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DeSantis signs “Don’t USF week makes USF alumnus Shane
Say Gay” bill a heroic in-person McClanahan starts
return for the Rays
p. 3 p. 4 p. 8
CROW’S NEST
THE
THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER AT THE USF ST. PETERSBURG CAMPUS
Volume 58 | Issue 12 | April 4, 2022 | Online at crowsneststpete.com @CrowsNestStPete @USFCrowsNest @USFCrowsNest The Crow’s Nest at USFSP
redirected students
By Aubrey Carr
REMAIN AT st. petersburg
as their home campus and 38
Crow’s Nest Staff are no longer students at USF.
A
The announcement came
majority of the on the heels of a goal set by
University of South Rep. Chris Sprowls, R-Palm
Florida’s redirected Harbor, and Sen. Jeff Brandes,
students have chosen to stay R-St. Petersburg, to have
at the St. Petersburg campus, 650 new students at the St.
spring 2022 data shows. Petersburg campus for the
In February of last year, 2020-2021 combined summer
USF’s Dean of Admissions and fall semesters.
Glen Besterfield said that Although it created
some first-time-in-college criticism from administration,
(FTIC) students who applied the goal was not only met ––
to Tampa after the priority it was exceeded.
deadline of Jan. 1, would be Last year’s combined
redirected to other campuses. summer and fall first-year
However, students were enrollment numbers jumped
allowed to change their home to 756 –– an 80% increase
campus after one semester from the 420 students seen
and could take classes at any during the 2019-2020 summer
of the three campuses under and fall semesters.
“OneUSF.” Enrollment surpassed the
As a result, 401 students 650 goal by 16% and was the
were assigned to the St. highest turnout of freshmen AUBREY CARR | THE CROW’S NEST
Petersburg campus. students since 2012.
According to the Office The St. Petersburg campus managed to keep 334 of the original 401 students
The St. Petersburg
of Decision Support data campus’s FTIC numbers redirected from Tampa.
obtained by The Crow’s Nest, flourished, but why did the after her required semester at for the college experience of a strong community when the
334 of the 401 redirected students stay? the campus. a large university after taking numbers were smaller and
students kept St. Petersburg Jadyn Clymer, a freshman “Despite the longer drive a tour of the campus, but I after staying for a semester, I
as their home campus for the digital communications and for me, I enjoyed where the found that I quite enjoyed found that was true.”
spring 2022 semester. multimedia journalism major campus was located within the smallness and intimate
Of the students who left St. was redirected but chose to the city,” Clymer said. environment the campus
Petersburg, 29 have set Tampa stay a St. Petersburg student “I thought I was looking created. I imagined there was See STUDENTS on p. 3
president-elect Law says USFSP governor and lieutenant governor
‘It’s time to get back to work’ discuss first steps as campus leaders
By Sofia Garcia Vargas and contributions to the By Sofia Garcia Vargas two Tampa campus tickets since consolidation began in
Crow’s Nest Staff success of the university as a Crow’s Nest Staff faced off in the election –– 2020.
A A
whole.” Nithin Palyam with Amy In 2021, former USF
fter her “Together we are great s the University Pham and Truong Tran with St. Petersburg governor
confirmation as the and together we can become of South Florida Rughved Brahman. On and lieutenant governor,
University of South greater,” Law said. adjusts to March 4, Palyam and Pham Veronica Jimenez and
Florida’s eighth president She also recognized the leadership changes, the were selected to serve as the Eran Fruehauf, ran an
by the Florida Board of efforts put forth by students, Student Government (SG) next SG president and vice uncontested gubernatorial
Governors, Rhea Law is ready faculty and leaders across general elections brought president. race, immediately establishing
to get back to work. the institution to advocate certainty to the student body. On the gubernatorial level, them as campus leaders.
During a March 21 for USF’s 2022 priorities Candidates for the the Tampa and Sarasota- However, this year three
meeting at the St. Petersburg –– resulting in the approval presidential, campus governor Manatee campuses held tickets contended for the
campus — the day before she of over $318 million directed and lieutenant governor, one ticket each during governor and lieutenant
was selected as president by to the university by Florida campus council and senate the elections, going on an governor positions –– Sean
the Board of Trustees — Law legislators. positions started campaigning uncontested run at both Schrader with Joshua
discussed past achievements, “This was a historic year in mid-February, proposing locations. Tampa’s candidates Rampertab, Nathan Poinsette
present challenges and future for funding,” Law said. “It’s plans of action across the were Joseph Cipriano and with Kaiya Huggins and
goals for USF. the fact that the legislature three USF campuses to Gabrielle Henry and Sarasota- Kenneth Bright with Zackery
She commended the recognizes the University of address concerns about Manatee’s were Deputy Morales.
consolidation of the South Florida in our trajectory sustainability, inclusivity and Evelyn De Oliveira and
university’s three campuses and our ability to move accessibility, ensuring campus Madison Sosa.
as one of USF’s biggest forward. identity due to consolidation Things ran differently at
strengths, as each of its and more. USF St. Petersburg, as it was
locations have their “own For the SG president and the election with the highest
unique style, characteristics See LAW on p. 2 vice president positions, number of running tickets See LEADERS on p. 2
April 4, 2022 THE CROW ’S NEST
2 NEWS LAW
Continued from front page
“We have a relevance to university is facing, Law said wants to take us there.”
