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USF celebrates MLK’s legacy

January 17, 2022January 17, 2022 Molly Ryan

The annual parade honors the contributions of Martin Luther King Jr. and fellow Civil Rights activists. Courtesy of Visit St. Pete Clearwater By Molly Ryan Martin Luther King Jr. Day acts as a reminder of the life, legacy and

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Campus News News

New brochure outlines presidential position

January 17, 2022January 17, 2022 Molly Ryan

The brochure outlines the benefits and challenges the president will take up with the position. Courtesy of USF By Molly Ryan  As the spring semester begins, the presidential search becomes more visceral with new

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Campus News

Call Me MISTER program introduces its first cohort of students

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 Molly Ryan

Pictured above: (Left to right) Juan Dacosta, Michael Wright and Triston Williams are the first cohort of students in the Call Me MISTER program at USF’s St. Petersburg campus. Courtesy of USF By

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Off-Campus News

Ken Welch sworn in as mayor

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 Molly Ryan

Pictured above: Ken Welch (left) places his hand on the Bible, held by his daughter Kenya Welch, and is sworn in as the mayor of St. Petersburg. Courtesy of the

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Student spotlight: Scaling new heights, rappelling away from college stresses

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 Molly Ryan

Pictured above: USF St. Petersburg senior psychology major Ana Miranda urges students to try indoor rock climbing for both its physical and mental benefits.  Courtesy of Molly Ryan | The Crow’s Nest 

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A tale of two Americas 

November 22, 2021November 23, 2021 Molly Ryan

Pictured above: Kyle Rittenhouse was 17 years old when he shot three and killed two people in 2020. He was acquitted of all charges on Friday, Nov. 19.  Courtesy of NPR By

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Rising rent brings St. Pete to a boil

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 Molly Ryan

Pictured above: Signs reading ‘Stop the Stanton Evictions’ and ‘Evictions Kill’ are posted outside of the Stanton Hotel in protest to the recent evictions that took place there.  Courtesy of @sptenantsunion on

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Department of Education representative and USF alumna visits Tampa

November 14, 2021November 15, 2021 Molly Ryan

Pictured above: Aaliyah Samuel earned her master’s degree in Special Education and Teaching from USF Tampa in 2003 and is the current deputy assistant secretary of local, state and national engagement for the

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Feature

Colin Powell’s death leaves students and faculty to reflect on his political legacy

November 14, 2021November 15, 2021 Molly Ryan

Pictured above: Colin Powell, one of the most controversial political figures in contemporary history, died on Oct. 18, leaving behind a contentious record.  Courtesy of PBS By Molly Ryan  In the past

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Arts and Life Campus

From prom court to USF Homecoming Royalty

November 7, 2021November 8, 2021 Molly Ryan

Pictured above: Longtime friends Libby Casale and Darien Desir-Thompson win Homecoming Royalty at the Nov. 2 “Thriller Nights” Homecoming Ball.  Courtesy of @usfhab on Instagram  By Molly Ryan  In 2018, senior history and

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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 
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📸 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
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

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