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USF St. Petersb-urg .Parking garage op.ens with .fanfare and a few
receives separ~te c mp a i nt - 141L i!BILL!If~l!l!:ll!-·!ii,JL.. Ak" LLI,L. . '"' , • __ " __ .A .•,.,. •.,;; . .. ;; 0 1 5 accreditation by MEGAN WRITER staff writer by BRUCE KITCHENS staff writer Students and faculty gathered Monday, August 14 to celebrate The University of South Florida St. the grand opening ofUSF St. Petersburg campus has received full and sepa- . Petersburg's seven-story parking rate accreditation from USF Tampa. garage located on 3«~ Street South The new status was awarded in June at the between 5th Avenue South and 6th recommendation of the Southern Association Avenue South. The massive struc of Colleges and Schools. ture has 1,150 parking spaces. A The differences may not be obvious to_stu Barnes & Noble bookstore and a dents in their daily lives. cafe on the ground floor are open When asked about accreditation, student to the public. Jared Brooks said "I don't know what that is:' Parking spaces on top two sto Changes began in February 2004 the lead ries of the structure were desig ership at the St. Petersburg campus was given nated to resident students living the autonomy to further define areas of study in the new dorms, which leaves a and establish a distinct mission. total of five new levels for the "We work closely. with business and educa general student population. tionalleaders to meet the needs of students II A new USFSP parking garage was opened on 3"' Street South between 5"' Avenue South and 6"' Avenue South. Some resident students are dis and the community;' said Karen White, USF appointed about the assigned . St. Petersburg regional chancellor. parking. other residents should have better vehicle and need parking, Wabe metered for one hour maximum USF St. Petersburg was accredited as a part Errin Mills, housing coordina options. McElroy moved to St. · felt there should be exceptions parking. of the University of South Florida system. The tor for USF St. Petersburg said Petersburg from-Orlando and was made for students who have "There is no way students can St. Petersburg campus now his its own accred some students may be unhappy unaware of the lack of parking shelled out thousands of dollars to go to class wi~out being fmed if itation while remaining a part of the USF sys- · about parking on the uncovered spots and the strictly enforced live in the new dorms. they park in the one-hour n;teter tern. The separ~te accreditation is the first of seventh level of the garage since rules. But there are no exceptions. In spots:· Lugo said. "The garage will its kind in the state of Florida. there is no buffer between the sun "It's not that the garage itself is fact, resident students will be be closely monitored by Parking A 10-member SACS Site Review Team and the student's vehicles. too far but I don't like having to fmed if they choose to park any Services:' spent two days in' February at USF St. However, an uncovered sev be so high up. I've noticed the where but the top floors assigned Lugo pointed out the garage is Petersburg. They interviewed students, staff, enth level isn't the only reason third and fourth floors are usually to them. equipped with security cameras facUlty and board members while reviewing freshman Maureen McElroy is empty and I think we should be "The resident students will be on entrances and exits of the campus operations. upset about the assigned parking. able to park down there too:' cited if they parl:c below the_sixth stairwells, and 2 emergency "It's similar to having a house inspection. "It's a pain to park on the top - Jennifer Wabe, a junior at USF story. They'll be treated just like phones on every floor. He said it They checked everything from finances to floors when I have lots of gro St. Pete felt it was unfair to pay everyone else on campus:; Lugo is very safe and well-illuminated wiring. SACS also checked to ensure we have ceries;' McElroy said. "Sometimes $2500 to reside in the dorms, and said. at night. the processes in place to continue to improve I ·have to park my car, go down then an additional $150 forth~ Students without proper park "It's not that I'm concerned on everything we do;' said Mark Durand, USF the elevator, cross the street, up to permit, onlyto have to park at the ing permits will also be cited if about safety or how far away it is;' St. Petersburg regional vice chancellor for aca my dorm, and back to the garage verytop. · they park on any level of the McElroy said. "It's just that it demic affairs. again to get the rest of them:' "It should be included in the garage. There is a cluster of spots seems unfair:' USF St. Petersburg passed its inspection McElroy felt that after paying dormitory fee;' Wabe said. open for public _use located near with high marks. White and Durand noted $150 for a parking permit she and Though not all students haye a Barnes & Noble but they