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Hermine Means Business, Misses Meeting

September 8, 2016September 8, 2016 Devin Rodriguez

The storm made landfall on Friday, with rushing winds and heavy downpours. Hermine was the first hurricane to hit Florida in 11 years. USF St. Petersburg announced it would close

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Presidential Debate Rundown

September 7, 2016 Ryan Callihan

It’s been a long nine months. With attack ads running on every radio station, television channel and Youtube video, there is a lot of confusing information coming out. The deluge

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Zika Hits Close to Home

September 1, 2016September 1, 2016 Ryan Callihan

For the first time, Zika has officially invaded Pinellas County. Gov. Rick Scott announced on Tuesday that out of the 29 locally acquired mosquito-borne cases that have occurred in Florida,

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Amendment 4 Promotes Tax Break for Solar Energy

August 30, 2016August 30, 2016 Michael Moore Jr.

The Florida Tea Party, League of Women Voters, Christian Coalition, Nature Conservancy, Florida Chamber of Commerce, and Sierra Club all agree: Amendment 4 is a win for Florida. This diverse

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Crowdfunding helps USFSP students help others, themselves

April 25, 2016May 10, 2016 Angelina Bruno

USFSP students turn to crowdfunding sites for cash for charities, and personal expenses. Finding the funds to cover travel expenses, study abroad, or raise money for charity is difficult, and

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‘Bayboro Blonde’ guide dog illness leads to early retirement

April 25, 2016May 10, 2016 Caitlin Ashworth

Alberta, the yellow Labrador, has become widely known on campus. She is the face of the Bayboro Blonde Ale, a beer 3 Daughters Brewing renamed for the 50th anniversary celebration

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Biology professors for $200

March 21, 2016 Samantha Putterman

USFSP’s Norine Noonan appears on Jeopardy! In 1964, 14-year-old Norine Noonan sat down in her parents’ home outside New York City to watch the first episode of a program that

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Lightning offers students reasons to ‘rush’ to games

March 8, 2016 USFSP Faculty

After the Tampa Bay Lightning made the Stanley Cup finals last year, ticket sales for this season surged. But the team has continued its popular “student rush” program, which means

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PolitiFact on presidential campaigns: Words matter

March 7, 2016 Samantha Putterman

With a staff of 10 split between St. Petersburg and Washington D.C., PolitiFact has published 11,500 fact checks since it’s founding in 2007 and, according to the organization, stands as

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Donald Trump: Understanding the madness

February 29, 2016May 9, 2016 Michael Butler

From his comments on immigration to the discrediting of John McCain –a member of his own party –Donald Trump has built a viral reputation during the 2016 presidential race. Since

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  • USF Leadership Responds to New State Budget Agreement 
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  • USFSP Marine Science Laboratory totaled after two-alarm fire 
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  • USF Women’s Sailing places second in SAISA Championship, secures National Championship bid 

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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.

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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.

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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. 🐦‍⬛🎓

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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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The thought of an early graduation is a harrowing The thought of an early graduation is a harrowing thought for third year digital communications and multimedia journalism major Sophia Lowrie, who said that she wishes they had more time to assimilate to life on a college campus before being thrust into adult life. 

She is not the only one. 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

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✍️ Story by Julia Birdsall 

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Whether the next steps involve graduate school or entering the workforce, many of the seniors at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg are feeling similarly anxious and uncertain in the weeks leading up to their graduation dates.
Nico Gramatica did not grow up playing football. Nico Gramatica did not grow up playing football. 

The sophomore kicker for the University of South Florida played club soccer and only started kicking footballs in his sophomore year of high school. 

“My dad kicked, my uncle kicked and people were asking me, ‘Why don’t you come out, try it for a year and see if you like it. If you don’t like it, you can be done after one year,’” Gramatica said. “I went out, had a great time and got to make some really good friends.” 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

📸 Photos by Irena Mesa 

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✍️ Story by Irena Mesa 

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College campuses are a place where a strong sense College campuses are a place where a strong sense of community can be formed among students, but many commuter students, like junior English major Zoey Earles, feel that they have fewer opportunities to form these connections. 

“Positives [of being a commuter], I have my own apartment,” Earles said. “Negatives, I don’t make as [many] friends, and I don’t necessarily know about all the things that are happening on campus.” 

Events hosted on campus are a great way to meet people and find that sense of community, but sustainability senior Estela Najera said that being aware of events is difficult. 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

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✍️ Story by Julia Birdsall 

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In the familiar currents of St. Petersburg, the Un In the familiar currents of St. Petersburg, the University of South Florida Women’s sailing team placed second at the South Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association (SAISA) Women’s Team and Fleet Championship Races on April 12. 

The regatta secured USF a spot in the College Sailing Women’s Fleet National Championship, which USF St. Petersburg will also host from May 15-18. 

Before the competition, USF’s Division A Fleet Race starters Kailey Warrior and Madisen Hamai told The Crow’s Nest about the advantages of sailing in local waters. 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

📸 Photos by Kendall Bulkiewicz | USF Athletics 

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✍️ Story by Dominic Feo 

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