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USF among latest victims in college ‘swatting’ epidemic

September 29, 2025October 3, 2025 Dominic Feo

As of Sept. 23, there have been 27 school shootings on college campuses this year. Photo courtesy of Aubrey Carr | The Crow’s Nest  By Dominic Feo When University of

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USF researcher communicates environmental impact data through music

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 Jasmin Parrado

The University of South Florida’s Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble performing a composition by CRESCENDO. Photo Courtesy of USF Newsroom  By Jasmin Parrado In a dimly lit venue, the University

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Rocky’s Book Club aims to unite community around a love of reading

September 29, 2025October 3, 2025 Irena Mesa

The “Thursday Murder Club,” written by Richard Osman was first published in 2020 and is the first installment in his “Thursday Murder Club” series. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.   By Irena Mesa

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Priced out of St. Pete: USFSP students struggle to afford living near campus

September 25, 2025October 8, 2025 Laura Troyer

As housing costs in downtown St. Petersburg rise, USFSP students share their struggle to find off-campus housing with minimal trade-offs. They consider what they are willing to sacrifice in order

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History, not memory: Gen Z students reflect on 9/11 

September 10, 2025September 12, 2025 Laura Troyer

Photo courtesy of Kayla James By Laura Troyer When the Twin Towers fell and the Pentagon burned on Sept. 11, 2001, most of today’s college students were not born yet.

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Campus Feature

Performative Men: New trend, same old concept 

September 10, 2025September 12, 2025 Julia Birdsall

Photo by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest By Julia Birdsall “All my females, all my nonbinary friends out there, just know we love you so much and there is

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Bayboro Harbor: A History of Pollution and Neglect 

September 10, 2025September 10, 2025 Julia Birdsall

USFSP’s Watergoat is often overflowing with garbage and decaying plants that shoot out of the stormwater drain in Bayboro Harbor.  Photo courtesy of Oliver Laczko By Julia Birdsall On a

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Post-hurricane aid in Shore Acres reveals conflict with government resources 

September 10, 2025September 10, 2025 Jasmin Parrado

A line of “For Sale” signs decorates the lawns of homes in Shore Acres.  By Jasmine Parrado When Hurricanes Helene and Milton were projected to strike near Tampa Bay last

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USF Health works with community to address health care access

September 2, 2025September 1, 2025 Jasmin Parrado

Volunteers and church members unloaded resources for the annual Family Health and Food Fest event. Photo courtesy of Wholesome Church  By Jasmin Parrado In the sweltering summer heat, trucks were

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After ‘No Kings’ day, Tampa Bay residents reflect on one of the largest single-day protests in U.S. history  

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 Alisha Durosier

Approximately 5,000 protestors lined Tyrone Boulevard in St. Petersburg on June 14. Photo courtesy of Kaycee Carter By Alisha Durosier For the first time in her life, Tampa Bay resident

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Recent Posts

  • Meet the new owners of The Campus Grind
  • Meet the candidates for USFSP Homecoming Royalty
  • Offensive mistakes end USF’s winning streak after Temple loss
  • 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. 

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