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BRADY COMES HOME POETS OF ST. PETE FEARFUL FLICKS
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The “GOAT” leads the Bucs to a historic The city’s tight-knit poetry community stays Grab the popcorn and check out The Crow’s
victory in New England. strong through the pandemic. Nest staff Halloween movie picks.
THE CROW ’S NEST
T H E C A M P U S N E W S PA P E R AT U N I V E R S I T Y O F S O U T H F L O R I D A S T. P E T E R S B U R G
Volume 57, Issue 9 - October 11, 2021 | Online at crowsneststpete.com @CrowsNestStPete @USFCrowsNest @USFCrowsNest The Crow’s Nest at USFSP
SG midterm elections to fill St. Petersburg’s
12 Senate and Campus Council seats
By Annalise Anderson and allocations and communicate
Isaiah Sterling with campus constituents.
akanderson1@usf.edu Senators are also expected
isaiahsterling@usf.edu to conduct audits of student
U
organization events that are
SF St. Petersburg funded by activity and service
students will fees.
choose their next Campus Council and
campus representatives during Senate positions are paid by
Student Government midterm USF for an allotted number of
elections on Oct. 12 and 13. weekly hours.
Thirteen candidates Voting will be held online
are campaigning to fill St. beginning midnight on Oct.
Petersburg’s four open Senate 12 until 11:59 p.m. on Oct.
seats and its eight open 13. Students can access the
Campus Council seats. Nine virtual ballots by scanning the
candidates are running for election’s QR code or online
Senate and 10 are running for at eballot.app/usf/caslogin.
Campus Council. cfm.
Five candidates are Polling stations will be set
running for both Senate and up outside of the University
Campus Council. If they are Student Center and the Nelson
elected for both, the candidate Poynter Memorial Library COURTESY OF USF STUDENT GOVERNMENT
must choose which position on voting days to answer
they prefer to fill. questions about the process. Student Government candidates seek open Council and Senate positions.
Both Campus Council Despite the consolidation
representatives and senators SG Supervisor of Elections elections. SG’s next student body
of all three USF campuses, Savannah Carr said the According to Carr, this president and vice president
are expected to participate St. Petersburg students can
and vote in their respective polling stations and increased election is “especially in the general election next
only vote for St. Petersburg amount of on-campus activity important” because St. spring.
SG meetings, review and candidates.
recommend campus budget may result in a higher voter Petersburg’s elected
turnout than 2020’s midterm representatives help choose >> SEE ELECTION on P2
Respectful Responders USF fall 2021 commencement
deescalate schedule announced
mask-fueled disputes
By Adriana Reeves and Community Sciences,
adreeves@usf.edu Muma College of Business,
A
Education, The Arts and the
By Isaiah Sterling The team is made up of fter years of Office of Undergraduate
academic advisors, student deadlines, projects, Studies
isaiahsterling@usf.edu hard work and
W
support staff, faculty and
administrators. dedication, students at USF **Saturday, Dec. 11 at 9
hen USF enacted COURTESY OF USF
According to USF’s are seeing the light at the end a.m.
a face mask Digital Communication,
Classroom Guidance for of the tunnel. College of Engineering
mandate during Philosophy, School of Public
Instructional Faculty, In an email to graduating and the following departments
the fall 2020 semester, faculty Affairs, Religious Studies,
professors should, “if students on Sept. 27, USF of the College of Arts and
and staff expressed concern Sociology, Women’s and
necessary, contact a announced that an in- Sciences: Cell Biology,
about student compliance and Gender Studies, World
Respectful Responder to person fall commencement Microbiology and Molecular
confrontations to the College Languages and Zimmerman
handle any disruption that ceremony will be held in early Biology; Chemistry; School
of Public Health (COPH). School of Advertising and
occurs regarding the face December. of Geosciences; Integrative
COPH Dean Donna Mass Communications
mask expectation.” In the announcement, Biology; Mathematics
Petersen suggested most
If a responder is unable USF confirmed all three and Statistics; Physics and
concern came after members **Saturday, Dec. 11 at 6
to deescalate the situation, campuses will come together Psychology
of the USF community p.m.
students will be referred to to celebrate students at the
viewed “scary images of Master’s, educational
the Office of Student Conduct Yuengling Center in Tampa. **Saturday, Dec. 11 at
altercations” over mask specialist, and doctoral degree
and Ethical Development. If The university announced the 1:30 p.m.
mandates on social media. recipients from all colleges.
necessary, University Police two-day ceremony schedule Colleges of Nursing
In an effort to ease faculty
will be dispatched. soon after. and Public Health and the
and staff anxiety, Petersen Registration for
Petersen said the majority Ceremonies will not have a following departments of
collaborated with three participation in the fall
of the USF community was guest limit and tickets are not the College of Arts and
university leaders to found commencement is now open.
willing to “step up and help needed for friends and family Sciences: Anthropology,
Respectful Responders, a Students have until Dec. 3
out” during the program’s to attend. Communication, Economics,
diverse team of volunteers to register. Visit usf.edu/
trained to constructively initial training in 2020. English, History, Humanities
Ceremony schedule: and Cultural Studies, School commencement/ for more
deescalate student information.
confrontations over face mask of Information, School of
**Friday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. Interdisciplinary Global
requirements. >> SEE RESPONDERS on P2 Colleges of Behavioral Studies, Journalism and
2 October 11, 2021 THE C ROW ’S NE ST
ELECTION, continued from P1 Julia Bailey, Campus Council
“Students need to vote in midterms The only way to see that change is to Bailey is a freshman political science
because it is their way of getting their go and vote.”
voice heard,” Carr said in an email to The Crow’s Nest asked each major.
