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Opinion

Column: Bye CN, hello world

May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 Kat Piccolo

Illustration by MK Brittain By Katlynn Mullins I walked into SLC 2400 for the first time last January. I was in a hoodie, shaking and speaking inaudibly the entire time;

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Feature

Finding the light: Students are making their passions work, even in quarantine

May 7, 2020May 7, 2020 Kat Piccolo

Pictured above: Cheryl the Bull stands wearing a facemask, mimicking the new social distancing guidelines citizens are supposed to abide by amid the coronavirus pandemic. Thomas Iacobucci | The Crow’s

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Campus News News

Newly elected SG leader under Title IX investigation

May 6, 2020May 5, 2020 Kat Piccolo

Pictured above: Isaiah Castle said he believes investigators will find that he has “done nothing wrong” and that he will be cleared of “any wrongdoing.” Cassidy Schuck | The Crow’s

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Campus News News

Currall’s virtual town hall provides reassurance, leaves some questions

April 9, 2020April 10, 2020 Kat Piccolo

Pictured above: USF system President Steven Currall shows a face mask developed by a USF researcher during an April 9 virtual town hall. These face masks are being used by

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Campus News News

Watch online or wait until August? USF announces alternate graduation options

April 7, 2020April 7, 2020 Kat Piccolo

Pictured above: “Congratulations to the class of 2020,” said USF system President Steven Currall, pictured in a video sent to students on April 7. “We’re so proud of you.” Courtesy

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No computer? No problem: SG kickstarts laptop loan program

April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 Kat Piccolo

Pictured above: According to Student Body President Jazzy Duarte, more than 100 laptops were ordered for the St. Petersburg campus, and the library offered 14 of its already-owned laptops for

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Opinion

Opinion: In a pandemic, the importance of ‘the next right thing’

March 20, 2020March 20, 2020 Kat Piccolo

Pictured above: This picture from Spring 2016 shows a bird’s-eye view from atop a crane sitting where the new residence hall is being built. Courtesy of Ronny Howell By Katlynn

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Opinion

Opinion: Conspiracies unleashed: MIZE’s newest gallery tells all

March 9, 2020March 8, 2020 Kat Piccolo

Pictured above: Julia Wingle (right), a senior marketing major, converses with Robert Dennard III, one of the contributing artists for the latest exhibit called “CONSPIRACY,” at the MIZE Gallery. Thomas

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Feature

New art exhibit leaves The Bends pouring more than drinks

March 9, 2020May 25, 2020 Kat Piccolo

Pictured above: A pair of bargoers observe Tampa-based artist Emily Tan’s exhibit, “overthinking.” on Friday, March 6. Thomas Iacobucci | The Crow’s Nest By Katlynn Mullins At first glance, it’s

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Campus News News

Amid uncertainty, SG proposes cuts to its own budget

March 2, 2020March 1, 2020 Kat Piccolo

Pictured above: This year, SG’s budget request has declined to $142,464 — a 32 percent decrease when accounting for the funds no longer available from the reserves. Anna Bryson |

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Recent Posts

  • New Florida Legislation eliminates student fee funding for SGEF 
  • Meet the new owners of The Campus Grind
  • Meet the candidates for USFSP Homecoming Royalty
  • Offensive mistakes end USF’s winning streak after Temple loss
  • Michael Van Buren heroics lead USF to win against Army

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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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✍️ 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
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
✍️ Caption by Cole Maines | The Crow’s Nest
The South Florida Bulls achieved their first 3-0 s The South Florida Bulls achieved their first 3-0 season start since 2018 with a 59-17 win against Delaware State on Sept. 19. 

The first touchdown of the game came in the early minutes of the game, with a 10-yard run from D.J. Crowther. 

Crowther, who ended the game with 100 rushing yards, was responsible for three of USF’s seven rushing touchdowns. 

The Bulls ended the first half of the game with a 28-17 lead thanks to a last-minute single yard run from Luke Kromenhoeck. 

The Bulls defense showed another impressive performance, not having turned the ball over once this season so far. 

The game closed a 20-yard kick from Nico Gramatica, who ended the game with a total of 11 points. 

USF is set to return to the field against Bowling Green on Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. The game will be available for broadcast on ESPN+. 

📸 Photos by Arianna Howell | The Crow’s Nest 
✍️ Caption by Isabella Perez | The Crow’s Nest
As seen in our first issue... ✍️ ☕️ Our team head As seen in our first issue... ✍️ ☕️

Our team headed out of the office and tried a few drinks from the Book Lounge's Fall Menu. 

For the full drink reviews, make sure you pick up a copy of our most recent issue.

📸 Photos by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow's Nest
📷 Photo Courtesy of the Book Lounge
🎨 Graphic by Adey Abebe | The Crow's Nest
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Meet the staff that is bringing you all the storie Meet the staff that is bringing you all the stories this semester! 🐦‍⬛📰

Don't forget to pick up our first issue of the semester, out today ✍️

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The Bulls took their second win of the season agai The Bulls took their second win of the season against Army in West Point, New York with a 28-24 win.

Quarterback Michael Van Buren accounted for all four of USF's touchdowns, and his 38-yard
pass touchdown pass to wide receiver Joshua Porter with 19 seconds left in the game clock sealed the game winning score for the Bulls.

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✍️ Story and Graphic by Isabella Perez | The Crow's Nest
📸 Photo courtesy of USF Athletics

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