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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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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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Florida Studies Program celebrates state’s diverse, unique and strange history 

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 Alisha Durosier

Photo by Alisha Durosier | The Crow’s Nest By Alisha Durosier WTF really means “Welcome to Florida,” according to journalist and author Craig Pittman.   The bestselling Tampa Bay author kicked

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Arts and Life Feature

How a local hot air balloon pilot overcame the odds to soar 

May 8, 2025 Skyla Rogers

A balloon glows at the Tampa Hot Air Balloon Festival 2025, in which hot air balloons are tethered to the ground once the sun sets and inflated with burners to

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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
Come join the Crow's Nest and @catwalkmediaofficia Come join the Crow's Nest and @catwalkmediaofficial in celebrating the release of our first issue of Fall 2026! 💛

Stop by the SLC Outdoor Patio between 3-6pm to pick up a copy of the issue, get some food and make flower bouquets out of old Crow's Nest issues 💐📰 

We hope to see you there!

For any questions or accomodations, email stp-crowsnest@usf.edu. 

🎨 Graphic by Isabella Perez | The Crow's Nest
Every year, the United States commemorates the 2,9 Every year, the United States commemorates the 2,977 lives that were lost in 9/11. 

The Crow's Nest had the opportunity to speak with veteran and military-connected students to get their perspective on the impact 9/11 had on themselves and those around them. 

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

✍️ Story by Secilia Ruiz 
🎨 Graphic by Isabella Perez
📸 Photo courtesy of the Office of Veteran Success at the Military and Veterans Success Center
USF opened its 30th season with a 19-9 win over FI USF opened its 30th season with a 19-9 win over FIU. 

Although USF's offense struggled to push (with USF scoring a single touchdown during the game) kicker Nico Gramatica pulled off a 13-point performance that pushed USF into victory. 

The game was also the first under new head-coach Brian Hartline, giving him a win during his debut with the Bulls. 

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

✍️ Story and Graphic by Isabella Perez 
📸 Photos by Arianna Howell
Get excited bulls — the first ever annual USF St. Get excited bulls — the first ever annual USF St. Petersburg Balloon Drop is here! 

When the clock struck 7:50 p.m. Friday of the first week on campus, students on the first floor of Lynn Pippenger Hall were overflowing in balloons and excitement for the fall semester. 

The tradition is a first for USF St. Pete, with USF Tampa being the campus to originally host it. It is a way for bulls to build their school spirit and start the year with confidence. 

The night was a night to remember. Students and staff all came together to celebrate the beginning of the 2026 school year. 

Providing entertainment was a DJ, Rocky D. Bull, the USF SunDolls, and the All-Girls cheerleading team. Spirit games were also played on stage that gave out prizes to students who wore the most USF swag or won a game of “Guess that Tune”. 

Many speakers took the stage to preach bull pride, including the USF St. Pete Student Government. 

The last speaker was USF St. Pete’s newest president himself, President Moez Limayem. He gave away T-shirts and hosted a raffle for four $500 dollar scholarships to be given out to students in the crowd. 

Limayem started the countdown for the drop, with every student turning their attention toward the massive nets filled with green, white, and gold balloons on the roof of the building. 

The excitement continued at “The Balloon Drop After Party” located at the Edge which was hosted by Student Government. The new tradition marks a stronger school spirit for the USF St. Pete campus. 

✍️ Caption by Zariya Bankston | The Crow's Nest
📸 Photos by Secilia Ruiz | The Crow's Nest
Let’s Get on Board, Bulls! On Thursday, Aug. 27, Let’s Get on Board, Bulls! 

On Thursday, Aug. 27, USF St. Petersburg students gathered around the USC Ballrooms to attend the semesterly Get on Board Day event, hosted by the Leadership & Student Organizations Office (LSO). 

With over 90 tables hosting a mixture of student organizations and university departments, Get on Board Day hosts all kinds of opportunities for students to get involved. 

As always, Snowbird was a special guest of the event. The beloved campus comfort dog made his appearance around the tables on Thursday. 

📸 Photos by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest 
✍ Caption by Isabella Perez | The Crow’s Nest 

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