Tackle the Blues

For an upcoming Crow’s Nest article, I recently attended the stress management discussion hosted by Dr. Anita Sahgal and Dr. Sara Leslie.
I have to be honest; I was disappointed that no students showed up. If I did not go to write an article about it, only one person would have sat through the discussion. [...]

Hunting for lunch? A few ideas for students

The lunch hunt is on for many hungry USF St. Petersburg students during those precious few minutes between classes.

The plans for the new Chick-fil-a Express in Coquina Club are slowing due to renovation plans and red tape. Owner David Neely said the opening is probably a few months away.

So if packing a lunch mid-way [...]

The Ultimate Beach Makeover

In an attempt to escape the ravages of homework, I set out to see the new Beach Walk in Clearwater.
Those familiar with Clearwater Beach know two things: It’s a major tourist attraction in desperate need of additional parking and it is laden with contruction. These two factors definitely kept me from visiting the beach [...]

Students Reflect Presidential Picks

With the November election fast approaching, opinions vary on political issues both around nation and across campus.

Lauren Vicari, Finance Major at USF St. Petersburg plans to vote for Senator Barack Obama and calls herself a liberal. She said she is concerned with the economy and how it is “more unstable than it once was.”
Vicari believes [...]

Normality in a Surrealist’s Life

This summer, I had the opportunity to interview Joan Mann, owner of Howard Mann Art Center in Lambertville, NJ. The interview turned into a two-hour, delightful conversation about famous artists of the early twentieth century – specifically Salvador Dali – who Joan and Howard Mann were great friends with.
When I arrived back at USF [...]

St. Petersburg espresso & tea: top 3 get-a-way spots near campus

Finding a good coffee shop near USF St. Petersburg can be challenging. After talking to students and scouring the city, here are the top three places recommended for a good drink and a welcoming, student-friendly atmosphere.

1) The Hooker Tea Company

While most people are in the mood for coffee when needing a get-a-way spot for studying [...]