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Column: Time to leave The Nest

May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 Dylan Hart

Illustration by MK Brittain By Dylan Hart When I first came to college, I knew exactly what I wanted to do and had no idea how to do it.  I

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Campus News News

SG denounces Chinese government in new resolution

April 23, 2020April 23, 2020 Dylan Hart

Pictured above: The resolution, which was sponsored by USF St. Petersburg SG senators Connor Baird and Amy Campbell-Oates, denounces the “authoritarian nature” and the “numerous human rights violations” of the

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SG supports controversial housing option for students of color

April 14, 2020April 14, 2020 Dylan Hart

Pictured above: The King Suite would be housed in Osprey Hall, but specifics about the hall and the program are still to be decided by the university’s housing department and

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Meal plans to be partially refunded; residential move-outs suspended

April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 Dylan Hart

Pictured above: The university — which ordered most residents to leave campus by April 6 — announced a partial refund for students’ meal plans on April 2. Thomas Iacobucci |

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USF instructs residents to move off campus, offers housing refunds

March 26, 2020April 5, 2020 Dylan Hart

Residents on the USF Tampa and St. Petersburg campuses must move out of their dorms by noon on April 6. To apply for an exception, complete this online form by

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Arts and Life

A battle of stanzas: High school students compete for state poetry prize

March 2, 2020March 1, 2020 Dylan Hart

Pictured above: Winner Zhaedyn Hodge Sigars (center) poses with Florida Humanities’ Alex Buell and Steve Seibert from Howard W. Blake High School in Tampa won the championship again after taking

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Arts and Life Campus

Is it ‘virtuous’ to speak multiple languages? Polyglots weigh in

February 24, 2020February 23, 2020 Dylan Hart

Pictured above: Seidelman, Willig, Butin and LeBihan, comprising a fully French-speaking panel, spoke to the St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs crowd about the virtues (and possible injustices) of being

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The end of the road: Students reflect on New Hampshire primary experience

February 17, 2020February 16, 2020 Dylan Hart

Pictured above: Martindale poses in a New Hampshire neighborhood while canvassing, holding up a stack of promotional photos for Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont. Courtesy Trevor Martindale By Dylan Hart It

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Feature

Student art aims to abolish ICE

February 10, 2020February 9, 2020 Dylan Hart

By Dylan Hart Art might be the weapon to shut down injustices from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, says USF St. Petersburg student Jenna Sierra. Sierra, a political science major and

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Arts and Life Community

Studio@620 explores black history through poetry

February 10, 2020February 9, 2020 Dylan Hart

By Dylan Hart What happens to a dream deferred? For the poets at the Studio@620’s Black History Month Poetry Showcase, it comes out on stage. Twelve local poets performed at

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Recent Posts

  • How USFSP veterans memorialize 25 years since the attacks of 9/11
  • 30 years later, USF’s football team is still building
  • New Coach, New Team, New Year: What is to come for USF in the 2026 football season 
  • USF Leadership Responds to New State Budget Agreement 
  • USFSP students discuss the most stressful week of their year 

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Every year, the United States commemorates the 2,9 Every year, the United States commemorates the 2,977 lives that were lost in 9/11. 

The Crow's Nest had the opportunity to speak with veteran and military-connected students to get their perspective on the impact 9/11 had on themselves and those around them. 

📲 Click the link in our bio to read the entire story. 

✍️ Story by Secilia Ruiz 
🎨 Graphic by Isabella Perez
📸 Photo courtesy of the Office of Veteran Success at the Military and Veterans Success Center
USF opened its 30th season with a 19-9 win over FI USF opened its 30th season with a 19-9 win over FIU. 

Although USF's offense struggled to push (with USF scoring a single touchdown during the game) kicker Nico Gramatica pulled off a 13-point performance that pushed USF into victory. 

The game was also the first under new head-coach Brian Hartline, giving him a win during his debut with the Bulls. 

📲 Click the link in our bio to read the entire story. 

✍️ Story and Graphic by Isabella Perez 
📸 Photos by Arianna Howell
Get excited bulls — the first ever annual USF St. Get excited bulls — the first ever annual USF St. Petersburg Balloon Drop is here! 

When the clock struck 7:50 p.m. Friday of the first week on campus, students on the first floor of Lynn Pippenger Hall were overflowing in balloons and excitement for the fall semester. 

