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New Coach, New Team, New Year: What is to come for USF in the 2026 football season 

September 4, 2026 Isabella Perez
News

USF Leadership Responds to New State Budget Agreement 

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026 Cole Maines
Feature

USFSP students discuss the most stressful week of their year 

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026 Julia Birdsall
Campus News News

USFSP Marine Science Laboratory totaled after two-alarm fire 

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 Jasmin Parrado
News

USF alums create opportunities for students 

April 30, 2026 Jorge Otero
Sports

USF Women’s Sailing places second in SAISA Championship, secures National Championship bid 

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 Dominic Feo
Movies Opinion Columns

Star Wars on Women

January 25, 2016 Moriah Fantuz

“A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…” I grew up with these words. I had the original “Star Wars” trilogy on VHS and wore those suckers out.

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St. Augustine: America’s oldest city is only a drive away

January 25, 2016 Moriah Fantuz

A scenic three and a half-hour drive from St. Pete, give or take, will land you right in the heart of America’s oldest city. Established in 1565, the town remains

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Cutting college costs: Your guide to hacking student expenses

January 25, 2016 Ryan Callihan

  1. Rent, don’t buy Textbooks can be awfully expensive. A sure-fire way to save money is to rent your books for the semester instead of buying. Renting is always

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Features Movies

Minimalists enjoy the finer things in life

January 25, 2016 Devin Rodriguez

Joshua Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus lived wealthy lives. They had six-figure jobs, new cars and lived in houses with more rooms than people. But they weren’t happy. “I was living

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Campus News

Rap artist visits USF in Tampa to discuss inequality

January 25, 2016 Devin Rodriguez

Michael “Killer Mike” Render charged students with a goal of community improvement.

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News

Simple Snack: Crackers and Cheese

January 25, 2016 Lenay Ruhl

I went by the grocery store the other day to get ingredients to make mini key lime pies, and while I was grabbing graham crackers for the crust, I found

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Features Music and Entertainment

Local artist premieres art exhibit at St. Pete Art Works

January 19, 2016 Devin Rodriguez

Local artist Yvonne Young has been creating art in St. Petersburg for over 30 years, and her newest collection titled “FUN” premiered on Jan. 16 at St. Pete Art Works

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Campus News

On-campus jobs available for students

January 19, 2016 Jeffrey Zanker

If you are looking for a job on campus, here is a list of some student and university organizations that are hiring. Harborside Activities Board Director of special events |

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Campus News

Master Plan sets goals for university’s future

January 19, 2016 Jeffrey Zanker

On-campus housing for up to 950 more students. An expansion of the Student Life Center. Walkways instead of streets. A new dining hall for freshmen, a new parking garage, and

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News

Recipe of The Week: Spaghetti Squash with a Creamy Lemon Sauce

January 19, 2016 Angelina Bruno

I’m trying to cut carbs when I can (don’t worry, I still make room for desserts) and spaghetti squash is the best carb substitute I’ve found, especially as a pasta

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Get excited bulls — the first ever annual USF St. Get excited bulls — the first ever annual USF St. Petersburg Balloon Drop is here! 

When the clock struck 7:50 p.m. Friday of the first week on campus, students on the first floor of Lynn Pippenger Hall were overflowing in balloons and excitement for the fall semester. 

The tradition is a first for USF St. Pete, with USF Tampa being the campus to originally host it. It is a way for bulls to build their school spirit and start the year with confidence. 

The night was a night to remember. Students and staff all came together to celebrate the beginning of the 2026 school year. 

Providing entertainment was a DJ, Rocky D. Bull, the USF SunDolls, and the All-Girls cheerleading team. Spirit games were also played on stage that gave out prizes to students who wore the most USF swag or won a game of “Guess that Tune”. 

Many speakers took the stage to preach bull pride, including the USF St. Pete Student Government. 

The last speaker was USF St. Pete’s newest president himself, President Moez Limayem. He gave away T-shirts and hosted a raffle for four $500 dollar scholarships to be given out to students in the crowd. 

Limayem started the countdown for the drop, with every student turning their attention toward the massive nets filled with green, white, and gold balloons on the roof of the building. 

The excitement continued at “The Balloon Drop After Party” located at the Edge which was hosted by Student Government. The new tradition marks a stronger school spirit for the USF St. Pete campus. 

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Let’s Get on Board, Bulls! On Thursday, Aug. 27, Let’s Get on Board, Bulls! 

On Thursday, Aug. 27, USF St. Petersburg students gathered around the USC Ballrooms to attend the semesterly Get on Board Day event, hosted by the Leadership & Student Organizations Office (LSO). 

With over 90 tables hosting a mixture of student organizations and university departments, Get on Board Day hosts all kinds of opportunities for students to get involved. 

