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The famous talking series returned to USF St. The latest podcast from the creators of Since the 1,100-gallon tank in The Reef was Petersburg last Tuesday, April 4. Read about “Serial” is already a hit. Read Michael Moore installed in 2013 it’s been plagued with issues. Fish what some of the more compelling speakers had Jr.’s review of the audio series exploring the have died due to water conditions and disease, to say. mysterious lives of a small town in Alabama. but there are plans to improve the situation. The Crow ’s Nest THE CAMPUS NEWSPAPER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG

Volume 48, Issue 12 - April 10, 2017 | Online at www.crowsneststpete.com Scan from your hand: Student launches new app

of me to create those scans, so I wanted to create something that’s CEO: Deshanie Govender user-friendly and affordable.” App: ScanRite She was inspired to find a Major: Senior psychology major way to make the job easier and figured that an app could solve @scanrite her problems. scanriteapp.com “During my time of illness, @scan_rite I wanted something that could make my time of studying effi- any paper document and turn it Word documents. cient, especially during times of into an editable document. Scanrite also acts as a vehicle extreme pain,” said Govender. The highlight feature of Scan- for charity. 5 percent of the sales But she lacked the coding Rite is its optical character recog- will go toward the Endometriosis skills to bring her idea to life. nition functionality, which users Foundation of America. Govender spent months must pay a one-time fee of $1.99 During the app launch researching optical character rec- to unlock. Govender says that she celebration, Dr. Tiffany Chen- ognition technology and began chose a price that was competi- neville, one of Govender’s to compile ideas for a document tive with more popular document psychology professors, spoke about discrimination that wom- RYAN CALLIHAN | THE CROW’S NEST scanning application into a scanning applications like CamS- ScanRite: Deshanie Govender hosted an event Thursday, April 6, to launch PowerPoint presentation. Us- canner, which charges a monthly en in the technology field face. her document scanning app. It’s a free download for iOS and Android devices. ing Skype calls and emails, she $5 fee for similar features. “I consider Deshanie to be an Some of ScanRite’s other fea- individual contribution working to By Ryan Callihan Diagnosed at 17, Govender pitched her idea to various outfits [email protected] that were considering building tures include an interactive home close the gap,” said Chenneville. says she struggled with her screen, the ability to save images Chenneville said that she’s daily activities. She missed the app for her. or Deshanie Govender, as PDFs and uploading docu- proud of Govender and her 50 days of school during her She settled on ImagiNET the diagnosis of endome- ments straight to cloud services accomplishments. Bob Churuti, a senior year of high school. Ventures, a development com- triosis wasn’t a deterrent, pany based in India. She kept like Google Drive or Dropbox. USF St. Petersburg board mem- F At the University of North ber said that Govender’s achieve- but a motivator. If a user chooses to pay the $1.99 Carolina at Charlotte, Goven- the entire process a secret from On Thursday, April 6, Goven- fee for optical character recogni- ment will inspire the next genera- der worked as a note taker for her family for more than two der, a senior studying psycholo- tion, the app will automatically tion of female app developers. the office of disabilities, but and a half years. The result gy, celebrated the launch of her convert typed, printed or handwrit- “There’s tens, if not hundreds, her pain got in the way of her is ScanRite, which is free to new app, Scanrite, in the Ocean ten text into an electronic document who will be inspired by Deshanie ability to do the job. download and available on iOS Room of the USC. and allow users to edit the text from and what she did,” said Churuti. “At UNC Charlotte, my job and Android devices. Endometriosis is a chronic illness their phones. The upgrade also Govender doesn’t have any plans was to scan and upload docu- ScanRite functions similarly to which causes tissue that typically removes ads from the app. to create more apps, but she says ments along with my notes for many other document scanning lines the uterus to grow elsewhere Govender says that ScanRite that she’ll still be involved with other students to access,” said applications that are available for in the body. The result is excruci- is one of the only apps that ScanRite’s development. Her goal Govender. “It was really poor mobile devices. Upon opening ating lower abdominal pain. The allows users to save images is to become a doctor who can help quality because I didn’t always the app, users are able to use the illness affects one in 10 women. they have scanned as Microsoft others with endometriosis. have the giant scanner in front camera on their devices to scan Final budget calls for $78,344 in Student Government salaries By Tim Fanning justice (now Richard Marini), [email protected] $3,060, and the senior justice (now Julio Jimenez), $1,296. ighteen students who The other four justices do not hold positions in Student receive salaries. EGovernment stand to Altogether, SG will receive receive a total of $78,344 in $190,145 in 2017-2018. The salaries in 2017-2018 under a salaries are unchanged from final budget approved April 3 this year – with one exception. by the student senate. At Thompson’s request, the Thirteen of the 18 are in the senate approved one additional executive branch, including position, a community outreach incoming SG President David coordinator, for $3,240. Thompson, who is budgeted to re- The new coordinator “will be ceive $10,687, and incoming Vice responsible for creating flyers President Samuel Goetz, $8,100. and marketing materials for SG, Only two members of the clubs and organizations” and senate receive salaries – the corresponding weekly with The president (now Emilie Mor- Crow’s Nest and university offi- ris), at $7,290, and president cials, Thompson said. pro tempore (Scott Mange), at Under the final SG budget, $5,467.50. The other 12 sena- The Crow’s Nest will get $3,000 tors are not paid. more than it was slated to re- Three members of SG’s judi- ceive under senators’ initial plan. cial branch receive salaries. The But it will still receive $4,507 DEVIN RODRIGUEZ | THE CROW’S NEST chief justice (now Kayla Hall) Highest Paid: David Thompson (right), student body president, poses with Sam Goetz, the vice president. These two will will make $4,860; the ranking See “Budget” P2 lead the executive branch of Student Government in the 2017-18 school year. They are also the highest paid members of SG.

