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USFSP students and community activists on performative activism

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 Julia Birdsall

Performative activism is caused by “the allure of popularity, of love, of people adoring you, it’s a siren’s call,” said senior English major William Thaxton.  Photo courtesy of Kaycee Carter

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Opinion

Is this show about us? USFSP students reflect on representation in “Heated Rivalry” 

February 5, 2026February 4, 2026 Julia Birdsall

Students are hopeful that “Heated Rivalry” inspires a new wave of LGBTQ+ media that does not rely on harmful tropes like queerbaiting and Bury Your Gays, instead allowing LGBTQ+ characters

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Brainrot: trend or tradition? 

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 Julia Birdsall

Brainrot was first used in Henry David Thoreau’s 1854 book “Walden” to describe how one’s ability to think declines while focusing on trivial matters. Photo by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s

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Limayem unanimously chosen as USF’s ninth president 

January 15, 2026February 22, 2026 Julia Birdsall

“I am inspired by what has been achieved at USF and energized by what we will accomplish in our next chapter together. I look forward to seeing you on campus

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Arts and Life

The history of Kwanzaa: A celebration of culture and community 

January 1, 2026January 1, 2026 Julia Birdsall

Photo courtesy of the National Museum of African American History and Culture By Julia Birdsall During the last week of December, families and communities around the world gather to celebrate

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PIRG inspires the next generation of student activists  

December 3, 2025 Julia Birdsall

PIRG hosted an event on Nov. 20 to celebrate the progress that they’ve made on their campaigns throughout the semester. One of their biggest achievements is that they’ve reached 1,000

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Art of Expression makes waves for LGBTQ+ community at USFSP  

November 17, 2025November 17, 2025 Julia Birdsall

By The Crow’s Nest Staff Gazing at an electrified crowd of students immersed in blue light, surrounded by seashells and ocean-themed decor, sophomore digital communications major Robert Kordon was struck

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College students in ‘the city of third spaces’ 

November 17, 2025November 17, 2025 Julia Birdsall

The President Barack Obama Main Library is one of many third spaces where the people of St. Petersburg can go to relax, learn, or socialize.  Photo by Makenna Wozniak |

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The highs and lows of USFSP graduate student life 

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025 Julia Birdsall

Photo by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest By Julia Birdsall Donna Knudsen, the St. Petersburg campus assistant dean for graduate studies and former University of South Florida St. Petersburg

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USF students share how COVID-19 reshaped education and social interaction

November 4, 2025November 13, 2025 Julia Birdsall

Photo by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest By Julia Birdsall Nearly six years ago, the world changed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  People were absent from their jobs,

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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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📸 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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