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The NHL isn’t invited to the cottage: The league’s mixed response to ‘Heated Rivalry’ success   

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 Irena Mesa

Photo courtesy of IMDb. By Irena Mesa If you haven’t heard, “Heated Rivalry” is a LGBTQ romance TV series based on books from the “Game Changers” series written by Rachel

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Not the norm: Female motorsport fans reflect on the misogyny that runs deep within the sport  

September 14, 2025September 14, 2025 Irena Mesa

Photo by Irena Mesa By Irena Mesa In 2025, IndyCar saw a 72% increase in viewership of women aged 18 to 24. When James Hinchcliffe, an IndyCar commentator and former

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OPINION: Tommy takes Tampa Bay back to the championship

January 31, 2021February 1, 2021 Mark Parker

Pictured Above: Tom Brady signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020 from the New England Patriots. Courtesy of Tom Brady on Facebook By Mark Parker For the first time

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OPINION: Rays of hope

October 25, 2020October 26, 2020 Mark Parker

Pictured Above: The Tampa Bay Rays celebrate after their dramatic win against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the World Series. Courtesy of the Tampa Bay Rays By

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OPINION: A fitting end to years of struggle

October 4, 2020October 15, 2020 Patrick Tobin

Pictured Above: As the Tampa Bay Lightning stormed the ice in celebration of their Stanley Cup win, I, a grown adult, began uncontrollably crying.  Courtesy of Helena Dominick By Patrick

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A superstitious pessimist’s guide to the NHL playoffs

September 13, 2020September 14, 2020 Patrick Tobin

Pictured Above: Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is still recovering from an undisclosed lower-body injury, and has yet to play a single game during the 2020 playoffs. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

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Not just a minor league: The AAF is here

March 25, 2019March 24, 2019 Bryce Lawson

By Bryce Lawson Just when you thought football was over until fall, a new league is doing better than expected. Since there’s always a market for more football, the new

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Should the NBA’s athletes get a choice?

February 18, 2019February 17, 2019 Bryce Lawson

By Bryce Lawson With the 2019 NBA Trade Deadline at a close and the NBA All-Star Game Feb. 17, a big topic of discussion around the league is whether players

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In memory of Wesley Johnson’s ankles

March 5, 2018March 5, 2018 Jeffrey Waitkevich

Above photo: James Harden (right) disrespected Wesley Johnson with a stepback three-pointer that will go down in history as the dirtiest crossover in the social media era. Courtesy of Alexandra Walt

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USF women’s basketball destroys

March 5, 2018March 5, 2018 Michael Fergusson

Above photo: The USF women’s basketball team powered their way through the regular season and will head into March Madness with a 24-6 record. Courtesy of The USF Sundome By Michael

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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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