The Crow’s Nest. “So many students candidate why they chose to run for
say there are things they want to see a SG and what they hope to accomplish “I am running for Campus Council here at
change in with Student Government. if elected: USF St. Petersburg. I chose to run for Campus
Council representative because I would love
the opportunity to create change where needed
Chevaughn Bashford, Campus and support my colleagues, as well. With my
passion for government and law, I plan to hear
Council and Senate COURTESY OF JULIA BAILEY all matters and make sure students know that
Bashford is a senior environmental their opinion and voice matters. If elected,
science and policy major. I hope to accomplish changes that promote
safety, security and functionality here at USF
“I chose to run for [Senate and Campus St. Petersburg.”
Council] because I would like to serve the
USFSP campus the best way I can and become
a voice for the student population. I believe Maya Morant, Campus Council
that everyone should have a voice, and if I
am elected, I will be doing my best to bring Morant is a freshman pre-medicine
COURTESY OF CHEVAUGHN
BASHFORD about change that will be for the benefit of major.
all within the USFSP Community. I see this
as a chance for me to get out and try to reach “I’m running for student council because
students, while also creating and maintaining I want the people’s voices to be heard. As a
relationships with community partners, campus person who lives on campus, I can relate to
units and professional staff members.” issues that many students face. If I get elected,
I hope to better the student life on campus and
be able to advocate for change.”
Jayden Sutliff, Campus Council
COURTESY OF MAYA MORANT
and Senate
Sutliff is a freshman biology major. Kande DaCosta, Senate
DaCosta is a freshman finance major.
“Throughout nearly all of my academic
career, I have been actively involved in “I chose to run for Senate because I have
student government organizations and I a passion for helping others and it would give
have participated in numerous charitable me the opportunity to connect with my fellow
and community-driven activities. I love the peers and build personal connections. I would
University of South Florida and the people also like to leave a mark on the school and
COURTESY OF JAYDEN SUTLIFF that are in it. I want to make a positive and inspire others to do the same. If I am elected
lasting impact on our university and its for Senate, I would advocate for better funding
students. I also want to increase the community for clubs’ activities and I would put the student
presence of USF as well as create more diverse COURTESY OF KANDE DACOSTA
body first by getting their input on issues of
opportunities and experiences for students. I concern. Finally, I would be an advocate for
believe that serving as a USF Senator/USFSP minorities across campus no matter their race,
Campus Council representative is one of the gender, sexuality or ethnicity.”
best ways I can accomplish this ambition.
I want to be a true representative that any
student may approach to ask questions or
provide opinions. After all, the student body Taylor Herman, Campus
voice is the driving force behind what I am Council and Senate
doing.” Herman is a freshman political science
major.
Valeria Ferrari, Senate “In high-school, I was involved in a few
Ferrari is a sophomore political science leadership positions that helped me become
more familiar with school outside of my small
major. bubble of influence as well as introduce me
to so many people. I’m running for Student
“I chose to run for Senate because I want Government as USFSP because I want to get
COURTESY OF TAYLOR HERMAN
to engage and connect the leading powers to know this school, its diverse aspects and
of the Student Government and the student more of the thousands of students I normally
body to ensure harmony within our college wouldn’t run in to. As a political science
community of the University of South Florida. major who wants to possibly move forward
I believe that with positive interaction and into government or law, I feel like I can bring
COURTESY OF VALERIA FERRARI
communication between the Government and a lot to the table as a representative, as well
the community which they serve, which are the as gain a new perspective on what the study
students, we can create an environment where body really wants and cares about. One of my
everyone can thrive and prosper in any aspect aims is to get to know students’ thoughts about
they choose to. I will fight to represent the their dining experience, residence halls and
student body and make their presence seen and recreational activities in order to see how we
involve them and their voices in the decision- can improve campus life and make St. Pete the
making process within Student Government. I place to be at USF.”
pledge to lead as a Senator that is attentive to
their constituents and care for them because I
Candidates Abigail Baker, Iris Cowan did not immediately respond to
firmly believe that those are the duties of what
Van Der Veen, Jalise Martinez, Lucas The Crow’s Nest request for comment.
a real Senator does.”
Walters, Matthew Ibarra and Reanna
RESPONDERS, continued from P1 news release.
When USF announced
classrooms this fall.
Petersen told The Crow’s
USF community.
“We are proud of this
“We had almost 100 people COVID-19 protocols. the removal of its face Nest the USF Ombuds Office program. It speaks to who we
sign up to be trained across the “I took this opportunity mask requirement earlier revised the training program are as the University of South
campuses,” Petersen said. to help serve the university this summer, the Respectful for the fall semester to ensure Florida.” Petersen said. “We
According to a COPH news community to be better Responder program was Respectful Responders are a strong community. We
release, associate professor prepared to address the originally projected to be understood masks were an come together and we look out
Miguel Ortiz was trained as a challenges imposed by discontinued. However, expectation, not a requirement, for each other.”
Respectful Responder. COVID-19, in particular, to Petersen said faculty and on campus.
