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When will the Stressed. pool reopen? p. 4 We’ve got answers. p.2 University plans to add parenting room on campus By Samantha Pritzlaff Crow’s Nest Contributor funding will come from. But over- all, he’s very optimistic. How would you feel if you had “There’s definitely a need, so to eat your lunch in the restroom we’ll definitely push to make it stall? What if someone told you to happen,” he said. go to the restroom to prepare your The idea was brought to atten- dinner? tion by senior anthropology major Currently, this is how nurs- Indira Goins. She has an 8-month- ing babies who come to USF St. old baby named Omni, whom she Petersburg eat their meals. often brings to campus. Goins But plans are in the works to set noticed the absence of a private aside a specific room on campus place on campus where she can where mothers can breastfeed their breastfeed her baby. babies. Goins resorts to going to the The room is planned to be in Wellness Center, but it has its lim- Student Life Center 2012. itations. She says she can only get Dwayne Isaacs, assistant direc- a room to breastfeed by appoint- tor of the University Student ment, and the Wellness Center Center, said he’s working on the closes at 5 p.m. After 5, it’s off to room with the Wellness Center. the restrooms. The space modification request During student government was submitted, and now it’s a bit of elections, Goins reached out to Nia a waiting game. If the project goes Joseph and Chardonnay Tyson’s as planned, it will be ready for the ticket online, which advertised new school year once the renova- commuter recognition. Tyson said tions in the SLC finish in August. she met with Goins in person, and Many of the details still need Goins voiced her concerns about to be worked out. Isaacs said they the need for a parenting room on still need to figure out where the campus. Courtesy of Samantha Pritzlaff Continued on p. 3 Student Indira Goins wants a parenting room to nurse her 8-month-old son Omni in a comfortable setting on campus.

TRiO Support Services seeks to remain on campus

By Mary Ann Putulin funded by the U.S. Department of community to me,” Perez said. reapplication process but discov- at least a year’s worth of funding Crow’s Nest Contributor Education, which offers students “High school was difficult for ered that the data needed in order for the 2015–2016 school year from The future of TRiO Support academic and personal support. me, not necessarily academically, to renew funding for 2015-2020 did the university, and the possibility of Services, a USF St. Petersburg orga- Students who are in low-income but there was a lot going on that not support the university’s demo- bringing in more future students. nization that offers academic and families or are the first to attend was rough to deal with.”The fed- graphics,” Wilson said. “I’ve proposed that we would personal support to first genera- college in their immediate family eral grants TRiO receives run on The data needed to show a sig- accept students who struggled with tion and low-income students, is may apply to the program. They are a five-year cycle and must reapply nificant gap in academic perfor- having a low high school perfor- uncertain. then selected based on their needs. for another five years of funding mance between the university’s mance, but do not necessarily have The program is undergoing “Coming (to USFSP) was like a in order to continue, according to population and the first generation to meet TRiO’s current require- administrative processes to deter- whole different culture and TRiO’s Terrye Wilson, the director of the and low-income students to receive ments,” Wilson said. mine whether it will continue to been there every step of the way and program. the grant. The program, currently open to stay on campus as is or as a reno- that means a lot to me,” said fresh- Aug. 31 marks the end of TRiO’s Wilson went to Han Reichgelt, 200 students, would welcome an vated program available to more man Brooke Perez, a current TRiO fifth year after applying in 2010. former regional vice chancellor of additional 50. students. member. Just before the winter break academic affairs, after this discov- Things changed when Reichgelt The TRiO SSS program is “TRiO is like family and last year, the program “began the ery and put in a proposal to receive Continued on p. 2 Continued from p.PB

Apr 20-26, 2015 | Volume 49 | Issue 29 crowsneststpete.com USFSP student develops Android application Professor studies flesh-rotting By Nick Emmert installed on your phone, all you News Briefs Crow’s Nest Contributor have to do is hold your finger down disease in West Africa It all started when Ryan on the app that you would like to Monday, April 20 Callihan’s uncle gave him an change, and it will give you the By Caitlin Ashworth For more info on the research account for Photoshop. option to select an icon pack. Staff Reporter consortium visit www.stop- Join the Student Alumni Ever since, Callihan has taught Callihan is working toward Once a year, USF St. Petersburg buruli.org Association for their first himself how to code apps that rede- a degree in mass communica- anthropology professor Micah annual Lip Sync Battle at 5:30 sign icons on Android phones. tion. He hopes to write about new Boyer ventures out to Benin West p.m. in the Reef. Sign up via Since February, Callihan, a soph- technology. These interests devel- Africa to research the disease Benin, researching why someone in OrgSync today! The first 16 omore at the USF St. Petersburg, oped when he was in the Center of Buruli ulcer. Benin would delay treatment and people who sign up can partic- has used Photoshop to design the Advanced Technologies (CAT) pro- Boyer works for Optimus how to help people get the treat- ipate in the battle. icons. gram at Lakewood High School. Foundation Stop Buruli research ment they need. The apps that he creates have a Learning Photoshop in the consortium on a social science Social pressure, religion and cost flat, 2D look. He takes the images of eighth grade allowed Callihan to team with Dr. Mark Nichter, who come into question. Tuesday, April 21 popular icons and turns them into design icons. He played around was Boyer’s Ph.D. adviser at the Social pressure is an important his own stylized images. He has with the designs of icons on his University of Arizona. factor when treating an illness. Join the USF St. Petersburg created over 2,400 icons since he phone. He draws the icons on Buruli ulcer is the third most The stigma is associated with lep- Graphic design class of 2016 started. His first app is called Tyles Photoshop and then uses the prevalent mycobacterium disease— rosy and its horrific