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They danced the night away for charity

March 9, 2020March 8, 2020 Gabby Dacosta

Pictured above: USF St. Petersburg raised $2,737 for Children’s Miracle Network and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in the eight-hour dance marathon with donations, raffles and more. Cassidy Schuck |

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Pups provide kisses and photo op to benefit nonprofit

March 2, 2020March 2, 2020 Gabby Dacosta

Pictured above: Tabitha Everitt, a freshman education major, tries to get a kiss from Nicholas –– a black lab training to one day be a guide and service dog ––

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Tampa Bay artist plans to sing about ‘Home’ on The Voice

February 24, 2020February 23, 2020 Gabby Dacosta

Pictured above: Cameron Decker’s favorite songs to perform are “Feeling Good” by Nina Simone and “Home” by Michael Buble. Courtesy of Cameron Decker By Gabby Dacosta Before, he performed regularly

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From students to filmmakers: One team’s take on CMF

February 10, 2020February 9, 2020 Gabby Dacosta

By Gabby Dacosta From an abandoned soggy Bible and used dirty cups to lively bars and long city streets, a team of participants from USF St. Petersburg’s Campus Movie Fest

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Gulfport library celebrates LGBTQ+ authors in third annual festival

February 3, 2020February 2, 2020 Gabby Dacosta

Story and photo by Gabby Dacosta From words of growth and love to representation and opportunity, lesbian romance and erotica flourished at the Gulfport ReadOut on Jan. 31. Gulfport Library

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Arts and Life

Anne Frank exhibit combats hate

January 27, 2020January 26, 2020 Gabby Dacosta

By Gabby DaCosta From a walk through a timeline of tragedy to a look into a young girl’s plaid diary, the “Let Me Be Myself: The Life Story of Anne

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2 drumsticks, 5 buckets, 1 voice

January 27, 2020January 26, 2020 Gabby Dacosta

Trevor Ware drums through the obstacles of being a street performer with drumsticks, a few buckets, and a drive to spread happiness.  He performs what he calls “bucket radio” every

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Seeking answers to an ocean of questions

January 13, 2020January 12, 2020 Gabby Dacosta

By Gabby Dacosta Erin Symonds is a postdoctoral researcher who investigates water quality on the coast of Costa Rica. Brian Barnes is a postdoctoral research associate who uses satellite data

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Arts and Life Campus

Theatre Week: ‘Tales Thrice Told’

April 15, 2019April 14, 2019 Gabby Dacosta

By Gabby Dacosta Soft-spoken powerful words of poetry, gospel singing and the sound of ocean waves danced through the air telling their individual stories of diversity, life and legacy. Tampa

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Theatre Week: Musical Theatre Cabaret

April 15, 2019April 14, 2019 Gabby Dacosta

By Gabby Dacosta Feet tapped, fingers snapped, tears fell and stomachs hurt from laughing as music bounced off the walls and moved around the room, filling it with musical and

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Finals week is near.. but have no fear! There are Finals week is near.. but have no fear!

There are plenty of events on campus to help relieve the finals stress.🤍

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Taryn Sabia, the assistant dean of research at the Taryn Sabia, the assistant dean of research at the University of South Florida’s College of Art, Design and Performance, announced her candidacy for Tampa mayor on March 2. 

Since coming to USF in 2014, Sabia has taught graduate-level courses focused on urban design policy, climate change, sustainability, urban transportation systems and more. 

Sabia is the co-founder of Urban Charette — an organization that focuses on educating community leaders on innovative community planning and design. 

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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), a le The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), a learning program for local seniors looking to continue their education, expanded to the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus in spring 2025. Since then, the OLLI program at USF St. Petersburg has welcomed seniors from across the city to participate in low-cost opportunities for learning. 

Each course and lecture offered in the OLLI program is geared toward building a stronger community between seniors living in St. Petersburg. In a city with a dense population of retirees, the OLLI program is an accessible way for seniors to stay active and involved. 

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Did you know Dave Crow wasn't the only face behind Did you know Dave Crow wasn't the only face behind Rocky D. Bull? You can find the others on our latest print issue! 

🎨 Comic by Kaila McEwan

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On April 6, students at USF St. Petersburg gathere On April 6, students at USF St. Petersburg gathered for a second round of debates between the political left and right. 

Like the first debate, students took sides on a range of topics including mass deportation, U.S. involvement in international conflicts, universal healthcare and whether cats are better than dogs. 

With the current political polarization occurring across the country, students find that these debates foster a peaceful dialogue between disagreeing sides.

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Rocky D. Bull got his start not in the physical fo Rocky D. Bull got his start not in the physical form as we know him, but as a cartoon for University of South Florida Athletics to use in their newsletters. 

It wasn’t until 2003 that the mascot was unveiled as the Rocky we see today. 

The friendliness and fun personality that Rocky displays at events are extensions of the USF students under the mask. 

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A quick opening goal from Tampa Bay Rowdies midfie A quick opening goal from Tampa Bay Rowdies midfielder Marco Micaletto was one of four goals in a 2-2 draw against the Oakland Roots SC on Saturday. The other Rowdies goal was scored close to halftime, with forward Russell Cicerone recording his 100th career goal in the United States League (USL) Championship.

With the tie, the Rowdies remain one of two teams in the United that have yet to lose a match this season in the USL Championship. 

The Rowdies hit the road to play the Charleston Battery on Saturday, April 18.

📷 Photos by Irena Mesa | The Crow’s Nest

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There is only one place on the University of South There is only one place on the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus where students’ stories, cultures and passions are brought to life: Harbor Hall during the annual senior graphic arts showcase. 

On April 10, students and community members filed into Harbor Hall’s gallery space to see the graphic arts seniors’ work. Their installations serve as their thesis, a final project before graduation. 

“Senior thesis is not for the faint of heart,” graphic arts senior with a concentration in graphic design, Lauren Gaubert, told The Crow’s Nest. 

📷 Photos by María José Solís & Alisha Durosier

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The University of South Florida has not had a func The University of South Florida has not had a functional Office of Sustainability since 2022 and in the midst of demands for USF to reinstate the office, students are calling into question how the university is progressing in its sustainability efforts. 

The last person to hold a position in the Office of Sustainability was Winnie Malumba, a 2019 USF graduate who was the executive director. 

She led two sustainability collectives, Florida For Good and B Tourism. 

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