are there was not a single notation regarding fac ulty and that is highly unusual. "This is an endorsement of the academic quality at USF St. Petersburg;' White said. SACS is the accrediting body for institu campus residence Research Faster! tions of higher learning in the southern region continued from page 8 covering 11 states and Latin Ameiica. The Poynter Library Workshops group is the accrediting body for institutions Freshman psychology major, Josh Cantreo, is Introduction to the Online Library : Mon. Sept. 11 5:00 pm that award associate, baccalaureate, master's or used to living away from home since he spent his Thurs. Sept. 21 12:00 pm doctoral degrees. SACS operates under the high school years away in militarily school. Tues. Oct. 10 12:00 pm authority of the College Delegate Assembly, a "''m really liking being in a brand new build 77-member body elected by representatives ing. Plus, I have a great local vie-..y!" he said. Using RefWorks to Create Bibliographies: Wed. Oct. 4 5:00pm from accredited schools. Cantreo has yet to meet his three roommates. Mon. Oct.23 12:00 pm The organization states on its website "It's always interesting to meet people. I'm '~ccreditation indicates that an institution looking forward to it;' he said. Citation Styles for Research Papers: Thurs. Nov. 2 5:00pm maintains clearly specified educational objec Rick Close, the university's senior utility Wed. Nov. 8 12:00 pm tives that are consistent with its mission and .supervisor, mentioned that there were a few small appropriate to the degrees it offers, and that it plumbing issues the first several days, but nothing is successful in achieving its stated objectives:' complicated and nothing they were not expect- · No Reservations Required The process was initiated several years ago ing. Place: Room218 · by the Florida Legislature to help address the "We still need to educate these kids not to put Poynter Memorial Library state's need to accommodate a growing popu some things down the toilet;' Close said with a University of South F1orida, St. Petersburg· lation. wink and a smile. 09/05/06 The (row's Nest I opinions I 3
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
movie review Texas Ranger, a mansion and world ing and the onset of exams, projects by staff writer wide fame. Ricky Bobby was at the and homework who wants a The Crow's Nest staff writer CHRISTINA top of his game until a French thought-provoking film? This movie USF St. Petersburg Christina Castellana CASTELLANA Formula One racer Jean Girard does what it was made to do - it (Sacha Baron Cohen) with a horrid gives a bunch of rowdy and buzzed www.usfstpetecrowsnest.com [email protected] French accent comes on the scene collegians one more chance to enjoy Talladega Nights: The Bi!llad of and challenges Ricky Bobby to a the late days of summer. editor-in-chief staff writer Ricky Bobby highlights the trials and race that threatens his career. eventual triumph of Ricky Bobby Talladega Nights: The Ballad of ~ ..-:'.i\; ·~~ Dean Mullins Bruce Kitchens iJ!I">: 1J!!l? (Will Ferrell) America's #1 NASCAR Ricky Bobby was funny and engag [email protected] bkitch~nsl @tampabay.rr.com driver. At an early age Ricky Bobby ing, but it lacked the quality that My rating: 2.5 stars became obsessed with the need for makes movies memorable. This is speed. This passion led him to the fme; summer films don't need an > Christina is a journalism major in assistant editor staff writer race track where his love for burning agenda, all they need is enough the Department of Journalism and Bryan W. White Justin Lowery rubber won him first place every • action, humor and sex to keep peo- Media Studies at USF St. Petersburg. time. With success came a trophy . ple watching the full hour and 44 Christina can be reached by e-mail bwhitel @tampabay.rr.com [email protected] wife, twin boys named Walker and minutes. Besides, with school start- at [email protected].
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From Coney Island to the Central Ave .. ~
5 St. Pete hot spots to check out by CHRISTINA·CASTELLANA staff writer
Like most coastal cities, St. Pet~rsburg is known for its beaches. Students hailing from northern states can take refuge in the creamy sands and crisp-up beneath the steaming Florida sun; but before you dedicate all you~ free time to sunbathing, why not hit some other "hot spots" that St. Petersburg has to offer.
< The $'alvador Dali Muse V Chilidogs, hamburgers, 1\ An aerial photograph um, just down the street and other American classics shows Weedon Island Pre "f, from the USF St. Petersburg comprise the Coney Island serve, a cultural and national ti campus, offers a wide selec Grill's menu that has kept St. history center a few miles ):: tion of the surrealist painter's Petersburg residents coming north of t he USF St. Peters artwork. and free admission back for 80 years . burg campus. to USF St. Petersburg stu- dents with valid ID.