social history. as they release their book and features squared off icons with coding that he has learned to put the first two being tuberculosis and Though, leprosy is easily treated flat imagery. them on the apps. leprosy. According to the World and hard to transmit. “UHMERICA: One Nation Ryconography is the name of his Abduzeedo is a tutorial website Health Organization, Buruli ulcer Boyer said to imagine the social Under Construction” at 6 p.m. Google Plus account. He started for Photoshop. He used this web- is caused by a germ, Mycobacterium pressure in middle school; would in Harbor Hall. The book was posting his apps in February 2015. site to teach himself how to edit the ulcerans. It mainly affects the skin you go to school if you smelled like written, designed and funded There are currently six apps associ- images of icons. by producing a toxin, mycolactone, rotting flesh? by USFSP students and shows ated with the account. While in high school, Callihan which destroys tissue. Many people in Benin believe how a broken America can be Callihan wrote this message took a coding class. The class However, Buruli ulcer is not just in sorcery. They understand phys- fixed by highlighting its prob- about his Charge Icon app: “Charge scratched the surface of how to do a problem in Benin. Stop Buruli ics and structure; sorcery explains lems in a way that can actually Icon Pack is a truly flat icon pack coding. It gave basic knowledge consists of eight teams across four why that happens. Why bad things reveal their solutions. that was created using a predefined that he could apply to the forma- continents. happen to good people. However, The Town Hall Ice Cream color palette, incorporating bright tion of his apps. Boyer said this flesh-rotting Boyer said he learned that their Social with campus conversa- colors that contribute to a beautiful Callihan stays up all night work- disease is poorly understood. The beliefs are irrelevant when solving tion on student-centered suc- viewing experience!” ing on his icons, and his passion transmission of the disease and the problem of Buruli ulcer. cess is taking place from 3:30 He actively engages with pur- for design shows in his work. He latency is unknown. The health care in Benin is free, to 5 p.m. at Davis 130. chasers of his apps. While his apps hopes to have more free time over Through his research, Boyer has but a trip to the hospital comes at a were new, he would redesign any the summer, so that he can develop found that the disease is caused by different kind of price. app that was requested. He has new apps. the environment and not human- In the rural and poverty- Wednesday, April 22 been having a difficult time get- The free apps are the most to-human transmission. Boyer stricken country of Benin, a trip to ting around to requests since they downloaded. The app that he sells said Buruli ulcer is believed to be the hospital may not cost anything, Celebrate the 45th anniver- have become more popular. He for $1.50 has been installed on over associated with marshy areas such but a loss of a day’s work could sary of Earth Day by coming can easily be contacted through his 1,000 phones. as fresh-water streams and rivers. mean no food on the table for the to Ecofest: A Celebration of Google Plus account. The Google Play store has a However, Boyer said symptoms can family. Going to the hospital is just Earth, a stand-up comedy and He also uses the Twitter account three-strike policy for copyright take five or six years to appear. not practical and the opportunity live art showcase. There will @Ryconography to communicate. infringement. It takes trial and The disease is most prevalent in cost is too high. also be local vendors and music Alex Sorkin, a fan of the app, error to learn how to avoid break- children. Boyer said he believes it Boyer has helped bring local by a variety of local bands such wrote a comment for the Charge ing any rules. Callihan had an icon is due to their immature immune treatment to Benin to help people as The Real Clash. This event icon pack on the Google Play store. pack taken down for a period of system. get treatment during the early is sponsored by the Student “...The artist / developer time when he first began uploading Buruli ulcer does not cause pain stages of the disease. Environment Awareness responds to emails personally and his apps. and is easily treated with antibiot- Boyer plans to come back to Society. very quickly fills out requests,” Callihan is a full-time college ics. When treated early, an ulcer Benin in June. He will take the fall Sorkin said. “Aside from a couple student and tutors middle school can vanish or recover with a small semester off to work on publica- of icons without a background that students at Academy Prep in St. scar. If treatment is delayed, Buruli tions and plans to be back at USFSP clash with my wallpapers, basically Petersburg. He primarily helps with ulcer can take a serious toll on the in spring 2016. Thursday, April 23 every icon in this pack is fantastic.” math, but he also assists students in body. Downloading his apps are a other subjects. Boyer has immersed himself in [email protected] Need some fuel to study for simple process. Once the app is finals? The University Study [email protected] Center is coming back just in time. Breakfast of Champions Pool anticipated to reopen in June will be happening from 10 p.m. By Jack Moscone to midnight in the University TRiO SSS seeks university funding lifeguards, and swimming and Staff Reporter Student Center’s Reef area. scuba instructors. All that is left There will be free breakfast work well, while staying within our The USF St. Petersburg Coquina before hiring new staff are face-to- food, activities and prizes! Continued from p.1 limitations. This requires the cre- Pool is now on track to open June 1, face interviews and verifying that resigned, leaving the program ativity of our team and students to just in time for the summer. Pool- potential employees’ schedules are in uncertainty. The university has figure this out, which is what we are staff hiring and the final touches compatible with the Waterfront’s. Congratulations on not yet said yes or no, according to currently doing.” to construction will be completed This is planned to be all set by the another successful Wilson. If the university moves forward within the next month, accord- opening. If approved, the program would with the plan “it will change the ing to Zachary Oppenheim, assis- “We are looking for people year at USFSP, espe- go from being federally funded to nature of the program, which is tant director of Student Life and with experience in and knowledge cially to the class university-funded. based on higher levels