![“[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)
Above photo: Students from every discipline showcased their academic passions at USF St. Petersburg’s 14th annual undergraduate research symposium. Martha Rhine | The Crow’s Nest By Delaney Brown The University Student
Above photo: In his most recent album, J. Cole’s steps out of his comfort zone and right into unabashed hypocrisy, relying on many of the musical tropes he criticizes. Courtesy
By Anna Bryson The task force for the consolidation of University of South Florida’s three campus’ added five new members April 8 expanding it to 11 members out of the
Above photo: The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art harbors the work of over 200 artists, 98 percent of which are still alive. Courtesy of Brock Communications By James Bennett
By Jeffrey Waitkevich The University Student Center is the “heartbeat” of campus according to some higher-level faculty members. That heartbeat takes $1.7 million per year to keep it pumping. But
By Martha Rhine “What are you?” Some people react automatically to that question and move on. For others, it is annoying and disrespectful. It is a question of race, of
Above photo: The South Asian Association hosts Holi Hai every year, offering cultural food, dance and a vibrant mess of color. Dylan Hart | The Crow’s Nest By Dylan Hart Dozens
Above photo: Molly Hunsinger (left), visits her daughter Bailey Gumienny at Soft Water Studios, where Bailey works as a gallery assistant. Courtesy of Bailey Gumienny By Amy Diaz When you think
Above photo: Rep. Gus Bilirakis, vice-chairman of the Veteran Affairs Committee, organized the task force responsible for reforming how active military make the transition to civilian life. Courtesy of U.S. Congress
Above photo: “We could’ve made that final list of 15 (applicants) three or four times over and not seen a drop in the quality of the applicant,” Dr. Adrian O’Connor