THE CROW’S NEST THE CROW’S NEST IS THE WEEKLY STUDENT NEWSPAPER Contact Us: email [email protected] office (727) 873-4113 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG. @USFCrowsNest @CrowsNestStPete Since 1969 ALL CONTENT IN THE PUBLICATION IS PRODUCED BY USFSP @USFSPCrowsNest @USFCrowsNest STUDENTS. SINGLE COPIES FREE. 2 NEWS APRIL 10, 2017 THE CROW’S NEST TedxUSFSP: Sparking change in a new generation By Whitney Elfstrom Balser, director of Lifelong [email protected] Learning, who spoke of spark- ing change in the next genera- he energy in the USC tion of teachers. ballroom was one of “All right, busywork. I’m Mr. Texcitement and enthusi- Balser, your teacher tonight, asm Tuesday, April 4. Stu- and the topic of our lesson is dents, faculty and community ‘There’s Never A Better Time members came together ready To Be A Teacher,’” Balser said to talk change. as he strolled onto the stage, With a drink in one hand while the sound of a school bell and a plate of hors d’oeuvres rang behind him. in the other, students burst Balser explained how he out of their shells and strived didn’t understand why some- to find out more about their one wouldn’t want to be a fellow classmates. teacher. He explained that once Daniel Le, a senior crimi- someone learns how to be a nology major, ended up at the master teacher he or she can TEDx event by accident. He apply his or her skills to school bumped into a friend on cam- design, athletics, business and pus who suggested he come thousands of other jobs. check the talk out. The terms that fall under “TEDx tackles interesting job descriptions such as topics,” Le said. “They want to “team leader,” “ability to spread their ideas to the masses.” reach diverse audiences” Of the seven speakers slotted and “creative out-of-the-box to spread their ideas of how to thinker” are often attributed spark change, three stood out. to business majors, but people COURTESY OF USFSP CONNECT Achim Nowak, a bestselling don’t tend to think it applies Teacher Talk: Walter Balser spoke to the crowd in the USC ballroom about importance of teachers in society. author, was the first speaker up to teachers. Balser made a an old homeless man and a heckled the old man, the sec- the sun is, a flashlight will still to bat. His talk centered around strong argument that the attri- young millionaire. The mil- ond friend did nothing to stop serve its purpose. how to be enough in a “never butes do apply to educators. lionaire challenged the old it and the third friend asked Then Robinson asked the enough” world. Balser referenced a study man to a race, the old man the old man why he wanted to audience a favor. He had ev- Nowak’s mother helped done by Oxford University that obliged but insisted he is build a bridge he would never eryone take a selfie. After the instill the never enough attitude predicted the survival rate of 700 able to choose the finish line. be able to cross. The old man selfies, Robinson pointed out in him from a young age. Every hundred jobs by the year 2034. After running for quite explained that he wasn’t build- that each person immediately time he brought home a good Educators were ranked with a some time the young man col- ing the bridge for himself but looked down at their phones to grade he was a greeted with a 99.5 percent survivability rate. lapsed and the old man won for future generations to come. see if they looked okay. congratulation that was quickly “I don’t think we have a the race. The story conveyed The third story was about Robinson then told the crowd followed by the question, “how [teacher] shortage crisis. I think the message that when you let Robinson and his nephew. that people often define them- did the other kids do?” we have a perception crisis,” someone else decide where One day they were looking selves by comparing their lives Nowak said people tend Balser said. “If we solve this, your finish line is you give for a tool in the garage. Rob- to others. He then had everyone to bombard themselves with we just might be able to con- them all of your power. inson took out his flashlight look at their photos once more constant busy work to prove vince the next generation that The second story, based off but the nephew insisted they to remind the crowd that it that they are enough, but he there has never been a better of a poem, was about three open the garage door to rely doesn’t matter what anyone else had one message that he hoped time to be a teacher.” young men who walked past an on the sunlight. has because it doesn’t negate listeners would take to heart. Devin T. Robinson X, also old man building a bridge. One Despite all of the light brought that each individual is special. “Know that if you do abso- known as Egypt, who is an actor of the men heckled the old man on by the sun, the nephew was “At the end of the day, you lutely nothing [in life], you and motivational speaker, was and the other two did nothing still unable to find the tool. Rob- own your future, you own are enough,” Nowak said as the last of the TEDx speakers. to stop it. Ten years later, the inson turned his flashlight back your destiny and you own his speech came to a close. “I Robinson told three allegories three friends found the old man on to reveal the tool laying under how great you’re going to mean really, enough already.” and asked for a favor in return. still building the bridge. his car. Informing the TEDx be,” Robinson said. The next speaker was Walter Robinson captivated the The young man once again crowd that no matter how bright audience with a story of Budget, continued from P1 less than it received this year. the regional chancellor of the Twelve students who hold university, for final approval. EXECUTIVE positions at the newspaper Although she approved the President — $10,687 Student stand to receive salaries total- proposed budget, Ruiz said she ing $28,378. In the 2017-2018 was somewhat uncomfortable Vice President — $8,100 Government budget, the editor-in-chief (now with the way student senators Director of Internal Affairs — $4,860 Devin Rodriguez) will receive handled it. They should have salaries in the $5,950 – down $2,550 from made more cuts, she said. Director of External Affairs — $4,860 this year – and the managing Some senators “have a hard Chief Financial Officer — $4,860 2017-2018 budget editor (now Ryan Callihan) will time sticking to what they Attorney General — $3,240 receive $2,835 – down $1,995. believe in and don’t say ‘no’ The budget comes from when they should” because Marketing & Comm. Coordinator — $3,240 the $3.3 million that USF St. they have friends in organi- Executive Initiative Coordinator — $3,240 Petersburg students are ex- zations seeking SG money, Sustainable Initiative Coordinator — $3,240 pected to pay in activities and