It has been difficult lately trying to focus on school. Whether I’m in the library or class, and when I’m doing homework or studying, I can’t stop thinking about the same thing — We HAVE to qualify for Women’s Nationals! I have been training for the past four years and now that I’m a senior it seems even more important … Continue reading
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Jannus Live: a breath of fresh air from your typical music venue
“We want the Umph, gotta have that Umph!” The crowd chanted as the set crew scrambled around the main stage piecing together audio equipment and tuning the multiple guitars and microphones adorning the stage at Jannus Live, in downtown St. Petersburg. Umphrey’s McGee, a six person funk and jam band was making their first appearance in St. Petersburg. Umphrey’s consists … Continue reading
A look at art in our backyard
Take a walk off University of South Florida St. Petersburg’s campus and you are in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg. Surrounded by the beautiful waters of the Gulf, the city houses some amazing galleries and museums and the best part is that they are all a quick bike ride off campus. The Dali Museum The building itself is a … Continue reading
Tips on Learning a Foreign Language
“I wish I spoke a foreign language..” It would be really interesting if everyone spoke a foreign language in fewer than 10 days, like you would see in those pop up ads on your screen. Nothing comes easy, but the fact that foreign languages are an important element in our global village, is something we should consider. The more we … Continue reading
An education through experience
While finishing up with my internship at University Advancement on campus and working for The Crow’s Nest, I think I have learned more in one semester than I did the previous two years combined. My first two years of college were filled with prerequisites and general education requirements. There weren’t many classes that actually held my interest for the entirety … Continue reading