them, and they see that they that they lead to change and “[We need] somebody
want to invest.” create new opportunities. that’s excited about the
Included in these According to Law, a big University of South Florida,”
investments are $75 million challenge lies within USF’s Law said.
to fund the construction budgetary issues, especially as Regarding goals during her
of the Environmental and the COVID-19 pandemic sent tenure, Law mentioned the
Oceanographic Sciences revenues into a downturn, necessity to further strengthen
Research and Teaching leading to the Board of community connections, not
Facility on the St. Petersburg Trustees’ approval of a $36.7 only in the Tampa Bay area,
campus, $3 million to plan million budget cut in 2021. but throughout the region and
the construction of the new “One of the first things beyond.
Nursing and STEM building that was addressed when I To achieve this, she
on the Sarasota-Manatee got here was that the budget has established different
campus and $55 million was not transparent, nor was presidential advisory
recurring increase in USF’s it predictable,” Law said. committees which work on
operational budget –– the “Budgets should not be a several areas of the university
largest single-year investment surprise.” to focus on how “we reach
in operational support the She continued to explain out to [the community], make
university has ever received. that in order to address these sure that they understand what
Law also praised the issues, Richard Sobieray we’re doing and can help us
growth of USF athletics, was hired as interim senior think about how we portray
especially the pursuit of vice president for financial ourselves to them.”
building an on-campus strategy and has since worked When asked about her COURTESY OF USF
stadium for the university’s arduously with people from plans to empower cutting- Commenting on vacancies in university
football team in Sycamore across the campuses to get the edge research at USF, Law administration, Law expressed the need for
Fields. budget back on track. said “we have a long way yet
‘somebody that’s excited about USF.’
“Our athletic opportunities Another major challenge to go.”
have been wildly expanding,” she addressed was the search She said that some of her environmental lawyer and to be protected,” Law said.
Law said. “We have the on- for the soon-to-be vacant first steps will be to provide recognized the importance “That’s what we are giving
campus stadium, which is administration positions, such help to faculty through of the different ecosystems [the students] as a learning
very exciting. It will bring as St. Petersburg’s regional training programs in research throughout the USF experience and that’s how
a whole different focus for chancellor, the provost, the and development and make campuses, including St. we’re helping our world move
the university, giving us an vice president for research dealing with office-sponsored Petersburg’s waterfront forward.”
opportunity to pull in the and innovation and the vice research more user friendly location and Tampa’s geopark
community, alums and others president for diversity, equity by creating a dashboard to and botanical gardens. sgarciavargas@usf.edu
from around, so that they can and inclusion. incentivize communication “We are teaching students
see the campuses and see Law mentioned the need and promote resources. to respect the natural
what they have available to for leaders that have “seen In regards to furthering resources, to understand
them.” the mountain and seen what sustainability, she tapped what they are and to
As for the challenges the true excellence looks like, and into her experience as an understand that they need
LEADERS
Continued from front page
A total of 308 votes “The thing I found in a lot Schrader and Rampertab relationship back up. obstacles they expect to
were cast for the of these experiences is that constantly collaborate with To do so, Schrader encounter during their time as
gubernatorial tickets, there were never any other organizations like the Student explained that they will campus leaders, Rampertab
revealing that Poinsette students involved. When I Green Energy Fund and the launch a campus wide survey said that getting all the
and Huggins received the would come to USF and talk Fresh and Local Greenhouse where students can provide information they need to
most votes with 132 (43%), to students about what I was Project, as sustainability is a feedback about the initiatives get started and the current
Schrader and Rampertab with doing, I couldn’t connect with pillar of the campus and the they proposed and get their transition in administration
101 votes (33%) and Bright them,” Schrader said. “So, I city. take on other issues, including leadership will bring
and Morales with 75 votes thought, if I could bring my “We’re on the water here parking, dining and the challenges they “can learn a
(24%). knowledge and what I did and we’ve got to protect the residence halls. lot from.”
Since no ticket received in the community to [SG], environment that is in this Schrader and Rampertab An obstacle they hope to
the 51% required majority, and in the process also get place,” Schrader said. “I expect feedback to be overcome are the blurred lines
a winning ticket could not more students aware of local think more can be done and significant to guide them that consolidation has created
be announced and for the community and politics, that we can all take simple steps, in the process of creating regarding campus identity.
first time as a consolidated would be a good in between.” like promoting recycling task forces to tackle those “It seems like in the past
university, SG had to hold a Rampertab, a peer coach, and spreading awareness of issues on campus. They decisions have been made in
runoff election to settle the navigator tour guide and renewable energy.” also emphasized the other areas of the university
next campus representatives. president of Harborside Regarding making voices importance of collaboration which St. Pete has had to just
The first two tickets Activities Board, is used to heard, Rampertab identified between different parts of kind of go along with it, and
proceeded to the following the constant collaboration students as a strength of the the university to provide an we have to make sure that
stage of the election, and between groups and St. Petersburg campus as they effective response. doesn’t happen,” Schrader
on March 8 the student organizations on campus to voice their concerns when “Keeping communication said. “We have to define
body selected Schrader and plan and carry out activities issues arise. open in terms of what ourselves as a campus and
Rampertab as the winning for students, as well as guide “The student population is we’re doing and what we’re I think we can do more to
pair. them through their college very vocal when something working on, is very important. incentivize students to stay
Their experience as journey. is an issue. We all like to Having open relationships here, whether that’s more
community leaders has given “I believe this is the best voice our opinions and no one with university leadership programs, more activities or
them unique insight into the move for me to stay involved is worried about doing so,” is exciting because we will more degree pathways.”
