![“[The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is] really to show our support and help build community and camaraderie with the first responders that are putting on this event at the Rowdies Stadium and to showcase our office and give the student veterans here and miliary-connected students something positive to do that day and a feeling of belonging,” veteran and junior personal financial planning major Thomas Wells said. Courtesy: Tampa Bay Rowdies](https://crowsneststpete.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Stair-Climb-1.jpg)
Pictured Above: These four apps offer a variety of mental health resources for smartphone users. Courtesy of Sanvello, Happify, MoodMission and MoodFit on Twitter By Catherine Hicks Although studies show
Pictured Above: Geography professor Chris Meindl has a bachelor’s degree in social science, two master’s degrees in history and geography and a doctorate in geography, according to the USF College
Pictured Above: Sen. Dennis Baxley, R-Ocala, has backtracked on his proposed bill limiting Bright Futures awards. Courtesy of the Florida Senate By Sophie Ojdanic Bowing to backlash from students, parents
Pictured Above: Jona Skendaj is vice president of USF’s PIRG and co-authored the 100 percent renewable energy resolution. Courtesy of Jona Skendaj By Sophie Ojdanic The USF Student Government Senate
Pictured Above: Catherine Hicks is a senior mass communications major. Patrick Tobin | The Crow’s Nest By Catherine Hicks As a college student, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every
Pictured Above: “I definitely have been treated as less than human by some customers,” freshman USF Tampa student Meghan Ciemnolonski said. Sophie Ojdanic | The Crow’s Nest By Molly Ryan
Pictured Above: Florence, Italy will be one of the destinations in this summer’s study abroad programs. Courtesy of USF World By Sophie Ojdanic In a typical operating year, the USF
Pictured Above: The St. Petersburg Student Government’s struggles with voter apathy continue, as only 53 students voted in the recent general election. Sophie Ojdanic | The Crow’s Nest By Trevor
Pictured Above: The Poetry Club poses together after an open mic event hosted in fall 2019. Courtesy of Darien Desir-Thompson By Annalise Anderson Students don’t have to be the next
Pictured Above: Since March 15, the age limit on COVID-19 vaccines for Florida residents has gone down. On April 5, vaccines will be available for everyone 18 and over. Sophie