Salvador Dali Museum 1 000 3rd St S, St Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 823-3767 The www.salvadordalimuseum.org Cof1 This neighborhood dive has been serving chilidogs, Coney Island 532 1: Practically in USFSP's backyard, the museum showcases the famous works of, hamburgers and other American fare since 1926. The surrealist Salvador Dali. With USFSP IDs in hand, students can submerse Grill diner's longevity proves the food is good, the service is St Pett themselves in Dali's topsy-turvy world for free. For those of you who are die fast and friendly and the price is right. For $5.00 one can 250 Dr ML King Jr St N (727) : hard Dali fans you won't be disappointed. Ihe extensive selection of paint get a soda pop and two chilidogs loaded with sauerkraut, ings and photographs on display capture the heart of his life's work. St Petersburg, FL 33705 onions, ground beef, mustard & ketchup - you can't pass (727) 822-4493 up a deal like that! Only five minutes from campus by car students, faculty and staff can enjoy a satisfying and quick no frills lunch. 09/05/06 The Crow's Nest community I -·5
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by MEGAN WRITER staff writer Weedon Island Preserve·· 1800 Weedon Drive NE · 09/07 [Thursday ] St Petersburg, FL 33702 > Arty Farty Flea Market Bombshell Gallery (727) 453-6500 Central Ave and 25th St N' www.myspac~.com/bombshellgallery Ifyou love the water or enjoy Walking through the woods, this preserve allows nature lovers to wander and explore from dawn till dusk. [ FridayJ The preserve has 6,600 feet of ADA accessible I boardwalk and plenty of picnic spots. There > St. Pete Shuffle: A hip twist on an old are also numerous paddling trails so you can· game with music and art bring a kayak or rent one from USFSP's water St. Pete Shuffleboard Courts, 559 Mirror front and drift through the awesome wooded Lake Drive caverns. 7 pm -11 pm www.stpetesh uffle.com
> Tampa Bay Rays vs. Oakland Athletics Tropicana Field 7:15,pm http://tampabay.devilrays.m lb.com/
> Paradigm, Verse, Cause of Exile, Brand New Victim The Garage Music Venue www.myspace.com/garagepromotions
~burg's Globe Cof 1\ At top, one scenic land 1\ A must-see at Weedon !offers an afterna scape at Weedon Island Pre island Preserve is the Cultur ld treat atmos serve: Weedon Island is the al and National History Cen /0 '[ Saturday J ~yal patrons. site of approximately 3,164 . ter, a partnership program v Central Avenue is a smor 1\ Weedon Island Preserve > Book Sale acres of estuarine preserve, . with Smithsonian National gasbord of unique local hosts a vast collection of North Branct}·Library " 6,600 feet of ADA accessible Museum of the American shops and eateries. Florida Native American arti 861 70~h Ave N boardwalk, and over 3 miles Indian. The Center is open facts. The Preserve's website, (727) 893-7214: of hiking trails. Wednesday through Sunday www.weedonislandcenter.org from 10 am to 4 pm. features a vi.rtual tour of the > AIDS Walk artifact exhibit. Ngrthshore Park 9 am -1 pm (727) 328-3268
>. Gallery Walk: Meet gallery owners and artists 5:30pm- 9 pm (727) 821-6767
> Ang\JS Kahn, Gleaming Amoebas, and Palantine Uptown Bar and Cafe 9pm
/1 f Su nday J This funky cafe with eclectic decor > Music Fest on the Water Start your trek a,t 4th Street and Central Avenue and you provides a comfortable setting and a St. Petersburg Pier Central wind find a variety of shops. From antique stores to plethora of tasty treats. Open until 1-pm-4pm hole-in-the-wall music shops, there may be something 2am most mornings, this place Avenue Free event for everyone down this historic St. Petersburg street. If serves the late crowd. From brown www.stpete-pier.com you get hungry along the way there are plenty of restau ies, cookies and cakes to juices and rants and small eateries along the strip. signature lattes The Globe does not disappoint. A visit after a late night Hav~ an eve11t yhu want featured? ' ' ~ ' class makes for a sweet ending to the Emai,l.us at [email protected] day. to let us knowf 6 I· sports I The (row's Nest ),.09/05/06