Ortiz volunteered to help us be better prepared staff remained concerned She said working with
become a responder to to prevent COVID-19 about enforcing the “highly Respectful Responders makes
assist the university with its transmission,” Ortiz said in the suggested” mask mandate in her proud to be a part of the
3 October 11, 2021 THE C ROW ’S NE ST
USF professor and FIO director recognized for
contribution to field with new jellyfish species
By Brianna Madden to the field, and it feels jellies. The research
CONTRIBUTOR good being honored for aimed to identify different
D
that,” Graham said. species based on molecular
irector of the The new species level differences rather
Florida Institute name, Aurelia montyi, than assuming their
of Oceanography commemorates Graham’s relatedness due to obvious
(FIO) and USF professor dedication to research of morphological (form or
Monty Graham now shares the Gulf of Mexico jellyfish structure) traits.
his name with a new species species throughout his “The rules of taxonomy
of jellyfish, and he could career. say you can’t be on the
not feel more honored. A former student of paper and name the jellyfish
“It’s a good Graham’s discovered yourself, so it is always an
acknowledgement to the the new species when honorific thing that happens
earlier parts of my career to conducting research on to somebody because it has
know that I was impactful different types of moon to happen apart from them,”
Graham said.
As an undergrad student,
Graham intended to study
microalgae, but a summer
internship studying jellyfish
behavior changed that.
“It’s not just jellyfish, it
is how these very simple
animals have been so
successful and unusual in COURTESY OF THE FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY
their behavior,” Graham Monty Graham is the director of the Florida
said.
He said he believes these Institute of Oceanography and a USF Professor.
simple species are neglected vessels and access to the The FIO works with
when scientists study Keys Marine Lab. The USF many groups outside of the
marine environments. Institute supplies research institution itself to monitor,
While Graham serves vessels, including the respond, and educate others
full-time as the director Hogarth, a fully functioning on red tide, ocean pollution
of FIO, he also taught floating lab. and other major aspects of
integrated biology courses Currently, most of marine ecosystems.
at USF for several years. the institute’s efforts are Graham said the FIO has
The FIO is an focused on coral restoration. created a guidebook that
organization that serves the “The Keys Marine lab outlines the organization’s
12 institutions that comprise has phenomenal facilities strategic plan for the next
COURTESY OF THE FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY the state university system to support coral restoration, five years. Specifics of the
and provide research and we are working with plan are under wraps for
our great partners to now, but Graham said he
continue this research,” hopes to share details in the
Graham said. near future.
“We also have a number
of non-profits as part of Brianna Madden is a
our consortium, and we are marine biology freshman at
happy to support all of their USF St. Petersburg.
efforts in public education
as well,” Graham said.
BARON REICHENBACH | THE CROW’S NEST
The ‘Aurelia montyi’ is one of 28 moon jellyfish
species.
4 October 11, 2021 THE C ROW ’S NE ST
Rays achieve 100 wins in the most difficult division
in baseball, face off against Red Sox in ALDS
By Max Steele later finished the year with Blue Jays) reach over 90 wins
CONTRIBUTOR a record 100 wins and 62 in the regular season.This is
O
losses. the first time the teams have
n Oct. 2 at the What makes this feat reached this milestone since
Yankee Stadium, even more impressive is that the six-division format was
the Tampa Bay Tampa Bay accomplished it in implemented in 1995.
Rays achieved a milestone one of the most competitive Three of these AL East
yet to be reached in franchise divisions in Major League teams also reached the
history: a 100-win regular Baseball history. postseason, with the Rays
season. The 2021 American winning first place in the
The Rays accomplished League (AL) East division American League and
this by defeating the Yankees saw four of its five teams (TB the Yankees and Red Sox
in a 12-2 win led by Brandon Rays, New York Yankees, securing Wild Card spots.
Lowe’s home run game and Boston Red Sox and Toronto It’s also worth noting
that Tampa Bay has one of
the lowest salary caps in the
entire league, meaning they COURTESY OF TAMPA BAY RAYS
don’t have a big budget to Tampa Bay’s second baseman Brandon Lowe
spend on players. Meanwhile, celebrates his third home run of the ball game,
the Yankees and Red Sox both
notoriously rank inside the top capping off his historic night against the Yankees.
five highest salary caps with best of those matchups with a Follow the Tampa Bay
over double what the Rays record of 11-8. Rays on social media and use
can afford. Tampa Bay’s Head Coach hashtag #RaysUp.
With Boston defeating Kevin Cash, who formerly Facebook: @Rays
New York 6-2 in the Wild played for the Red Sox in Instagram: @RaysBaseball
Card game, the No. 1 Rays 2007, said “Boston is always Twitter: @RaysBaseball
face off against a familiar a challenge” but is confident
No. 4 Red Sox team in a that his can to overcome this Max Steele is a junior
best-of-five American League obstacle. digital communication and
COURTESY OF TAMPA BAY RAYS Divisional Series (ALDS). The Rays won the first multimedia journalism major
The view of a crowded Tropicana Field on the The two teams met 19 times game of the series against at USF St. Petersburg.
night of ALDS Game 1 against the Red Sox. during the regular season, Boston 5-0.
with the Rays getting the
Brady makes history in his return St. Petersburg welcomes
to New England back Saturday Morning
By Max Steele
CONTRIBUTOR
they’ve contributed. I feel like
I’ll always be a part of this
Market for winter season
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community,” Brady said. By Sofía García Vargas Market business staples
ith nearly 30 During his time in New sgarciavargas@usf.edu like Little Pond Farm, Mr. I
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million people England, Brady brought the Got Em’ and Mitch Armstrong
watching Sunday Patriots to nine Super Bowls ith a variety of Nursery have participated in
Night Football on Oct. 3, Tom and won six of them. He also foods, arts, crafts the market for several years.
