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St. Petersburg to become fintech hub with USF and Tampa Bay Wave partnership

November 14, 2021November 15, 2021 Sofia Garcia Vargas

The program is catered towards innovative fintech startups with the goal of transitioning them into “sustainable, scalable and profitable businesses.”  Courtesy of USF By Sofía García Vargas  With a new partnership between USF and Tampa

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USF men’s basketball takes ‘the dub’ against Voorhees College, 92-42

November 7, 2021November 8, 2021 Sofia Garcia Vargas

Pictured above: Forward Jake Boggs was third on USF’s score board with 13 points.   Courtesy of Sofía García Vargas | The Crow’s Nest By Sofía García Vargas  The USF men’s basketball team showcased their new

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Arts and Life Campus

‘Mr. Worldwide’ wins Homecoming Cardboard Boat Race

November 7, 2021November 8, 2021 Sofia Garcia Vargas

Pictured above: Cole Eicher won first place in the Navigators’ Pitbull-themed boat. Courtesy of Clifford McBride By Sofía García Vargas  The Cardboard Boat Race, a longstanding Homecoming Week tradition at USF

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Arts and Life Community

‘World’s largest’ Christmas light maze spreads holiday cheer for second year

November 7, 2021November 8, 2021 Sofia Garcia Vargas

 Enchant Christmas prepares to open its doors for their second year in St. Petersburg. Courtesy of Enchant Christmas  By Adriana Reeves and Sofía García Vargas  Enchant Christmas is ready to spread

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Arts and Life Campus Concert Reviews

T-Pain had Bulls moving ‘like a cyclone’ at Homecoming concert

November 7, 2021November 8, 2021 Sofia Garcia Vargas

Pictured above: The rapper performed some of his hit songs like “Up Down,” “Bartender” and “All I Do Is Win.”  Courtesy of Sofía García Vargas | The Crow’s Nest By Sofía García

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Campus News News

ParkMobile: An alternative and ‘hands-free’ parking payment option at USFSP

November 1, 2021November 2, 2021 Sofia Garcia Vargas

ParkMobile offers students a fast alternative for daily parking permits. Courtesy of ParkMobile By Sofía García Vargas  Nothing is as stressful as running late for class, forgetting to buy a parking pass and running up and down the garage stairs to the

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Arts and Life Campus

From bell bottoms to butterfly clips: USF Homecoming throws it back

October 25, 2021October 25, 2021 Sofia Garcia Vargas

Homecoming Week events will be held from Oct. 31 to Nov. 6 throughout all of USF’s campuses.   Courtesy of USF By Sofía García Vargas  USF’s Homecoming is back celebrating 25

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Campus News News

Free flu shots offered at USF Wellness Center

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 Sofia Garcia Vargas

Free flu shots are available at the Wellness Center every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Courtesy of Sofía García Vargas \ The Crow’s Nest

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Arts and Life Feature

St. Petersburg welcomes back Saturday Morning Market for winter season

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021 Sofia Garcia Vargas

The Saturday Morning Market returns to the Al Lang Stadium every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m through May 2022.  Courtesy of the Saturday Morning Market By Sofía García Vargas  With a variety

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Arts and Life Feature

Group Fitness goes beyond exercise, creates ‘a community of like-minded students’

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021 Sofia Garcia Vargas

Group Fitness classes aim to help students exercise both body and mind.   Courtesy of USF  By Sofía García Vargas  Whether students are into yoga, meditation or bootcamp-style fitness, Group Fitness classes at USF St. Petersburg offer experiences for every style of exercise.  Organized

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Recent Posts

  • USFSP students discuss the most stressful week of their year 
  • USFSP Marine Science Laboratory totaled after two-alarm fire 
  • USF alums create opportunities for students 
  • USF Women’s Sailing places second in SAISA Championship, secures National Championship bid 
  • Ahead of St. Pete mayoral primary, candidates talk resilience, Historic Gas Plant District, affordability  

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The race for the next St. Petersburg mayor is a pa The race for the next St. Petersburg mayor is a packed one, with six candidates in the running, including the sitting mayor, Kenneth T. Welch and former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, who was the latest to file as of April 27. 

Other candidates include long-serving public administrator Maria Scruggs, District 2 Councilwoman Brandi Gabbard, retired St. Petersburg Fire Chief Jim Large and former Shore Acres Neighborhood Association President Kevin Batdorf. 

