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Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ is a flawed, brilliant album

September 5, 2021September 6, 2021 Michael Alden

Pictured above: Kanye West performs songs from ‘Donda’ during a listening event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Courtesy of Getty Images By Michael Alden While bloated and seemingly unfinished, Donda’s highs are remarkable

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‘The Silver Scream’ will send shivers down your spine

October 29, 2018 Salvador Castillo

“The Silver Screen,” released Oct. 5, transforms popular horror film classics into songs. Courtesy of Fearless Records By Salvador Castillo As we close in on Halloween, our need for scary and

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Quavo goes solo on “Quavo Huncho”

October 22, 2018October 25, 2018 Bryce Lawson

Coming off the success of Migos’ “Culture 2” Quavo steps out on his own to deliver “Quavo Huncho.” Courtesy of Quality Control Music By Bryce Lawson Over the past few years,

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‘Tha Carter V’: Don’t call it a comeback

October 8, 2018October 8, 2018 Bryce Lawson

“The Carter V” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The album was delayed four years due to a legal battle with Cash Money Records. Courtesy of  Young Money Entertainment

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Hozier stays true to self in new EP

September 17, 2018September 17, 2018 Julia Wingle

On Sept. 6 Andrew Hozier-Byrne, better known as Hozier, released the four track EP as a tease to his new album. It features activist and R&B artist Mavis Staples. Courtesy

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“The Predator” is dumb, but bloody dumb fun

September 17, 2018September 17, 2018 Anthony Nolfi

“The Predator,” released Sept. 14, unleashes a goofy, gory action-packed plot with a unique identity. Courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox By Anthony Nolfi The monstrous hunter of the biggest game

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Eminem aims for redemption with “Kamikaze”

September 4, 2018September 3, 2018 Brianna Rodriguez

Courtesy of Interscope Records By Brianna Rodriguez On Aug. 31, Eminem abruptly unveiled his tenth studio album “Kamikaze.” After seven years without an album, Eminem released “Revival” in December 2017,

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Swerving steers J. Cole away from his strengths

April 23, 2018April 23, 2018 Jonah Hinebaugh

Above photo: In his most recent album, J. Cole’s  steps out of his comfort zone and right into unabashed hypocrisy, relying on many of the musical tropes he criticizes. Courtesy

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What’s Beef? Beef is when Wendy’s new mix tape puts you to sleep

April 3, 2018April 2, 2018 James Bennett

By James Bennett The rap game has a new redheaded stepchild. The fast-food chain Wendy’s has gained popularity for it’s witty social media clapbacks. In October 2017, they went toe-to-toe

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Snoop Dogg tries gospel, but doesn’t have enough bite

March 19, 2018April 2, 2018 Jeffrey Waitkevich

Above photo: Releasing another album at age 46, Snoop Dogg decided to try his hand at curating gospel music and even appeared on a few of the songs. The result was

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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.

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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.🤍

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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