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Missing USF students confirmed dead, suspect in custody  

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 Julia Ferrara

Zamil Limon, right, and Nahida Bristy were reported missing last week. Authorities say Limon’s remains were found Friday, April 24. Photo courtesy of Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office By Alisha Durosier,

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USF leadership highlights St. Petersburg campus achievements at first campus board meeting of the year

April 27, 2026April 28, 2026 Julia Ferrara

The campus board meets several times a year to discuss and approve budget requests, as well as improvement plans for the campus.   Photo by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest  By

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Where is USF with sustainability? Students and faculty weigh in 

April 13, 2026April 28, 2026 Julia Ferrara

SGEF members on the St. Petersburg campus have been asked to start going over to the Tampa campus to create student work there.   Photo by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s

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We’ve got spirit, how about you? Meet the students behind our beloved mascot

April 13, 2026April 28, 2026 Julia Ferrara

Over the years, countless students have worn Rocky’s suit and have had to keep their identity a secret until they graduate. Photo courtesy of Jo Ortuno By Julia Ferrara Rocky

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Students talk diversity, dining and accessibility at student government town hall  

April 13, 2026April 30, 2026 Julia Ferrara

Students, government members and university faculty were asked questions on a myriad of topics, such as maintenance requests and the identity flags in the USC.  Photo by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest

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A snapshot of USFSP’s new photography club 

March 24, 2026March 23, 2026 Julia Ferrara

The Photography Club has taken photos for events such as the BSA Ebony Ball and LASA x CCE Carnaval.   Photo courtesy of the USF Photography Club  By Julia Ferrara  Photography is

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Arts and Life

St. Pete Zine Fest hosts another year of creative community 

March 8, 2026 Julia Ferrara

The event utilized the first and second floor of the SPC community library, with demos on both floors and presentations in various rooms.  The demos available at the event included Lego

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Annual USFSP night walk aims to improve campus safety 

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 Julia Ferrara

The safety walk hosted attendees from numerous areas on campus, such as housing, facilities, event management, and more.   Photo courtesy of Kevin Sullivan By Julia Ferrara  Staff, faculty and even

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American Stage brings Shakespeare to St. Pete 

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 Julia Ferrara

Attendees can expect to walk the trails of Boyd Hill and interact with various cast members in this humorous and charming production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Photo courtesy of

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St. Pete announces USFSP alum as new poet laureate 

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 Julia Ferrara

Johnson-Green will share his work at city events and youth programming, inspiring the next generation of writers and artists.  Photo by City of St. Petersburg By Julia Ferrara  At the

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Recent Posts

  • USFSP Marine Science Laboratory totaled after two-alarm fire 
  • USF alums create opportunities for students 
  • USF Women’s Sailing places second in SAISA Championship, secures National Championship bid 
  • Ahead of St. Pete mayoral primary, candidates talk resilience, Historic Gas Plant District, affordability  
  • USFSP students reflect on this spring’s rising temperatures  

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The race for the next St. Petersburg mayor is a pa The race for the next St. Petersburg mayor is a packed one, with six candidates in the running, including the sitting mayor, Kenneth T. Welch and former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, who was the latest to file as of April 27. 

Other candidates include long-serving public administrator Maria Scruggs, District 2 Councilwoman Brandi Gabbard, retired St. Petersburg Fire Chief Jim Large and former Shore Acres Neighborhood Association President Kevin Batdorf. 

The Crow’s Nest spoke to four of the seven candidates, who expanded on their campaign ideals and spoke of what they want the future of the city to look like. 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

📲 Click the link in our bio to read the entire story.

✍️ Story by Julia Birdsall and Alisha Durosier

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Fire crews are actively responding to a fire at th Fire crews are actively responding to a fire at the Marine Science Laboratory (MSL). 

While the cause is unclear, The Crow’s Nest received reports of either a chemical fire or a lightning strike as the cause.

At approximately 5 p.m., USF St. Petersburg students were met with sirens and a scene of smoke billowing from the peninsula of the St. Petersburg campus. University faculty and staff working near the area are being evacuated. 

