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Meet the new owners of The Campus Grind

October 13, 2026October 13, 2026 Reagan Haskell

Photo courtesy of Lindsey Williams By Reagan Haskell At the end of Aug. 2026, The Campus Grind was officially purchased by a former University of South Florida employee and her

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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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Bulls and Brews by the Bay celebrates “One USF”  

April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 Cole Maines

By Cole Maines Brews and eats set a jovial tone on the USF St. Petersburg campus as President Moez Limayem addressed students and alumni at the Bulls and Brews by the Bay event

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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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Florida Studies Program’s book festival inspires the future with lessons from the past 

April 21, 2026April 28, 2026 Julia Birdsall

“There is recognition of a crying need for a place to cultivate the study of Florida,” co-founder and former director of the Florida Studies Program, Gary Mormino, said in a 2003 press release

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Photos: USFSP campus therapy dog celebrates 4th birthday

April 14, 2026April 15, 2026 Arts & Life Staff

Our favorite campus therapy dog turned 4 last week. We celebrated Snowbird’s birthday at the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library. Happy Birthday Snowbird! Photos by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest

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Graphic arts seniors impress at annual showcase  

April 13, 2026April 28, 2026 Alisha Durosier

Senior graphic arts major with a concentration in graphic design Montana Smith presented her piece, “Print is Alive,” at the senior showcase.  Photo by María José Solís | The Crow’s Nest 

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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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LASA and CCE celebrate Carnaval

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 Arts & Life Staff

Carnival is a worldwide celebration, occurring in at least 50 countries. It takes place in Februaryand March, depending on the location, and represents the period before Lent, where people canindulge

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Public art exhibition ‘embracing our differences’ returns to Poynter Park

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 Zariya Bankston

Photo courtesy of Zariya Bankston By Zariya Bankston and Alisha Durosier  Billboard-sized art from artists across the globe is taking over Poynter Park once again.  The annual public art exhibit

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  • Meet the candidates for USFSP Homecoming Royalty
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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

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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
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.

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✍️ Story and Graphic by Isabella Perez | The Crow's Nest
📸 Photo courtesy of USF Athletics

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