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Why Actions Matter: The Kavanaugh and Ford debate

September 24, 2018September 24, 2018 Whitney Elfstrom

 President Trump nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court on July 9. He was accused of assaulting Christine Blasey Ford 30 years ago. Courtesy of U.S. Court of Appeals for the District

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Campus News News

New logo ushers in new era for USF

September 10, 2018September 11, 2018 Whitney Elfstrom

Pictured above is the new logo introduced Wednesday during President Judy Genshaft’s Fall Address. Courtesy of USF By Whitney Elfstrom University of South Florida waves goodbye to the Bull logo

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Confirmed: Genshaft to retire

September 10, 2018September 10, 2018 Whitney Elfstrom

Judy Genshaft, who took office in 2000, is expected to announce her retirement in a press conference Monday. Jonah Hinebaugh | The Crow’s Nest By Anna Bryson, Whitney Elfstrom and

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Arts and Life Community

Class up your selfie at the Museum of Fine Art’s newest exhibit

September 4, 2018September 3, 2018 Whitney Elfstrom

Freshmen Jenna Sierra (left) and Karla Correa test out the new selfie stations posted around the Museum of Fine Art’s new exhibit “This Is Not A Selfie.” Martha Rhine |

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Campus News News

Tadlocked in: He’s ‘interim’ no more

August 27, 2018September 4, 2018 Whitney Elfstrom

Dr. Martin Tadlock, recently confirmed as USF St. Petersburg regional chancellor, attends Get on Board Day in the University Student Center, greeting students and visiting with recruiters, Aug. 23, 2018. Martha

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Campus News Feature

On-campus maps, beautification and consolidation, Tadlock eyes new beginnings

August 20, 2018August 27, 2018 Whitney Elfstrom

Martin Tadlock, interim regional chancellor, hopes to highlight student voices and has encouraged them to take part in consolidation meetings this fall. Jonah Hinebaugh | The Crow’s Nest By Whitney Elfstrom

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Letters Opinion

Letter from the editor: Emphasizing the student in student reporter

August 20, 2018August 21, 2018 Whitney Elfstrom

Pictured above from left to right: The Crow’s Nest 2018-2019 editorial staff. Top row: Anna Bryson, Emily Wunderlich, Whitney Elfstrom, Amy Diaz and Juliet Di Preta. Bottom row: Brianna Rodriguez, Jonah Hinebaugh,

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Campus News Feature News

Preview: Graphic design seniors tackle activism

April 23, 2018April 23, 2018 Whitney Elfstrom

Above photo: The senior graphic design exhibition will showcase theses from the 17 seniors that take an activist approach to different social issues. Courtesy of USF St. Petersburg Graphic Artist & Design

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Arts and Life Campus Feature

Slacking off: One man’s quest for balance

April 9, 2018April 9, 2018 Whitney Elfstrom

Above photo: David Whalen has been slacklining since he was 15 and welcomes spectators at the USF St. Petersburg waterfront to hop on the 90 feet of webbing with him. Whitney

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Arts and Life Community Feature

Night’s Exchange takes over Green Bench

March 26, 2018March 25, 2018 Whitney Elfstrom

Above photo: Misty Howell, owner of dayglodiva, seeks out ‘80s and ‘90s clothing to create one of a kind pieces to sell at pop-up markets around Florida. Brianna Rodriguez | The

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  • New Florida Legislation eliminates student fee funding for SGEF 

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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. ⚽️ 🏀 🏈 ⚾️ 🥎

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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
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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