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What’s in next year’s SG budget?

June 16, 2020June 16, 2020 James Bennett

Pictured Above: Every student organization or club took a budget cut this year. Seven clubs lost their funding entirely. MK Brittain | The Crow’s Nest By James Bennett III The

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Opinion

Column: Ta Ta For Now

May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 James Bennett

Illustration by MK Brittain By James Bennett III I really wish there was some convenient kicker quote to end this story. I’ve been writing for The Crow’s Nest for about

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Court date set for SG senator who clashed with university police

April 19, 2020April 19, 2020 James Bennett

Pictured above: “I still have the same sentiments toward my actions,” Karla Correa said on April 14. “But, I think that a better approach is to stand there and record

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Davis Hall renovations pushed back again

April 10, 2020 James Bennett

Pictured above: The $5 million renovations were first announced in 2018, but have been pushed back multiple times — this time, due to coronavirus. Thomas Iacobucci | The Crow’s Nest

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Feature

How are students and faculty adjusting to remote learning?

April 8, 2020April 10, 2020 James Bennett

Pictured above: Students and faculty across the USF system are working out the best way to approach an online education during the coronavirus pandemic. Thomas Iacobucci | The Crow’s Nest

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New residence hall won’t open this summer as USF suspends campus housing

April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 James Bennett

Pictured above: The decision to preclude summer housing came shortly after the university announced it would continue remote classes through the summer semesters. Thomas Iacobucci | The Crow’s Nest By

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For USF system, online classes to continue through the summer

March 31, 2020March 31, 2020 James Bennett

The university announced on March 30 that it would continue to offer online courses throughout the summer. It is also exploring virtual options for summer internships. Jonah Hinebaugh | The

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Donors raise nearly $90,000 for USF students in need

March 27, 2020April 3, 2020 James Bennett

Pictured above: “There’s nothing more important than the health and wellness of our community, and the impact of your gift will help our students overcome these new challenges,” said USF

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SG senator under investigation for sexual harassment resigns

March 9, 2020March 8, 2020 James Bennett

Pictured above: Daymia “Mia” Bonilla resigned from Student Government after being notified that she was close to being removed from SG.Courtesy of Daymia Bonilla By James Bennett III The Student

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Psychology professor appointed endowed ethics chair

March 9, 2020March 8, 2020 James Bennett

Pictured above: Tiffany Chenneville (center) said she found out she was being appointed the endowed chair on Valentine’s day. She said the news was better than roses. Courtesy of Tiffany

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Recent Posts

  • Photos: USF takes last homecoming game win in Raymond James Stadium
  • USFSP talks voting in local elections
  • A recap of 2026 Homecoming
  • USF basketball looks ahead to new season
  • Amid polarizing lawsuit against Cornell University, USFSP students examine the resources provided to student survivors

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With the Nov. 3 Midterm Elections nearing, many ar With the Nov. 3 Midterm Elections nearing, many are gearing for the Senate and gubernatorial races. 

However, according to the Florida Department of State, only 24 percent of registered voters in Florida participate in local and municipal elections.

While federal elections have a great impact on the general population, voting in local elections can have a great effect in issues that are handled at the city-level.

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✍️ Story by Ashley Pena and Brianna Gutierrez
Our contributors Alex Felski, Arianna Howell, and Our contributors Alex Felski, Arianna Howell, and Kate Cannon attended this year's homecoming game, capturing some of the best moments from the 29-2 game win. 

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📸 Photos by Alex Felski, Arianna Howell, and Kate Cannon | The Crow's Nest
✍️ Caption and graphic by Isabella Perez | The Crow's Nest
The Crow's Nest is looking for a new Sports Editor The Crow's Nest is looking for a new Sports Editor! Applications open through November 16th. ⚽️ 🏀 🏈 ⚾️ 🥎

For any questions or accomodations, please reach out to stp-crowsnest@usf.edu.
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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📸 Photos by Reagan Haskell and Makenna Wozniak | The Crow's Nest
🎨 Graphic and Caption by Isabella Perez | The Crow's Nest
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
📸 Photo Courtesy of USF Athletics
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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✍️ Story by Secilia Ruiz and Ashley Pena | The Crow’s Nest 
🎨 Graphic by Secilia Ruiz | The Crow's Nest
📸 Photo Courtesy of Zephyniis Wharton
“[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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✍️ Story by Zariya Bankston | The Crow's Nest
📸 Photo Courtesy of USF Newsroom
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

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