she said. service fees during the 2017- “We’re supposed to repre- Graphic Design Coordinator — $1,620 2018 school year. Each student sent the student body, not just Community Outreach Coordinator — $3,240 pays an A&S fee of $25.63 per the members of Student Life credit hour – or $307.56 for a (organizations), and I don’t Elections Rules Commissions Chair — $3,888 full-time student in a semester think we take into account Supervisor of Senate Elections — $1,296 of 12 credit hours. how the general student body Slightly more than half of the would feel if they knew the JUDICIAL $3.3 million goes to help fund sorts of things our money gets the University Student Center. allocated towards.” Chief Justice of Supreme Court — $4,860 The remainder is allocated by Some students are surprised Ranking Justice — $3,060 Student Government. to learn how money is spent, The budget approved by Ruiz said. Senior Justice — $1,296 SG on April 3 has since been “They’re all, like, wait – approved by SG President our money goes to that? Or, LEGISLATIVE Laraine Ruiz and submitted to wait, you get paid to be (SG) Senate President — $7,290 Dwayne Isaacs, director of stu- president?” dent life and engagement. After Senate President Pro Tempore — $5,467.50 he signs off on the budget, it will go to Sophia Wisniewska, THE CROW’S NEST APRIL 10, 2017|NEWS 3 Fight against ALS continues after Ice Bucket Challenge By Grace Cunningham to Defeat ALS in Downtown involved.” [email protected] St. Petersburg. The event was Friends, families and vol- just one of many walks around unteers made up the crowd at ou might recall a few Florida throughout the year the event, bringing together years ago when so- as the organization’s primary members of the community in Ycial media feeds were fundraiser. support of those being affect- flooded with videos of people About 500 people attend- ed by the incurable disease. dumping buckets of ice cold ed the walk and more than Doctors and students from water over their heads. $161,000 was raised for the the USF ALS Clinic in Tampa These participants were ALS Association. were there to spread the word working to raise awareness and In addition to advocacy on the services it has provided money for amyotrophic lateral and helping fund research, since 2010. sclerosis, a fatal neurological the organization also offers “It’s kind of a one-stop shop, condition affecting nerves and free services to patients and if you will, for all of their ALS muscles commonly known as families across the state. Julie care,” said Brittany Harvey, ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Niehoff, the ALS Association a research coordinator at the According to the ALS Asso- Florida Chapter’s director of clinic. ciation, the viral trend raised communications and market- As a comprehensive resource $115 million for the organi- ing, explained the importance for ALS patients, families and GRACE CUNNINGHAM | THE CROW’S NEST zation. These funds are cred- of the walk. caregivers, USF’s multidisci- ALS Clinic: Brittany Harvey (right) and Nichole Jones attend the Walk to ited with helping researchers “This disease has been plinary clinic offers one-on-one Defeat ALS to spread the word about USF’s ALS clinic and its services. identify a specific gene linked around for over 100 years – it’s visits with neurologists, thera- to ALS. awareness and money needed made,” Harvey said. “We’re horrific what these folks have pists and care coordinators. to hopefully solve this issue. hoping that this next generation Now, nearly three years after to go through – and our hope Harvey said that the current the Ice Bucket Challenge, the She suggested that the up- of students is kind of looking is to find a cure,” said Niehoff. medical treatments for ALS are coming generations will help toward that to help us open up fight continues. “But the only way that’s going limited as research is ongo- On March 25, the ALS Asso- lead the charge against ALS. some new horizons and oppor- to happen is by helping us ing, but events like the Walk “There’s still advances tunities to help people.” ciation Florida Chapter hosted spread awareness and getting to Defeat ALS help raise the its Greater Tampa Bay Walk in medicine that need to be Women proudly showcase solidarity at feminist art show By Lis Casanova Nasty Women Art Show were a ‘nasty woman’” said Mol- [email protected] donated by artists, some belong- lard. “To me, a nasty woman ing to the SPWC and some from is a woman who is well aware asty women are “grab- the former Bloom Collective. of her standing in society and bing back.” All proceeds gained by purchase disgusted by the position given N That’s how St. Pete or donations were forwarded to to her by society.” Women’s Collective President Planned Parenthood. Ashley Sweet describes the lease “I hope [visitors] take away that the organization recently some art” said Tiffany Elliot, signed to house female art. an SPWC artist. “But also the The new headquarters at 2800 idea to resist, and to support 2nd Ave N. is home to two of Planned Parenthood.” the Collective’s members. For the members that use These “Boss Ladies of the the space and the women that Burg’” belong, in part, to the volunteer with the SPWC displaced artists left behind by or attend the workshops, the the closure of Bloom Collec- non-profit represents a chance tive, a 7000 square-foot venue to come together in a safe and workplace for independent way to speak about the issues artists, due to rent increases. affronting women in today’s The home, which functions world. as SPWC workspace and The Collective offers group gallery, is defined as an “inten- counseling to survivors of tional space for creativity and sexual assault at The Body education,” said Sweet. “In Electric Yoga Company, sexual order to empower women and education workshops that teach women’s allies.” alternatives to violence, such as Last Saturday, April 8, a “Adulting 101” and they par- fundraiser event was set to re- ticipate in events that honor the ceive about 500 visitors within experience of being a women. the two-hour timeframe. For USF Tampa student and “Today’s event stands in SPWC intern, Karen Mollard, solidarity with women’s re- the organization provides expo- productive justice. It’s about sure and an opportunity to see the ability to control your own development in the communi- body,” said Sweet. ty’s pride. The paintings showcased at the “I think it’s important to be

LIS CASANOVA | THE CROW’S NEST Queen Beatrice: Tiffany Sankey-Elliot, a member of the St. Pete Women’s Collective, said that art is “my therapy for empowerment.” The bust standing next to her, she said, is her spirit animal, Queen Beatrice. 4 A&E APRIL 10, 2017 THE CROW’S NEST