needs of the student body. and also learn more of the Rampertab said. make sure to voice student As their inauguration day
Schrader’s extensive business side of USF, all He continued to explain concerns,” Schrader said. of May 9 is fast approaching,
experience in the political the policies, budgeting and that constant communication City-wide networking Schrader and Rampertab seek
scene dates back to 2018, other funds. It also gives me with the students helps them is another important part of to increase their social media
when he served as an intern at opportunities to continue to become aware of problems their campaign. Schrader presence to bring awareness
the Central Pinellas Chamber talk to students,” Rampertab they might not know about, and Rampertab want to on their goals and incentivize
of Commerce. In 2019, he said. and that feedback can help create lasting relationships students to collaborate
worked as the campaign During their campaign, them in their course of action with stakeholders in the with them to make the St.
manager for Bill Jonson, they actively advocated for as leaders of the campus. community to address issues Petersburg campus “the place
and from 2019 through practicing and promoting However, the COVID-19 like keeping USF graduates to be.”
2021 as intern and assistant sustainability, ensuring pandemic brought some in St. Petersburg after they
constituent advocate for every student’s voice is disconnection between the graduate and the boiling sgarciavargas@usf.edu
Congressman Charlie Crist. heard and building better students and SG, and both affordable housing crisis
In 2021, he was elected as SG relationships across USF and Schrader and Rampertab happening across Tampa Bay.
senator at USF St. Petersburg. the community. are looking to build that When asked about the
April 4, 2022 THE CROW ’S NEST
DeSantis Signs ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill NEWS
3
DESPITE PUSHBACK
By Aubrey Carr “It seeks to do so by be informed about services
Crow’s Nest Staff imposing a sweeping, vague offered to their child at school
T
ban covering any instruction and should be protected from
he fight against what on ‘sexual orientation schools using classroom
opponents call the and gender identity,’ and instruction to sexualize their
“Don’t Say Gay” bill by constructing a diffuse kids as young as 5 years old.”
came to an official end last enforcement scheme designed The bill received
Monday when the Parental to maximize the chilling effect nationwide attention for its
Rights in Education Bill was of this prohibition.” highly controversial content,
signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The complaint went on to with LGBTQ+ advocates,
Filed under House Bill state that the bill violates the celebrities and politicians
1557, the soon-to-be law First and 14th Amendments denouncing the legislation.
states that “classroom of the U.S. Constitution and President Joe Biden took
instruction by school should be overturned as such. to Twitter ahead of DeSantis’
personnel or third parties on “It offends principles signing to condemn the
sexual orientation or gender of free speech and equal “hateful” bill.
identity may not occur in protection by seeking to “I want every member of
kindergarten through [third] censor discussions of sexual the LGBTQI+ community —
grade or in a manner that orientation or gender identity especially the kids who will AUBREY CARR | THE CROW’S NEST
is not age-appropriate or that recognize and respect be impacted by this hateful
developmentally appropriate HB 1557 has reached nationwide attention, including
LGBTQ people and their bill — to know that you are
for students in accordance families,” the complaint said. loved and accepted just as you a denouncement from President Joe Biden.
with state standards.” In a press conference are,” Biden said in a tweet.
The bill faced controversy and representation in the Gottschalk said.
ahead of the signing, DeSantis “I have your back, and my classroom.” “Teachers will be much
from critics who argued that it validated the bill, affirming administration will continue
marginalizes members of the “Queer students may not more fearful to express
that it was for the protection to fight for the protections and be aware of their identity in themselves and teach in a
LGBTQ+ community. of children and the rights of safety you deserve.”
Criticism of the bill came elementary school but hiding diverse manner. This will
parents. As the bill is specifically them from the reality that gay in turn, negatively affect
to a head last Thursday when “We will make sure that aimed at what can be
LGBTQ+ advocate groups people exist is an injustice to the students, especially
parents can send their kids to taught within a classroom, their rights, specifically the those a part of the LGBTQ+
filed a federal complaint school to get an education, not students at the University
challenging the law. right to freedom of thought, community.”
an indoctrination,” DeSantis of South Florida’s College opinion and expression,” According to David
Lawyers from Kaplan said. of Education are left to
Hecker & Fink LLP, a New Barnett said. “If a child asks Rosengrant, interim director
The bill also allows parents wonder how the ruling may about gay people, it is their of education for USF St.