The tradition is a first for USF St. Pete, with USF Tampa being the campus to originally host it. It is a way for bulls to build their school spirit and start the year with confidence. 

The night was a night to remember. Students and staff all came together to celebrate the beginning of the 2026 school year. 

Providing entertainment was a DJ, Rocky D. Bull, the USF SunDolls, and the All-Girls cheerleading team. Spirit games were also played on stage that gave out prizes to students who wore the most USF swag or won a game of “Guess that Tune”. 

Many speakers took the stage to preach bull pride, including the USF St. Pete Student Government. 

The last speaker was USF St. Pete’s newest president himself, President Moez Limayem. He gave away T-shirts and hosted a raffle for four $500 dollar scholarships to be given out to students in the crowd. 

Limayem started the countdown for the drop, with every student turning their attention toward the massive nets filled with green, white, and gold balloons on the roof of the building. 

The excitement continued at “The Balloon Drop After Party” located at the Edge which was hosted by Student Government. The new tradition marks a stronger school spirit for the USF St. Pete campus. 

✍️ Caption by Zariya Bankston | The Crow's Nest
📸 Photos by Secilia Ruiz | The Crow's Nest
Let’s Get on Board, Bulls! On Thursday, Aug. 27, Let’s Get on Board, Bulls! 

On Thursday, Aug. 27, USF St. Petersburg students gathered around the USC Ballrooms to attend the semesterly Get on Board Day event, hosted by the Leadership & Student Organizations Office (LSO). 

With over 90 tables hosting a mixture of student organizations and university departments, Get on Board Day hosts all kinds of opportunities for students to get involved. 

As always, Snowbird was a special guest of the event. The beloved campus comfort dog made his appearance around the tables on Thursday. 

📸 Photos by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest 
✍ Caption by Isabella Perez | The Crow’s Nest 

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Interested in being a Contributor with us? Join us every Friday starting today at 3pm. We look forward to seeing you there! 

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers rally from a 9-0 halftime The Tampa Bay Buccaneers rally from a 9-0 halftime deficit to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 16-15 at Raymond James Stadium on August 22nd 

Quarterback Jalon Daniels led Tampa Bay’s comeback, going 9-of-14 for 71 yards and a touchdown. He directed three second-half scoring drives, including a 2-yard TD pass to tight end Ko Kieft. Running back Sean Tucker added a 1-yard rushing touchdown, while kicker B.T. Potter connected on a 46-yard field goal.

For Kansas City, kicker Harrison Butker made three first-half field goals, including a 69-yarder, but missed an extra point and a potential game-winning 43-yard field goal in the second half.

Quarterback Baker Mayfield started for Tampa Bay and finished 2-of-4 for 10 yards, while quarterback Jake Browning went 9-of-12 for 84 yards.

The Buccaneers improve to 2-0 in the preseason.

Photos and Caption by Kendall Bulkiewicz
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🎨 Original graphics by Thalia Lafaille
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Welcome home, Bulls! 🤘 On August 20th, USF St. Pe Welcome home, Bulls! 🤘

On August 20th, USF St. Petersburg began welcoming students back into the residents halls, with over 1,000 students moving into campus over the weekend. 

Once again, residence halls are expected to be at full capacity. 

The Crow’s Nest wishes you a successful fall semester, and we look forward to being part of your journey. 

📸 Photos by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest 
✍️ Caption by Isabella Perez | The Crow’s Nest

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After three straight days inside, the Buccaneers w After three straight days inside, the Buccaneers were back outdoors Thursday for another day
of padded work at One Buc Place.

The defense once again stole the show.

David Walker continued his impressive camp, making an impact in the backfield throughout
practice and finishing with a would-be sack and a fumble recovery on the final play. Head coach
Todd Bowles praised Walker’s athleticism and speed as he continues returning from a torn ACL.

Josiah Trotter also made one of the biggest plays of the day, stopping Cade Otton short on
fourth down during the two-minute drill.

Meanwhile, the Bucs' run game continued to struggle, with most rushing concepts getting
stuffed at the line. The defense also made an impact in the screen game, including Rueben
Bain Jr., who blew up a Bucky Irving screen.

Emeka Egbuka returned to team drills, while Tez Johnson, Jalen McMillan, Alex Anzalone,
Tristan Wirfs and Vita Vea remained out of team work.

Photos and caption by Kendall Bulkiewicz

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