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Nelson Poynter Memorial Library to have a new look in the fall

April 18, 2022April 18, 2022 Sofia Garcia Vargas

The library renovations come just a few weeks away from the end of the spring semester and are planned to be completed in September of this year. Courtesy of Sofía

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Viniks donate $5 million in support of on-campus stadium plans

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 Sofia Garcia Vargas

The Viniks have also supported the university in the expansion of USF Health in Water Street Tampa and the establishment of The Vinik Sport and Entertainment Management Program (SEM) in

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New York City guide: Traveling tips for college students

April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 Sofia Garcia Vargas

Courtesy of Sofía García Vargas | The Crow’s Nest By Sofía García Vargas  Ever since I went to New York City for the first time, I’ve taken Jay-Z and Alicia

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USFSP governor and lieutenant governor discuss first steps as campus leaders

April 4, 2022April 6, 2022 Sofia Garcia Vargas

The recently elected governor and lieutenant governor, Sean Schrader and Joshua Rampertab, plan to use their experience to achieve sustainability and stability. Courtesy of Sofía García Vargas | The Crow’s

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It’s time to get back to work for president-elect Law

April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 Sofia Garcia Vargas

Commenting on vacancies in university administration, Law expressed the need for ‘somebody that’s excited about USF.’ Courtesy of USF After her confirmation as the University of South Florida’s eighth president

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It’s Texas for Tadlock

March 27, 2022March 28, 2022 Sofia Garcia Vargas

On June 17, Tadlock will be officially ending his six-year tenure as regional chancellor of USF St. Petersburg.  Courtesy of Martin Tadlock By Sofía García Vargas  After six years of

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Habemus praeses: BOT selects Rhea Law as USF’s eighth president

March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 Sofia Garcia Vargas

In today’s Presidential Search Committee meeting, the University of South Florida Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Rhea Law to remain as permanent leader of the institution. Courtesy of USF By

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USF presidential search committee advances candidates to final stage

March 4, 2022March 6, 2022 Sofia Garcia Vargas

At March 1’s presidential search committee meeting the 18-prospect pool was reduced to two. On March 4, the candidates were interviewed by the search committee to share experiences and attributes

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Get to know the student body presidential candidates

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 Sofia Garcia Vargas

Pictured above: (From left to right) Nithin Palyam, Amy Pham, Tony Tran and Rughved Brahman are the candidates for the presidential ticket in this year’s SG elections. Courtesy of Aubrey

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Meet the USFSP Student Government general election candidates

February 21, 2022February 21, 2022 Sofia Garcia Vargas

Courtesy of USF By Sofía García Vargas  USF St. Petersburg will choose the next set of Student Government (SG) representatives in the upcoming general elections from Feb. 28 to March

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Recent Posts

  • Photos: USF takes last homecoming game win in Raymond James Stadium
  • USFSP talks voting in local elections
  • A recap of 2026 Homecoming
  • USF basketball looks ahead to new season
  • Amid polarizing lawsuit against Cornell University, USFSP students examine the resources provided to student survivors

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Come eat Chick-fil-A and cheer for the Rays in the Come eat Chick-fil-A and cheer for the Rays in their first home of the World Series! 

The party will take place Monday, October 26th at 7:30 p.m. at The Edge. 

See you then! ⚾️
With the Nov. 3 Midterm Elections nearing, many ar With the Nov. 3 Midterm Elections nearing, many are gearing for the Senate and gubernatorial races. 

However, according to the Florida Department of State, only 24 percent of registered voters in Florida participate in local and municipal elections.

While federal elections have a great impact on the general population, voting in local elections can have a great effect in issues that are handled at the city-level.

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✍️ Story by Ashley Pena and Brianna Gutierrez
Our contributors Alex Felski, Arianna Howell, and Our contributors Alex Felski, Arianna Howell, and Kate Cannon attended this year's homecoming game, capturing some of the best moments from the 29-2 game win. 

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📸 Photos by Alex Felski, Arianna Howell, and Kate Cannon | The Crow's Nest
✍️ Caption and graphic by Isabella Perez | The Crow's Nest
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 
🎨 Graphic by Secilia Ruiz | The Crow's Nest
📸 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

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