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Arts and Life Spotlight

USFSP’s Poetry Club creates a blooming community of expression 

March 10, 2025 María José Solís

Photo courtesy of the Poetry Club By María José Solís An exciting anticipation fills the room as a student raises their hand to read their poem.   There are no disclaimers,

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Arts and Life Community Spotlight

St. Pete-based Afro Opera turns the spotlight to Black classical artists 

March 10, 2025January 5, 2026 Alisha Durosier

(Left to right) Austin Gaskin, Teia Watson and Brittany Graham at the Feb. 2 Afro Opera Black History Month showcase, “A Message from the Roots.”   Photo courtesy of Maiya Stevenson

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Arts and Life Feature

How USF exchange students readjusted to life in the U.S. 

February 20, 2025 Ashley Cline

USF environmental engineering student Adriana Mayr Meija (left) passes by the iconic Sydney Opera House while on a ferry to Manly, one of her favorite Sydney suburbs, with her friend

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Arts and Life Community Feature

The future on two wheels: A comprehensive look at the St. Petersburg bike scene 

February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 Alisha Durosier

Photo by the City of St. Petersburg By Alisha Durosier On Thursday nights, the streets of downtown St. Petersburg become a light show.   Seen and heard minutes before they fill

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Arts and Life Feature

How memes, roasts and a giant flamingo helped TPA gain its online fanbase 

February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 Mahika Kukday

Photo by Mahika Kukday | The Crow’s Nest By Mahika Kukday Flight information, construction updates and recommendations for those who don’t like Tampa International Airport (TPA) to use super glue

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Feature Local Sports Sports

Without Tropicana Field, employment becomes uncertain for some UMatter students 

January 16, 2025January 20, 2025 Dominic Feo

Photo courtesy of Alycia Bobak. By Dominic Feo Working at Tropicana Field for the Tampa Bay Rays was a dream job for junior hospitality management major, Joesph Davis.   As a

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Feature News Spotlight

USFSP student’s new carpooling app puts cross-campus transportation in the fast lane 

January 16, 2025January 29, 2025 Mahika Kukday

Unique Alston (left) at USF Connect after Ridely was accepted into their 2024 Student Innovation Incubator. Photo courtesy of Unique Alston. By Mahika Kukday The path to achieving cross-campus transportation

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Arts and Life Spotlight

SGEF leads the charge for sustainable and environmental changes on campus 

October 30, 2024June 6, 2025 Alisha Durosier

Photo courtesy of sgef_usfsp on Instagram By Alisha Durosier An orange blossom, a lightbulb, a butterfly and seashells make up a design that has seamlessly woven itself into the daily

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Feature

At USF’s Nest, Ray Heffernan serves up witty remarks, great conversation and restaurant-style customer service

March 29, 2024September 18, 2024 Mahika Kukday

Photo courtesy of Mahika Kukday. By Mahika Kukday At peak hours in The Nest, around 7 p.m., the voice of one man in a yellow t-shirt stands out.   Chances

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Feature Spotlight

Spotlight: Out Outdoors creates safe space for queer students 

March 27, 2024November 25, 2024 Alisha Durosier

Photo courtesy of outoutdoorsusfsp on Instagram By Alisha Durosier Through rustling leaves and the gentle trickling of shallow waters, the songs of varied species of birds echo. Hikers who venture

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On April 16, students at the University of South F On April 16, students at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg attended the annual cherry blossom festival hosted by the Asian American and Pacific Islander Association. 

At the campus fountain, attendees enjoyed catered food and an assortment of origami crafts, board games and a prize raffle, in addition to a Kendama tournament and haiku slam poetry.

The two-hour Hanami celebration — which Japan annually observes in early April — was the organization’s last event of the semester.

The event was a full-circle moment for Tongta Vachara, sophomore in health sciences and president of AAPIA, as it was where she first was recruited to the club’s e-board.

“Just being able to plan this event for other people and really instilling the same joy that I had experienced back then, it's just a very full circle moment and it was just really, really valuable to me,” Vachara told The Crow’s Nest.

Vachara said the festival was her favorite event from the organization — and with the scenic bougainvilleas and breezy weather this year, the timing was perfect.

📸 Photos by Jasmin Parrado

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Finals week is near.. but have no fear! There are Finals week is near.. but have no fear!

There are plenty of events on campus to help relieve the finals stress.🤍

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young 

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Taryn Sabia, the assistant dean of research at the Taryn Sabia, the assistant dean of research at the University of South Florida’s College of Art, Design and Performance, announced her candidacy for Tampa mayor on March 2. 

Since coming to USF in 2014, Sabia has taught graduate-level courses focused on urban design policy, climate change, sustainability, urban transportation systems and more. 

Sabia is the co-founder of Urban Charette — an organization that focuses on educating community leaders on innovative community planning and design. 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

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✍️ Story by Matthew McGovern 

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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), a le The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), a learning program for local seniors looking to continue their education, expanded to the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus in spring 2025. Since then, the OLLI program at USF St. Petersburg has welcomed seniors from across the city to participate in low-cost opportunities for learning. 

Each course and lecture offered in the OLLI program is geared toward building a stronger community between seniors living in St. Petersburg. In a city with a dense population of retirees, the OLLI program is an accessible way for seniors to stay active and involved. 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

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✍️ Story by Ashley Pena

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Did you know Dave Crow wasn't the only face behind Did you know Dave Crow wasn't the only face behind Rocky D. Bull? You can find the others on our latest print issue! 

🎨 Comic by Kaila McEwan

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On April 6, students at USF St. Petersburg gathere On April 6, students at USF St. Petersburg gathered for a second round of debates between the political left and right. 

Like the first debate, students took sides on a range of topics including mass deportation, U.S. involvement in international conflicts, universal healthcare and whether cats are better than dogs. 

With the current political polarization occurring across the country, students find that these debates foster a peaceful dialogue between disagreeing sides.

📷 Photos by Gabriel Ballester-Rivera

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✍️ Story by Jasmin Parrado and Julia Birdsall

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Rocky D. Bull got his start not in the physical fo Rocky D. Bull got his start not in the physical form as we know him, but as a cartoon for University of South Florida Athletics to use in their newsletters. 

It wasn’t until 2003 that the mascot was unveiled as the Rocky we see today. 

The friendliness and fun personality that Rocky displays at events are extensions of the USF students under the mask. 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

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✍️ Story by Julia Ferrara 

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A quick opening goal from Tampa Bay Rowdies midfie A quick opening goal from Tampa Bay Rowdies midfielder Marco Micaletto was one of four goals in a 2-2 draw against the Oakland Roots SC on Saturday. The other Rowdies goal was scored close to halftime, with forward Russell Cicerone recording his 100th career goal in the United States League (USL) Championship.

With the tie, the Rowdies remain one of two teams in the United that have yet to lose a match this season in the USL Championship. 

The Rowdies hit the road to play the Charleston Battery on Saturday, April 18.

📷 Photos by Irena Mesa | The Crow’s Nest

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There is only one place on the University of South There is only one place on the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus where students’ stories, cultures and passions are brought to life: Harbor Hall during the annual senior graphic arts showcase. 

On April 10, students and community members filed into Harbor Hall’s gallery space to see the graphic arts seniors’ work. Their installations serve as their thesis, a final project before graduation. 

“Senior thesis is not for the faint of heart,” graphic arts senior with a concentration in graphic design, Lauren Gaubert, told The Crow’s Nest. 

📷 Photos by María José Solís & Alisha Durosier

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✍️ Story by Alisha Durosier, Julia Birdsall, Zariya Bankston, Reagan Haskell 

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