One game in November will Can't get enough sports? Head to www.usfstpetecrowsnest.com in the decide Big East title coming weeks and you'll find more sports coverage. 1Cuz there's no such thing as too much sports. Editor's P,ro- jected f~n~st-· by DEAN linebacker H.B. Blades. Palko will be ter running 1. Louisville MULLINS a'top-10 quarterback and this team behind editor-in will make some noise. what may 2. West Virginia QB depth and 0-Line chief Rutgers created a lot of noise in be the best 3. Pittsburgh Piscataway, New Jersey last year by offensive reaching their first bowl game since line in the 4. Rutgers keys to Bl)cs season Six Big East teams will play for bowl 1978. This team will live and die country. 5. Connecticut bids-this year. But the conference with their offensive backfield. White only championship will be decided on Running back Ray Rice and sen threw 114 6. USF November 2 when the West Virginia ior fullback Brian Leonard - dubbed passes in by BRYAN the division title last year. The team 7. Cincinnati Mountaineers travel to Louisville to Sir Speedy and Sir Sturdy - are a dif the spread- W.WHITE has addressed depth issues on the crack helmets with the Cardinals. ficult tandem to contain. Rite ran option 8. Syracuse assistant defensive side of the ball through The only real competition West for 1,120 yards last year and Leonard offense last editor the draft and free agency, and the · Virginia and Louisville face in the led the team with 55 receptions. If year but competition for jobs on the offensive Big East this year is each other. Fans sophomore QB Tim Tee! improves completed 65 of those for 828 yards. line should translate into improved of Cincinnati and Syracuse will be on his 50 percent completion per If he doubles that production this The New Orleans Saints added blocking for second-year running looking forward to basketball"season centage in nine games last year, this year, this offense could be unstop can't-miss rookie running back back Carnell "Cadillac" Williams. before their respective football teams team will finish in the top half of the pable. The defense finished 15th in Reggie Bush. The Atlanta Falcons While the younger players may dis begin conference play. USF, conference. the country last year but lost four of added Pro Bowl defensive end John .play weaknesses in pass blocking, a Pittsburgh, Rutgers and Connecticut Connecticut could finish in the five starters in the secondary. Abraham. The Panthers added star more effective running game should all could play their way into bowl top four spots simply because they Louisville, #13 in the AP poll, wide rec~iver Keyshawn Johnson. assist the passing game by setting up games, but won't compete for the figure to be healthier. Eighteen play had a }Veak secondary last year but Each of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' the opposing defense for play-action title. ers in the top two tiers ofthe depth returns all four starters for 2006. division opftonents improved during passes. Play-action pass plays mimic USF made a run at the title last chart missed time last year due to The loss of Bronko Nagurski award the off-season with high-profile running plays, relying on deception year before losing their final two injuries, and they still won five winner, Elvis Dumervil, can not be acquisitions. to give the quarterback a better regular season games against UConn games. The Huskies led the Big East measured. But his former defensive The Buccaneers continued to chance to find an open receiver. and West Virginia. They will make in total defense last season and they front seven mates will more than implement a strategy borrowed from The quarterback position is the no such run this year. return I 0 starters on that side of the hold their own. the New England Patriots, collectors · key to the Bucs' success in the com Last year, the South Florida Bulls ball. Athletic QB D.J. Hernandez is The Cardinals' defense is largely of three Super Bowl trophies over ing year. The team allowed former ranked 17th in the nation defensive healthy again and senior running overlooked due to their potent the past five years. Instead of chas starter Brian Griese to depart, ly, but lost key starters up front and back Ter!Y Caulley averaged 4.7 offense. Q~arterback Brian Brohm ing big-name free agents, the Bucs anointing third-year pro Chris in the secondary. They can still yards on 141 attempts last year. A and running back Michael Bush retain key players and sign free Simms as the starter. Simms' play boast one of the best linebacking healthy UConn has a chance to anchored an offense that averaged agents who fit the team's philosophy. last year impressed fans with his corps in the country led by Sr. ·duplicate their 8-4 record of 2004. 