of support- Engagement. of water safety and activities to fill of 2015 celebrat- Gardiner Tucker, interim ive interaction than most students “The anticipated date for these positions,” said Oppenheim. ing their graduation regional vice chancellor of student receive,” Tucker said. students to begin swimming “These people will help make recre- affairs, is responsible for influenc- Wilson, hoping to hear from is June 1st,” Oppenheim said. ational swimming and other water in may! The Crow’s ing the direction of the program. the university later this month, has “Construction has been going well activities possible at USFSP.” Nest wishes all grad- In order for first generation stu- been actively searching for other and they have recently paved over Students can look forward to a uates the best of luck dents and low-income students to grants to apply for to keep pro- the piping. The final steps will be summer of swimming and intra- in their new excit- be successful, according to Tucker, gram-funding possible. adding another layer of cement to mural pool sports. This summer is “it would mean trying new versions the floor and installing the lights.” due to be a perfect time to cool off ing adventures and of programs to see what else can [email protected] The Waterfront just finished in the Coquina Pool. careers. phone interviews with potential [email protected]

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Room for nursing children participate “People working better at figur- ing out new things were better at in research the game,” said psychology major Molly Quinn. “They actually were planned to open in August symposium using the right prefrontal lobe more for the first character.” By Jeffrey Zanker Another group project was cre- Crow’s Nest Contributor ated by mass communication stu- The room, which will cater to student dents Danielle von Dreele, Choya The 12th annual Research Randolph and Bryana Perkins parents and their children, will likely be in Symposium was held at the called “Meme Messages.” The proj- University Student Center ball- ect analyzed the content of 60 room on April 15 to showcase this random Internet memes. They cat- Student Life Center 2012. year’s research projects and cre- egorized the different memes and ative work from USF St. Petersburg found that most had 42 percent Continued from p.1 they’ve been working to make this universities have implemented students. neutral/negative tone, and more room a reality throughout this spaces for mothers who breastfeed. The symposium gathers under- top-to-bottom text placement. The “We’re not a traditional school,” semester, talking many people, The school recently designated graduate students from all differ- group based the tone on “what was Tyson says. “That’s a service com- including administration, stu- the gender neutral restroom on ent majors, including biology, mass going on and a person’s type of muters do deserve.” dent government and students in campus as an official breastfeed- communications, criminology, humor,” said Bryana Perkins. The new room will also be a general. ing area. Goins originally agreed to psychology and business. A total of Courtney Thompson, a biology place for mothers to pump breast- While most jumped on the idea this, but now said she regrets it. She 158 students exhibited 138 projects, major, did research on a bacteria milk. Even if Goins doesn’t have of a breastfeeding room on campus, said she’s happy the school is rec- which were sponsored by 27 faculty called Staphylococcus Aureus to baby Omni with her on campus, some weren’t as supportive. Goins ognizing the need for mothers who members. detect factors that help the bacteria she still has to use a pump to “keep says someone went as far as saying have to breastfeed on campus, but “I love the fact that the number survive in paper currency. During up the supply.” she has “dirty nipples” when trying she doesn’t want to give people the of students keeps getting bigger,” her experiment, she grew different Goins said instead of the “moth- to find someone to help with the wrong idea that breastfeeding in a said Daun Fletcher, assistant of the strains of the bacteria, examined ering room,” she would want it to issue. restroom is acceptable. Honors College program. “There’s their genes, and placed them in be called the “parenting room,” so Public breastfeeding has been a more and more students getting DNA and blood plates to test their it wouldn’t be restricted to any spe- hot topic in the news lately. More involved every year.” resistance. She found that there is a cific gender. and more public places, includ- “This is by far the biggest repre- 7 percent chance of somebody get- Both Goins and Tyson said ing airports, shopping malls and [email protected] sentation of students we ever had,” ting the bacteria from paper bills. said Thomas Smith, director of the Taylor Adams researched the USFSP Honors program. predatory behaviors of croco- A group of psychology stu- diles. He watched YouTube videos dents presented projects titled of crocodiles attacking animals to After tragedy, cookbook writer returns to career “Neuroimaging of Video Gaming” see how many times they succeed and “Video Games and Cognition.” at hunting. His results showed that By Tierney Tran Research subjects took control of they have “low predatory success” Crow’s Nest Contributor start. Moving forward, she intends tested each of these recipes on aver- a character in a video game for in catching and killing their prey. to put her full focus into her career age, eight times, so she knows they 15 minutes, and then switched to “They don’t succeed in a kill as Ten weeks after losing her as a food writer; for herself and for are phenomenal. another character for 15 minutes. often as many people would think daughter to cancer, cookbook Jacinda. On Aug. 1, her first novel in a Researchers examined brain of crocodiles” Adams said. writer Sherry Gore found her fresh Gore lives in Pinecraft, Fla., an set of three, “Made with Love,” will activity by using a method called The room was crowded with the start at USF St. Petersburg’s 2015 Amish and Mennonite community be published. She and Tricia Goyer “near-infrared spectroscopy,” in excitement of students, faculty and Food Conference. in Sarasota. It was there she wrote are working on this series together. which they studied the blood-oxy- visitors. During the symposium, Experts from the culinary her first book, “Taste of Pinecraft.” Also, Gore’s memoir, “The Plain gen-level of the prefrontal cortex. psychology professor Mark Durand world were featured at the confer- In 2006, she went store to store in Choice,” will be published on Aug. They found that more brain activity and Thomas Smith