By Haley Jordan juana at least once a month. [email protected] Whigham has suffered from arthritis for 15 years and found atherine Whigham, little relief in the dozens of 81, fears very little at over-the-counter and prescrip- Cher age. She would tion medications she’s tried. She parasail in a foreign country, was unable to move the thumb skate on a frozen lake, rescue on her right hand for three drowning wasps by hand and years before trying a marijua- even drive her daughter’s na-infused hand cream from a all-terrain vehicle. dispensary. She agreed to try it She will not, however, after her family convinced her. enter this small window-clad, “I’ve never smoked any- cafe-esque shop downtown, thing,” Whigham said after in Colorado Springs, the city Jordan initially proposed the she’s lived in her entire life. idea. Jordan explained that the “I’ll stay in the car,” oil found in marijuana can be Whigham said to her daughter, infused into food. Sharlyn Jordan. Whigham tried the hand “No, you are going inside,” cream on the car ride back Jordan said. Whigham contin- from their first trip to the ued to refuse as her daughter dispensary and was once again led her toward a sign that read moving her thumb, mere sec- “Maggie’s Farm, Premium onds after applying the cream. Sun-Grown MJ.” The ini- Both Whigham and Jordan tials stand for marijuana and were in disbelief at how quick- Whigham is about to enter a ly her pain disappeared. recreational dispensary for Whigham kissed her thumb the first time. zealously and danced in the Whigham had never been kitchen of her townhouse exposed to marijuana, legally upon arrival. Despite having or otherwise. Her father prom- had such astounding success, HALEY JORDAN | THE CROW’S NEST ised that if she waited to drink Whigham did not use the Puppy Love: Whigham poses with her daughter’s dogs. Her daughter, Sharlyn Jordan, has been trying to convince until she was 21, he would hand cream again. Whigham of the beneficial effects of marijuana, especially to relieve the pain of arthritis. give her $500, a sizable sum in “I think Mom was worried put on her sunglasses. Whigham started to warm up it’s legal. They call them 1957. She was married for five about what people would “She’s doing that so no- to the interaction until an em- ‘medical marijuana refugees.’ years before she even had her think,” Jordan said. “She hid body will recognize her,” ployee startled her with a yell ” Jordan said she also supports first sip of alcohol. the hand cream in her pantry.” Jordan said. at the adjacent counter. adults in the use of marijuana Today, there are 996 stores A few months later, Whigham smiled, “No “Sixty seven! Sixty eight! for pain relief over the use of in Colorado that sell marijua- Whigham agreed to enter a habla ingles.” Come on guys, let’s buy some prescription drugs. na and countless other facil- dispensary in an attempt to After a few minutes, weed!” the man yelled, usher- Whigham didn’t like the ities in charge of cultivation, become more comfortable Whigham and Jordan entered ing in the next customers. caramels. manufacturing and testing. with the idea of using medical a much smaller room with “She’ll take the caramels,” She said she “slept too well” There are more marijuana marijuana. Jordan drove her to only two employees. A display Jordan said with haste. and has not entered a dispensa- dispensaries in Colorado than Maggie’s Farm. counter showcased a dozen The man handed Jordan a ry since. Jordan credits this to there are McDonald’s. Inside the dispensary a man at brands of edibles. Jordan told an receipt. She and Whigham a mixture of remaining stigmas The National Survey on Drug the front desk asked for Whigham employee, who fondly referred walked down a rustic hallway and stereotypes that accompa- Use and Health reported that in and Jordan’s driver’s licenses. to himself as a “bud tender,” into another room to check out. ny the drug. Despite this, she 2012 and 2013, about 530,000 Looking around, Whigham about Whigham’s arthritis. hopes her mom will people in Colorado used mari- There are continue to use the hand cream. more Americans marijuana over 65 make up 14 percent of the dispensaries population while accounting for more in Colorado than 30 percent of all prescription drug than there are use. The National Survey on Drug Use McDonald’s. and Health reported that from 2002 to “My initial thoughts were 2014, marijuana use in people ‘my goodness, look at the traf- between the ages of 55 and 64 fic in this place,’ ” Whigham increased by 455 percent, while said. “Makes you wonder what increasing by 333 percent in all those people are doing with those over the age of 65. it, if they’re addicted.” “I think that it’s unfortunate “It’s not an addictive drug, that there’s such a stigma for Mom,” Jordan said. “You marijuana,” Jordan said. “And can’t build a chemical depen- that there’s not a stigma around dence on it.” opioids, although they’re now “Would my doctor turn us considered a national epidemic. in?” Whigham asked. Because of this stigma, and “No, it’s perfectly legal,” because the federal government Jordan said. “It’s helped a lot has yet to legalize it, people of people with chronic condi- won’t use it, and it’s a more tions like Parkinson’s and ep- natural and a more affordable HALEY JORDAN | THE CROW’S NEST Courageous Cathy: Whigham stands near her home in Woodland Park, Colorado. She describes herself ilepsy. A lot of families move form of relief for a lot of as fearless, but is still hesitant to accept the medicinal use of marijuana. here and other places where medical conditions.” THE CROW’S NEST APRIL 10, 2017|A&E 5 Review: The future of podcasting is here, and it’s “S-Town” By Michael Moore Jr. him, it’s one of the child molester itself as a classic whodunit a bit too much, at times. same name. Both the song and [email protected] capitals of the state, a center of story that falls cleanly within From an ethical perspective, the story are hauntingly beautiful. police corruption and home to an the true-crime genre. What it the podcast presents several Every time I heard it play overwhelming amount of racism. morphs into, however, is dra- challenges that will surely be a my stomach sunk: “No, don’t McLemore is the kind of guy matically more powerful. topic of discussion for debates in stop there,” I thought. “There f you haven’t listened to an that loves to talk — he’s also Over the course of seven chap- the coming months. Some have has to be more!” Hearing it for entire podcasts series in a the kind of guy that can talk ters, “S-Town” treats its viewers argued that the piece is invasive the final time was an emotional Isingle day, you haven’t lived. circles around anyone. At any to an evolving character study and violates the privacy of some rollercoaster. The story is the That is the conclusion I’ve moment you