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Author: Ryan Callihan

Ryan Callihan served as the Managing Editor of The Crow's Nest from August 2016 to May 2017. He is a senior mass communications student and will graduate in December 2017.
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App provides students with resources for sexual assault

April 24, 2017 Ryan Callihan

Dealing with sexual assault alone is terrifying. But you don’t have to. There are numerous resources for survivors of sexual assault. Reach Out Editions is an app developed by Capptivation

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Senators graded, most pass

April 18, 2017April 20, 2017 Ryan Callihan

The senators elected to USF St. Petersburg Student Government are supposed to represent the student body in their meetings. But they can’t do that if they don’t show up. According

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Scan from your hand: Student launches new app

April 11, 2017April 12, 2017 Ryan Callihan

For Deshanie Govender, the diagnosis of endometriosis wasn’t a deterrent, but a motivator. On Thursday, April 6, Govender, a senior studying psychology, celebrated the launch of her new app, ScanRite,

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10 things you forgot you did on St. Patrick’s Day

March 23, 2017March 23, 2017 Ryan Callihan

We’ve been there. Waking up to a searing pain pulsing through your forehead. That guaranteed hangover cure your friend swears by. The greasy breakfast, painkillers and coffee. St. Patrick’s Day

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Potential Albert Whitted runway extension still years away

March 23, 2017March 23, 2017 Ryan Callihan

A proposed runway extension at Albert Whitted Airport is still at least six years away. In November 2015, St. Petersburg City Council approved $50,000 for a study exploring the possibility

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Student Affairs restructure adds more voice to student issues

March 10, 2017 Ryan Callihan

Two weeks ago, Dr. Patricia Helton (above), the regional vice chancellor of Student Affairs, reorganized the Student Affairs Department. These changes, implemented Feb. 20, were meant to better facilitate the

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Meet the senate candidates

February 27, 2017February 27, 2017 Ryan Callihan

Student senators represent the student body as a whole. They are required to attend general assembly meetings and be a part of at least two unique senate committees. Senate members

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Student Life Shakeup: Dwayne Isaacs, former associate director of the USC, has assumed the position of interim director of Student Life & Engagement. Devin Rodriguez | The Crow's Nest
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Temporary Director of SLE looks to move forward

February 26, 2017February 27, 2017 Ryan Callihan

Last week, a restructure of the Student Affairs department removed Matt Morrin from his position as director of Student Life & Engagement. Dwayne Isaacs, associate director of the University Student

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Restructure removes key administrator

February 25, 2017March 28, 2017 Ryan Callihan

The campus administrator who oversaw Student Government, the Harborside Activities Board and other key student activities was abruptly removed from his position last week. The departure of Matt Morrin after

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Meet the presidential candidates

February 23, 2017February 24, 2017 Ryan Callihan

Student body president and vice president campaigns started Monday, Feb. 20. As leader of the executive branch, the president is a fundamental role in the allocation of the activities and

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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! 

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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.

📷 Photos by Gabriel Ballester-Rivera

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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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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. 

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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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