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Eleven USF faculty members granted fellowships from the AAAS 

April 17, 2025April 29, 2025 Jenna Nicastro

Photo courtesy of USF By Jenna Nicastro The University of South Florida is home to 11 out of 471 fellows selected by the American Association for the Advancement of Science

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USF earns 16th place among public universities for new patents 

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 Jenna Nicastro

Associate professor Fadi Matar created a 3-D printed heart that replicates the functions of a human heart. Photo by Tampa General Hospital By Jenna Nicastro For the 12th consecutive year,

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USF earns place as a top producer for Fulbright scholars  

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 Jenna Nicastro

Photo by Aubrey Carr | The Crow’s Nest By Jenna Nicastro For a ninth year, USF is a top producer for Fulbright scholars.   The United States Fulbright program is a

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Arts and Life Community

Annual Tampa Bay Collard Greens Festival unites the community

February 27, 2025February 28, 2025 Jenna Nicastro

Photo by Jenna Nicastro By Jenna Nicastro The idea of having an entire festival dedicated to collard greens made Boyzell Hosey and Samantha Harris laugh. However, when they started thinking

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SGEF and Campus Rec boost access to sustainable transportation at USFSP 

February 13, 2025February 14, 2025 Jenna Nicastro

Photo courtesy of SGEF on Instagram By Jenna Nicastro Of the various issues students face every day, there were two in particular that caught the eye of the USF St.

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Concepts from Cupid: Take V-day dates to a new level 

February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 Jenna Nicastro

Graphic by Andrea Coloma | The Crow’s Nest By Jenna Nicastro Each year on Valentine’s Day there is an unspoken competition to see who can plan the most unique or

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USFSP clubs unite to bring holiday support to those in need

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024 Jenna Nicastro

Photo by Kendall Bulkiewicz | The Crow’s Nest By Jenna Nicastro Clubs on the USF St. Petersburg campus are giving back to the community this holiday season.  The Bulls that

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USFSP Student Center hosts annual finals season event week with a nostalgic twist 

December 3, 2024December 5, 2024 Jenna Nicastro

Photo by Kendall Bulkiewicz | The Crow’s Nest By Jenna Nicastro The Student Center and Events (SCE) at USF St. Petersburg is continuing its annual tradition of weeklong programming during

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USFSP invites fall graduates to attend SAILebration event

November 19, 2024November 22, 2024 Jenna Nicastro

Photo courtesy of USF St. Petersburg By Jenna Nicastro Despite suffering the effects of a chaotic hurricane season, SAILebration, a coveted tradition at USF St. Petersburg, is set to return

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  • What’s next? Graduating seniors reflect on how their time at USFSP has prepared them for the future 
  • Photos: USFSP campus therapy dog celebrates 4th birthday
  • Photos: Left vs. Right Debate: Part 2 

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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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✍️ Story by Jasmin Parrado and Julia Birdsall

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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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✍️ Story by Julia Ferrara 

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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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✍️ Story by Alisha Durosier, Julia Birdsall, Zariya Bankston, Reagan Haskell 

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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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