congratulated ence, including the celebrated Chef Pinecraft looking to buy a cookbook 25. occurred when the students played the students, who were given a cer- Don Pintabona, co-owner of Locale as a gift. During a particularly chal- “In a nutshell, I’m grateful,” the first character because they tificate for their projects after the Market at Sundial. lenging time for Jacinda’s health, a Gore said. were learning how to complete the symposium. Gore spoke on how to success- 19-year-old woman had stepped in game’s quests. fully make your own cookbook. to help Gore. Before departing, she [email protected] Gore tended to her daugh- left Gore with a personal cookbook [email protected] ter Jacinda Gore, 24, tirelessly for entirely in German. Gore wanted to the past 10 years, until she passed return the favor, but couldn’t find away from a rare blood disease and one. This inspired her to combine brain cancer. Gore used her writ- all of the best Pinecraft food into a ing as a diversion from cleaning cookbook. doctor’s houses and spending most She self-published her first cook- of her time in and out of hospitals book and was able to sell around with her daughter. She found unex- 600 copies through Facebook. pected success with her cookbooks. This caught the attention of some For Gore, the conference was important people and got her a fea- the first time she has appeared ture on National Geographic. publicly in years. Though she has “It was like getting a commer- been invited to many prestigious cial during the half-time show of media engagements regarding her the Super Bowl, for free,” she said. upcoming and previously pub- After that, her career took off in lished books, she has not appeared a way that some would call a mir- anywhere recently. acle. Gore was able to break into Jacinda was Gore’s biggest a difficult market with ease. She fan, she was proud of her moth- landed a three-book-deal with er’s accomplishments. As Jacinda’s HarperCollins publishing house health declined, Gore pulled back just two days after sending a pro- from all the attention her books posal for one. This process usually had gained her. As she said, “You takes about six weeks. can never get a day back.” Her third book “Me, Myself Gore chose USFSP’s Food and Pie” recently came out, offer- Conference as her official fresh ing more than 100 pie recipes. Gore Paid advertisement Apr 20-26, 2015 | Volume 49 | Issue 29 Fashion from recycled material By Caitlin Ashworth Staff Reporter Khatcherian won second By Caitlin Ashworth place with her Wonder Woman As the semester slowly comes Students got their creative inspired design, sported by Chiana to a shrieking halt, everyone juices flowing at the Reuse-a-Bull Hamilton. can’t help but think about what Fashion show, where designers cre- A Marie Antoinette- they are going to do once the ated a wardrobe from materials you inspired dress designed by Lillie would find in the trash. Wiszniewski and modeled by struggle is over. Models strutted down the cat- Stephanie Eide, and made from Hibernation always seems walk in their garbage attire on April stockings, plastic bags and flower like a great idea -- just sleeping 13 in the University Student Center petals won third place. for as long as possible. There’s ballroom while guests chowed Freshman Cadin Small said he no doubt you’ll be tired after the down on Tijuana Flats tacos. The designed outfits for Jenesia Jackson, long hours spent awake at night, event was coordinated by Catherine Chardonnay Tyson and Dominique cramming your mind and test- Kouretsos, university relations Euzebe using cereal boxes, duct ing your memory’s capacity. director, and Nora Khatcherian tape, trash bags, yarn and paint After spending all this time from The Needle Arts Club. splotches. straining your brain and regur- The event was judged by Jozef Jackson’s outfit won best use gitating information, it feels nice Gherman, the newly-elected stu- of recycled materials. Tyson and dent body president, Juan Salazar, Euzebe’s outfits won “trashiest.” to literally do nothing. Become vice president, and Senator Beenly Rachel Clemetson won best a zombie. Just sit on your couch Khoum. walk with a design made from chi- and Netflix binge for as long as Amaura May won first place potle bags and plastic bags, which you want. Not showering and and a brand new Xbox 360. Allison Khatcherian whipped up 20 min- sitting in the same clothes for Vilardi modeled the design -- an ele- utes before the show. three days in a row while eating gant dress made from a box, plastic The show displayed innovation Ben and Jerry’s Phish Food can bags and St. Petersburg pamphlets. and style using material with trash- May said the dress took about six can origins. feel like heaven. Caitlin Ashworth | The Crow’s Nest However, restlessness can hours to make during numerous Inspired by 18th century France, Stephanie Eide models a dress, transformed take the best of us, it’s hard to sit Needle Art Club meetings. [email protected] from plastic bags into a gown fit for a queen. down and stop after the constant stress. Indulge yourself with a strong drink, you deserve it -- if you’re 21 of course. Cask and Preparing for summer classes Ale is the holy Mecca of cocktail On-campus events that bars in St. Pete. Order a Maple Old Fashioned; it will get the job It’s a shortened but focused semester. done. Taking challenging classes can set you up will relieve your stress Sudden removal of the built- up tension can be uplifting, but for success if you’re prepared to work hard. By Emily Tinti also overwhelming. Take a deep The extensive line is worth the hot Staff Reporter comfort food and leisure time with breath and relax. Take advan- By Jonah King going to be harder,” senior Nicholas No matter how you’re feeling your friends. Honestly, who isn’t tage of the beach; feel the sand Crow’s Nest Contributor Patdies said, “The learning is more during final exam week -- optimis- already taking a break from study- between your toes and embrace Another (hopefully) success- concentrated.” tic or rather regretful you didn’t go ing to boil some ramen or brew your freedom. Watch the sunset ful year of school has gone by and Senior Solange Gorleku recalled to your 8 a.m. lecture more often -- their third serving of coffee at 10 to the beat of drums at the while some students look forward being able to take Childhood stress will find a way to rattle your p.m.? And don’t worry, people do Treasure Island drum circle. to a vacation from the daily school Literature, which was an exit senses. But there’s no time for wor- arrive in pajama pants. Drum your troubles away. grind, many more students have requirement and also counted for rying, and there’s barely enough Monday, April 27 | Therapy Dogs Go on that road trip you’ve to weigh their required summer her summer credit, “Why not kill time to cram Chapters 1 through 11 When you’re stressed or under been planning forever, but course options. two birds with one stone?” Gorleku into your brain. Just accept every- the weather, sometimes all you haven’t been able to take. Pile So what are the go-to courses? said. The class is easy, Gorleku said, thing that has happened, or more need is a dog’s company. Head on a bunch of your friends in the First, be aware that you have but it can be tedious. likely didn’t happen, and put every- over to the library at 3:30 p.m. to options. Another attractive option is thing you’ve got into moving for- meet some of the most comfort- car and take off. Split the cheap Joan Eldridge, college of arts studying abroad. Senior Jonathan ward. Stress is unfortunately nat- ing creatures you’ll ever meet. The hotel costs and gas -- travel light. and sciences adviser, suggests stu- Boyd took advantage of studying ural, but additional, weighty stress dogs are there to provide comfort College is one of the best times dents stay on top of their course abroad in Costa Rica and reflected will only hold you down. and affection during your times of of your life, and you don’t have schedules and recommends stu- on the value of the experience -- The Crow’s Nest offered some stress, and they appreciate you just to travel in luxury to have fun. dents in need of scheduling make to be able to travel and still take specific suggestions on how to stay as much as you appreciate them. Go see the world, or at least the an appointment with their aca- required summer courses. focused and on top of your work, so Tuesday, April 28 | Laughter Yoga state. demic adviser. Dr. Eldridge also reminds stu- here are some of the stress-relieving From noon to 12:30 p.m., certi- See your friends and family. “The recommended courses dents not to just sign up for the activities taking place on campus fied Laughter Yoga teacher Karine Time is always of the essence in will vary depending on a student’s summer courses, but make sure to before and during one of the most Lespinasse Sabourault will hold college and there’s not always major and how far along they are in register for classes next fall, “Do stressful weeks of your life. Attend an introductory session to destress their program,” Eldridge said. She not just do summer, and then wait; one or more of these events and your mind, body and spirit. You the time to see your friends or noted DegreeWorks as a useful tool or all the good classes will be gone you’re bound to feel a little more don’t actually have to be a flex- family. Catch up, socialize and to pick out classes before getting by the time they get back to it.” relaxed. Godspeed, my friends. ible pro-yogi to participate, and have fun. academic advising. Eldridge said. Thursday, April 23 | Breakfast of you don’t have to bring an original However you decide to start Upperclassmen offer their opin- Summer classes for A and C Champions standup routine. It’s all for fun and the summer, enjoy your freedom ions to students who still need start on May 11. Summer B starts The University Study Center will a simple way to exercise your mus- while it lasts. There’s always next to take their required summer on June 29. return from 10 p.m. to midnight cles and breathing. Laugh away the semester. courses. to provide a free breakfast meal, anxiety. “Take classes that you think are along with fun games and prizes. [email protected] [email protected] crowsneststpete.com crowsneststpete.com Apr 20-26, 2015 | Volume 49 | Issue 29

ascendant vocals to light the way, and the singer makes a pronounced display of his penchant for poetic Review: Strung Out - lyrics. “In dreams I navigate to the space inside my heart, where I find grace among these souls that only live to hate,” says Cruz in the the boundaries of punk rock. The first verse. The song winds through whirlwind briefly idles on a bitter- peaks and valleys before it reaches sweet bassline and Cruz’s opening Transmission. Alpha. Delta a soaring guitar solo and cruises avowal before the rest of the band across its entrancing flurry of cas- kicks back into gear. Once again, cading notes. The journey ends with Cruz shows off his lyrical prow- California punk-metal trailblazers Strung Out have risen a wall of shouts declaring “We’re all ess with introspection and con- lost,” followed by a soothing bass- templative similes. “Like thunder from the underground to unleash “Transmission. Alpha. driven crescendo. in your sky, like looking up and Proving that the band’s roots wondering why,” says Cruz during Delta,” a 12-track barrage of adrenaline-fueled anthems. still have a place in today’s musical the final chorus, “… Articulate landscape, “Nowheresville” pro- the chaos and the way to resurrec- By Mark Wolfenbarger The hulking clarity of the instru- side of the moon,” “Rats” is a defin- vides a nostalgic burst of ‘90s skate- tion, you are the bullet that killed Staff Reporter ments is something that Strung ing opening statement. punk bliss. Fans of Strung Out’s the revolution, cuz you’re the sum Out have lacked throughout much “Rebellion of the Snakes” contin- seminal 1998 release, “Twisted by of every moment that you’ve been Twenty-five years since the band of their career. Yet, the album never ues the sonic charge while increas- Design,” will be especially fond alive.” His steady stream of inflec- first hit the scene and 21 years since sounds over-produced. ing the venom. A stalking riff com- of the tune’s thrashing major-key tion adds even more emotional heft its first album, “Another Day in Charlie Chaplin – yes, that bines with a breakneck beat from riffs and double-time gallop. Sun- to his captivating proclamations. Paradise,” was released on longtime Charlie Chaplin – opens the first drummer Jordan Burns before soaked melodies and a bouncing Strung Out ties the song and album label Fat Wreck Chords, Strung act with an excerpt from “The Great exploding into the album’s most breakdown harken to a simpler together with another illuminating Out have continued to stretch their Dictator.” What follows, however, is frenetic attack. The deceptively time of circle pits and a hunger for crescendo, marking a climactic end melodic skate-punk roots toward a anything but black and white. “Rats alluring chorus provides momen- discovery. If anything, Strung Out to a thrilling ride. more diverse, technical and explo- in the Walls” is a call-to-arms with tary solace from Ramos and co- have improved their formula for Not many bands reach an eight sive sound. technical finesse and gang vocals guitarist Jake Kiley’s vicious riffs. crafting half-pipe-ready