York law firm, and the to sue their school district if impact their future careers as
National Center for Lesbian right to want answers to their Petersburg, there has yet to
the policy is breached. educators. thought.” be any talks of curriculum
Rights filed the complaint on “Parents’ rights have “We do not stand for
behalf of Equality Florida and For River Gottschalk, changes for the College
been increasingly under homophobia as a program,” a junior education major, of Education –– but he
Family Equality. assault around the nation, junior elementary education
“Florida House Bill 1557 the bill feels like a direct assured that any discussions
but in Florida we stand up major, Grace Barnett, said. attack toward himself and would involve all three USF
(widely known as the ‘Don’t for the rights of parents and “I don’t think the bill will
Say Gay’ law) is an unlawful other aspiring transgender campuses.
the fundamental role they [affect] how I teach or how educators.
attempt to stigmatize, silence play in the education of their I learn how to teach. In our
and erase LGBTQ people in “I feel that I have been HB 1557 is planned to go
children,” DeSantis said, classes, we often talk about made out to be a villain in the into effect on July 1.
Florida’s public schools,” the according to a press release. diversity. Our program
complaint said. school system and amongst
“Parents have every right to advocates for inclusion the common population,” aubrey14@usf.edu
STUDENTS
Continued from front page
For Amanda Dearing, a with everything in a close and earn a degree,” Tadlock
freshman business major, it proximity, and the location said.
was the city experience and of it being in downtown “We have a terrific close-
the close-knit community that St. Petersburg and only knit community where
kept her at the St. Petersburg 20 minutes away from the everyone looks out for one
campus. beach.” another in the middle of a
“A couple aspects of St. Petersburg Regional thriving city. Plus, our faculty
the campus became more Chancellor Martin Tadlock is doing groundbreaking work
appealing to me than the was “not at all surprised” and making a difference in
Tampa campus,” Dearing by the large retention of the world. This is the place to
said. redirected students. be,” he said.
“I liked the smaller class “Anyone who spends time
sizes, the smaller campus here can tell that this is a
aubrey14@usf.edu COURTESY OF MARTIN TADLOCK
wonderful place to live, learn
April 4, 2022 THE CROW ’S NEST
4
ARTS
& LIFE
USF Week makes
Molly Ryan
Crow’s Nest Staff in-person comeback
A
nother COVID- Allison Richards, HAB’s because a lot of students here
19-compromised director of traditions and haven’t experienced what a
tradition will make junior biology major. “Each USF Week would be like on
its fully fledged return to the one of our events during the campus. For a lot of us, it was
University of South Florida. week is kind of like a different cut off,” Richards said. “[This
The Harborside Activities time for a different group of year’s USF Week is] trying
Board (HAB) will host this students just to make sure to integrate students back
year’s superhero-themed USF everyone’s involved.” into the campus’s student life
Week, incorporating entirely The week will kick off that a lot of students haven’t
in-person events for the first with a farewell lecture and ice gotten before.”
time since 2019. cream social with outgoing According to Richards,
According to Joshua St. Petersburg Regional USF Week is celebrated
Rampertab, junior Chancellor Martin Tadlock to both recognize mascot
criminology major, lieutenant and will continue with Rocky the Bull’s birthday
governor-elect and president giveaways and a combination and “give individuality to the
of HAB, “there’s a lot more of campus traditions like university.”
room to do bigger things this Screen on the Green and The tradition first came
semester than the last.” novel events like the Laser about in 2010 when former
“We really planned for Light Fight. Tampa mayor Pam Iorio
a larger volume of people “[When planning], there’s established “USF Day” on
coming around for this USF a lot more collaboration that April 9. Since then, it has
Week because we do have goes into it with the different morphed into individual
all in-person events,” said organizations on campus, week-long celebrations across
all three campuses. COURTESY OF @USFHAB ON INSTAGRAM
Previously regarded as The week kicks off with a farewell to Tadlock and
“USFSP Week” on the St.
Petersburg campus, all three includes a movie and trivia night, a laser light fight
campuses will celebrate the and a Compass major celebration.
now-comprehensive USF O’Brien and Neon Trees on
picked the theme that we’re
Week for its second year since Friday.
going with here and we
consolidation’s official start in All campuses will end USF
picked the stuff that we’re
the summer of 2020. Week by coming together at
giving out to make it a little
However, Richards assured the Raymond James Stadium
different for students.”
that St. Petersburg’s USF in Tampa for USF football’s
Students are encouraged to
Week will be unique from the spring game on Saturday.
take part in festivities across
Tampa and Sarasota-Manatee
all three campuses — like
campuses.
Sarasota-Manatee’s Faculty/
“We’re consolidated, but mollyr5@usf.edu
MOLLY RYAN | THE CROW’S NEST Staff vs. Students Basketball
everything isn’t the same,”
USF Week will return in full force as a superhero- Game on Wednesday and
Richards said. “We still hold
themed week of in-person activities and events. Tampa’s Bullstock, featuring
a little bit of autonomy, we
performances from Olivia
By Gavin Hadro
FEAST OF THE SQUASHBUGS Crow’s Nest Staff
April 4, 2022 THE CROW ’S NEST
New York City guide: Traveling ARTS
& LIFE 5
tips for college students
Story and photo by York Sightseeing Pass. the city has it all. But if
Sofía García Vargas Select the amount of days you’re on a budget, street
Crow’s Nest Staff you are visiting, pay for the food is always a good choice
E
selected days and then enjoy for your wallet and your taste
ver since I went to over 100 attractions during buds.