might hear him of those that inhabit a rural town of its subjects. One writer, Aja kind that can make you laugh come to after binging “S-Town,” rant about “astrolabes, sundi- in a forgotten part of the nation. Romano of Vox, even went so and cry just minutes apart. the critically acclaimed narra- als, projective geometry, new The story is complex and richly far as stating that the podcast I never wanted it to end. tive podcast brought to you by age music or climate change” layered with details — it involves should never have been made. No one knows if there will be the creators of “This American in his distinct southern drawl. treasure hunts, fierce rivalries and While “S-Town” has its a second season or if any spin- Life” and “Serial.” Unlike its Ten minutes in and you’re mystery after mystery. critics, it has far more people offs will follow. All we know is predecessors, all seven episodes left wondering whether he’s de- The story arch is anything but showering it with heaps of that we have seven episodes to were released simultaneously lusional or brilliant. An eccen- predictable and will keep you praise and accolades. Several explore the lives and secrets of on Tuesday, April 4, a first for a tric genius, perhaps? guessing again and again. Reed’s notable journalists have already Woodstock, Alabama. Seven podcast of this magnitude. Our story starts with McLem- skill as a narrator, a storyteller and declared it as being better than magical episodes that will take The Netflix-style release ore contacting Brian Reed, a se- as a reporter can’t be oversold. “Serial.” Some are hailing it you on a journey that you’re not was prompted by the fact that nior producer for “This American His steady, sometimes as the best narrative podcast of likely to forget anytime soon. producers consider the story to Life,” about a potential murder nervous voice contrasts nicely all-time. Still, others say that it Next time, in between be “more like a novel” and “the that he thinks may have gotten with the deep southern con- is changing the industry. binge-watching “Orange is kind of thing you want to ap- swept under the rug. Kabram fidence found throughout. For me, all of this is true and the New Black,” consider proach at your own pace.” For Burt, the son of a wealthy family His ability to juggle multiple more. binge-listening to a podcast. many viewers, that pace has that has been a major player in the narrative threads seamlessly in “A Rose For Emily” by the You won’t regret it. been furious — often amount- town for generations, is rumored a way that allows them to feel Zombies plays at the end of every The Crow’s Nest rates ing to all at once. to have beaten a man to death and connected is impressive. His episode. The song takes its title podcasts between one and five According to the New York gotten away with it. thoroughness as a journalist is, from the southern gothic short stars, with five stars being the Times, episodes of the hit podcast The initial narrative frames well, thorough — perhaps even story by William Faulkner of the highest possible score. have been downloaded 16 million times in its first week. That is a staggering amount — by compar- ison, as the Times notes, it took the first season of “Serial” eight weeks to hit that same number. But is “S-Town” really worth five hours, five minutes and 15 seconds of your life? The short answer: yes. “S-Town” stands as nothing short of a master class in audio journalism and is unlike any- thing I’ve ever heard. If you haven’t figured it out by now, “S-Town” is short for “Shit Town.” That’s how John B. McLemore, a lifelong resident of Woodstock, Alabama, refers MICHAEL MOORE JR. | THE CROW’S NEST to his hometown. According to True Crime: Brian Reed sets out to Woodstock, Alabama, in order to investigate a possible murder. What he discovers in the process is life-changing. Review: Mastodon’s “Emperor of Sand” lacks a unified sound By Luke Cross abilities are stronger than ever. surprisingly straightforward, with more traditional ear melt- execution or memorable riffs. [email protected] Drummer-vocalist Brann Dai- the radio ready piece is a bold ing walls of sound, their most The detail oriented approach lor described the story behind statement of the band’s dedica- recent album doesn’t actually of recent Mastodon has been “Emperor of Sand” as “A Sul- tion to innovating its sound. integrate the two. toned down without sacrificing tan in the desert hands down a Until the halfway point, “Em- Instead, “Emperor of Sand” beauty, and the band success- death sentence to this guy. He’s peror of Sand” stays true to the feels more of a heavy handed fully tackles new genres in just running from that. He gets lost, rhythmically complex precedent compromise than a blending about every other song. and the sun is zapping all of his set by previous album “Crack of approaches. Unfortunately, change is energy akin to radiation.” the Skye,” drawing on composi- Producer Brendan O’Brien, never an easy thing. Though The concept developed natu- tion similar to “Rush.” known for his work with ‘90s Mastodon may have gracefully rally over time, but the album’s The sixth track marks a grunge icons Pearl Jam and handled its transitioning style, inspiration was born in trag- shift in the album’s tone and a Stone Temple Pilots, was fans of the nearly two decade edy. Dailor’s mother endured return to tradition. Consistent- instrumental in the creation old band feel left behind. chemotherapy having battled ly textured vocals and jagged of Mastodon’s highly exper- Whether Mastodon should cancer for the last 40 years, guitar shredding permeate imental fourth album “Crack be beholden to their listeners ementing their position bassist-vocalist Troy Sand- “Word to the Wise” while still The Skye.” O’Brien returned is debatable, but its melding as the vanguards of ers’ wife was diagnosed with incorporating Mastodon’s new to produce“Emperor of Sand,” of sounds, old and new, is Ccontemporary metal, breast cancer, and guitarist Bill progressive sound. and his impact is clear. undeniably clumsy. Mastodon’s seventh studio Kelliher’s mother had recently “Clandestiny” slams low Much like “Crack The Skye,” “Emperor of Sand” may be album “Emperor of Sand” passed from a brain tumor. registers that hit the listener much of the vocal work has been beautifully composed to show- evades the trappings of any The despair and oppression like a truck, “Andromeda” smoothed out and imbued with case Mastodon’s experience single sub genre. which fueled the creation of incorporates stoner metalesque a breadth of emotion. A number and skill, but is symptomatic of Over the course of nearly “Emperor of Sand” is apparent distortion delivering an abra- of instrumentals have had their a larger problem. two decades, Mastodon