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Escape suburbia with ‘Green Day’s American Idiot’ production

September 18, 2022September 19, 2022 Sofia Garcia Vargas

The plot follows struggling artists Johnny, Will and Tunny as they follow diverging paths on their journey to find meaning and purpose in their American lives.  Courtesy of Chaz D.

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Arts and Life Community Music and Entertainment Theatre

‘Footloose’ dances into St. Petersburg

April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 Sophia George

American Stage in the Park will hold its first production, ‘Footloose,’ since the COVID-19 pandemic.  Courtesy of American Stage By Sophia George  St. Petersburg’s American Stage in the Park is

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Arts and Life Theatre

‘The People Downstairs’: Returning to theater during a pandemic

September 26, 2021September 27, 2021 Carley Hapke

Pictured above: The cast of “The People Downstairs”: (Left to right) Allen Fitzpatrick, Teri Lazzara, Sara Oliva and Matthew McGee. Courtesy of American Stage   By Carley Hapke  Local playwright and actress Natalie

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Movies Music and Entertainment Theatre

A lot to like about ‘The Little Things’

February 21, 2021February 25, 2021 Sophie Ojdanic

Pictured Above: ‘The Little Things’ stars Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto. Courtesy of IMDB By Sophie Ojdanic At the movie theater where I work, we have a regular

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Arts and Life Community Music and Entertainment Theatre

“Pipeline” depicts race in education

February 11, 2019February 10, 2019 Anna Bryson

By Anna Bryson Debuting at the American Stage Theater, just in time for Black History Month, is “Pipeline,” a heartfelt play by Dominique Morisseau, directed by L. Peter Callender.  

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Arts and Life Community Music and Entertainment Theatre

The P.T. Barnum of Retail: The greatest storeman

September 24, 2018September 24, 2018 Sailor Adams

Mayor Rick Kriseman (center) poses on stage with the cast of “Webb’s City: the Musical” at The Palladium theater in St. Petersburg. Courtesy of Bill Leavengood By Sailor Jane Adams A

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"Jo Turner's Come and Gone"
Arts and Life Community Music and Entertainment Theatre

Review: “Come and Gone,” but not forgotten

February 14, 2017 Whitney Elfstrom

The moment Calvin M. Thompson fell to the ground in a fit of convulsions, I knew that “Jo Turner’s Come and Gone” was far more than a simple lighthearted production.

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Arts and Life Community Music and Entertainment Theatre

Review: Radio Golf at American Stage Theatre

February 16, 2015 Chelsea Abrams

August Wilson’s play “Radio Golf” feels as relevant today as it did when it was first written a decade ago by the late playwright. The play, Wilson’s final work, takes

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Arts and Life Campus Music and Entertainment Theatre

Power Ranger gone comedian

September 29, 2014 Lona Nguyen

Many magicians and illusionists fall into one of two categories: those who can perform great technical magic without great entertainment, and those who are great entertainers but perform the same

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Arts and Life Features Music and Entertainment Theatre

Lizards and laughs at the Mahaffey

September 2, 2014 Caitlin Ashworth

The Floridian reptile population set the tone for a night of humor at the Mahaffey Theater. MTV2’s Guy Code comedian Jermaine Fowler entertained more than 200 students at the Main

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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! 

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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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The University of South Florida has not had a func The University of South Florida has not had a functional Office of Sustainability since 2022 and in the midst of demands for USF to reinstate the office, students are calling into question how the university is progressing in its sustainability efforts. 

The last person to hold a position in the Office of Sustainability was Winnie Malumba, a 2019 USF graduate who was the executive director. 

She led two sustainability collectives, Florida For Good and B Tourism. 

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