New York City for your stay. Download the ticket
the first time, I’ve to your phone and get into Mask, vaccination card
taken Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ every attraction you choose and hand sanitizer
lyrics very seriously –– New with a simple scan at the
York is a concrete jungle entrance. Prices range from Let’s keep it real,
where (my) dreams are made $129 for one day to $349 for COVID-19 is not gone for
of. 10 days. good, and in a city as big as
Since then, it has been New York it is better to be
my ultimate dream to move Google Maps safe than sorry, especially
there and create a life as when you have to travel
close to Carrie Bradshaw’s I cannot imagine the places on the subway and touch
as I can. Okay, that might I would have ended up if it disgusting surfaces all around.
sound unrealistic, but as weren’t for Google Maps. Mask up and keep your hands
graduation approaches, this Not only is it a great way to clean, please. Also, some
thought has grown bigger and check where everything is, attractions are still requiring
bigger, and the only way to but it also tells you the exact proof of vaccination, so make
stop the impulse to just drop location of subway stations sure to keep it on you at all
everything and move there and how often the trains run. times.
was to take a quick trip during
spring break. Cash Buy a MetroCard
As traveling becomes a
part of our daily lives again, As things start to “go back This depends on how
here are a few essential things however the more you use it, when something embarrassing
to normal” and more places much you will be traveling
I think will take your New the cheaper it gets –– for 13 happens, share a meal with or
take cash again, avoid the within the city and how many
York City trip to a whole trips pay $2.53 per ride, for 15 be confused of where you are,
hustle of finding an ATM people you’re with. A pay-
other level. trips pay $2.20 per ride and makes the experience a lot
during your trip and come per-ride card costs $1 to get
for over 20 trips pay $1.65 per more worth it.
prepared to enjoy it without the physical card and then
Sightseeing Pass ride.
interruptions. Keeping cash $2.75 for every ride. Up to
on you is extremely helpful four people can use the same
If you don’t want to risk Comfortable shoes
Trying to make the most losing a physical card, you
when buying street food and MetroCard, and even though
out of your time in any can also scan your debit/credit Trust me, I know you don’t
souvenirs. it will still cost $2.75 per
city is probably the most card or digital wallet at the want to ruin your outfits just
person, you do not have to
stressful part about traveling, OMNY electronic screens. to wear comfortable shoes,
Street food pay the $1 fee for multiple
however after walking over
especially in NYC where cards.
there is so much to see Talking about street food, For an unlimited
Go with someone 10 miles everyday I was there,
and do. Keeping up with I wish I left my boots at home
there is no bigger melting pot MetroCard, you have the
reservations and tickets for Not only is it safer, but it and wore my sneakers.
of cuisines than New York. option to pay a flat rate of
different attractions can is also a lot more fun. Having
Whether you’re looking $33 for seven days or $127
also be draining. That why I someone to talk to on the train sgarciavargas@usf.edu
for high-end restaurants or for 30 days. You will still
recommend getting The New rides or long walks, laugh
random carts on the streets, have to pay $1 to get the card,
‘Footloose’ dances into St. Pete
Sophia George “We were already very the press release.
Crow’s Nest Staff excited to bring ‘Footloose,’ Alex DeLeo is making his
S
the musical to the park regional debut playing the
t. Petersburg’s back in 2020. I had actually lead role of Ren McCormack
American Stage in the finished choreographing the in “Footloose,” and has
Park is welcoming its show when the 2020 park previously performed in the
first musical production after show was canceled just Broadway productions of
a two-year hiatus due to the three days before we were “Wicked” and “Kinky Boots.”
COVID-19 pandemic. scheduled to start rehearsals. New York-born actress
“Footloose” is set to run I feel the show has been Lea Marinelli, cast as Ariel
from April 6 to May 8 in simmering and waiting to be Moore, has performed in
Demens Landing Park at served since then,” Stroff said. productions at both Walt
Bayshore Drive Southeast and In the wake of the Disney World and Universal
First Avenue Southeast. pandemic, the casting process Studios.
The musical –– which is for the production was Other accredited actors
based off the classic 1984 film untraditional and challenging, joining the cast are John Perez
starring Kevin Bacon, Lori with no in-person auditions. as Rev. Shaw Moore and Troy
Singer, Christopher Penn and “The casting process with D. Wallace as Willard Hewitt,
John Lithgow — follows the this show had its own set of both of which have performed
story of Chicago native Ren challenges due to casting only in several other regional
McCormack as he strives to through video submissions,” productions.
revive the dance and rock Stroff said. “I wanted a very “This show is such a
culture in a small Midwestern diverse cast and worked celebration of life and new COURTESY OF AMERICAN STAGE
town. tirelessly to deliver the best beginnings, and that is exactly American Stage in the Park is holding its first
American Stage was I could. The finalized cast what this year’s park show production, ‘Footloose,’ since the COVID-19
originally set to put on the of ‘Footloose’ is a diverse, is going to feel like for St.
production in April of 2020 pandemic.
wonderful group of very Petersburg/Tampa audiences.
but was forced to delay the talented artists, and I feel The park tradition was broken Special show dates are as For more information
showings due to COVID- certain they will deliver a in 2020 due to pandemic, but follows: and to purchase tickets for
19-related health and safety blockbuster performance to it’s now back and bigger than • Pay What You Can American Stage in the Park’s
regulations. the St. Petersburg/Tampa ever,” Stroff said. Previews from April 6 to 7. production of “Footloose”
Prior to the shutdown, audiences.” Ticket options for the • Opening Night Gala on visit americanstage.org/park.