has in the opening track. “Sultan’s sive grit, and a vocal cameo edges sanded down in favor of a By trying to place the honed their blend of hardcore, Curse” is a thunderous thrasher from Neurosis’ Scott Kelly more palatable end product. doom-fueled chaos which en- progressive and doom metal split by melodic and moody drives “Scorpion Breath” to These traits fit well with pre- capsulated old time fans along- into an instantly recognizable choruses. Intricate riff work de- new extremes of brutality. vious conceptual albums, but side more progressive influenc- sound. Following the im- notes the prog metal overtones “Emperor of Sand” con- “Emperor of Sand” attempts es, neither half of the band’s mensely technical and lofty which will dominate most of cludes with the most sonically to include the band’s original divided fan base received “Once More ‘Round The Sun,” the record before giving way complex piece of the group, hardcore sound alongside their something they can fully enjoy. “Emperor of Sand” is a further to the mid-tempo, mainstream “Jaguar God.” Bluesy vocals new innovation. Both Mast- Mastodon’s “Emperor of Sand” departure from “Leviathan” era second track, “Show Yourself.” are supported by an acoustic odon and O’Brien attempt to is a compilation of impressive, 14-minute sludgy epics — for Only four minutes into ballad before morphing into a appease both traditional and yet disjointed songs. better or worse. the album, “Show Yourself” banger gushing with shows of new fans, resulting in a very The Crow’s Nest rates While the album’s tracks will be the dividing point for technical skill. confused album. albums between one and five are more compact than past Mastodon’s growing fan base. While Mastodon successfully This isn’t to say “Emperor stars, with five stars being the releases, Mastodon’s narrative Anthemically catchy and balances its new polished tones of Sand” is lacking for skillful highest possible score. 6 OPINION APRIL 10, 2017 THE CROW’S NEST No, I’m not adopted; Yes, she’s my “real” mom stances where I was stared at He looked up at us and skep- that people could identify as two incessantly by passers-by and tically asked my mom if I was or more races rather than one. classmates when accompa- her daughter. She said yes, but By comparison, the number nied by my mom. One time at unsatisfied with that answer, he of the population that identifies school, someone loudly hurled took an even harder look at us. as one race only increased by the word “shabine,” a term for One more look at our passports 9.2 percent, from 275 million a light-skinned woman of bira- and he let us go. To us, the in 2000 to 300 million in 2010. cial heritage, at me from afar. question felt irrelevant. It’s been seven years since The Since then, I’ve accepted Now, when I get questioned, the last census and I’m sure that I will always be different I think to myself “If you met that 32 percent has soared since Crow ’s Nest and I’ve become proud of my my dad, you probably wouldn’t then. Yes, we mixed millennials The Crow’s Nest is committed to providing By Dinorah Prevost biracial heritage. be asking me that.” are on the rise. its readers with news relevant to the Uni- Sophomore Journalism and But there is another lingering According to the last U.S. So please don’t automatically versity of South Florida St. Petersburg and downside to it. Over the years, census in 2010, the percentage assume that biracial and mul- its surrounding community. The Crow’s Media Studies major Nest abides by the highest ethical standards [email protected] the questions about whether I of the population that identifies tiracial kids might be adopted and focuses on stories that help readers was adopted, both well-mean- as biracial or multiracial in- because one parent doesn’t make informed decisions on current issues. ing and not so well-meaning, creased by 32 percent, from 6.8 “look like them.” Even more We take seriously the public’s trust in our can’t count the number of news reporting and strive to uphold the times my mom and I have have trumped all the double million in 2000 to 9 million in importantly, we don’t appreci- highest standards of reporting as defined gotten double takes every- takes I’ve gotten. 2010. It’s worth noting that the ate when you subtly (or blatant- by the Society of Professional Journalists. I The adoption question has 2000 census was the first census ly) ask such a dated question. Opinions in this newspaper do not neces- where we go, from the supermar- sarily represent those of the administration, ket to every school I’ve attended. been asked of my mom on faculty or student body. In an increasingly diverse numerous occasions, at the America where biracial couples daycare, at the park and even Reach Us are becoming less taboo and at the airport...by an immigra- USFSP Student Life Center more visible, why the sight of a tion agent. In most cases, if my Office 2400 Hispanic mother and her biracial, dad was with us at the time, it wouldn’t have been asked. 140 Seventh Ave. S. black daughter garners so many It amuses me that St. Petersburg, FL, 33701 curious looks still baffles me. I recently read a New York small-minded people might (727) 873-4113 Times article that highlighted believe my mom is “the nan- Devin Rodriguez cringe-inducing racial terms ny,” just because her color and Editor-in-Chief that their readers dislike. One features don’t match mine. An reader wrote about her dislike employee at a daycare I went to Editorial for the word “mixed,” which once flat out asked my mom if Ryan Callihan stemmed from an incident I was adopted. Fast forward to when I was Managing Editor where her daughter was asked if she was “mixed” by her 12, we visited my mom’s na- Evy Guerra fourth-grade classmates. tive country, Nicaragua. On our way back home, we had a stop- A&E Editor It reminded me of my own experiences growing up biracial. over in Miami and were sent Michael Moore Jr. I too have been asked that through immigration because News Editor question many times. When of our international flight. Mixed Gains: From 2000 to 2010, the number of people who identify I lived in the Caribbean for The agent first took our with more than one race raised from 6.8 million to 9.2 million — a 32 Ben Schlesinger a few years, there were in- passports and examined them. percent change, according to the U.S. Census. Contributing Editor Luke Cross America’s national parks deserve protection Staff Reporter New monuments were long advocated for the destruc- visiting the rest of them at Tim Fanning created, laws were passed to tion of the EPA. some point. I can’t do that, Staff Reporter help protect the lands from The attacks on our national however, if they are destroyed destruction and the 2015 Paris parks and the environment by