Brady and the Tampa Bay won four Super Bowl MVP and music, the Besides recurring vendors,
Buccaneers defeated the New awards and three regular Saturday Morning Market market organizers also leave
England Patriots in Brady’s season MVP awards while in returned to downtown St. room for part-time merchants
legendary homecoming game Foxborough. Petersburg on Oct. 2. to ensure diversity and quality
against his former team. It’s no wonder why the Celebrating its 19-year each week.
In the first quarter of home crowd welcomed him anniversary, the market has The Saturday Morning
action, Brady became the back with open arms. Many offered joy and connectedness Market promotes healthy
NFL’s all-time leading passer Patriots fans were seen COURTESY OF TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS to the community since its eating and positive
with a record 80,359 passing wearing Brady jerseys and Tom Brady brings home beginnings. environmental practices
yards and counting. Despite displayed signs praising the another victory for the Focusing on supporting by offering organic and
being the visiting quarterback, “GOAT.” local vendors, the market sustainably raised foods.
Buccaneers on Oct. 3. hosts over 140 booths every
the New England home crowd Another to welcome It also highlights diverse
erupted in cheer and gave Brady home was the man that and make a return to the Saturday with a mix of cultures by including goods
the future Hall of Famer a drafted him and believed in Super Bowl, a very realistic produce, merchants, worldly from merchants based out of
standing ovation. his potential from the very possibility when playing cuisine, clothes and different Mexico, Colombia, Ethiopia,
Tampa Bay went on to win beginning, Patriots Head alongside the greatest football types of arts and crafts. Thailand and more.
the game 19-17 following Coach Bill Belichick. Many player of all time. As a non-profit
Ryan Succop’s 48-yard field attribute much of Brady’s organization, the market is
goal to put the Buccaneers success to the incredible Follow the Tampa Bay supported by partners and
ahead. Bill Belichick’s mentorship that Belichick Buccaneers and Tom Brady sponsors like Fresh Access
Patriots team put up a provided in New England. on social media. Bucks, Florida Organic
valiant effort, led by young Over the years, the Facebook: Growers, Healthy St.
quarterback Mac Jones, but unstoppable duo built a @TampaBayBuccaneers / Pete, Allegany Franciscan
it wasn’t enough to match dynasty together and became @TomBrady Ministries and the Tampa Bay
the defending Super Bowl good friends in the process. Instagram: @Buccaneers / Times.
champions. “There’s no quarterback @TomBrady The Saturday Morning
During a post-game press I’d rather have than Tom Twitter: @Buccaneers / Market is a classic St.
conference, Brady spoke Brady,” Belichick said in a @TomBrady Petersburg way to spend the
on the emotional night and press conference days before beginning of the weekend
showed gratitude toward the the game. “I was very lucky Max Steele is a junior COURTESY OF SATURDAY MORNING with friends and family. The
MARKET
team he played with for the to have Tom as a quarterback digital communication and market will run through May
first 20 years of his career. … he’s as good as any coach multimedia journalism major The Saturday Morning 2022 at the corner of First St.
“Just a lot of emotions. could ever ask for.” at USF St. Petersburg. Market returns to the and First Ave. S.
Those are my friends that The Buccaneers improved
I have been with for a long Al Lang Stadium every
to a record of 3-1 and are
time … these are people that now first place in the NFC Saturday from 9 a.m.
I’ve shared my life with. South division. Tampa Bay to 2 p.m through May
Very grateful for everything look to continue this success 2022.
5 October 11, 2021 THE C ROW ’S NE ST
Group Fitness goes beyond exercise, creating
‘a community of like-minded students’
By Sofía García Vargas muscular endurance and yoga, not able to offer in-person
sgarciavargas@usf.edu and Bootcamps, which focus classes at the start of the
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on high-intensity interval pandemic and turned to
hether students training. social media to provide quick
are into yoga, Campus Recreation also workouts and nutrition advice
meditation or organizes special Group to the USF community.
bootcamp-style fitness, Group Fitness events like Sunset “During the pandemic
Fitness classes at USF St. Yoga on The Edge deck every people were spending more
Petersburg offer experiences month. time on the computer and on
for every style of exercise. Classes are led by USF technology than even before.
Organized by Campus student instructors, providing So, just offering a 10-minute
Recreation, Group Fitness them with a platform video of a yoga flow stretch
aims to promote exercise in to develop professional really helped a lot of people,”
a fun way while also creating experience. Reynolds said.
a sense of community for “We have transitioned To follow university
students. from hiring outside instructors COVID-19 safety guidelines, COURTESY OF USF
Offering six different and community instructors Group Fitness offers cleaning
classes every weekday, with to wanting to focus on the supplies to sanitize fitness Group Fitness classes aim to help students
the exception of Thursday, development of students,” equipment and encourages exercise both body and mind.
students can exercise their Reynolds said. “We are social distancing. themselves. consistent thing to turn to
bodies, as well as their minds. offering a new preparatory Reynolds said she aims “It really builds a every week.”