American Stage Director Although it was no easy production include advance April 8.
Shain Stroff was appointed to feat, American Stage was able general lawn admission, at • Pets in the Park Night on george117@usf.edu
choreograph the production to put together the largest cast the gate lawn admission, April 17.
and is enthusiastic about its since its 2019 production of premium blanket seating and • Pride Plus Night on April
comeback this month. “Mamma Mia,” according to reserved chair seating. 24.
April 4, 2022 THE CROW ’S NEST
USF graduate programs rank
6 NEWS among the best in the country
By Aubrey Carr employers in the Tampa Bay
Crow’s Nest Staff region and throughout our
THE
A
state,” USF President Rhea
large number of the Law said, according to a press
CROW’S NEST University of South release.
Florida’s graduate “Seeing a growing number
programs ranked among the of USF programs highly
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Molly Ryan MESA Program supports underserved students in STEM
mollyr5@usf.edu
By Molly Ryan ideal location to initiate this technology labs in education and university preparation
Online Editor Crow’s Nest Staff program.” on the campus, it is the ideal program in California. The
T
Now Hiring As the leaders of USF’s location to program currently serves over
he University of MESA program, Rosengrant initiate this program.” 50,000 students annually,
South Florida and College of Education As the leaders of USF’s from kindergarten to fourth-
Arts & Life Editor St. Petersburg Dean R. Anthony Rolle MESA program, Rosengrant year college students, across
Sophia George has introduced another plan to work with schools and College of Education nine states.
george117@usf.edu program designed to support throughout the Tampa Bay Dean R. Anthony Rolle “We envision a more
underserved students. area in hopes of bringing plan to work with schools equitable country where
Op-Ed & Features Editor The University of South both support and awareness throughout the Tampa Bay underrepresented students
Now Hiring Florida St. Petersburg of the education and career area in hopes of bringing of color are empowered to
has introduced another opportunities in STEM to both support and awareness achieve their dreams through
program designed to support underrepresented populations. of the education and career mastery of STEM disciplines
Staff Reporter
underserved students. “As a California MESA opportunities in STEM to to create prosperity in our
Max Steele According to an April 1
mksteele1@usf.edu graduate, I am very excited underrepresented populations. communities,” said Dwight
press release, USF became to develop a program at USF “As a California MESA Carr, chair of MESA USA
Creative Director the first Florida institution that continues to provide graduate, I am very excited and executive director of the
Baron Reichenbach selected to host a chapter of academic, economic and to develop a program at USF Maryland MESA chapter.
baronr@usf.edu the Mathematics, Engineering, social justice opportunities that continues to provide Florida will be the 10th
Science Achievement for students of color, academic, economic and and most recent state to host
Multimedia Editor (MESA) Schools Program. young women and low- social justice opportunities the MESA program.
Gavin Hadro An award-winning income students,” Rolle for students of color, “On behalf of MESA USA,
gavinhadro@usf.edu program, MESA is geared said, according to the press young women and low- we welcome the University
toward providing academic release. “The opportunities income students,” Rolle of South Florida and Florida
Marketing Manager support in science,
Now Hiring and pathways that the USF said, according to a press MESA as new national
technology, engineering and MESA Program will create release. “The opportunities partners that will help us to
mathematics (STEM) to as the program matures will and pathways that the USF achieve our mission and help
Advisor pre-college and university be instrumental in pathway MESA Program will create us to move closer toward our
Chelsea Tatham students from educationally support for both future STEM as the program matures will vision of a more equitable
disadvantaged backgrounds. students and educators in be instrumental in pathway STEM ecosystem for today’s
Zukowski “We are incredibly excited
chelsea11@usf.edu STEM subjects.” support for both future STEM students,” Carr said.
the USF St. Petersburg “We are incredibly excited students and educators in In its first year, USF’s
campus will be the initial the USF St. Petersburg STEM subjects.” MESA program will focus
Letters to the Editor host for MESA,” said David campus will be the initial Accepting applications in on developing a curriculum
The Crow’s Nest accepts letters to Rosengrant, interim director host for MESA,” said interim the 2022-2023 school year, and onboarding staff to
the editor. All submissions should of education at St. Petersburg director of education at USF’s MESA program will build partnerships with local
be no more than 500 words. Writers and STEM professor, St. Petersburg and STEM provide its students with schools.
must include their full name. All according to the press release.
letters are subject to editing for clarity professor David Rosengrant, access to STEM enrichment While currently housed at
and length. Letters can be sent to “With our emphasis on according to a press release. activities, mentorship St. Petersburg, the program
sgarciavargas@usf.edu with subject STEM education, a growing “With our emphasis on programs and career eventually plans to include
title “Letter to the Editor.” technology and innovation STEM education, a growing shadowing opportunities. students across all three USF
Because of high production costs, district in downtown St.
