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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: 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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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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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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