Fitness Coordinator Leah course; students can take Group Fitness classes toward community of like-minded
Reynolds said group yoga the course and learn how to students who are not used to students. If students come to Registration is required to
classes are most popular on become an instructor or a going to the gym. Bootcamp class, they start attend Group Fitness classes.
the St. Petersburg campus. personal trainer. If they go “Helping students feel becoming friends, they go To register visit
Yoga Flow and Restorative through the course and get more comfortable coming to dinner together and start recshop.usfsp.edu
Yoga are two of those classes, certified, they can be a student into the gym and giving doing homework together.
each focusing on holding employee with us on campus them a space to make Then they feel like they have To become a personal
poses and stretching. and teach classes.” friends, workout and having people on campus to connect trainer or instructor email
“We also have more The Group Fitness something to constantly with and do things with,” Fitness Coordinator Leah
relaxing classes like Mindful schedule remains the same look forward to is our goal,” Reynolds said. Reynolds at bennettl@usf.edu
Meditation, and we run that throughout the semester but Reynolds said. “I think that’s the number
with the Wellness Center,” will change based on feedback Group Fitness also allows one reason to come: to be a
Reynolds said. from student instructors and students to take a break part of a bigger community
Other classes include class participants. from school and work, and always have that
Soul Fusion, which mixes Campus Recreation was release stress and focus on
By Adriana Reeves
adreeves@usf.edu
TUESDAY The show begins at 8 p.m. night musical parody for NE. Registration is not
MONDAY and tickets start at $52.50. you to enjoy with friends. required to participate. For
Revitalize yourself with Tickets can be purchased at “Dracula: The Vampire more information, visit
If you are looking for a Hatha Flow yoga class rutheckerdhall.com. Strikes Back” is the stpeteymca.org.
the perfect spooky season presented by Studio 131 beloved spooky tale we
activity, the Clearwater in Largo. At 9025 131st THURSDAY all know and love with SUNDAY
Marine Aquarium at 249 Place, this new class starts singing, dancing and more.
Windward Passage has at 6 p.m. All fitness levels If you are interested The theatre is located at Anything can happen
you covered. According to are welcome, and attendees in poetry, the Poetry at 4025 31st St. S. Tickets on stage. Spitfire Comedy
its website, the Legends of should bring a yoga mat or The Dalí online event is are $28 for adults and $15 House will be hosting
the Deep exhibit “explores beach towel. Registration is perfect for you. Select for students. Curtain opens an improv class to help
the creepy, prehistoric and required and the class cost poets will read their works at 7:30 p.m. To purchase you prepare for the
mythical creatures that lurk is $15. Visit eventbrite.com and a Q & A will follow the tickets, visit spcitytheatre. unpredictable. Attendees
beneath the surface of the to purchase tickets. readings. The event is free org. will be taken through fun
oceans.” The exhibit runs and occurs on the second exercises on stage with top
from Oct. 1 to Jan. 31 and WEDNESDAY Thursday of every month at SATURDAY performers. The improv
is open every day from 6 p.m. Visit thedali.org to class runs from 2 to 4
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. General It’s your last chance to learn more. Get your sweat on p.m. at 1920 First Ave. S.
aquarium admission is see the legendary rock ‘n’ with a view. The YMCA Tickets are $15 and must
$32.95 for adults and roll band The Monkees. FRIDAY is hosting a free Zumba be purchased in advance at
includes admission to the The Monkees Farewell class at the St. Petersburg spitfirecomedy.com.
exhibit. To purchase tickets, Tour with Michael The St. Petersburg Pier. The fitness class
visit cmaquarium.org. Nesmith & Micky City Theatre is putting a is open to members and
Dolenz will perform at comical twist on Bram non-members. The class
Ruth Eckerd Hall at 1111 Stroker’s “Dracula” to starts at 10 a.m. and will
McMullen Booth Road. create the perfect Friday meet at 800 Second Ave.
6 October 11, 2021 THE C ROW ’S NE ST
A renaissance of uniquely St. Petersburg poetry
By Lily Cannon open mics, contributing his majority of creative writing Just as Green advised all
CONTRIBUTOR own beans (both literal and majors taking residence in young USF writers to “leave
P
metaphorical). Tampa, it’s hard to sustain a no rock unturned,” the hidden
ast the burgeoning Green’s desire for a love for the art on campus. treasures of the St. Petersburg
pier and newly- foundation dedicated to this Thus, diving into this literature community remain
minted condos, art form eventually motivated community could be nurturing open for young Bulls to
there’s fewer and fewer his conception of Neptune. for St. Petersburg’s Bulls, even discover.
authentic gems to be found “What if there was a poetry if they arrive as newcomers to
in St. Petersburg, with most
THE university students passing by
magazine?...I’ll do it,” Green
said.
poetry.
Green’s organization comes
For more information
on St. Petersburg’s poetry
CROW’S NEST them unaware. Green and Keep St. Pete with an added bonus: it isn’t community visit:
One of these gems is a Lit, a locally-sourced literary entirely performative. Neptune Poetry Magazine
The Crow’s Nest is committed to providing tight-knit poetry community program, along with other Weekly gatherings begin Instagram:
its readers with news relevant to the
University of South Florida St. Petersburg that held strong through freelance writers, created the with a quiet journal-writing @neptunepoetrymag
and its surrounding community. The COVID-19 and increasing unique literary identity of St. session that can remain private Wordier Than Thou:
Crow’s Nest abides by the highest ethical gentrification, persisting with Petersburg, even if the rising to the author, for those that wordierthanthou.com
standards and focuses on stories that
help readers make informed decisions
regular meetings at local cafes, rent threatens to remove aren’t entirely comfortable Keep St. Pete Lit:
on current issues. We take seriously the art gallery Studio@620 or many of these small-town with sharing on stage. keepstpetelit.org
public’s trust in our news reporting and even in participants’ homes. contributors. Green said the work shared Studio@620:
strive to uphold the highest standards of
reporting as defined by the Society of
When a USF student stops To combat such obstacles, isn’t the only “icing on a thestudioat620.org/events
Professional Journalists. Opinions in this at Black Crow Coffee Co. for a Green said he wants to set cake.” There’s emphasis on
newspaper do not necessarily represent quick cup of coffee, there will local poetry apart from the the reality as much as the Lily Cannon is a freshman
those of the administration, faculty or
student body.