rippers. album and even fewer make it “Transmission. Alpha. Delta” that would make Van Halen proud. A scaling solo sweeps over a murky Thanks in large part to “Design’s” their best. But with “Transmission. is the culmination of a career of Speaking of the gang vocals, gui- rhythm to finish the onslaught. apex closer, “Matchbook,” Strung Alpha. Delta,” Strung Out have unwavering progress. The gui- tarist Rob Ramos and bassist Chris Three tracks later, an alternat- Out have become a band that is often done just that. The band has poured tars shred more proficiently. The Aiken take their already-stellar ing bass riff makes way for “Black measured by its ability to finish an every ounce of its experience and rhythms batter and groove more backing vocals to new heights on Maps,” one of Strung Out’s most album. And “Westcoasttrendkill” musical skill into an album that effectively. And vocalist Jason Cruz “Delta.” Combined with lightning- powerful songs to date. Dust rises doesn’t disappoint. The song took more than five years to reach croons, wails and scathes with fast leads, a harmonized guitar solo into the nighttime air over an open opens with a heavy metal tornado daylight, and it was worth the wait. authority. Producer Kyle Black also and a chorus that graces “the dark road as shifting tempos lead us of guitars, bass and drums that This is the sound of confidence and asserts his presence out of the gate. into the unknown with only Cruz’s ups the horns and further pushes purpose. End transmission. [email protected]

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By Mark Wolfenbarger writing a shot. I had enjoyed writ- my neurotic tendencies also had me enough to keep me around as Staff Reporter ing since I was a kid, but never con- crapping my pants. copy editor. In January – after our The student newspaper at the Journalism wasn’t my first sidered it a viable career choice; it Until that point, I didn’t really former managing editor graduated University of South Florida St. choice. was nothing more than an extra- know if I was cut out for journalism. – she offered me that position. After Petersburg. It wasn’t even my second or curricular activity. I knew I could write adequately, but a little deliberation because of my Editor-in-chief third choice. I followed the idea, however, that is only half the battle. And at job and full-time class load, I said Jennifer Nesslar In 2001, I graduated high and enrolled in Creative Writing 31, I wasn’t heading back to the screw it, slashed a day of work off Managing Editor school and began working for my and a class ambiguously titled drawing board. Journalism was my my schedule and took the role. I Mark Wolfenbarger dad’s electrical company as a res- Journalism. last stop -- changing majors again believed it would make me a better Creative Director idential service technician. I also Now, this might sound hyper- was not an option. reporter and sharper writer, and it Josh Fuller enrolled in the fire fighter program bolic, but for the first time in my I decided that if I didn’t walk out has. News editor at St. Petersburg College. That goal embarrassingly long college career of USFSP within a couple of years Now, here we are -- the final Emily Wehunt didn’t last long, however, so I took I felt inspired. I felt like I had with a bachelor’s degree, I would issue of the semester and, for most News assistant the most obvious route – the elec- found my calling. To me, the two accept my mediocrity and bounce of us, the end of our run with The Jack Moscone trician program at PTEC. That also classes went hand in hand. Creative around the workforce, doing mean- Crow’s Nest. Arts & Life Editor seemed like a good decision until Writing expanded my ability to ingless grunt work until death do I am not very nostalgic or sen- Emily Tinti two years later when I realized how develop a narrative and show us part. timental. For me, this isn’t a time Arts & Life assistant Editor much I dislike the trade. readers what I was writing about. Fortunately, it worked out and to get emotional as I reflect on the Caitlin Ashworth I then became a human pinball, Journalism, on the other hand, the professor suggested that I past eight or so months. Honestly, Sports editor bouncing from job to job and major taught me basic reporting and gave give The Crow’s Nest a shot. So I I don’t think any of us will. We Andrew Caplan to major. It created the illusion that me an opportunity to explore the applied during the summer semes- know what The Crow’s Nest is – a Photo editor I was progressing, but really I was field as a potential major. ter, which is when I met our current place to gain experience, get our Kalima Haneef spinning my wheels. School was Two semesters and three arti- editor-in-chief. work published and maybe make Advertising manager something I was supposed to do; cles for SPC’s the Sandbox News Not long after summer ended, a few friends along the way. It is a Jess Aldrich not something I wanted to do. So later, I was on my way to USF she assigned me as news editor. I place that has hopefully prepared Marketing representatives I quit. St. Petersburg with an associate was pumped. This would be my first us, even just a little, for the daunt- Liz Howard After grinding through a ware- degree and a mission – to become time getting paid to do something ing road ahead. Distribution Manager housing job for a couple of years, I a journalist. I loved. Sure, I still had and have a After graduation, many of us Damani Harris realized that I was going nowhere In my first semester at USFSP day job to pay the bills. But getting will head our separate ways and The Mission Statement: The Crow’s Nest without a college degree. in spring 2014, I took three classes, paid even a little to gain experience Crow’s Nest will become a memory. is committed to providing its readers with news relevant to the University of Once again, I returned to elec- including News Editing I. I was in news reporting? Yes, please. But we will carry the skills we have South Florida St. Petersburg and its sur- tric and school without purpose excited to learn that the professor of That gig didn’t last long, how- learned into our futures. rounding comm unity. The Crow’s Nest or direction. That lasted until 2012 that class was a former Tampa Bay ever, due to my aforementioned – abides by the highest ethical standards when two people – probably feeling Times reporter with more than 40 and much loathed – day job. But and focuses on stories that help read- [email protected] ers make informed decisions on cur- sorry for me – suggested that I give years of experience in the field. But our editor-in-chief was gracious rent issues. We take seriously the pub- lic’s trust in our news reporting and strive to uphold the highest standards of reporting as defined by the Society of Professional Journalists. 