2018 Brianna Rodriguez

Share the gift of sweetness with fresh baked cookies. Brianna Rodriguez | The Crow’s Nest By Brianna Rodriguez The holidays are filled with cheer, cocoa and gift giving. But, as

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Feature

“100 Things to Do in Tampa Bay Before You Die Second Edition” has readers searching for new places to explore

November 19, 2018November 19, 2018 Brianna Rodriguez

The Vinoy, a mediterranean revival-style hotel situated on the edge of the Tampa Bay, also hosts Marchand’s Bar & Grill. For $10 per person the hotel offers a hour-long tour

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Commencement time change causes confusion

November 13, 2018November 12, 2018 Brianna Rodriguez

USF St. Petersburg students graduate Dec. 9 at The Mahaffey Theater, 401 First St. S. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons By Brianna Rodriguez When the time comes to finally walk across

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Homecoming: Where oxygen costs big bucks

October 22, 2018October 22, 2018 Brianna Rodriguez

Students were provided with an oxygen bar at homecoming to smell a variety of scents with high doses of oxygen. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons By Brianna Rodriguez In a world

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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! 

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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.

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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. 

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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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The Tampa Bay Lightning secured a 4-3 overtime win The Tampa Bay Lightning secured a 4-3 overtime win against the Detroit Red Wings on April 13 at Benchmark International Arena. 

The Lightning responded after falling behind early with three goals from Conor Geekie, Erik Cernak and Jake Guentzel. The Red Wings tied the game in the third period with goals from Marco Kasper and Alex DeBrincat, leading to overtime.

Nikita Kucherov scored 27 seconds into overtime on a pass from Guentzel to secure the win. 

The Tampa Bay Lightning will close the regular season this Wednesday against the New York Rangers. 

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