members of the USFSP community technology and innovation MESA was first campuses.
are permitted one copy per issue. Petersburg and expanding district in downtown St. established in 1969 as a pre-
Newspaper theft is a crime. technology labs in education Petersburg and expanding college, community college
on the campus, it is the mollyr5@usf.edu
April 4, 2022 THE CROW ’S NEST
Movie Review: ‘X’ is a disturbing MISC. 7
homage to ‘70s slasher
By Molly Ryan The film stars Brittany development or meaningful Goth as both Maxine and
Crow’s Nest Staff Snow as comic relief Bobby- backstory on behalf of Pearl Pearl makes perfect sense,
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Lynne; Martin Henderson, and Howard, the gore’s abrupt despite the exaggerated use of
i West’s “X” the next best thing to Matthew commencement unfolded in special effects makeup (which
measured up to be McConaughey, as the film’s a manner that I personally I’d like to think is another
much more than producer Wayne; rapper Kid found unfulfilling. reference to the ‘70s.)
a revamped nod to 1970s Cudi as the project’s male The subsequent violence While I discovered the
slasher films — it pushed gaze, Jackson; budding star was predictable and on-the- film’s double casting of Goth
boundaries and explored the Jenna Ortega as the “good nose, which read to me as retrospectively, it almost
darker sides of sexual desire girl gone bad”, Lorraine; and another homage to the ‘70s added to the impact of
and the feminine pursuit of horror veteran Goth double- slasher era, but just turned out understanding the movie’s
power. casted as both Pearl and the to be a bit corny. emphasis on the ills of
“X” opens with the grisly femme fatale lead, Maxine. Aside from the gore and its hyperbolic eroticism and an
aftermath of the film’s course, “X” began highly artistic style, sex is one of the obsession with being desired.
leaving audiences to wonder promising with engaging main centerpieces of “X.” By the end of the film,
“how?” and “why?” by cinematography, unique While many of the sex viewers explore both Maxine COURTESY OF A24
the time “24 hours earlier” editing and witty dialogue scenes take place in the and Pearl’s unrelenting thirst
flashed on the screen and ‘X’ stars horror veteran
with inspiration taken from context of adult filmmaking for power and the role that sex Mia Goth, who plays a
signified the story’s official and references to classic in their melodramatic and plays in their pursuits — each
beginning. horror films like “Psycho” longwinded forms, the film’s a mirror of one another. chilling double role as
Set in 1979, “X” follows and “Texas Chainsaw erotic overtones make a Goth’s performance is both the femme fatale
a group of six who rent Massacre”— indicative of twisted shift in the latter half. compelling, but I personally lead and the elderly
out a seemingly perfect expert-level attention to detail I could have happily gone feel, if given more screen time
set for their adult film in antagonist.
on West’s part. the rest of my life without and development, Lorraine
rural Texas. Blinded by In typical fashion of the seeing some of the film’s played by Ortega could have stimuli and unforgiveable
the pursuit of fame, the film’s arthouse production intentionally grotesque been the star of the movie. images that I might never
group ignores the clearly company, A24, “X” is shot moments, however, it is I’ll be honest, I still don’t unsee.
precarious circumstances that on a film camera rather than undeniably where the film really know how to feel about But somehow, their films’
surround their strange hosts a digital one — making for best conveys its symbols and “X.” I reflect on the film with undeniable strokes of genius
— an elderly man, Howard a gritty and more immersive themes. In other words, where a decent number of positive and charm keep me coming
(Stephen Ure), and his not-all- ‘70s experience. “X” shines it simultaneously feelings, but it still doesn’t back, ready to be unnerved all
there wife, Pearl (Mia Goth). The pace had me expecting defines its status as deeply account for the “this is not it” over again.
When Pearl bears the slasher sequences of “X” disturbing. written in my notes app when
witness to the adult film’s to be a slow burn akin to As the story progresses, the credits rolled. mollyr5@usf.edu
“production” in a voyeuristic Quentin Tarantino’s “Once the body count grows A24 never fails to
pursuit, havoc subsequently Upon a Time in Hollywood” and questions begin to be disturb me in a different
ensues. for whatever reason — where answered (albeit with still way with nearly every film
This probably goes without much of Tarantino’s flashy little development), the film they produce — vis a vis
surprise, but I won’t tiptoe signature violence was saved sheds light on certain aspects “Hereditary” and “Tusk.” But
around it, there’s a lot of sex for an explosive and intense of sexual desire that I had like many other A24 films,
and violence in this movie end to the movie. never seen depicted in a film, “X” had a fairly balanced
— so don’t blame me if you However, after little let alone gave any thought to. ratio of visually pleasing
decide to go see it.
what’s your favorite scary CROSSWORD?
By Baron Reichenbach Horror/Slasher Crossword
Crow’s Nest Staff
A
1 2
new slasher
3
review really isn’t
complete without
an accompanying crossword. 4
Test your knowlegde of some
classic and cult-y horror and
slaher films.
Across
1. “Do you like scary
movies?”
4. Get your leather face on.
5. As of the latest film,
“evil dies tonight.”
8. “One thing about
living in Santa Carla I never
could stomach: all the damn 5
vampires.”
9. The original killer was
Mrs. Voorhes, Jason didn’t
show up until the sequels.
