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OPINION: ‘The Closer’ tries to be edgy, but it’s just transphobic

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 Baron Reichenbach

Chappelle ended ‘The Closer’ stating he was done talking about the LGBTQ+ community. Courtesy of Netflix By Baron Reichenbach  Editor’s Note: This op-ed contains discussion of transphobia and suicide.  If you’re someone’s most

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Opinion

OPINION: Flying the nest

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 Annalise Anderson

Pictured above:  Annalise Anderson (left) assumed the editor-in-chief role at ‘The Crow’s Nest’ this fall, following the leadership of Sophie Ojdanic, who graduated in spring 2021.  Courtesy of Sophie Ojdanic | The Crow’s Nest  By Annalise Anderson  Ah,

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OPINION: Why you should care about local politics

October 24, 2021October 25, 2021 Richie Floyd

Pictured above: Richie Floyd is a middle school science teacher, and former aerospace engineer. Courtesy of Richie Floyd By Richie Floyd  At a time when national politics are becoming increasingly

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OPINION: How will you celebrate a safe Halloween?

October 3, 2021October 4, 2021 Alexia Wilkin

Pictured above: (Left) Human geography freshman Isabella Vastola shows off her spooky halloween costume. (Right) Katie Mahoney, a finance junior, shares her COVID safe halloween plans.    Courtesy of Alexia Wilkin | The Crow’s Nest By Alexia Wilkin In

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OPINION: Microplastics are small but deadly

September 26, 2021June 5, 2024 Brianna Madden

Courtesy of The Australian Institute of Marine Science By Brianna Madden  We all remember the paper and reusable straw craze from a few years ago.   If you took too long to

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OPINION: ‘Hustle culture’ doing more harm than good for suicide prevention

September 26, 2021September 27, 2021 Molly Ryan

Graphic courtesy of Sofía García Vargas By Molly Ryan  For me, it’s easy to laugh and dismiss my stress by saying, “I guess that’s just the grind.”  But it’s not “just the grind,” it’s

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OPINION: ‘The Starbucks problem’

September 19, 2021September 20, 2021 Molly Ryan

Pictured above: A 2010 pamphlet chronicles both the struggles and victories achieved by pro-union Starbucks employees.  Courtesy of Molly Ryan | The Crow’s Nest By Molly Ryan  A recent power

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Opinion

OPINION: Make a positive impact with SG

September 12, 2021September 13, 2021 Sean Schrader

Pictured above: (Left to right) PSTA Operations Data Analyst Olivia Anderson, USF St. Petersburg student Sean Schrader and PSTA Safety, Security, and Training Officer Edward Kester in front of the PSTA Pride

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OPINION: New Texas bill is much more than a threat to Roe v. Wade

September 5, 2021September 6, 2021 Molly Ryan

A Texas law raises controversy after going into effect on Sept. 1 that banned abortions after a heartbeat is detected – typically around the six-week mark.   Courtesy of The Texas Tribune By Molly Ryan  When the historic ruling

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OPINION: Why St. Petersburg students should join Student Government

September 5, 2021September 6, 2021 Veronica Jimenez

Pictured above: USF St. Petersburg governors Veronica Jimenez (left) and Eran Fruehauf share why students should consider campaigning for Student Government to ensure campus representation under consolidation.  Courtesy of Veronica Jimenez and

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Ahead of their matchup against UTSA tomorrow, USF' Ahead of their matchup against UTSA tomorrow, USF's football team is faced with the offensive challenges that came to light during their Oct. 3 loss against Temple. 

“As much as it stings to have a loss,” said head coach Brian Hartline, “I think everything happens for a reason.”

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✍️ Story and Graphic by Isabella Perez
📸 Photos by Arianna Howell
The Tampa Bay Lightning opened their 2026/27 seaso The Tampa Bay Lightning opened their 2026/27 season at the beginning of the month. 

After losing their first game against the New York Rangers 5-1 on Oct. 1 in New York, the Bolts’ first games in Tampa were more successful as they bested both the 
Washington Capitals 3-1, and the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1.

The Tampa Bay Lightning return to the ice at Benchmark International against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday, Oct 8.

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The South Florida Bulls achieved their first 3-0 s The South Florida Bulls achieved their first 3-0 season start since 2018 with a 59-17 win against Delaware State on Sept. 19. 

The first touchdown of the game came in the early minutes of the game, with a 10-yard run from D.J. Crowther. 

Crowther, who ended the game with 100 rushing yards, was responsible for three of USF’s seven rushing touchdowns. 

The Bulls ended the first half of the game with a 28-17 lead thanks to a last-minute single yard run from Luke Kromenhoeck. 

The Bulls defense showed another impressive performance, not having turned the ball over once this season so far. 

The game closed a 20-yard kick from Nico Gramatica, who ended the game with a total of 11 points. 

USF is set to return to the field against Bowling Green on Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. The game will be available for broadcast on ESPN+. 

📸 Photos by Arianna Howell | The Crow’s Nest 
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As seen in our first issue... ✍️ ☕️ Our team head As seen in our first issue... ✍️ ☕️

Our team headed out of the office and tried a few drinks from the Book Lounge's Fall Menu. 

For the full drink reviews, make sure you pick up a copy of our most recent issue.

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Meet the staff that is bringing you all the storie Meet the staff that is bringing you all the stories this semester! 🐦‍⬛📰

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The Bulls took their second win of the season agai The Bulls took their second win of the season against Army in West Point, New York with a 28-24 win.

Quarterback Michael Van Buren accounted for all four of USF's touchdowns, and his 38-yard
pass touchdown pass to wide receiver Joshua Porter with 19 seconds left in the game clock sealed the game winning score for the Bulls.

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Come join the Crow's Nest and @catwalkmediaofficia Come join the Crow's Nest and @catwalkmediaofficial in celebrating the release of our first issue of Fall 2026! 💛

Stop by the SLC Outdoor Patio between 3-6pm to pick up a copy of the issue, get some food and make flower bouquets out of old Crow's Nest issues 💐📰 

We hope to see you there!

For any questions or accomodations, email stp-crowsnest@usf.edu. 

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Every year, the United States commemorates the 2,9 Every year, the United States commemorates the 2,977 lives that were lost in 9/11. 

The Crow's Nest had the opportunity to speak with veteran and military-connected students to get their perspective on the impact 9/11 had on themselves and those around them. 

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

✍️ Story by Secilia Ruiz 
🎨 Graphic by Isabella Perez
📸 Photo courtesy of the Office of Veteran Success at the Military and Veterans Success Center

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