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Opinion

Table for one: The art of being alone on Valentine’s Day

February 10, 2020February 11, 2020 Carrie Pinkard

By Carrie Pinkard The last time I had a date for Valentine’s Day he showed up at my house with a half-eaten bag of Hershey’s kisses.  “I went to lunch

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Campus News News

Let’s get political: Coalition forms as primary election looms

February 10, 2020February 9, 2020 Carrie Pinkard

By Carrie Pinkard The College Democrats and Turning Point USA are often found battling it out on the debate stage.  Since starting a debate series last semester, the groups have

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Arts and Life Community

Birds of prey descend on Boyd Hill

February 3, 2020February 2, 2020 Carrie Pinkard

Story and photos by Carrie Pinkard “Duck! I mean… HAWK!” an announcer yelled as a bird swooped low over the audience.  The bird was a Harris’s Hawk, the first in

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Opinion Satire Uncategorized

Satire: Punxsutawney Phil visits USF St. Petersburg

February 3, 2020February 4, 2020 Carrie Pinkard

By Carrie Pinkard I never even wanted to be a meteorologist. I wanted to be an Olympic figure skater, but my dad said, “You are Punxsutawney Phil the 34238083rd and

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News

Tensions in Iran prompt controversy on campus

January 27, 2020January 27, 2020 Carrie Pinkard

Story and photo by Carrie Pinkard At the beginning of this year, President Trump ordered a U.S. airstrike that killed Iranian general Qasem Soleimani. The aftermath of that strike led

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Arts and Life Campus

When art met science: Marine art exhibit creates community

January 20, 2020January 19, 2020 Carrie Pinkard

Photo and story by Carrie Pinkard No one thought they’d end up together.  He was calculative, precise, methodical. She was vibrant, messy and — at times — surreal.  But when

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Arts and Life Community

Don’t change the channel: A TV art exhibit comes to downtown

January 13, 2020January 12, 2020 Carrie Pinkard

Story and photos by Carrie Pinkard The television is an idol in American culture. TV trays are the altars at which we worship a frozen dinner.  People come and go

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Arts and Life Community

Santa parade signals start of holiday season

December 2, 2019December 20, 2019 Carrie Pinkard

Story and photo by Carrie Pinkard Darth Vader. A giant Nutcracker. Rudolph on a segway.  These were just a few of the characters seen marching down Beach Drive for St.

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Campus News News

Students engage in a high-caliber debate on gun control

November 12, 2019November 11, 2019 Carrie Pinkard

By Carrie Pinkard Metaphorical shots were fired as College Democrats and Turning Point USA gathered in the ballrooms for their third debate. This time, the topic was gun control.  Should

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Crow's Nest at 50

The more things seem to change…

October 28, 2019October 27, 2019 Carrie Pinkard

By Carrie Pinkard Since The Crow’s Nest was founded 50 years ago, the little harborside campus it covers has grown tremendously. We now have 40-degree programs, more than 4,500 students

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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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