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Questions abound over Student Government apathy

November 15, 2020November 16, 2020 Catherine Hicks

Pictured Above: This semester, all three USF campuses have seen low voter engagement. St. Petersburg’s voter turnout went from 30 voters in the midterm election to 11 in the most

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A breakdown of the wellness center budget

November 15, 2020March 16, 2021 Catherine Hicks

Darnell Henderson | The Crow’s Nest By Catherine Hicks The Wellness Center could face funding issues in the future if student enrollment declines due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  “The majority

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It’s beginning to look a lot like… registration season

November 8, 2020November 9, 2020 Catherine Hicks

Pictured Above: Registration status in OASIS is available to students to check their assigned registration time.  Catherine Hicks | The Crow’s Nest Students have one more thing on their plate

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Community Feature

Facebook group strengthens St. Petersburg community

November 1, 2020November 4, 2020 Catherine Hicks

Pictured Above: Stan and Carren Arthur originally thought of the Emergency Relief Fund when they were traveling to North Carolina on vacation. Catherine Hicks | The Crow’s Nest By Catherine Hicks

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USF expands guaranteed admissions pathway program

October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 Catherine Hicks

Pictured Above: According to an announcement from the university, “the goal of GAPP is to increase access to higher education for students from underrepresented groups and economically disadvantaged backgrounds, building

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Arts and Life

Fall festivities alive and well amid COVID-19

October 25, 2020October 26, 2020 Catherine Hicks

Pictured Above: There are multiple hand sanitizer locations distributed throughout the pumpkin patch to promote safety during COVID-19, the first of which is next to the entrance. Catherine Hicks |

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Breaking down the financial aid budget

October 18, 2020March 16, 2021 Catherine Hicks

Pictured Above: The financial aid office’s operating budget consists of $353,351 allocated to six different areas. Darnell Henderson | The Crow’s Nest By Catherine Hicks and Sophie Ojdanic As the

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State moves to dismiss USF student’s COVID-19 lawsuit

October 18, 2020October 19, 2020 Catherine Hicks

Courtesy of Cassidy Schuck By Catherine Hicks The State University System filed a motion on Oct. 1 to dismiss the lawsuit brought forward by USF student Jarret Lafleur.  According to

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Majority of spring classes remain online

October 11, 2020October 15, 2020 Catherine Hicks

Pictured Above: Though USF’s spring semester will offer an increased number of hybrid classes, the majority will remain online, with even lower percentages of in-person classes being offered. Darnell Henderson

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Book Review Opinion

‘Shatter Me’ explores youth mental health

October 4, 2020October 5, 2020 Catherine Hicks

Pictured Above: On the cover, some of Juliette’s internal character development is shown by these lines: My touch is lethal. My touch is power. Courtesy of taherehbooks.com By Catherine Hicks

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  • USF Women’s Sailing places second in SAISA Championship, secures National Championship bid 

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.” 

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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. 

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✍️ Story by Julia Birdsall 

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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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College campuses are a place where a strong sense College campuses are a place where a strong sense of community can be formed among students, but many commuter students, like junior English major Zoey Earles, feel that they have fewer opportunities to form these connections. 

“Positives [of being a commuter], I have my own apartment,” Earles said. “Negatives, I don’t make as [many] friends, and I don’t necessarily know about all the things that are happening on campus.” 

Events hosted on campus are a great way to meet people and find that sense of community, but sustainability senior Estela Najera said that being aware of events is difficult. 

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In the familiar currents of St. Petersburg, the Un In the familiar currents of St. Petersburg, the University of South Florida Women’s sailing team placed second at the South Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association (SAISA) Women’s Team and Fleet Championship Races on April 12. 

The regatta secured USF a spot in the College Sailing Women’s Fleet National Championship, which USF St. Petersburg will also host from May 15-18. 

Before the competition, USF’s Division A Fleet Race starters Kailey Warrior and Madisen Hamai told The Crow’s Nest about the advantages of sailing in local waters. 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

📸 Photos by Kendall Bulkiewicz | USF Athletics 

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✍️ Story by Dominic Feo 

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