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A businessman passed me as I was struggling to get up on the sidewalk. “Are you OK?” he asked. The kindness of strangers I think, through my tears, I mumbled something to the effect of “yeah,” and the man con- expressed pity without helping. tinued on his way. I took a deep And they would’ve been justified I never got the name of the strangers breath, pulled myself up, and tried in doing so. They were on the job, to ignore the pain in my knee and and busy too. the blood gushing out of it (sorry to But now, when I look at the scar, who helped me the day I fell. those of you with weak stomachs). I’m grateful for the kindness of “Just get back to campus,” I told strangers. I regret that I never got By Jennifer Nesslar myself as I limped back toward the names of the people who helped Staff Columnist becomes nearly impossible for the just crossed Second Avenue S and Residence Hall One. me. entire month of March. was headed back to campus, when The moment seemed more trau- In reality, my injuries were If you look at my right So that morning, I decided to go I suddenly went airborne. matic than the actual reality. So as minor, but the impact these people knee, you’ll notice a for a run. But when I got outside, I can’t tell you whether I tripped I passed the downtown Hilton, two made on me cut deeper than my scar about the size of I realized Beach Drive still wasn’t over a piece of trash or a bump in employees working on landscape wound. a quarter. open to pedestrians. Frustrated, the sidewalk, but I can tell you that saw my tears—and my bloody knee. I want to do the same for others, The scar reminds I decided to just run through I hit the ground hard. The sidewalk “Can we help you?” they asked. no matter how minor their wounds me of the kindness of downtown. wasn’t forgiving. It was a thick, I nodded and asked for a ban- may be. strangers. It sounds simple enough. But wide sidewalk, perfect for ripping dage. The workers let me into the Jennifer Nesslar, a senior majoring I woke up the Monday morning running on uneven sidewalks, the skin of anyone who is unlucky hotel, gave me a place to wash my in mass communications, is the edi- after the Grand Prix in 2014, cele- through busy intersections and enough to have a spill. wounds and gave me all the first- tor-in-chief. She can be reached at brating the end of the noise. I was past parking garages can actually I guess you could call me the aid supplies they could find. They [email protected] or on Twitter also eager to go for a run. My favor- be a bit treacherous. unlucky one. Or maybe I just allowed me to stay in the air condi- @jnesslar. ite place to run is Beach Drive, and I paid for my decision. Near the wasn’t picking my feet up enough. tioning as long as I needed. if you are at all familiar with the end of the run, I was running along Regardless, I consider it to be one They could have ignored Grand Prix, you know that the run a sidewalk on Second Street S. I had of the worst spills of my life. me walking by. They could’ve

stated that “social scientists ana- Yet the magazine going free with- lyzing crime records report that the out change disturbs one about how The Rolling Stone gathers no story rate of false rape allegations is 2 to 8 the media tries to excuse itself of its percent”. A small quantity that was crimes. By Jeffrey Zanker story. It could be that the magazine the sources of the information since projected to the extremes to make This “failure in journalism” Contributing Col- wanted a more dramatic account she had only one source. It might it an unintentionally sensational should serve as a lesson for young umnist for a bigger impact. The reporter have been better to drop the whole article. journalists. Journalists need to hold wanted to write about the subject story since the article, though grip- Rolling Stone apologized and their stories and sources account- The Rolling Stone and hope it would alarm people ping, looked too sketchy to be a is now continuing with its busi- able. The risk of preserving good article “A Rape on about it and get the universities to report. It lacked the call-to-action ness without consequences (the reporting has never been higher Campus” and the reports of its pub- find ways of punishing the offend- spirit it was aiming for. reporter is still writing for them). than in this tabloid-media period. lication boil down to a recent fact: ers. The article did this in the worst The consequences of this article They place no blame on anyone Jeffrey Zanker is a junior majoring basic journalism rules and skills way possible. were protests against the alleged but the story, which I find intoler- in mass communications. He can be are getting misled in the big league If I were on the editor’s staff, I fraternity and sending the idea that able. Those involved with the story reached at [email protected] or publications. would be more assertive in checking women lie about rape. The report have been smeared by its effects. on Twitter @zankerjeffrey. The Columbia Graduate School of Journalism published an investi- gative report two weeks ago, which gives details to the article’s fail- ure at basic reporting. They found that many of the names, such as the attacker “Drew,” were pseud- onyms. They failed to contact the victim’s friends, and lacked detailed answers and attributions. The reporter gave vague details to the fraternity about the incident -- which didn’t happen. They found that the main figure “Jackie’s” story was proved false and was concocted to gain attention. The fact-checking and editorial supervision accepted the article, overlooking the article’s red flags, and they didn’t verify the sources. The report summed the article up as a “failure in journalism” As a beginning journalist, the need in getting the story as accurate as possible is important, especially stories that connect with a harm- ful situation. Campus rape has been a relevant topic on most campuses over the years, yet it still has been neglected due to the sensitivity of the subject and its victims. I think the reason the reporter and the magazine didn’t dig deeper into Jackie’s story was to protect her and not lose contact. Other reasons could be the pressure in writing the Apr 20-26, 2015 | Volume 49 | Issue 29 crowsneststpete.com