be new editions of Neptune archetypal Woodsworth or abstract, with group discussion English major at USF St.
Poetry Magazine waiting for Plath. after the reading of each verse. Petersburg.
them. The magazine is a five- Fittingly, most get- The chill atmosphere can
Reach Us dollar amalgamation of local
artists’ work.
togethers at Black Crow certainly come as a breath of
Coffee Co. feature open fresh air after the isolation of
USFSP Student Life Center Neptune’s creator and USF discussions of colorism, COVID-19.
Office 2400 St. Petersburg alumni Denzel sexism and gentrification. Students have many
140 Seventh Ave. S. Johnson-Green looks back There’s a glaring sense of chances to attend poetry
St. Petersburg, FL, 33701 on his journey from biology honesty and humor to their events this month, with an
(727) 873-4113 major to an avid poet fondly. work, balancing raw ideas upcoming open mic on Oct.
usfcrowsnest@gmail.com In November 2017, with the personal symbolism 27, as well as the weekly
Green attended an open mic that is inherent in any verse. gatherings at Black Crow
at Studio@620 and was Most of all, Green wants to Coffee Co. on Central Avenue.
Staff subsequently awed by the
attendees who bravely got up
break the common perception Students interested in either
that poetry is a sad thing. program can visit the Keep
Editor-in-Chief on stage to “make some baked COURTESY OF DENZEL JOHNSON-
This new form of poetry St. Pete Lit website to decide GREEN
Annalise Anderson beans for everybody.” Baked isn’t completely foreign which one suits them. USF St. Petersburg
beans – that is, their unique to all USF St. Petersburg The meetings are free, or
Editorial Staff Floridian verse. students, since the Center of offered for a very low cost,
alumni Denzel Johnson-
Managing Editor From then on, Green Multicultural Affairs hosted a remaining loyal to the goal of
Green founded
Now Hiring routinely gathered with Spoken Poetry workshop just accessibility in the face of a ‘Neptune Poetry
Online Editor fellow poets at potluck-style last month. However, with the gentrified St. Petersburg. Magazine.’
Sofía García Vargas
News Editor
Isaiah Sterling USF’s Air Force ROTC program recognizes U.S. Space Force
Arts & Life Editor
By Aubrey Carr information mobility and commission into the USSF
Aubrey Carr
aubrey14@usf.edu space domain awareness.” after graduation: Caleb Beggs,
T
Op-Ed & Feature Editor The USSF said its mission Noah Guarino, Delaney
Molly Ryan he United States is to, “Protect the interests of Roddy, Nathan Roscoe and
Staff Reporter Space Force (USSF) the United States in space, Gretchen Strunk.
Adriana Reeves made its presence deter aggression in, from, and “In second grade, I
known at USF through the to space and conduct space remember drawing a picture
Design Staff university’s Air Force Reserve operations.” of an astronaut and telling
Officers’ Training Corps For USF’s AFROTC everyone that’s what I wanted
Creative Director (ROTC) program.
Baron Reichenbach students, the rising of the to be when I grew up,” said
In a ceremony outside USSF’s flag is a major step Strunk, a junior in world COURTESY OF USF
Multimedia Editor of Tampa’s Joint Military toward military inclusion at relations and international The USSF, which
Gavin Hadro Leadership Center, the university. languages. “As soon as Space dedicates itself to the
Detachment 158 AFROTC “As a military branch Force officer recruitment
Operations Staff students raised a flag in within the Department of began, I raced to get my name protection of U.S. space
Marketing Manager recognition of the newest Defense, it was important on the list. I never would assets, is the first
Emma Mulcahy branch of the U.S. Armed for us to raise the newest have believed an opportunity independent military
Adviser Forces. branch of our Joint Force like this would arise… I am
The flag flies beside four
branch in over 50 years.
Chelsea Tatham Zukowski at the CWY Bill Young hopeful I will make my family
other military emblems: the Hall, home of USF’s Joint and second grade-self proud Kilma was pleased to see
Army, Navy, Air Force and Military Leadership Center,” by serving in the United States USF and her fellow cadets
Letters to The Editor Coast Guard, along with flags said Lauren Kilma, cadet Space Force.” embrace the military’s newest
of the U.S. and Florida. vice wing commander of Roscoe, a finance junior, branch and stressed the
The Crow’s Nest accepts letters to the In 2019, U.S. Detachment 158 and senior said he is pursuing the USSF importance of the force for the
editor. All submissions should be no more
representatives Jim Cooper, environmental science and for more modest reasons. country’s security.
than 500 words. Writers must include
their full name. In addition, USF faculty D-T.N., and Mike Rogers, policy and criminology dual “The reason I have “It is exciting to see the
should include their title, department R-A.L., developed the United major. “Representation is attempted to join the Space creation of the United States
and extension. All letters are subject to States Space Force Act, part important to us, and we have Force is because of the Space Force because a lot of
editing for clarity and length. Letters can of former President Donald cadets in the program who will newness,” Roscoe said. “I our day-to-day lives revolve
be sent to
Trump’s National Defense later commission and become liked the idea of being one of around space, whether we
akanderson1@usf.edu
with subject title “Letter to the Editor.” Authorization Act. The act officers in the USSF.” the ‘firsts.’ That was the real know it or not.” Kilma said.