pipelines or developments, Whitney Elfstrom deal marked the U.S. as a major didn’t stop with the confirma- or if the EPA can no longer Staff Reporter leader in preventing the worsen- tion of Pruitt. Trump recently protect them. ing of climate change and keep- signed an executive order that These fears might not seem Design ing our planet safe and clean. rolled back EPA regulations set rational, and last year I would Savannah Gibbs Unfortunately, a lot of progress up to help fight climate change have agreed that I am overre- Creative Director and protections are under threat in order to revive the coal acting. But Trump hasn’t even from the Trump administration. industry. He has also approved been in office for 100 days Jonah Hinebaugh By Emily Bowers One of the main goals of this the construction of the Key- and he’s already begun dis- Photography Editor Sophomore Journalism and new administration is to slash stone XL pipeline, something mantling the EPA and climate Media Studies major the budget to the Park Service which has been proven to be change regulations. Operations [email protected] and to cut out the Environmen- toxic to the environment. I am genuinely afraid of what Lis Casanova tal Protection Agency (EPA) My love for our national the next four years will do to Online Manager ince Yellowstone first altogether. It’s no secret that parks runs deep. I fell in love not only our national parks but opened in 1916, national President Donald Trump be- with the Grand Canyon the first the environment as a whole. We Alyssa Coburn parks have attracted mil- lieves climate change is a hoax, time I saw it. When I close my live in such a beautiful world. S and it seems only fitting that eyes and go to my happy place, Our children, our children’s Business Manager lions of people from all over the world to marvel at their beauty. he would appoint people to his I see myself in the Tetons. I children and all other future Ronald Brent Griffin There is nothing quite like cabinet that felt the same way. conquered one of the most generations deserve the same Distribution Manager watching the sunrise over the Scott Pruitt, who was ap- difficult and rewarding hikes in chance we have to bask in all its Grand Canyon or taking a float pointed the head of the EPA, Zion National Park. untouched and natural glory. Rob Hooker trip down the Snake River in is an active and outspoken I have visited 13 of our We owe it to them to fight Adviser the Tetons as the sun sets. climate change denier and has national parks, and I plan on against anyone who wants to harm our planet and keep mov- Letters to The Editor We are privileged to have ac- cess to these magnificent lands, ing forward with the progress The Crow’s Nest accepts letters to the edi- thanks to Teddy Roosevelt and we’ve made in the fight against tor. All submissions should be no more than the National Parks Service climate change. 500 words. Writers must include their full name. In addition, USF faculty should in- (NPS). In fact, it was Roosevelt I highly encourage you to clude their title, department and extension. who once said, “We have fallen visit our national parks and All letters are subject to editing for clarity heirs to the most glorious heri- soak up all of the beauty. and length. Letters can be sent to [email protected] tage a people ever received, and Whether you travel the country with subject title “letter to the editor.” each one must do his part if we or stay close to home, your wish to show that the nation is experience will change your Because of high production costs, members of the USFSP are permitted one copy per is- worthy of its good fortune.” views on the world. sue. Where available, additional copies may Over the last eight years, we Take the time to see the gifts be purchased for 10 cents each by contact- were doing our part to preserve mother nature gave us, and ing the newspaper’s editor-in-chief or man- aging editor. Newspaper theft is a crime. these natural wonders. The remember, crying is always an EMILY BOWERS | THE CROW’S NEST Those who violate the single copy rule may protection and upkeep of our acceptable reaction to the glori- Zion National Park: President Trump has shown signs that he doesn’t be subject to civil and criminal prosecution national parks were a priority. ous view of the Grand Canyon. and/or university discipline. care about the environment, but our national parks should be preserved. THE CROW’S NEST APRIL 10, 2017 MISC. 7

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Last year, there was Zachary Ostroff is the curator 350-gallon tank in the College of an ich outbreak that contributed to for the Marine Discovery Center, Marine Science. the loss of several fish, including formerly Secrets of the Sea Ma- According to Koerner, about 10 the last remaining puffer fish. In rine Exploration and Aquarium, out of the 16 hours are dedicat- order to combat these diseases, cu- and is the overseer of The Reef ed to The Reef aquarium. These rator Ostroff lowered the salinity aquarium. Ostroff explained that hours are spent on daily feedings, levels to brackish conditions. This the biggest issue the tank is facing weekly water tests and cleanings makes it very difficult for parasites is water quality. three times a week. like ich to survive, however they “The ammonia in here gets pretty Currently, The Reef aquarium can become resistant. high,” said Ryanne Koerner, a soph- gets 200-250 gallon water changes “There is definitely still ich omore marine biology student and every three to four months. Accord- inside that aquarium,” said Joe one of two caretakers for the tank. ing to curator Ostroff, these water Declet, co-owner of Fins and Ammonia and nitrite are con- changes should occur every month. Skins. Declet has been providing sidered toxic to fish. During the In order to perform a water aquatic maintenance for over nitrogen cycle, ammonia and ni- change on The Reef aquarium, 12 years. According to Declet, a trite are broken down by beneficial 200-250 gallons of saltwater must $5,000 budget isn’t enough. bacteria into nitrate, which is less be shipped to the university. A “The maintenance company is toxic to fish. However, without a series of hoses and pipes are used handcuffed by that budget,” said proper nitrogen cycle, toxins can to get the new water in and old Declet. build up and become deadly. water out. The process is relatively The tank still has promise, In order to keep water chemis- expensive and time-consuming. though. Once the water chemistry try levels safe, fish tanks require In an attempt to finally fix the is more suitable, new fish and pos- ALYSSA COBURN | THE CROW’S NEST regular partial water changes. This water quality issues, the Marine sibly corals will be added. All fish Something’s Fishy: The