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Davis Hall renovations pushed back again

April 10, 2020 James Bennett

Pictured above: The $5 million renovations were first announced in 2018, but have been pushed back multiple times — this time, due to coronavirus. Thomas Iacobucci | The Crow’s Nest

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Currall’s virtual town hall provides reassurance, leaves some questions

April 9, 2020April 10, 2020 Kat Piccolo

Pictured above: USF system President Steven Currall shows a face mask developed by a USF researcher during an April 9 virtual town hall. These face masks are being used by

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Watch online or wait until August? USF announces alternate graduation options

April 7, 2020April 7, 2020 Kat Piccolo

Pictured above: “Congratulations to the class of 2020,” said USF system President Steven Currall, pictured in a video sent to students on April 7. “We’re so proud of you.” Courtesy

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Tadlock delivers message of hope to virtual town hall

April 7, 2020April 7, 2020 Carrie Pinkard

Pictured above: Regional Chancellor Martin Tadlock, shown at Get On Board Day in August 2018, addressed the USF St. Petersburg community in a virtual town hall on April 6. “Hang

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New residence hall won’t open this summer as USF suspends campus housing

April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 James Bennett

Pictured above: The decision to preclude summer housing came shortly after the university announced it would continue remote classes through the summer semesters. Thomas Iacobucci | The Crow’s Nest By

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Despite coronavirus, campus construction moves forward

April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 Savannah Carr

Pictured above: Although it is unclear if the Davis Hall remodel will be finished by July as scheduled, the university’s new residence hall remains on track. Thomas Iacobucci | The

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No computer? No problem: SG kickstarts laptop loan program

April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 Kat Piccolo

Pictured above: According to Student Body President Jazzy Duarte, more than 100 laptops were ordered for the St. Petersburg campus, and the library offered 14 of its already-owned laptops for

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Meal plans to be partially refunded; residential move-outs suspended

April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 Dylan Hart

Pictured above: The university — which ordered most residents to leave campus by April 6 — announced a partial refund for students’ meal plans on April 2. Thomas Iacobucci |

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For USF system, online classes to continue through the summer

March 31, 2020March 31, 2020 James Bennett

The university announced on March 30 that it would continue to offer online courses throughout the summer. It is also exploring virtual options for summer internships. Jonah Hinebaugh | The

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USF St. Petersburg resident tests positive for COVID-19

March 28, 2020March 29, 2020 Emily Wunderlich

Pictured above: A Crow’s Nest file photo of Residence Hall One from 2019. On March 28, USF St. Petersburg campus residents were notified that a student living in RHO had

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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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USF St. Petersburg Student Government Governor, El USF St. Petersburg Student Government Governor, Elise Prophete, is speaking out after not being able to give the speech she’d initially written for the annual Rocky's Leadership Award Ceremony.

“I am choosing to do what is right for me and provoke the thoughts that I hope are right for this campus. To shift the self-censoring, student-second attitudes back into a space where the stories we have are told and appreciated,” Prophete wrote.

📲 Click the link in our bio to read her entire column and her original speech.

✍️ Column by Elise Prophete.
Zahid Hasan Pranto, Bristy’s brother, shared a  Zahid Hasan Pranto, Bristy’s brother, shared a Facebook post on April 26 with a joint statement attached from both students’ families. 

“This is the final plea to the authorities on behalf of our family and Jamil’s family,” Pranto’s translated post read. “May Allah grant their departed souls a place of honor in Jannah. Our loss is indescribable and can never be compensated for by anything. On behalf of myself and our families, I humbly request that we do not post anything disrespectful about them for the sake of a few 'likes.' Please, pray for them instead.” 

A GoFundMe page for Limon and Bristy’s families has been posted and is receiving donations to date. 

📲 Click the link in our bio to read the entire story.

✍️ Story by Julia Ferrara, Jasmin Parado, and Alisha Durosier.

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