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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
News

Ahead of St. Pete mayoral primary, candidates talk resilience, Historic Gas Plant District, affordability  

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 Alisha Durosier
News

USFSP students reflect on this spring’s rising temperatures  

April 30, 2026 Ashley Pena
Sports

Family, church and home: why Nico Gramatica chose USF  

April 30, 2026 Irena Mesa
Campus News News

USF collaborates with Stetson University on honors law courses

March 21, 2022March 21, 2022 Aubrey Carr

The USF-Stetson partnership also offers students an accelerated pathway and direct admission to Stetson University College of Law. Courtesy of USF By Aubrey Carr  This semester, University of South Florida

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Prominent Campus Board member’s term comes to an end

March 21, 2022March 21, 2022 Molly Ryan

Pictured above: Susan Churuti’s term comes to an end this month. Over her four years on board, Churuti fought consolidation efforts that had potential to compromise the St. Petersburg campus.  Courtesy

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Local Sports News Off-Campus News Sports

Guess who’s back? Tom Brady returns to Tampa with ‘unfinished business’

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 Max Steele

Tom Brady announces he is coming out of retirement and will return as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ quarterback for his 23rd season. Courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Instagram By Max

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Florida Senate moves forward with ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 Ashley George

HB 1557 was passed by the Florida House of Representatives last month, effectively earning enough support from Republican proponents to make it to the desk of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.  

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Florida Lawmakers pass HB 5 –– banning abortions after 15 weeks

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 Ashley George

If signed by Florida Gov. Ron Desantis, the bill would take effect on July 1.  Courtesy of @tampabay_sds on Instagram By Ashley George  The Florida Senate approved House Bill (HB)

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Sports USF Sports

USF to pursue on-campus football stadium atop Sycamore Fields site

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 Max Steele

The on-campus stadium would be built on Sycamore Fields, a 27-acre property in the Athletics District located adjacent to the new indoor practice facility.  Courtesy of USF Athletics  By Max

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Opinion

OPINION: Embrace the opportunity to make your voice ‘herd’

March 8, 2022March 9, 2022 Kaiya Huggins

Pictured above: (From left to right) Nathan Poinsette and Kaiya Huggins are running for governor and lieutenant governor as the “Enough Bull Let’s Get to Work” campaign. Courtesy of Nathan

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Local Sports Sports

Tampa Bay Lighting claimed victory in team’s first-ever outdoor game

March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 Candice Lovelace

The Lightning defeated the Predators 3-2 in the Stadium Series hosted at Nissan Stadium’s outdoor venue.  Courtesy of Candice Lovelace | The Crow’s Nest By Candice Lovelace  The Tampa Bay Lightning

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USFSP professors emphasize the importance of human history in groundbreaking study

March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 Max Steele

Professors Kathryn and John Arthur bring their cutting-edge research and international experience into the classrooms of USF St. Petersburg. Courtesy of John Mitchell By Max Steele University of South Florida

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Opinion

OPINION: Jewish students speak out after antisemitic acts at USF

March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 Sivan Bennaim

Pictured above: (From left to right) Sarah Goldberg is the president and Sivan Bennaim is the social media vice president of USF Hillel: Morris and Bertha Escoll Center for Jewish

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  • USFSP Marine Science Laboratory totaled after two-alarm fire 
  • USF alums create opportunities for students 
  • USF Women’s Sailing places second in SAISA Championship, secures National Championship bid 
  • Ahead of St. Pete mayoral primary, candidates talk resilience, Historic Gas Plant District, affordability  
  • USFSP students reflect on this spring’s rising temperatures  

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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

📲 Click the link in our bio to read the entire story.

✍️ 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 

📲 Click the link in our bio to read the entire story.

✍️ Story by Irena Mesa 

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College campuses are a place where a strong sense College campuses are a place where a strong sense of community can be formed among students, but many commuter students, like junior English major Zoey Earles, feel that they have fewer opportunities to form these connections. 

“Positives [of being a commuter], I have my own apartment,” Earles said. “Negatives, I don’t make as [many] friends, and I don’t necessarily know about all the things that are happening on campus.” 

Events hosted on campus are a great way to meet people and find that sense of community, but sustainability senior Estela Najera said that being aware of events is difficult. 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

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✍️ Story by Julia Birdsall 

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In the familiar currents of St. Petersburg, the Un In the familiar currents of St. Petersburg, the University of South Florida Women’s sailing team placed second at the South Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association (SAISA) Women’s Team and Fleet Championship Races on April 12. 

The regatta secured USF a spot in the College Sailing Women’s Fleet National Championship, which USF St. Petersburg will also host from May 15-18. 

Before the competition, USF’s Division A Fleet Race starters Kailey Warrior and Madisen Hamai told The Crow’s Nest about the advantages of sailing in local waters. 

🎨 Graphic by Olivia Young

📸 Photos by Kendall Bulkiewicz | USF Athletics 

📲 Click the link in our bio to read the entire story.

✍️ Story by Dominic Feo 

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USF St. Petersburg Student Government Governor, El USF St. Petersburg Student Government Governor, Elise Prophete, is speaking out after not being able to give the speech she’d initially written for the annual Rocky's Leadership Award Ceremony.

“I am choosing to do what is right for me and provoke the thoughts that I hope are right for this campus. To shift the self-censoring, student-second attitudes back into a space where the stories we have are told and appreciated,” Prophete wrote.

📲 Click the link in our bio to read her entire column and her original speech.

✍️ Column by Elise Prophete.

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