The Crow’s Nest spoke to four of the seven candidates, who expanded on their campaign ideals and spoke of what they want the future of the city to look like. 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

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

✍️ Story by Julia Birdsall and Alisha Durosier

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Fire crews are actively responding to a fire at th Fire crews are actively responding to a fire at the Marine Science Laboratory (MSL). 

While the cause is unclear, The Crow’s Nest received reports of either a chemical fire or a lightning strike as the cause.

At approximately 5 p.m., USF St. Petersburg students were met with sirens and a scene of smoke billowing from the peninsula of the St. Petersburg campus. University faculty and staff working near the area are being evacuated. 

The MSL is among the oldest buildings on the St. Petersburg campus, where the campus’s first classes were held in 1965. 

It was originally opened in 1939 as a maritime service training station. It currently houses research labs and faculty offices for the Marine Science Program.

This is a developing story.

🎥 Video courtesy of Joe Farías Alencar.

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As we approach the close of the Spring Semester of As we approach the close of the Spring Semester of 2026, we would like to recognize and say goodbye to our fellow senior staffers:

Online Editor – Julia Ferrara
News Editor – Jasmin Parrado
Arts & Life Editor – Matthew McGovern
Sports Editor – Dominic Feo
Opinions/Features Editor – Julia Birdsall
Staff Reporter – Irena Mesa
Marketing Manager – Marcella Copeland
Managing Editor - María José Solís

and our 

Editor in Chief – Alisha Durosier 

Congratulations to our seniors and we are wishing them the best as the fly away to a new chapter in their lives. 🐦‍⬛🎓

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After 12 years as the Dean of Students at the Univ After 12 years as the Dean of Students at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, Jacob Diaz is resigning. 

Diaz’s last day is on May 15; he will then serve as the inaugural assistant vice president and dean of Students at the University of Maryland. 

 Diaz described his time as dean of students as a “dream come true.” 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

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✍️ Story by Secilia Ruiz 

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The thought of an early graduation is a harrowing The thought of an early graduation is a harrowing thought for third year digital communications and multimedia journalism major Sophia Lowrie, who said that she wishes they had more time to assimilate to life on a college campus before being thrust into adult life. 

She is not the only one. 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

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✍️ Story by Julia Birdsall 

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Whether the next steps involve graduate school or entering the workforce, many of the seniors at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg are feeling similarly anxious and uncertain in the weeks leading up to their graduation dates.
Nico Gramatica did not grow up playing football. Nico Gramatica did not grow up playing football. 

The sophomore kicker for the University of South Florida played club soccer and only started kicking footballs in his sophomore year of high school. 

“My dad kicked, my uncle kicked and people were asking me, ‘Why don’t you come out, try it for a year and see if you like it. If you don’t like it, you can be done after one year,’” Gramatica said. “I went out, had a great time and got to make some really good friends.” 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

📸 Photos by Irena Mesa 

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✍️ Story by Irena Mesa 

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College campuses are a place where a strong sense College campuses are a place where a strong sense of community can be formed among students, but many commuter students, like junior English major Zoey Earles, feel that they have fewer opportunities to form these connections. 

“Positives [of being a commuter], I have my own apartment,” Earles said. “Negatives, I don’t make as [many] friends, and I don’t necessarily know about all the things that are happening on campus.” 

Events hosted on campus are a great way to meet people and find that sense of community, but sustainability senior Estela Najera said that being aware of events is difficult. 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

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✍️ Story by Julia Birdsall 

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In the familiar currents of St. Petersburg, the Un In the familiar currents of St. Petersburg, the University of South Florida Women’s sailing team placed second at the South Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association (SAISA) Women’s Team and Fleet Championship Races on April 12. 

The regatta secured USF a spot in the College Sailing Women’s Fleet National Championship, which USF St. Petersburg will also host from May 15-18. 

Before the competition, USF’s Division A Fleet Race starters Kailey Warrior and Madisen Hamai told The Crow’s Nest about the advantages of sailing in local waters. 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

📸 Photos by Kendall Bulkiewicz | USF Athletics 

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✍️ Story by Dominic Feo 

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USF St. Petersburg Student Government Governor, El USF St. Petersburg Student Government Governor, Elise Prophete, is speaking out after not being able to give the speech she’d initially written for the annual Rocky's Leadership Award Ceremony.

“I am choosing to do what is right for me and provoke the thoughts that I hope are right for this campus. To shift the self-censoring, student-second attitudes back into a space where the stories we have are told and appreciated,” Prophete wrote.

📲 Click the link in our bio to read her entire column and her original speech.

✍️ Column by Elise Prophete.

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