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Opinion

Column: I guess it’s time to leave The Nest

May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 Carrie Pinkard

Illustration by MK Brittain By Carrie Pinkard I remember the first time we met to put the paper together back in August 2019. It took sixteen hours and I kept

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Campus News News

Tadlock checks in, pleads for flexibility at virtual town hall

April 24, 2020April 24, 2020 Carrie Pinkard

Pictured above: Regional Chancellor Martin Tadlock, shown at Get On Board Day in August 2018. In a virtual “check-in” with students on Thursday, Tadlock said the blueprint for how the

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Opinion Satire

I’m Mother Earth and I Need More ‘Me Time’

April 22, 2020April 24, 2020 Carrie Pinkard

Pictured above: Cover photo designed by MK Brittain. By Carrie Pinkard Dear Humankind,  As you know today is MY day. It’s the one day a year you brag about me

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Opinion Satire

An eviction notice from Tom Nook

April 8, 2020April 8, 2020 Carrie Pinkard

Photo designed by MK Brittain By Carrie Pinkard Oh! Hello, Your Name Here! We here on Your Island Name in Animal Crossing: New Horizons hereby give you notice to evict

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Campus News News

Tadlock delivers message of hope to virtual town hall

April 7, 2020April 7, 2020 Carrie Pinkard

Pictured above: Regional Chancellor Martin Tadlock, shown at Get On Board Day in August 2018, addressed the USF St. Petersburg community in a virtual town hall on April 6. “Hang

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Feature

Quarantined on campus: What’s it like?

March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 Carrie Pinkard

Pictured above: Lillie Carter, a sophomore political science major, walks on an empty campus, as most students have returned home amid the coronavirus pandemic. Story and photos by Carrie Pinkard

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Arts and Life

How this play teaches you to value your vagina

March 9, 2020March 9, 2020 Carrie Pinkard

Pictured above: Ariel Blue, an actor from Sarasota, speaks at the afterparty for The Vagina Monologues on March 6. Story and photos by Carrie Pinkard “Feed me!” “Too hard…” “Slow

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Campus News News

The results are in: Three campuses elect their new SG leader

March 6, 2020October 5, 2020 Carrie Pinkard

Pictured above: Claire Mitchell (right) and Gustavo Spangher pose after being elected the first-ever SG president and vice president to lead over all three campuses. The announcement was made from

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Campus News News

Four candidates, three campuses, one president

March 2, 2020March 9, 2020 Carrie Pinkard

Starting today, students across all three campuses of the University of South Florida system will cast their votes for one of four tickets running to be the first president and

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Opinion

Shen Yun: Dazzling dancers or cryptic cult?

February 24, 2020February 23, 2020 Carrie Pinkard

Pictured above: Shen Yun ran in St. Petersburg at the Mahaffey Theater from Feb. 14-20. Story and photo by Carrie Pinkard When my best friend asked if I wanted to

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Recent Posts

  • New Florida Legislation eliminates student fee funding for SGEF 
  • Meet the new owners of The Campus Grind
  • Meet the candidates for USFSP Homecoming Royalty
  • Offensive mistakes end USF’s winning streak after Temple loss
  • Michael Van Buren heroics lead USF to win against Army

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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
The Tampa Bay Lightning opened their 2026/27 seaso The Tampa Bay Lightning opened their 2026/27 season at the beginning of the month. 

After losing their first game against the New York Rangers 5-1 on Oct. 1 in New York, the Bolts’ first games in Tampa were more successful as they bested both the 
Washington Capitals 3-1, and the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1.

The Tampa Bay Lightning return to the ice at Benchmark International against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday, Oct 8.

📸 Photos by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest
✍️ Caption by Cole Maines | The Crow’s Nest
The South Florida Bulls achieved their first 3-0 s The South Florida Bulls achieved their first 3-0 season start since 2018 with a 59-17 win against Delaware State on Sept. 19. 

The first touchdown of the game came in the early minutes of the game, with a 10-yard run from D.J. Crowther. 

Crowther, who ended the game with 100 rushing yards, was responsible for three of USF’s seven rushing touchdowns. 

The Bulls ended the first half of the game with a 28-17 lead thanks to a last-minute single yard run from Luke Kromenhoeck. 

The Bulls defense showed another impressive performance, not having turned the ball over once this season so far. 

The game closed a 20-yard kick from Nico Gramatica, who ended the game with a total of 11 points. 

USF is set to return to the field against Bowling Green on Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. The game will be available for broadcast on ESPN+. 

📸 Photos by Arianna Howell | The Crow’s Nest 
✍️ Caption by Isabella Perez | The Crow’s Nest
As seen in our first issue... ✍️ ☕️ Our team head As seen in our first issue... ✍️ ☕️

Our team headed out of the office and tried a few drinks from the Book Lounge's Fall Menu. 

For the full drink reviews, make sure you pick up a copy of our most recent issue.

📸 Photos by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow's Nest
📷 Photo Courtesy of the Book Lounge
🎨 Graphic by Adey Abebe | The Crow's Nest
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Meet the staff that is bringing you all the storie Meet the staff that is bringing you all the stories this semester! 🐦‍⬛📰

Don't forget to pick up our first issue of the semester, out today ✍️

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The Bulls took their second win of the season agai The Bulls took their second win of the season against Army in West Point, New York with a 28-24 win.

Quarterback Michael Van Buren accounted for all four of USF's touchdowns, and his 38-yard
pass touchdown pass to wide receiver Joshua Porter with 19 seconds left in the game clock sealed the game winning score for the Bulls.

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✍️ Story and Graphic by Isabella Perez | The Crow's Nest
📸 Photo courtesy of USF Athletics

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