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“[The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is] really to show our support and help build community and camaraderie with the first responders that are putting on this event at the Rowdies Stadium and to showcase our office and give the student veterans here and miliary-connected students something positive to do that day and a feeling of belonging,” veteran and junior personal financial planning major Thomas Wells said. Courtesy: Tampa Bay Rowdies
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How USFSP veterans memorialize 25 years since the attacks of 9/11

September 11, 2026 Secilia Ruiz

On Sept. 11, 2001, the United States was shaken when four passenger jets were hijacked, two were flown into the World Trade Center towers, a third into the Pentagon, and the

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“A breath of fresh air”: USFSP’s Student Veteran Organization 

April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 Secilia Ruiz

The Student Veterans Organization at USFSP held a “Bash and Splash” event on April 23, where students could partake in water balloon battles, a dunk tank, and many other aquatic

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USFSP’s Musical Theatre Club displays Einstein-level genius in “Theory of Relativity”  

April 27, 2026April 28, 2026 Secilia Ruiz

Photo by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest  By Secilia Ruiz  When dealing with life-altering events and emotions that can feel inescapable, it’s easy to forget how much people’s lives affect one

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USFSP Dean of Students Jacob Diaz announces resignation 

April 23, 2026April 28, 2026 Secilia Ruiz

“I hope that every student who comes here squeezes the USF St. Pete sponge dry and gets as much out of their experience here as makes sense and works for

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USFSP students prepare for BTS’s long-awaited “ARIRANG” World Tour 

March 23, 2026April 2, 2026 Secilia Ruiz

“BTS has basically been pretty inactive since [2022] and they haven’t released a full album in [three] years. So, people are obviously really excited to see them back together as a seven-member group,” said USF alum Karin Woodbury.  Photo courtesy

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USFSP students dive into the Epstein files with campus College Democrats”  

March 23, 2026March 23, 2026 Secilia Ruiz

“[This] is a humanitarian issue. It’s not a left or right issue,” said Vice President of USFSP College Democrats Morgan Heimkreiter.   Photo courtesy of Ashley Pena  By Ashley Pena and Secilia Ruiz  On Feb. 25, the

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Bad Bunny’s halftime performance empowers USFSP’s Latin American students

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 Secilia Ruiz

“I grew up mainly in Puerto Rico, so the Super Bowl wasn’t really talked about. Usually, it’s just the halftime show,” said junior psychology major, Andrea Mojica Gonzalez. “You sit

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USFSP students and community activists on performative activism

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 Secilia Ruiz

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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  • Michael Van Buren heroics lead USF to win against Army
  • How USFSP veterans memorialize 25 years since the attacks of 9/11
  • 30 years later, USF’s football team is still building
  • New Coach, New Team, New Year: What is to come for USF in the 2026 football season 

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Dave Crow wishes you a happy voting! 🗳️ For more Dave Crow wishes you a happy voting! 🗳️

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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.”

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

📲 Click the link in our bio to read the entire story
✍️ Story and Graphic by Isabella Perez | The Crow's Nest
📸 Photo courtesy of USF Athletics
Come join the Crow's Nest and @catwalkmediaofficia Come join the Crow's Nest and @catwalkmediaofficial in celebrating the release of our first issue of Fall 2026! 💛

Stop by the SLC Outdoor Patio between 3-6pm to pick up a copy of the issue, get some food and make flower bouquets out of old Crow's Nest issues 💐📰 

We hope to see you there!

For any questions or accomodations, email stp-crowsnest@usf.edu. 

🎨 Graphic by Isabella Perez | The Crow's Nest
Every year, the United States commemorates the 2,9 Every year, the United States commemorates the 2,977 lives that were lost in 9/11. 

The Crow's Nest had the opportunity to speak with veteran and military-connected students to get their perspective on the impact 9/11 had on themselves and those around them. 

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

✍️ Story by Secilia Ruiz 
🎨 Graphic by Isabella Perez
📸 Photo courtesy of the Office of Veteran Success at the Military and Veterans Success Center

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