The MSL is among the oldest buildings on the St. Petersburg campus, where the campus’s first classes were held in 1965. 

It was originally opened in 1939 as a maritime service training station. It currently houses research labs and faculty offices for the Marine Science Program.

This is a developing story.

🎥 Video courtesy of Joe Farías Alencar.

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As we approach the close of the Spring Semester of As we approach the close of the Spring Semester of 2026, we would like to recognize and say goodbye to our fellow senior staffers:

Online Editor – Julia Ferrara
News Editor – Jasmin Parrado
Arts & Life Editor – Matthew McGovern
Sports Editor – Dominic Feo
Opinions/Features Editor – Julia Birdsall
Staff Reporter – Irena Mesa
Marketing Manager – Marcella Copeland
Managing Editor - María José Solís

and our 

Editor in Chief – Alisha Durosier 

Congratulations to our seniors and we are wishing them the best as the fly away to a new chapter in their lives. 🐦‍⬛🎓

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After 12 years as the Dean of Students at the Univ After 12 years as the Dean of Students at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, Jacob Diaz is resigning. 

Diaz’s last day is on May 15; he will then serve as the inaugural assistant vice president and dean of Students at the University of Maryland. 

 Diaz described his time as dean of students as a “dream come true.” 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

📲 Click the link in our bio to read the entire story.

✍️ Story by Secilia Ruiz 

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The thought of an early graduation is a harrowing The thought of an early graduation is a harrowing thought for third year digital communications and multimedia journalism major Sophia Lowrie, who said that she wishes they had more time to assimilate to life on a college campus before being thrust into adult life. 

She is not the only one. 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

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✍️ Story by Julia Birdsall 

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Whether the next steps involve graduate school or entering the workforce, many of the seniors at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg are feeling similarly anxious and uncertain in the weeks leading up to their graduation dates.
Nico Gramatica did not grow up playing football. Nico Gramatica did not grow up playing football. 

The sophomore kicker for the University of South Florida played club soccer and only started kicking footballs in his sophomore year of high school. 

“My dad kicked, my uncle kicked and people were asking me, ‘Why don’t you come out, try it for a year and see if you like it. If you don’t like it, you can be done after one year,’” Gramatica said. “I went out, had a great time and got to make some really good friends.” 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

📸 Photos by Irena Mesa 

📲 Click the link in our bio to read the entire story.

✍️ Story by Irena Mesa 

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College campuses are a place where a strong sense College campuses are a place where a strong sense of community can be formed among students, but many commuter students, like junior English major Zoey Earles, feel that they have fewer opportunities to form these connections. 

“Positives [of being a commuter], I have my own apartment,” Earles said. “Negatives, I don’t make as [many] friends, and I don’t necessarily know about all the things that are happening on campus.” 

Events hosted on campus are a great way to meet people and find that sense of community, but sustainability senior Estela Najera said that being aware of events is difficult. 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

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✍️ Story by Julia Birdsall 

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In the familiar currents of St. Petersburg, the Un In the familiar currents of St. Petersburg, the University of South Florida Women’s sailing team placed second at the South Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association (SAISA) Women’s Team and Fleet Championship Races on April 12. 

The regatta secured USF a spot in the College Sailing Women’s Fleet National Championship, which USF St. Petersburg will also host from May 15-18. 

Before the competition, USF’s Division A Fleet Race starters Kailey Warrior and Madisen Hamai told The Crow’s Nest about the advantages of sailing in local waters. 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

📸 Photos by Kendall Bulkiewicz | USF Athletics 

📲 Click the link in our bio to read the entire story.

✍️ Story by Dominic Feo 

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USF St. Petersburg Student Government Governor, El USF St. Petersburg Student Government Governor, Elise Prophete, is speaking out after not being able to give the speech she’d initially written for the annual Rocky's Leadership Award Ceremony.

“I am choosing to do what is right for me and provoke the thoughts that I hope are right for this campus. To shift the self-censoring, student-second attitudes back into a space where the stories we have are told and appreciated,” Prophete wrote.

📲 Click the link in our bio to read her entire column and her original speech.

✍️ Column by Elise Prophete.

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