Reef aquarium usually gets its water changed is when a percentage of the tank’s Discovery Center will be installing and corals are supplied by Marine every 3-4 months. A tank of its size should be changed once a month. current water is replaced with new a new system in the USC to pro- Discovery Center or donated to water in order to remove toxins like vide monthly water changes. The the tank. Other potential addi- By Alyssa Coburn aquarium was originally installed in 2013, funded by Duke Energy nitrate. Without water changes, nu- new 250 gallon tank will be housed tions are an automatic feeder and [email protected] and Student Government and sup- trients and toxins can build up and in a separate room near the re- reinstalling the feeding cameras may cause things like excessive strooms. The new tank, which was and educational slideshow to teach ater quality issues, plied by Secrets of the Sea Marine Exploration and Aquarium. The algae growth and water toxicity. purchased by Marine Discovery students about the tank and its disease outbreaks and “The water can be kind of poi- Center, will hold and prepare water residents. aggression among tank is now approaching its four W year anniversary. sonous,” said Greene. that is suitable for water changes. “This tank is here for educa- inhabitants plague The Reef’s The tank has recently become “My first concern is getting tion,” said Ostroff. aquarium. Above the tank hangs Once housing over 30 fish, including two sharks, the aquari- the financial responsibility of the those water changes in and then Ostroff and his team are still a plaque that reads, “Let this USC and now receives a portion maybe we can breathe some new working to make The Reef aquari- aquarium remind us of the im- um’s population has dwindled to just 14 fish, few of which have of the USC’s budget. Currently, life into it,” said Greene. um a reminder of “the importance portance of marine life to Florida The Reef aquarium has a $5,000 The poor water quality of the of marine life.” and the Tampa Bay area.” lived in the tank since its original installation. service fee for supplies and tank has led to persistent low level The 1,100-gallon saltwater maintenance duties like feeding, diseases like ich. Ich is a common Nautical Troupe washes confusion and excitement ashore By Tim Fanning terflies fleeing an environ- [email protected] mental catastrophe failed to win my heart or mind. hree aerialists suspended After its performance in St. high in the air traverse Petersburg, The Caravan will Tsmooth and shimmering move on to locations specifi- strips of red fabric draped above cally selected to represent the the deck of the Amara Zee. areas that are being most af- The cirque-style aerial fected by rising sea levels and show was complete with the realities of forced migration video projections and special due to climate change. effects, all aboard the 85- Akin to having a group of foot replica of a 19th-century post-graduate students gath- sailing barge owned by the ered together at a Starbucks, Caravan Stage Company. The Caravan’s message of Titled “Nomadic Tempest,” “earth first” is eager with the original show debuted good intentions but lacks last week at Poynter Park, cohesive delivery. and while it wasn’t an easy Sung in Arabic, Mandarin story to understand, it was and Spanish, most of the lyr- fun to watch. ical content had to be read in The 100-foot theater ship’s subtitles just below the ship’s visual special effects and mast. Whether the intention of projections were aimed at a this was to make the play seem massive transparent projection more worldly is difficult to COURTESY OF THE CARAVAN COMPANY screen, which would have fit in discern. Possibly this was be- Wild Monarchs: There are many highlights of the Nomadic Tempest, but its storyline isn’t one of them. But well in a Pink Floyd concert. cause if we allow the planet to if you want to see breathtaking visuals paired with acrobatics and opera, it’s a one-of-a-kind experience. One vocal talent, Zia be ruined, it will have a global Thatsall, walked amongst the than lyrical cohesion were whose effort and skill made illuminated in bright ember effect. However, this took my strong and relatable characters. the show worth seeing. and emerald green. The scene spectators seated on blankets attention away from the amaz- and lawnchairs as she sang The main characters, hero A company of its size and stayed like that for such a long ing acrobatics on stage, and I Kanandra and villains the mobility has the ingenuity time that I began to wonder if in an emotionally and soulful quickly lost interest in what the driven voice. SwallowWart twins were to wow audiences no matter the intention was to show just playwright was trying to say. overshadowed by their ideolog- where it goes. In its tiny boat how beautiful and precious The production played out In the rare moments that more like an episode of “Mys- ical representations of mother with its shoestring budget, living organisms are on Earth. I did try to follow the trans- nature against the oil industry. it can create one of the most Despite my problems with tery Science Theater” but with- lated lyrics, I caught ridicu- out the comedic punchline. When the villains were first unique and rich experiences its the performance, “Nomad- lously cryptic language like, introduced, they were prophet audiences will ever see. ic Tempest” is still on the The avant garde perfor- “We must escape these fossil mance was rich in potential, hungry demigods obsessed For all of the flaws of the forefront of my mind and the sharks,” which sounded more with spoiling the environment, “Nomadic Tempest,” what I entire drive home, the friends but failed to deliver on its like Frank Zappa lyrics than a bohemian, dark and apoc- sounding more like comic book will remember the most were and family I went with talked screenwriter in a company in villains who want to be evil for the aerialists and the brilliant about what we saw. I would alyptic prophecy of the its 47th season. world-wide impact of climate the sake of being evil. colors of the sets and costumes. highly recommend that USF There were too many dis- What the play lacked in One particular set of costumes St. Petersburg students see change. A gourmet feast for tractions to feel compelled the eyes and ears for sure, plot and character, it made up came around the third act, this play at least once, because or moved by the “Nomadic for in the talent of the per- where the aerialist butterflies they will never see or hear but this 75-minute play about Tempest’s” message. What the the journey of monarch but- formers and brilliance of the were shown in front of a black anything like it again. performance lacked even more set designers and animators, backdrop with their wings