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Student spotlight: Scaling new heights, rappelling away from college stresses

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 Aubrey Carr

Pictured above: USF St. Petersburg senior psychology major Ana Miranda urges students to try indoor rock climbing for both its physical and mental benefits.  Courtesy of Molly Ryan | The Crow’s Nest 

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Student organization spotlight: The Pre-Vet Club brings animal-lovers together

November 14, 2021November 15, 2021 Aubrey Carr

Pictured above: PVCARE President Alyssa Seilhymer founded the club to create opportunities and experiences for animal-loving students.  Courtesy of Alyssa Seilhymer By Aubrey Carr  From lions to tigers to Bulls, the Pre-Vet Club

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Student organization spotlight: Asian American and Pacific Islander Association

November 7, 2021November 8, 2021 Michelle Pham

Pictured above: AAPIA members and officers pose for a picture at an event hosted by the Chinese Culture and Language Club at the Tampa campus. Courtesy of @aapia_usfsp on Instagram

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Student organization spotlight: Taking the big screen with USFSP’s new Film Club

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 Lily Cannon

Film Club meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Osprey Suites lobby.  Courtesy of the Film Club By Lily Cannon  USF St. Petersburg is a place of burgeoning creatives and

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Student spotlight: From canvasser to future campaign manager

October 24, 2021October 25, 2021 Aubrey Carr

Pictured above: Laura Shaw, a political science major, believes everyone should vote.   Courtesy of Laura Shaw By Aubrey Carr  Local elections are coming up on Nov. 2 and USF St. Peterburg

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Student organization spotlight: Find community with the P.R.I.D.E. Alliance

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 Aubrey Carr

LGBTQ+ students and allies are invited to join the P.R.I.D.E. Alliance, which acts as a “judgement-free zone.” Courtesy of P.R.I.D.E. Alliance By Aubrey Carr  USF St. Petersburg’s P.R.I.D.E. Alliance is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in a communitive and casual way.  

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Student Spotlight: An active mind and a heart of gold

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021 Molly Ryan

Pictured above: Kyra Kalodimos is a sophomore transfer student and psychology major. Courtesy of Kyra Kalodimos By Molly Ryan It was her own journey with mental health that inspired psychology sophomore Kyra Kalodimos to take initiative in reawakening USF St.

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Student Spotlight: Checking in with a student chess player

October 3, 2021October 4, 2021 Molly Ryan

Pictured above: Chevaughn Bashford is an international student who was born and raised in Jamaica.  Courtesy of Molly Ryan | The Crow’s Nest By Molly Ryan  One day, in the heat of a chess match, a question occurred to Chevaughn Bashford: How

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Student Organization Spotlight: The Garden Club teaches students how to live sustainably

September 26, 2021September 27, 2021 Aubrey Carr

Pictured above: Garden Club members work tirelessly to get the gardens ready for planting.   Courtesy of Aubrey Car | The Crow’s Nest By Aubrey Carr  Gated away on the backlot of Residence Hall One (RHO) lies

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Student Organization Spotlight: South Florida Beach Volleyball Club serves fun in the sun

September 19, 2021September 20, 2021 Adriana Reeves

Pictured above: President Emma Tanski and secretary Harrison Quan pose in front during a tournament.  Courtesy of Emma Tanski By Adriana Reeves  Players in the South Florida Beach Volleyball Club know how to have fun in the sun while competing at

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Recent Posts

  • A recap of 2026 Homecoming
  • USF basketball looks ahead to new season
  • Amid polarizing lawsuit against Cornell University, USFSP students examine the resources provided to student survivors
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  • New Florida Legislation eliminates student fee funding for SGEF 

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Last week, the Harborside Activities Board hosted Last week, the Harborside Activities Board hosted their annual Homecoming events on campus. 

After a two year break, the former Cardboard Boat Race saw a return to campus, now a kayak race named Rocky's Regatta. 

Anastasia Fox and Jessica Muratti were also named the 2026 Homecoming Royalty. 

🗞️ And in slide two... The Crow's Nest front page in the Sept. 21, 1999 issue, when our then-staff covered the first ever Cardboard Boat Race. 

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Our Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief attended t Our Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief attended the American Tipoff event in Tampa, where they got the chance to interview new men's basketball head coach Chris Mack about his goals for the upcoming season. 

With new head coaches and new players, both the women's and the men's team look ahead after a successful past couple of seasons. 

"The results will take care of themselves when you have people who care about the
right things," coach Mack told The Crow's Nest. 

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✍️ Story & Graphic by Isabella Perez | The Crow's Nest
📸 Photo Courtesy of USF Athletics
A recent civil lawsuit was filed against Ivy Leagu A recent civil lawsuit was filed against Ivy League institution Cornell University by a former student, referred to as Jane Doe, who was an undergraduate in 2024 when she went to a party at the Chi Phi fraternity house and was allegedly brutally sexually assaulted by seven members of the chapter while severely intoxicated after being coerced into ingesting multiple hard drugs. 

As a result, many students are holding a mirror to their own college campuses and questioning how universities, and the legal system as a whole, handles instances of sexual violence. 

A timeline (https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/interactive/2026/10/06/i-felt-like-bait-timeline-cornell-university-rape-allegations/) provided by The Washington Post details the resulting investigation, including the backlash for both Cornell and the Tompkins County District Attorney’s handling of the case, which many believe to be unjust, as none of the fraternity members were criminally charged and only two were expelled. 

Within the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, there are a number of resources and procedures that exist in response to such cases, such as the Patsy Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, commonly known as Title IX and USF’s Center for Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention (CVAVP). 

However, some students say there may not be a complete understanding of the resources they are provided, or how to utilize them. 

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“[The bill is] saying if you are funded by the gov “[The bill is] saying if you are funded by the government or if you have any types of public funding, you’re not going to be able to spend any of that money on any projects or any initiatives that help reduce any of these pollutants,” Siddarth Bahl, the USF St. Pete SGEF President, told The Crow’s Nest. 

The bill also comes after a 2025-2026 referendum in which 84% of USF students voted "Yes" on keeping SGEF in all USF campuses. 

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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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📸 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

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