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Changes create new obstacles in financial aid

October 4, 2020October 5, 2020 Catherine Hicks

Darnell Henderson | The Crow’s Nest By Catherine Hicks At the beginning of the semester, Alexendra Davis was planning to use her financial aid refund to save for a new

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News

Demand surges for USF food pantries amid COVID-19 pandemic

September 27, 2020September 28, 2020 Catherine Hicks

Pictured Above: Gregory Cote, a graduate student studying biotechnology at Morsani College of Medicine, facilitated the opening and funding of the Support-A-Bull Market at USF St. Petersburg during his time

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Student Spotlight: A soul of patriotism and a heart of empathy

September 27, 2020September 28, 2020 Catherine Hicks

Pictured Above: Kacy Cartmell graduated from Air Force basic training on July 16, 2020. Courtesy of Kacy Cartmell By Catherine Hicks When Kacy Cartmell, a junior political science major, enrolled

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Student Wellness Explained

September 20, 2020September 22, 2020 Catherine Hicks

Darnell Henderson | The Crow’s Nest By Catherine Hicks College students are burdened with a multitude of responsibilities – deciding on a career path, finding an internship, maintaining a high

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Learning foreign language in the foreign world of COVID-19

September 20, 2020September 21, 2020 Catherine Hicks

Pictured Above: Erida Ajazi (left), who teaches at USFSP and SPC, is teaching two introductory Spanish classes at USF St. Petersburg this semester. Nathalie Dragwa, a first time foreign-language student,

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A son of the Midwest whose ‘sunny disposition and values very much personified St. Pete’

September 13, 2020September 14, 2020 Catherine Hicks

Courtesy of USF St. Petersburg The death of longtime educator Bill Heller brought tributes from around the campus and community. ‘He will be greatly missed’ “The entire University of South

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Opinion

A Salute to Supernatural

September 13, 2020September 14, 2020 Catherine Hicks

Pictured Above: Crow’s Nest news editor Catherine Hicks (center) met Jensen Ackles (left) and Jared Padalecki (right) at Jacksonville Creation Entertainment Convention in 2015. Catherine Hicks | The Crow’s Nest

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Financial Aid Explained

September 13, 2020September 14, 2020 Catherine Hicks

Darnell Henderson | The Crow’s Nest By Catherine Hicks In a world where college tuition prices continue to skyrocket, it comes as no surprise that 85 percent of students in

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Remembering Bill Heller: Beloved former dean dies at 85

September 12, 2020September 14, 2020 Catherine Hicks

Pictured Above: As a professor and campus leader, Bill Heller was “an unflinching advocate for the campus and the city,” said Regional Chancellor Martin Tadlock.  Courtesy of USF St. Petersburg

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#SettleforTrump

September 7, 2020September 28, 2020 Catherine Hicks

Courtesy of Donald J. Trump By Catherine Hicks This year is the first presidential election I’m eligible to participate in and I’m going to be voting for President Donald Trump

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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.

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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.” 

🎨 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 

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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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