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USFSP Marine Science Laboratory totaled after two-alarm fire 

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 Jasmin Parrado

Photo by Matthew McGovern | The Crow’s Nest By Jasmin Parrado and Alisha Durosier The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus’s Marine Science Laboratory (MSL) is “likely a total

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Science and Technology Building, now (mostly) back to normal  

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 Irena Mesa

Photo by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest By Irena Mesa The Science and Technology Building, one of the University of South Florida St. Petersburg’s lab and teaching spaces, first

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2024 USFSP safety report: slight rise in crimes of assault and harassment 

October 21, 2025October 21, 2025 Jasmin Parrado

Photo courtesy of Kelly Garcia By Jasmin Parrado The University of South Florida Police Department (PD) released its 2024 security and fire safety report for the St. Petersburg campus, revealing

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Students react: USFSP’s “Fluid Structures” among first of St. Pete murals to be removed   

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025 Alisha Durosier

Photo by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest By Matthew McGovern, Daysha Moore & Alisha Durosier “This is senseless destruction of culture out here today,” University of South Florida St.

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TIP Lab proposes tool to track and prevent human trafficking 

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 Jasmin Parrado

Photo courtesy of USF By Jasmin Parrado The Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Lab at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg launched a repository that can gather data of human

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USF under federal investigation for ‘antisemitic harassment and discrimination’ 

March 12, 2025March 12, 2025 Mahika Kukday

Photo by Aubrey Carr | The Crow’s Nest By Mahika Kukday A letter sent to the University of South Florida on March 10 by the U.S. Department of Education threatened

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Unsolved cases and confusion linger months after RHO reopening 

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 Mahika Kukday

Photo by Kendall Bulkiewicz | The Crow’s Nest By Mahika Kukday It’s been four months since residents of Pelican Apartments (RHO) at the University of South Florida’s St. Petersburg campus

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Office of Student Success undergoes reorganization 

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 Alisha Durosier

Photo by Alisha Durosier | The Crow’s Nest By Alisha Durosier As a part of the University of South Florida’s ongoing consolidation efforts, the university’s Office of Student Success, a

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USF police Sgt. Jonathan Dye retires after over 25 years of service 

March 10, 2025 Jasmin Parrado

Photo courtesy of USF Tampa University Police Department By Jasmin Parrado After over two decades of protecting the USF St. Petersburg community, Sgt. Jonathan Dye has retired from his position

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Students petition for the return of USC identity flags  

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 Alisha Durosier

Photo by Mahika Kukday | The Crow’s Nest By Alisha Durosier Nearly eight months after the international and gender identity flags once housed in USF St. Petersburg’s University Student Center

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A rainy Sunday forced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ins A rainy Sunday forced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside the Adventhealth Training Center for their fourth day of training camp. It was a tough start to the week as the team prepares to begin practicing in full gear this week. 

The defense dominated the whole practice with constant pressure on the quarterbacks. Buccaneers starter Baker Mayfield attempted to connect on a deep pass play to Jalen McMillan, but he was intercepted by Antoine Winfield Jr. Ifeatu Melifonwu contributed to another takeaway after he pressured a pass from Jake Browning. The passing game was hard-pressed, with players like David Walker, Rueben Bain Jr., Yaya Diaby, Al-Quadin Muhammad, and Chris Braswell getting would-be sacks. 

Some players shining in this practice include linebacker Caden Fordham, who recorded a sack and broke up a probable touchdown pass during red zone practice. In terms of offensive players, David Sills V had a great day. He tallied three touchdowns, including a long catch-and-run, and scored his other two during red zone practice reps. 

Photos and Caption by Kendall Bulkiewicz
Baker Mayfield Leads Strong Offensive Showing on D Baker Mayfield Leads Strong Offensive Showing on Day 3 of Buccaneers Training Camp

Fans showed up to the Advent Health Training Center Friday morning to watch quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers continue their offseason program. The offense's improvement was led by the starting quarterback and his highlight-worthy connection with wide receiver Emeka Egbuka for a deep touchdown. 

New backup quarterback signing Jake Browning also continued to develop chemistry with the team's young wide receivers, including a recurring connection with Tez Johnson, and running back Bucky Irving was pivotal to the day's improved run game. 

Injury updates include All-Pro tackle Tristan Wirfs, who did not practice today due to a hamstring injury. Defensive tackle Vita Vea remains out due to a back injury. An interesting development as he requested a trade from the team due to stalled contract talks between the two sides. Defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson was given a maintenance day. 

Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. spoke after practice about his leadership, feeling a new responsibility to be more vocal and continue growing with the team in year seven and after the retirement of Levonte David and departure of other key veterans. 