55.3 points per game at home last Free agent linebacker Jamie potential as he led the Bucs to the Stephen Nicholas. It will not matter to the rest of year. Brohm missed the final two Winborn, signed away from the playoffs after Griese's season-ending The defense will have to be as the Big East if Cincinnati and games of last season and sti.U threw JacksonvilleJ.aguars,exernplified injury in 2005. However, the Bucs good as last season for USF to reach Syracuse are healthy or not. They for 2,883 yards and 19 TDs, and was that approach this year. Ideally, this lack depth behind Simms, especially their second bowl game. The offense simply do not have the horses to run named the Big East offensive player strategy enables the team to estab after backup Luke McCown suffered simply will not be able to replace the with the others in the conference. of the year. Bush, a legitimate lish superior teamwork and gain an a knee injury during practice that production of running back Andre The Bearcats ofUC are returning 19 Heisman Trophy candidate, led the advantage even if other teams have may cause him to miss the entire Hall, who has taken.his talent-to the starters which will be enough to beat nation in scoring in 2005 by averag more raw talent. season. The Bucs will probably NFL. Six of the team's top seven Eastern Kentucky, Akron and ing 14.4 ppg on 23 rushing TDs. The.Bucs emphasized the acqui begin the season With former 49er receivers from last year are return Syracuse, but no others. Syracuse Throw in 6'6" wide receiver Mario sition of offensive line talent. The Tim Rattay as the number 2 quarter ing; getting the!Jl the ball is a prob head coach Greg Robinson is begin Urrutia, and Louisville has the offensive line received abundant back behind Simms, with late-round lem. Quarterback Carlton Hill has ning to rebuild a program that may ingredients for one of the most criticism over the last three years, so draft pick Bruce Gradkowski earn transferred and Pat Julmiste com be the only winless team in the top potent offensives brews in the coun the Bucs drafted two offensive line ing the third-string job. If Simms pleted only 124 of 252 passes last six conferences this year. try. men in the early rounds as well as misses more than a couple of games year. Julmiste will have to be much Both Louisville and West Virginia Last year, the Cardinals scored 44 signing a guard and a tackle in free due to injury, the Bucs miss the better for this team to be playing have a chance to go without a loss. points through three overtimes and agency. Rookies Davin Joseph and playoffs. near Christmas. Possibly, they are the only obstacle lost to the Mountaineers by two. Jeremy Trueblood both have a Despite a tough schedule which Pittsburgh QB, Tyler Palko, will standing in the way of each other. If This year, the game is in Louisville chance to earn starting jobs this includes playing three games during be better in head coach Dave the Cardinals can get past Miami at and that will be the difference. Mark year. an 11-d~y stretch in November, Wannstedt's second year. The senior home on September 16, they could your calendars now: Thursday, Can th~ Buccaneers repeat as expect the Bucs to qualify for the - along with the rest of the offense - run the table. Louisville looks to be November 2. Louisville will beat NFC South champions in 2006? playoffs and contend with the pow had a difficult time grasping the only real test on West Virginia's West Virginia in another shootout Possibly, though the Carolina erful Carolina Panthers for the divi Wannstedt's west coast offense last schedule. on their way to claiming the Big East Panthers rated as the fashionable sion title. year. But after a 0-3 start, the The Mountaineers, ranked #5 in championship. . preseason pick to win the division; Panthers averaged 28.8 ppg and fin the preseason Associated Press poll, many experts have predicted a Super ished 5-6. have one the most potent offenses in > Dean Mullins is a journalism major Bowl appearance in addition to a . > Bryan W. White is a journalism Pitt will have difficulty stopping the country. Quarterback Patrick in the Department of Journalism division crown for the Bucs' bitterest major in the Department of the run with a small line but have a · White and running back Steve and Media Studies at USF St. division rival. Journalism and Media Studies at USF legitimate NFL prospect leading an Slaton combined to rush for 2,080 Petersburg. Dean can be reached at The Bucs, however, return 2_1 of St. Petersburg. Bryan can ~ reached otherwise solid defense in middle yards in 2005. They will only be bet- [email protected]. 22 starters from the team that won at bwhite1 @tampabay.rr.com. '0\0c,¥- ~e. 1450 1st Ave N 0 ; \\list " o \ . St Petersburg J ~o'~''- f\11-\vA'. 727-898-6699 . ~ . o,1\o. scooterescapes.con1 ifO~\G
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The Crow's Nest asks: Campus 11 How do you think that the USF Bulls are going gets first to finish the season?"
by SCOTT WACHTLER resident staff writer "I have no idea. I haven't been fol ~ students lowing them too much. Hopefully well!" by SCOTT WACHTLER staff writer >Kyle Stang, 21, senior International Business major It would be a good idea to take a look at the new USF dorms now because they are never going to look ''I think they'll this pristine again. A The approximately-225 place third in the The week before classes started students registered to Uve in Big East. They'll was a busy