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‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill could silence classroom discussions surrounding LGBTQ+ topics

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022 Ashley George

HB 1557 intends to forbid LGBTQ+ topics from being discussed in many primary school classrooms and allow school officials to share with parents their child’s sexual orientation without their consent.

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Community Off-Campus News

No car? No problem with Tampa Bay’s SunRunner buses

January 24, 2022January 24, 2022 Molly Ryan

The route will run west through South Pasadena up Gulf Boulevard into St. Pete Beach and east into downtown. Courtesy of City of St. Petersburg By Molly Ryan  In 2021, St.

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Off-Campus News

Tropicana Field testing site reopens as Omicron cases surge

January 24, 2022January 24, 2022 Sofia Garcia Vargas

The testing site reopened on Jan. 13 after an eight-month hiatus. Courtesy of The Tampa Bay Times. By Sofía García Vargas  The revamped COVID-19 drive-thru testing site at Tropicana Field offers Pinellas County accurate and

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Off-Campus News

Yuengling to sponsor Brewing Arts program scholarship

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 Sofia Garcia Vargas

The brewery will offer scholarships to promote diversity in the brewing industry.  Courtesy of USF By Sofía García Vargas  America’s oldest brewery, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., is set to  sponsor a $5,000

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Ken Welch sworn in as mayor

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 Molly Ryan

Pictured above: Ken Welch (left) places his hand on the Bible, held by his daughter Kenya Welch, and is sworn in as the mayor of St. Petersburg. Courtesy of the

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Local Sports Off-Campus News

Kriseman chooses Midtown Development to redevelop Tropicana Field site

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 Max Steele

Midtown Development of Miami released renderings of its proposed redevelopment of the Tropicana Field site. Courtesy of Midtown Development of Miami By Max Steele Following years of discussion, St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman announced that he

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News Off-Campus News

Rising rent brings St. Pete to a boil

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 Molly Ryan

Pictured above: Signs reading ‘Stop the Stanton Evictions’ and ‘Evictions Kill’ are posted outside of the Stanton Hotel in protest to the recent evictions that took place there.  Courtesy of @sptenantsunion on

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Off-Campus News Politics

Ken Welch becomes first Black mayor of St. Petersburg

November 2, 2021November 3, 2021 Isaiah Sterling

Democrat Ken Welch (left) defeated Republican Robert Blackmon in the 2021 St. Petersburg mayoral race. Welch is the city’s first Black mayor. Courtesy of Ken Welch and Robert Blackmon By

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News Off-Campus News

DeSantis intends to run for re-election, dismissing presidential bid speculations

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 Adriana Reeves

DeSantis announces his intent to run for re-election but has yet to file the necessary paperwork to be an official candidate.  Courtesy of The State of Florida   By Adriana Reeves  After months

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Eviction moratorium ends, weighs on St. Petersburg tenants

September 12, 2021September 13, 2021 Molly Ryan

Pictured above: Seniors Karla Correa and Jenna Sierra demonstrate with other organizers of the St. Pete Tenants Union at Osprey Pointe Apartments in south St. Petersburg. Courtesy of St. Pete Tenants Union By Molly Ryan  As rent costs rapidly increase

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Walk through Halloween Fest at USFSP USF St. Pete Walk through Halloween Fest at USFSP

USF St. Petersburg hosted its fifth annual Halloween Fest community event on Oct. 30. The event was open to all ages as St. Petersburg came together for a spooktacular night.

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The SHINE Mural Festival is returning to St. Peter The SHINE Mural Festival is returning to St. Petersburg for its twelfth year starting Nov. 6 through Nov. 15.

The festival invites local, national and international muralists to turn the walls of businesses into
aesthetic art.

All events require guests to RSVP, which can be done on the festival’s website. 

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Invisible disabilities are disabilities that a per Invisible disabilities are disabilities that a person has that may not be visible on the outside. This can include attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), arthritis, endometriosis, long covid, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and many other chronic illnesses and mental health conditions as stated by Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. 

“It’s present, but it’s present in a way that is not apparent to the naked eye,” MPB Executive Director, Fabricio Lozada told The Crow’s Nest. 

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In an interview with The Crow's Nest, van Empel an In an interview with The Crow's Nest, van Empel and coach Allison Jolly spoke about the lead-up to the championship bid and what are a few of their expectations going into the competition this weekend. 

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USF men's soccer lost 5-1 to Memphis on Friday, Oc USF men's soccer lost 5-1 to Memphis on Friday, Oct. 23. 

After a scoreless first half, Memphis managed a strong second half performance with five goals. 

Meanwhile, USF's Tyler Richardson helped the Bulls score their lone goal of the game in the 90th minute with an assist from Jakob Auby.

The loss keeps the Bulls last in the American, with a 0-5-2 conference record ahead of their second to last matchup of the season this Wednesday, Oct. 28 vs. FIU

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Who says the newspaper can’t be whimsical? Make Who says the newspaper can’t be whimsical? 

Make sure you pick up our newest issue around campus! And maybe you can decorate your own copy too ⭐️
Come eat Chick-fil-A and cheer for the Rays in the Come eat Chick-fil-A and cheer for the Rays in their first home of the World Series! 

The party will take place Monday, October 26th at 7:30 p.m. at The Edge. 

See you then! ⚾️
With the Nov. 3 Midterm Elections nearing, many ar With the Nov. 3 Midterm Elections nearing, many are gearing for the Senate and gubernatorial races. 

However, according to the Florida Department of State, only 24 percent of registered voters in Florida participate in local and municipal elections.

While federal elections have a great impact on the general population, voting in local elections can have a great effect in issues that are handled at the city-level.

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Our contributors Alex Felski, Arianna Howell, and Our contributors Alex Felski, Arianna Howell, and Kate Cannon attended this year's homecoming game, capturing some of the best moments from the 29-2 game win. 

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