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Meet the candidates for USFSP Homecoming Royalty

October 12, 2026 Zariya Bankston

On Oct.13, the University of South Florida’s St. Petersburg Homecoming Royalty winner will be announced at the Royalty Ball, and there are four candidates running to win the title: Jessica

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Feature Sports Spotlight

New USFSP club takes basketball off the bench

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 Dominic Feo

Photo by Dominic Feo | The Crow’s Nest By Dominic Feo Basketball has been a recreational activity for University of South Florida students at the St. Petersburg campus since 2006.

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Arts and Life Campus Spotlight

Student-run fashion page turns Harbor Walk into catwalk 

April 19, 2025April 19, 2025 Canela Vasquez

Photo taken from @catwalk.usfsp on Instagram By Canela Vasquez Stored in the phone of Harlyn Pickins are dozens of photos of students and faculty at the University of South Florida

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Arts and Life Community Spotlight

Volunteer collective provides community space for LGBTQ+ Floridians 

March 10, 2025September 29, 2025 Julia Ferrara

Queer Expression attendees gather for Queer Contours, a figure drawing class facilitated by local artist Cristi López.  Photo by Joshua James Lefefe By Julia Ferarra For decades, the LGBTQ+ population

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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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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 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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Arts and Life Spotlight

USF Cosplay Club creates community through a unique art form 

November 17, 2023 Samuel Talero

Four Cosplay Club members at a Halloween meeting. Courtesy of USF Cosplay Club By Samuel Talero At the University of South Florida’s Tampa campus, the Cosplay Club is a group

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Walk through Halloween Fest at USFSP USF St. Pete Walk through Halloween Fest at USFSP

USF St. Petersburg hosted its fifth annual Halloween Fest community event on Oct. 30. The event was open to all ages as St. Petersburg came together for a spooktacular night.

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The SHINE Mural Festival is returning to St. Peter The SHINE Mural Festival is returning to St. Petersburg for its twelfth year starting Nov. 6 through Nov. 15.

The festival invites local, national and international muralists to turn the walls of businesses into
aesthetic art.

All events require guests to RSVP, which can be done on the festival’s website. 

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✍️ Story and Graphic by Reagan Haskell | The Crow’s Nest
Invisible disabilities are disabilities that a per Invisible disabilities are disabilities that a person has that may not be visible on the outside. This can include attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), arthritis, endometriosis, long covid, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and many other chronic illnesses and mental health conditions as stated by Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. 

“It’s present, but it’s present in a way that is not apparent to the naked eye,” MPB Executive Director, Fabricio Lozada told The Crow’s Nest. 

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In an interview with The Crow's Nest, van Empel an In an interview with The Crow's Nest, van Empel and coach Allison Jolly spoke about the lead-up to the championship bid and what are a few of their expectations going into the competition this weekend. 

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USF men's soccer lost 5-1 to Memphis on Friday, Oc USF men's soccer lost 5-1 to Memphis on Friday, Oct. 23. 

After a scoreless first half, Memphis managed a strong second half performance with five goals. 

Meanwhile, USF's Tyler Richardson helped the Bulls score their lone goal of the game in the 90th minute with an assist from Jakob Auby.

The loss keeps the Bulls last in the American, with a 0-5-2 conference record ahead of their second to last matchup of the season this Wednesday, Oct. 28 vs. FIU

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Who says the newspaper can’t be whimsical? Make Who says the newspaper can’t be whimsical? 

Make sure you pick up our newest issue around campus! And maybe you can decorate your own copy too ⭐️
Come eat Chick-fil-A and cheer for the Rays in the Come eat Chick-fil-A and cheer for the Rays in their first home of the World Series! 

The party will take place Monday, October 26th at 7:30 p.m. at The Edge. 

See you then! ⚾️
With the Nov. 3 Midterm Elections nearing, many ar With the Nov. 3 Midterm Elections nearing, many are gearing for the Senate and gubernatorial races. 

However, according to the Florida Department of State, only 24 percent of registered voters in Florida participate in local and municipal elections.

While federal elections have a great impact on the general population, voting in local elections can have a great effect in issues that are handled at the city-level.

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Our contributors Alex Felski, Arianna Howell, and Our contributors Alex Felski, Arianna Howell, and Kate Cannon attended this year's homecoming game, capturing some of the best moments from the 29-2 game win. 

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