As always, Snowbird was a special guest of the event. The beloved campus comfort dog made his appearance around the tables on Thursday. 

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers rally from a 9-0 halftime The Tampa Bay Buccaneers rally from a 9-0 halftime deficit to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 16-15 at Raymond James Stadium on August 22nd 

Quarterback Jalon Daniels led Tampa Bay’s comeback, going 9-of-14 for 71 yards and a touchdown. He directed three second-half scoring drives, including a 2-yard TD pass to tight end Ko Kieft. Running back Sean Tucker added a 1-yard rushing touchdown, while kicker B.T. Potter connected on a 46-yard field goal.

For Kansas City, kicker Harrison Butker made three first-half field goals, including a 69-yarder, but missed an extra point and a potential game-winning 43-yard field goal in the second half.

Quarterback Baker Mayfield started for Tampa Bay and finished 2-of-4 for 10 yards, while quarterback Jake Browning went 9-of-12 for 84 yards.

The Buccaneers improve to 2-0 in the preseason.

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Welcome home, Bulls! 🤘 On August 20th, USF St. Pe Welcome home, Bulls! 🤘

On August 20th, USF St. Petersburg began welcoming students back into the residents halls, with over 1,000 students moving into campus over the weekend. 

Once again, residence halls are expected to be at full capacity. 

The Crow’s Nest wishes you a successful fall semester, and we look forward to being part of your journey. 

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After three straight days inside, the Buccaneers w After three straight days inside, the Buccaneers were back outdoors Thursday for another day
of padded work at One Buc Place.

The defense once again stole the show.

David Walker continued his impressive camp, making an impact in the backfield throughout
practice and finishing with a would-be sack and a fumble recovery on the final play. Head coach
Todd Bowles praised Walker’s athleticism and speed as he continues returning from a torn ACL.

Josiah Trotter also made one of the biggest plays of the day, stopping Cade Otton short on
fourth down during the two-minute drill.

Meanwhile, the Bucs' run game continued to struggle, with most rushing concepts getting
stuffed at the line. The defense also made an impact in the screen game, including Rueben
Bain Jr., who blew up a Bucky Irving screen.

Emeka Egbuka returned to team drills, while Tez Johnson, Jalen McMillan, Alex Anzalone,
Tristan Wirfs and Vita Vea remained out of team work.

Photos and caption by Kendall Bulkiewicz
A rainy Sunday forced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ins A rainy Sunday forced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside the Adventhealth Training Center for their fourth day of training camp. It was a tough start to the week as the team prepares to begin practicing in full gear this week. 

The defense dominated the whole practice with constant pressure on the quarterbacks. Buccaneers starter Baker Mayfield attempted to connect on a deep pass play to Jalen McMillan, but he was intercepted by Antoine Winfield Jr. Ifeatu Melifonwu contributed to another takeaway after he pressured a pass from Jake Browning. The passing game was hard-pressed, with players like David Walker, Rueben Bain Jr., Yaya Diaby, Al-Quadin Muhammad, and Chris Braswell getting would-be sacks. 

Some players shining in this practice include linebacker Caden Fordham, who recorded a sack and broke up a probable touchdown pass during red zone practice. In terms of offensive players, David Sills V had a great day. He tallied three touchdowns, including a long catch-and-run, and scored his other two during red zone practice reps. 

Photos and Caption by Kendall Bulkiewicz
Baker Mayfield Leads Strong Offensive Showing on D Baker Mayfield Leads Strong Offensive Showing on Day 3 of Buccaneers Training Camp

Fans showed up to the Advent Health Training Center Friday morning to watch quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers continue their offseason program. The offense's improvement was led by the starting quarterback and his highlight-worthy connection with wide receiver Emeka Egbuka for a deep touchdown. 

New backup quarterback signing Jake Browning also continued to develop chemistry with the team's young wide receivers, including a recurring connection with Tez Johnson, and running back Bucky Irving was pivotal to the day's improved run game. 

Injury updates include All-Pro tackle Tristan Wirfs, who did not practice today due to a hamstring injury. Defensive tackle Vita Vea remains out due to a back injury. An interesting development as he requested a trade from the team due to stalled contract talks between the two sides. Defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson was given a maintenance day. 

Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. spoke after practice about his leadership, feeling a new responsibility to be more vocal and continue growing with the team in year seven and after the retirement of Levonte David and departure of other key veterans. 

Offensive guard Cody Mauch stated that he feels 100% healthy for the coming season. Big news for an offensive line that struggled with injury issues last season.

The Buccaneers will get a rest day on Saturday before hitting the practice field again on Sunday. 

Photos and Caption by Kendall Bulkiewicz

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