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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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Campus News News

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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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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