10. Say it five times. 6
Down
2. Whatever you do, don’t 7
fall asleep. 8
3. Bela Lugosi starred in it.
6. “Hi, I’m Chucky! Wanna
play?”
7. John Carpenter’s classic 9
1982 alien horror flick.
Spaces are included.
Answers will be posted to our 10
social media on Friday.
baronr@usf.edu
Across Down
1. "Do you like scary movies?" 2. Whatever you do, don't fall asleep.
April 4, 2022 THE CROW ’S NEST
From the Bull-pen to Rays’
8 SPORTS
Opening Day starter
Max Steele A season later, After being drafted by the
Crow’s Nest Staff McClanahan recorded a 10-6 New York Mets in the 2015
U
record with a 3.43 earned MLB Draft, McClanahan
niversity of run average (ERA) and 141 declined the offer and decided
South Florida strikeouts, finding himself to play college baseball with
alumnus, Shane at the top of Tampa Bay’s the Bulls.
McClanahan, will take the pitching rotation in the 2021 During his two seasons
mound as the Tampa Bay ALDS against the Boston Red at USF, the pitcher racked
Rays’ starting pitcher for Sox. up 224 strikeouts in 29
the first game of the season “I knew if I came in and starts. With 31.2 consecutive
against the Baltimore Orioles. worked my butt off and innings, McClanahan holds
“It means a lot,” hopefully did the right things, the longest streak in program
McClanahan said in an maybe something good would history without allowing an
interview with Major League happen,” McClanahan said earned run.
Baseball (MLB). “It really is after finding out he got the He also pitched in USF’s
a big honor.” Opening Day start via Twitter. first combined no-hitter and is COURTESY OF MLB
On April 8, the 24-year- “[McClanahan] is very the second Bull to strike out
old will become Tampa Bay’s deserving,” head coach Kevin over 100 batters in back-to-
youngest Opening Day starter Cash said told MLB reporters. back seasons.
since 2007 and fifth pitcher “We don’t get where we got McClanahan was drafted
drafted by the Rays to start [last season] and finish the by the Rays with the 31st
for the team. way we finished if it wasn’t pick in the first round of the
McClanahan joined the for him really stepping up 2018 Draft, the third-highest
Ray’s World-Series-bound after Tyler Glasnow’s injury drafted player in USF history.
roster during the 2020 and fulfilling a major role on “You get what you work
postseason, making his MLB our team. for,” McClanahan told The
debut against the New York McClanahan’s baseball Tampa Bay Times. “I’ve had
Yankees in the American career began at Florida’s Cape this mindset my entire life.
League Divisional Series Coral High School, where he I’m just starting to find out
(ALDS) and becoming the went 29-7 with 187 strikeouts what I’m capable of. There’s
first pitcher in the history of and 1.02 ERA, drawing a lot more to go.”
the league to ever debut in the attraction from Major League
playoffs. scouts. mksteele1@usf.edu
COURTESY OF USF ATHLETICS
By Jasmine Garrett
Contributor
MONDAY Registrar, and Academic levels of Yogis. RSVP on campus pool in the Edge SUNDAY
Advising will be present BullsConnect. from 2 to 6 p.m. The game
Calling all Croc-heads. to answer any questions room will be open, and Hop into the Easter
At Croc Your World you about the registration snacks will be provided. spirit at the Westchase
can pick your own USF process. Personalized THURSDAY Don’t forget your swimsuit. Egg Hunt. The event
Jibbitz, show off your snow cones based on the RSVP on BullsConnect. takes place at the
newly decorated Crocs college your major is in Do you love to dance? Westchase Recreation
and sign up to design will be provided. RSVP on Join the Latin American Center, 9791 Westchase
personalized Jibbitz. Come BullsConnect. Student Association for SATURDAY Dr. from 1 to 4 p.m.
out to the Harborwalk Just Dance but Spanish*. There will be food,
from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The party will be hosted in Enjoy the fresh air at games, and pictures
RSVP on BullsConnect. WEDNESDAY the Office of Multicultural the first ever Sip n’ Shop with the Easter bunny.
Affairs in SLC 1400 from Market. Sip on a drink as There will also be a
With finals on the 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. RSVP on you shop local vendors and special appearance from
TUESDAY horizon, it can be easy BullsConnect. food trucks. The market Tampa Bay Lightning’s
to become stressed and takes place in 81Bay Thunderbug from 1:00 to
Registration for next overwhelmed. Take a Brewing Co., 4465 W 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $10
semester is open. Stop by physical and mental break FRIDAY Gandy Blvd. from 10 a.m. and can be purchased on
the Bayboro and Davis at Yoga Flow Wednesdays to 3 p.m. There will be free EventBrite.
Hall Breezeway from from 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. in With summer just parking and entry. Proceeds
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Studio A, St. Pete Fitness around the corner, come will benefit High Hopes
the Major Celebration. Center. This class will hang out with Student in High Heels charity to Jasmine Garrett is a
Compass Student focus on building stability, Government at Splash into support the Tampa Bay sophomore psychology
Experience, Office of balance, and flexibility Summer: Pool Party. The community. major at USF St.
and is designed for all party will be held at the Petersburg.
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