Because of high production costs, designated the USSF as its The USSF is grab for me. There are many “Whether it is launching
members of the USFSP community own independent branch of the commissioning second opportunities in the Space new satellites into orbit, or
are permitted one copy per issue. military, the first since the Air lieutenants from Air Force Force, and I hope to be a part monitoring space debris and
Where available, additional copies Force’s 1946 induction. ROTC, the U.S. Air Force of such a new and exciting our adversaries’ actions,
may be purchased for 10 cents each by Last year, the USSF Academy and Officer service.” maintaining space superiority
contacting the newspaper’s editor-in-
announced its responsibilities Training School. Those Regardless of plans after is an emerging capability
chief or managing editor. Newspaper
theft is a crime. Those who violate as an independent military not commissioned will still college, all cadets graduate required to [protect] the U.S.
the single copy rule may be subject to operation, citing five core graduate as second lieutenants with a minor in aerospace and our allied space assets.”
civil and criminal prosecution and/or competencies: “Space security, in the Air Force. studies, preparing them for
university discipline. combat power projection, Five of Detachment careers in both the USSF and
space mobility and logistics, 158’s cadets are pursuing the Air Force.
7 October 11, 2021 THE C ROW ’S NE ST
Staff Picks:
Movies to watch in your Halloween pajamas
By The Crow’s Nest staff anyone can enjoy. Ok, maybe slow-burn approach to horror
H
alloween is here not anyone, but for those who and films with exquisitely
again, and that enjoy a bit of gore and a lot artistic sets and music can find
means it’s time of dark humor? “The Texas a new Halloween favorite in
to break out the candy corn, Chain Saw Massacre” is the “Suspiria.”
carve pumpkins and, of Halloween movie for you.
course, watch all those bone- Gavin’s pick: ‘Silence of
chilling scary movies. Annalise’s pick: ‘It’s The the Lambs’ (1991)
Whether you’re a fan of Great Pumpkin, Charlie A classic psychological
classic horror or prefer a Brown’ (1966) horror, “Silence of the Lambs”
heartwarming Halloween I’m not one for the explores our fragile psyche
tale, The Crow’s Nest staff’s typical, gory horror film and offers a great atmosphere
spooky movie favorites offer packed with jump scares that will make you feel
something for everyone this and comically poor acting. vulnerable just watching it.
season. But a warmhearted special The movie follows Clarice’
with innocent characters, encounter with the imprisoned
Adriana’s pick: ‘Coco’ surprisingly highbrow punch killer Dr. Hannibal Lecter
(2017) lines and a foot-tapping jazz in her attempt to catch the
I love Halloween just as soundtrack? I’m in. infamous Buffalo Bill, and
much as the next person, “It’s The Great Pumpkin, while getting his help he
but scary movies are not my Charlie Brown” is a deep dive decides to meddle with her
forte. Fun, upbeat, animated into my childhood nostalgia. mental affairs and past. You
musicals celebrating Mexican Paired with a fresh plate of begin to feel like you’re in fact
culture are more my style. Pillsbury pumpkin sugar the one trapped behind bars as
“Coco” follows a Mexican cookies, the Charles Schulz Hannibal slowly encroaches
boy named Miguel as he holiday special puts in me in upon Clarice’ mind, and for
defies his family in pursuit the spooky season mood more that alone its worth a watch.
of a career in music. His than any “traditional” horror
adventure explores traditions film could. Settle in for a cozy, Isaiah’s pick:
of Día de los Muertos (Day Halloween night with Charlie ‘Premonition’ (2007)
of the Dead), one of the most Brown, Snoopy and the rest of After her husband died,
important holidays in Mexican the Peanuts gang while Linus Sandra Bullock’s character,
culture that honors loved ones eagerly awaits the appearance Linda, was never the same.
that have passed away. The of the elusive Great Pumpkin. Every day, Linda replays Jim’s
movie features upbeat music final days non-chronologically
and heartwarming moments Baron’s pick: ‘Suspiria’ in her head. The film follows
that will put a smile on your (1977) Linda as she cares for her
face. Dario Argento’s 1977 two children through her
supernatural horror flick own psychological distress.
Aubrey’s pick: ‘The Texas “Suspiria” serves a mystical “Premonition” is guaranteed to
Chain Saw Massacre’ (1974) eeriness which is hard to give you the Halloween scare
Before “Halloween” and find anywhere else. Set in a you’ve been looking for.
