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Pull up a chair: USFSP student debate brings politics to the table

November 11, 2025November 11, 2025 Jasmin Parrado

Grace Tabor (pictured left), president of USFSP’s Turning Point USA chapter, wasn’t just the co-host of the event — she also stood at the podium and joined the conversation as

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Arts and Life

Tampa Bay Arts Passport streamlines access to local art

November 4, 2025November 13, 2025 Jasmin Parrado

Anderson (right) tabling a booth for the Tampa Bay Arts Passport at a Pride event. Photo courtesy of Natalie Bounds  Ever since the state-mandated removal of street murals and the

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International students alarmed after scholarships revoked weeks into fall semester 

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025 Jasmin Parrado

Photo by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest By Jasmin Parrado International students who are recipients of the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) scholarship at the University of South Florida

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2024 USFSP safety report: slight rise in crimes of assault and harassment 

October 21, 2025October 21, 2025 Jasmin Parrado

Photo courtesy of Kelly Garcia By Jasmin Parrado The University of South Florida Police Department (PD) released its 2024 security and fire safety report for the St. Petersburg campus, revealing

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Who’s next for USF? A look at the ninth presidential search’s sole finalist

October 20, 2025October 24, 2025 Jasmin Parrado

Photo courtesy of UNF By Jasmin Parrado & Alisha Durosier Nine months after USF President Rhea Law announced her resignation, USF named University of North Florida president Moez Limayem as

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It’s official: Chancellor Hardigree is leaving 

October 14, 2025October 24, 2025 Jasmin Parrado

By Jasmin Parrado After almost four years, Christian Hardigree will end her tenure as the regional chancellor at The University of South Florida St. Petersburg this fall.   Hardigree’s departure follows

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Coordinator role and future lounge among new USFSP commuter resources

October 5, 2025October 5, 2025 Jasmin Parrado

Coordinator Kaylee Ayres’ office is in Suite 1700 of the Judy Genshaft Student Life Center. Students can set up appointments with her to discuss concerns and general inquiries throughout the

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USF’s Bellini College attracts students to AI and cybersecurity research 

September 29, 2025October 3, 2025 Jasmin Parrado

The Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing offers concentrations in computer engineering and information technology, among other programs. Photo Courtesy of USF Newsroom  By Jasmin Parrado This August,

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USF researcher communicates environmental impact data through music

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 Jasmin Parrado

The University of South Florida’s Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble performing a composition by CRESCENDO. Photo Courtesy of USF Newsroom  By Jasmin Parrado In a dimly lit venue, the University

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USF urges ‘civil discourse’ in wake of Charlie Kirk’s death

September 17, 2025September 19, 2025 Jasmin Parrado

Around 30 people at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus attended a candlelight vigil to mourn Kirk, three days after he was shot and killed Photo by Irena

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  • A recap of 2026 Homecoming
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  • New Florida Legislation eliminates student fee funding for SGEF 

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Last week, the Harborside Activities Board hosted Last week, the Harborside Activities Board hosted their annual Homecoming events on campus. 

After a two year break, the former Cardboard Boat Race saw a return to campus, now a kayak race named Rocky's Regatta. 

Anastasia Fox and Jessica Muratti were also named the 2026 Homecoming Royalty. 

🗞️ And in slide two... The Crow's Nest front page in the Sept. 21, 1999 issue, when our then-staff covered the first ever Cardboard Boat Race. 

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Our Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief attended t Our Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief attended the American Tipoff event in Tampa, where they got the chance to interview new men's basketball head coach Chris Mack about his goals for the upcoming season. 

With new head coaches and new players, both the women's and the men's team look ahead after a successful past couple of seasons. 

"The results will take care of themselves when you have people who care about the
right things," coach Mack told The Crow's Nest. 

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✍️ Story & Graphic by Isabella Perez | The Crow's Nest
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A recent civil lawsuit was filed against Ivy Leagu A recent civil lawsuit was filed against Ivy League institution Cornell University by a former student, referred to as Jane Doe, who was an undergraduate in 2024 when she went to a party at the Chi Phi fraternity house and was allegedly brutally sexually assaulted by seven members of the chapter while severely intoxicated after being coerced into ingesting multiple hard drugs. 

As a result, many students are holding a mirror to their own college campuses and questioning how universities, and the legal system as a whole, handles instances of sexual violence. 

A timeline (https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/interactive/2026/10/06/i-felt-like-bait-timeline-cornell-university-rape-allegations/) provided by The Washington Post details the resulting investigation, including the backlash for both Cornell and the Tompkins County District Attorney’s handling of the case, which many believe to be unjust, as none of the fraternity members were criminally charged and only two were expelled. 

Within the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, there are a number of resources and procedures that exist in response to such cases, such as the Patsy Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, commonly known as Title IX and USF’s Center for Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention (CVAVP). 

However, some students say there may not be a complete understanding of the resources they are provided, or how to utilize them. 

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“[The bill is] saying if you are funded by the gov “[The bill is] saying if you are funded by the government or if you have any types of public funding, you’re not going to be able to spend any of that money on any projects or any initiatives that help reduce any of these pollutants,” Siddarth Bahl, the USF St. Pete SGEF President, told The Crow’s Nest. 

The bill also comes after a 2025-2026 referendum in which 84% of USF students voted "Yes" on keeping SGEF in all USF campuses. 

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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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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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📸 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
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