It has been an honor being The Crow’s Nest sports editor since the fall 2014. As we all aspire to do bigger and better things with our lives after gradua- Follow us on Twitter! tion, who knows when we’ll run into one another again. So, I want to say thank you to all of our readers, and the student-athletes and coaches who Find us on Twitter @CNSports made this past year a blast. Want to keep in touch? Follow me on Twitter for local sports news and for Thank You! Crow’s Nest articles. @CappyMIA. Go Bulls! --Andrew Caplan, Sports editor USF football players look to go pro By Andrew Caplan Staff Reporter top-rated WR in the draft, Davis stands at the same height. Cooper, On April 30, the lives of 256 col- however, has a vertical jump of 34 lege athletes will change forever -- inches and holds a 2015 draft grade and then some. of 7.13, the second-highest grade. The NFL draft can do that. He also ran the three-cone drill Players like Jameis Winston, in 6.71 seconds, .35 seconds faster Marcus Mariota, Todd Gurley and than Davis. Amari Cooper are projected to go Davis is projected to be in the first round and are expected undrafted and is listed as a “prior- to bring an immediate impact to ity free agent.” the teams that select them. He previously told The Crow’s But after the household names Nest that he wouldn’t mind staying are off the board, teams are looking in Tampa with the Buccaneers. for hidden gems. Although kickers are rarely A USF player could be one of selected in the draft, Kloss has the those late-draft picks, or could be potential to slip onto teams’ radars signed to teams as an undrafted or at least make a roster spot during free agent, as teams generally sign the offseason. After receiving 15-20 additional players following the MVP award in the East-West the draft. Shrine Game, Kloss has positioned The Bulls have 17 eligible players himself in a light that rarely shines up for selection; it’s a list topped by on kickers. The 6-foot, 210-pound wide receiver Andre Davis, kicker kicker was a Lou Groza finalist in Marvin Kloss, tight end Mike 2013 after being responsible for 42 McFarland, linebacker Reshard percent of the teams points that Andrew Caplan | The Crow’s Nest Cliett, defensive back Chris year. The 2014 USF captains, Marvin Kloss, Reshard Cliett and Andre Davis (left to right), all hope to be selected by a team Dunkley, and defensive linemen Kloss led the team again in 2014 during the NFL Draft April 30 through May 2. Todd Chandler and Elkino Watson. with 69 points, converting on 23-of- At 6-foot-1, Davis has shown he 23 extra point kicks and 13-of-17 Mike McFarland received the high- a full-time starter. He caught 27 And Miami’s TE ran .006 slower on can handle the spotlight. He holds field goals. He held a 76.5 percent est draft grade for a USF player by passes for 315 yards, averaging 11.5 the 40-yard dash. 13 school records, including the field goal percentage, ranking him NFL scouts with a 5.0. On his pro yards per catch. The grades may seem low on a most receiving yards (2,136) and second in his conference. day, McFarland had a 9.8 foot broad Compared to Miami’s Clive scale of 1-10, but it is quite common touchdowns (17) by a WR. Davis The former soccer player pre- jump and ran a 4.73 40-yard dash. Walford, one of the highly cov- to be around the 5.0 range. Florida ran the 40-yard dash in 4.6 seconds viously told The Crow’s Nest that Out jumping his former teammate eted TEs in the draft, McFarland State’s Winston, who is projected and had a high jump of 32.5 inches his ideal situation would be to play Davis, McFarland had a 35-inch stands just one inch taller and at to be drafted No. 1 overall by the at the USF pro day on March 26. for a team with a dome stadium to vertical. the same weight. Walford received Tampa Bay Buccaneers, received He was given a draft grade of 4.94, show his leg strength off in perfect Although McFarland played a slightly better draft grade of 5.51. a grade of 6.7, 0.5 higher than the according to NFL.com. conditions. with the Bulls the past three sea- McFarland and Walford also share next quarterback, Mariota. Compared to Cooper, who is the At 6-foot-5, 250 pounds, TE sons, 2014 marked his first year as the same vertical jump (35 inches).

Penguins in 2009, and even they Detroit Coach Mike Babcock will and able to score. He is fast enough had great team chemistry with make adjustments to steal two to make sure he is not caught out of Opinion: Lightning will go superb goaltending (Mark Andre games, stretching the series to six. position. Carle is a “stay-at-home” Flurry used to play well under pres- Assuming the Lightning defenseman that can throw the sure) and a defense that wouldn’t be advance into the second round body around, clear the crease, dig as far as Ben Bishop and pushed around. they will likely face the Montreal for the puck and drop the gloves if Since then, the Boston Bruins, Canadiens. This round two match- things get chippy. Braydon Corburn a very defensive-minded team, has up will be difficult as they face a is another defensive acquisition won the cup and advanced to the very physical team, a team that that ex-Red Wing and current the defense allows Conference Finals twice, knocking could wear them down over seven Lightning general manager Steve the Lightning out in seven games games (as did Boston in 2011). Yzerman brought in to improve the By Phil Lavery by wearing us down physically. If Ben Bishop doesn’t falter, durability of our team. Contributing Columnist going to be goalie Ben Bishop and The LA Kings have won two cups it’ll be up to Coach Jon Cooper to Thanks to Yzerman and Cooper, the tough, physical and dominat- in two years, and Chicago (a well- pair up the right guys on defense the Lightning have a new team Game two’s high-scoring ing defensive play by the blue line rounded team) has also won twice to match Montreal’s intensity and identity. No longer do they get affair Saturday resulted in a 5-1 giants. since 2010. physical play. pushed around on the ice -- it’s the Lightning win, tying the opening- The phrase “defense wins cham- The Lightning’s first round With Lighting’s 6-foot-6 defen- Lightning pushing. playoff round between the Tampa pionships” has become an over- matchup against Detroit will go six sive captain Victor Hedman lead- The Lightning’s Vegas odds of Bay Lightning and the Detroit Red used cliché in the world of sports. games. The Lightning have the edge ing the way and tough guys like winning the Stanley Cup are 17-2. Wings 1-1. For the NHL, however, truer words on goaltending, defense, offensive Matt Carle controlling the crease, But it won’t be the high flying have never been spoken. The last power and size. Detroit is a gritty the Lightning will advance to the Steven Stamkos that will get them top-heavy offensive team that won team traditionally, but their incon- Conference Finals. to the Stanley Cup Finals. It’s the Stanley Cup was the Pittsburgh sistent goaltending will bury them. Hedman is a two-way defender [email protected]