“Friday the 13th,” there dance academy in Germany,
was “The Texas Chain Saw it follows American exchange Molly’s pick: ‘Hocus
Massacre” — the original student Suzy Bannion Pocus’ (1993)
American slasher. (Jessica Harper) through a Changing course from
The movie follows a series of increasingly strange my previous year’s pick,
group of college students and violent events. Her “Hereditary,” I’ve decided to
on a doomed cross-country interactions with the rest dwell on some nostalgia with
road trip. After running of the cast, the sometimes Disney’s “Hocus Pocus.”
out of gas, the friends find overdone gore, a fantastical The movie debuted
themselves hunted by a family set design and the soundtrack alongside classics like “The
of cannibals, helmed by the all work towards a masterful Nightmare Before Christmas”
elusive Leatherface. atmosphere of unsettling and “Addams Family Values”
The movie is certainly mystery and magic – fitting making 1993 a golden year
scary, but the 70s setting for a film about witches. of family-friendly Halloween
creates a camp charm that Appreciators of this more films. An all-star cast of Bette
Midler (“First Wives Club”),
Sarah Jessica Parker (“Sex and
the City”) and Thora Birch
(“American Beauty”), “Hocus
Pocus” has everything from a
random musical performance
of “I Put a Spell on You”
to raunchy jokes that flew
completely over the heads of
kids under 13. going with “Coraline.” Many few stop-motion movies
No matter what time of say that it’s a disturbing film, have. The complexity of
year it is, this movie is a but I think that’s the beauty the characters, the alternate
guaranteed serotonin boost for of it. worlds, the soundtrack and
me. I won’t lie – I had the scares make this movie a
childhood nightmares about thrilling and spooky one to
Sofía’s pick: ‘Coraline’ the Other Mother turning into enjoy this Halloween season.
(2009) a giant spider.
Choosing only one Released in 2009 and All movie posters courtesy
Halloween movie feels like directed by Henry Selick, of IMDB.
a crime because there are “Coraline” resurfaced as a
so many scary cinematic stop-motion animation and
LILY CANNON | THE CROW’S NEST masterpieces. However, I’m succeeded as much as only
8 October 11, 2021 THE C ROW ’S NE ST
Student Spotlight:
An active mind and a heart of gold
University of Pennsylvania Chapter co-founder and
By Molly Ryan and currently has over fellow psychology sophomore
mollyr5@usf.edu 550 student-led chapters and transfer student, J.D.
I
t was her own nationwide. Dato, was also inspired by
journey with mental Inspired by the club’s the Active Minds Club at his
health that inspired impact, Kalodimos said she prior university.
psychology sophomore Kyra knew Active Minds would “[Kalodmios] is a very
Kalodimos to take initiative hold a valuable place at the driven leader with the
in reawakening USF St. St. Petersburg campus. resilience and foresight to see
Petersburg’s chapter of the “Through Active Minds, I things through,” Dato said.
Active Minds Club. think that students will learn “We are both looking forward
“When I was at my both more in-depth about to getting the club moving
lowest point, I not only felt themselves and their peers very soon.”
all alone, but I also felt that around them,” Kalodimos As Kalodimos, Dato and
no one would even want said. “If you let others know other Active Minds members
to hear about what I had to that they’re not alone and that finish the St. Petersburg
say,” Kalodimos said. “I wish the world is a better place chapter’s constitution,
that I had an organization as with them in it, the same Kalodimos said the club has
wonderful and impactful as can of course be said about already started brainstorming
Active Minds during this time yourself, too.” different events they aspire to
in my life.” While the club is a hold on campus.
A transfer student from beneficial opportunity for When she isn’t studying
Hillsborough Community those aspiring to go into the psychology or building upon
College, Kalodimos said psychology field, Kalodimos the Active Minds mission,
she aims to advocate for and urged that all students need is Kalodimos engages in COURTESY OF KYRA KALODIMOS
inspire students through the “patience, compassion and an creative hobbies like drawing, Kyra Kalodimos is a sophomore transfer student
club. open-mind” to help someone sculpture-making, writing and and psychology major.
“[Active Minds’] main in need. playing guitar.
“[Active Minds] is not a “I think that art know that they are always who are struggling will put us
focuses are putting an end to welcome and worthy of all on a productive, insightful
mental health stigma, guiding place for students to receive in particular can be a
counseling; instead, we direct wonderful thing to practice being listened to through path.”
those who are emotionally the development of [Active Visit activeminds.
struggling towards the struggling students to the understanding more about
appropriate professionals yourself and release any pent- Minds].” org for more information
appropriate resources, and “I hope that, as Active and background about
creating a judgment-free, and services,” Kalodimos up emotion,” Kalodimos said.
said. “We are always willing After she graduates, Minds continues to grow, the organization. For
compassionate environment students at USFSP will realize any questions about the
that people can feel safe being to lend a listening ear to Kalodimos said she plans
and validate the feelings of to move north for graduate how important of a role that Active Minds Club at
vulnerable in,” Kalodimos mental health is for your USF St. Petersburg, email
said. whoever may be in need of school in hopes of escaping
such, but the club’s ultimate the Florida heat and becoming wellbeing,” Kalodimos said. kalodimosk@usf.edu and
A nonprofit organization “Having a more open keep an eye out for the club’s
dedicated to raising awareness mission is to guide people to a mental health counselor for
resources that can provide children and adolescents in dialogue about what we Instagram page.
for mental health on college internally wrestle with
campuses, Active Minds them with insight into their hospitals.
problems, coping skills and so But for now, Kalodimos and showing kindness and
was founded in 2003 at the understanding towards those
forth.” said she hopes “to let people
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Active Minds is a nationwide nonprofit organization and has over 550 Active Minds aims to put an end to mental health
student-led chapters. stigma and guide those who are struggling to the
proper resources.
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