Offensive guard Cody Mauch stated that he feels 100% healthy for the coming season. Big news for an offensive line that struggled with injury issues last season.

The Buccaneers will get a rest day on Saturday before hitting the practice field again on Sunday. 

Photos and Caption by Kendall Bulkiewicz
Tonight, we will find out if Cabo Verde will conti Tonight, we will find out if Cabo Verde will continue their saty in the Bay. 

#tampa #stpetersburgfl
Ever wonder how World Cup teams practice?      Ever wonder how World Cup teams practice?   
  
The Crow’s Nest decided to find out at the Rowdies Training Facility in Tampa. There, the island nation of Cabo Verde prepares for its third match against Saudi Arabia.  
  
Cabo Verde has become the story of the World Cup, drawing with two former World Cup champions, Spain and Uruguay. 
 
Midfielder Kevin Pina, — who scored Cabo Verde’s first ever World Cup goal against Uruguay — says the historic wins have not changed the team’s mindset. 
 
“The mentality is similar to the last two games, we want to win and we want to evolve,” Pina said during the team’s June 24 practice.  
  
The most attention, however, has gone to the team’s 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha, who made seven saves in the nil-nil draw against Spain. Vozinha has gained over 15 million Instagram followers since the match.    
  
A win against Saudi Arabia tonight would send Cabo Verde to the knockout stages in their first ever world cup appearance.   
 
“First time here, and, we hope, not the last to come here,” Blue Sharks defender Diney Borges said.  
  
Tune into Cabo Verde’s match against at 8pm to find out if Tampa’s team extends their stay in the Bay.

📸 Photos by: Maria Jose Solis
✍️ Caption by: Dominic Feo
According to the latest email sent by USF Presiden According to the latest email sent by USF President Moez Limayem, the Florida Legislature has concluded work on the proposed 2026-27 state budget. The proposal includes more than $22 million for the University of South Florida to continue operating its Sarasota-Manatee campus during the transition of facilities to New College of Florida, along with a $57.7 million funding package for university operations, facilities and special initiatives.

The finalized budget is expected to be approved by lawmakers and sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to make a decision before the fiscal year ends June 30.

✍️ story by Cole Maines

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#usfsp #usfsm #usf
The race for the next St. Petersburg mayor is a pa The race for the next St. Petersburg mayor is a packed one, with six candidates in the running, including the sitting mayor, Kenneth T. Welch and former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, who was the latest to file as of April 27. 

Other candidates include long-serving public administrator Maria Scruggs, District 2 Councilwoman Brandi Gabbard, retired St. Petersburg Fire Chief Jim Large and former Shore Acres Neighborhood Association President Kevin Batdorf. 

The Crow’s Nest spoke to four of the seven candidates, who expanded on their campaign ideals and spoke of what they want the future of the city to look like. 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

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✍️ Story by Julia Birdsall and Alisha Durosier

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Fire crews are actively responding to a fire at th Fire crews are actively responding to a fire at the Marine Science Laboratory (MSL). 

While the cause is unclear, The Crow’s Nest received reports of either a chemical fire or a lightning strike as the cause.

At approximately 5 p.m., USF St. Petersburg students were met with sirens and a scene of smoke billowing from the peninsula of the St. Petersburg campus. University faculty and staff working near the area are being evacuated. 

The MSL is among the oldest buildings on the St. Petersburg campus, where the campus’s first classes were held in 1965. 

It was originally opened in 1939 as a maritime service training station. It currently houses research labs and faculty offices for the Marine Science Program.

This is a developing story.

🎥 Video courtesy of Joe Farías Alencar.

#usf #usfsp
As we approach the close of the Spring Semester of As we approach the close of the Spring Semester of 2026, we would like to recognize and say goodbye to our fellow senior staffers:

Online Editor – Julia Ferrara
News Editor – Jasmin Parrado
Arts & Life Editor – Matthew McGovern
Sports Editor – Dominic Feo
Opinions/Features Editor – Julia Birdsall
Staff Reporter – Irena Mesa
Marketing Manager – Marcella Copeland
Managing Editor - María José Solís

and our 

Editor in Chief – Alisha Durosier 

Congratulations to our seniors and we are wishing them the best as the fly away to a new chapter in their lives. 🐦‍⬛🎓

#usfsp #usf
After 12 years as the Dean of Students at the Univ After 12 years as the Dean of Students at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, Jacob Diaz is resigning. 

Diaz’s last day is on May 15; he will then serve as the inaugural assistant vice president and dean of Students at the University of Maryland. 

 Diaz described his time as dean of students as a “dream come true.” 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

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✍️ Story by Secilia Ruiz 

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