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This News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University History: Campus Publications at Scholar Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Crow's Nest by an authorized administrator of Scholar Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. NEWS, page 2 FEATURE, page 5 FEATURE, page 8 A TALE OF TWO PIERS DO YOU KERRY ABOUT LOCAL MUSIC? THINKING ABOUT STUDYING ABROAD?

St. Petersburg’s latest construction project will bring a Local singer-songwriter Kerry Courtney is a man The opportunity to travel to a foreign country to totally redesigned pier to the waterfront. The addition of gripping emotion. Read the story behind how study is invaluable. Indhira Suero shares her stories will cost at least $66 million and open in early 2019. he came to find his sound as a solo musician. and what she learned during her visit to Spain. The Crow ’s Nest THE CAMPUS NEWSPAPER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG

Volume 48, Issue 2 - January 23, 2016 | Online at www.crowsneststpete.com Patio St. Pete Women’s March draws crowd of 20,000 Tuesdays coming soon to promote commuter engagement By Alyssa Coburn [email protected]

or many commuter stu- dents, their college expe- rience can be summed up Fas – Get to class and go home. Because well, life is busy. The University Student Center is working to fix this by welcom- ing more commuters into student life with a new daytime event. It’s called Patio Tuesdays, and it takes place on the last Tuesday of every month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ANNA BRYSON | THE CROW’S NEST outside the Student Life Center. Women’s March: Tens of thousands walk St. Petersburg streets to protest for Women’s rights. The demonstration set the record for the largest Similar to Harbor Market, an protest in city history. on-campus biweekly market, Patio Tuesdays allows student By Whitney Elfstrom lavender “Rosie the Riveter” shirt. At the heart of the operation is still marching as an advocate. organizations, USF St. Petersburg [email protected] “I’m marching not only for is Suzanne Benton, 81, who “There are no such things as departments and local vendors women’s rights, but for every- organized the St. Petersburg great obstacles,” she said. “There a closer connection with the ver 20,000 women and one’s rights, for anyone who chapter of the march. Benton is are just issues that must be dealt student body. Patio Tuesdays is a men came together to feels oppressed and wants their no stranger to activism, she has with and one by one as they free event and offers things like Oflood the streets of St. Pe- voice to be heard,” she said. been an outspoken feminist for came up we dealt with them.” music, activities and games. tersburg on Saturday in solidarity Protesters led a peaceful march decades. In fact, she was among When the organizing group Unlike Harbor Market, which for women’s rights. to send a message to President the 50,000 women who marched first met on Dec. 13, they origi- can have 10-12 tables, Patio Among the sea of women Trump illustrating their concerns down Fifth Avenue in New York nally thought only 200-300 peo- Tuesday features a more intimate and men is Lauren Conzelman, surrounding women’s rights. The City during the Women’s Strike ple would march through down- 1-3 tables, allowing student orga- 20-year-old USF St. Petersburg stu- demonstration marks the largest for Equality on Aug. 26, 1970. town, but little did they know nizations an opportunity to bet- dent, who stood out in her vibrant in the city’s history. Forty-seven years later, Benton See “Women’s March,” P4 ter showcase themselves, recruit and hand out information. Melissa Cloutier is a junior Lynn Pippenger Hall officially opens with ribbon-cutting ceremony psychology major, commuter and transfer student from Keiser Uni- versity. Cloutier said her transfer orientation offered little informa- tion about clubs and student life. Cloutier did notice that there were clubs and events, but they met in the evening, and Cloutier was often already back home. When she saw Harbor Market for the first time, she didn’t see tables for student organizations, just vendors. “If there’s only a handful of tables, it’s a lot easier to go from one to the other without feeling overwhelmed,” said Cloutier. Luckily, Cloutier was intro- duced to Big Sisters of Psychol- ogy and has become more active and present on campus thanks to her involvement. Omar Garcia, a graduate assis- tant and the coordinator of Patio Tuesdays, wanted a smaller and more open venue so that stu- DEVIN RODRIGUEZ | THE CROW’S NEST See “Patio Tuesday,” P3 Snip Snip: Prominent members of the community, donors and university officials cut the ribbon for the opening Lynn Pippenger Hall, the new college of business building. The ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Monday, Jan. 17.

THE CROW’S NEST IS THE WEEKLY STUDENT NEWSPAPER THE CROW’S NEST AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG. Got News? We’ll Cover It. Since 1969 ALL CONTENT IN THE PUBLICATION IS PRODUCED BY USFSP Contact Us: email [email protected] office (727) 873-4113 STUDENTS. SINGLE COPIES FREE. @USFCrowsNest @CrowsNestStPete @USFCrowsNest 2 NEWS JANUARY 23, 2017 THE CROW’S NEST The latest on St. Petersburg’s newest attraction: How near is the Pier? By Ryan Callihan cost the city $35 million to not [email protected] have a pier, which, to me, makes no sense,” argued Kriseman. he Pier has been a staple The mayor also stated that of St. Petersburg for over it is impossible to negotiate T125 years, but the city the terms of the bond with the has a history of recreating the bondholders. Kriseman equat- icon every now and again. ed the scenario to taking out a Most recently, an inverted mortgage on a home and then pyramid-style pier sat at the end asking the bank if you could of Second Avenue NE. Con- spend $50,000 of that money structed in 1973 and demolished on a new car. in 2015, the city now hopes Despite the legal and contrac- to replace the attraction with tual obligations on the loaned something more imaginative. money, opponents of the new A redesigned pier is one of pier have criticized Kriseman the many projects Mayor Rick for allowing the price of the Kriseman took on shortly after project to continue to rise. being elected in 2014. Howev- As it stands, $46 million er, development has been met would pay for the pier alone. with heavy criticism from those An extra $20 million would be who believe the city’s money applied to the pier approach COURTESY OF THE CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG would be better put to use else- area, but Kriseman hopes to Pier to Pier: The $66 million dollar addition to the St. Petersburg waterfront is expected to look like this where, such as the city’s aging improve on the overall product. render. Mayor Rick Kriseman has inquired about an additional $14 million to enhance the current design. sewer system. In December, Kriseman Kriseman has said that the The design for the new pier, as there were previously. “Bond laws and regulations lobbied City Council for expansions aren’t necessary and finalized early 2016, is called The pier approach will con- require the city to spend the another $14 million to expand that he would be content opening the Pier District. Construction sist of various activity areas proceeds of tax-exempt debt on features included in the pier the pier as planned. He says the is slated for completion by such as a gateway plaza that issues on the projects described design. Kriseman says this is most important part of the proj- the end of 2018, with a grand will mark the beginning of the in the offering statement,” said the last expansion he would ect to him is creating a space for opening in early 2019. new space. The plaza will be Kriseman. “In simple language, ask for, though he has yet to all St. Petersburg residents. Plans include a 3,065 foot followed closely by a market it means that we bonded to formally announce his request “It’s the right thing to do. It’s a stretch of development made space for small outdoor shops. build a pier, we have to use the to Pinellas County. part of our history. It’s a place for up of two parts: the pier and an Other pier approach features money to build a pier.” This money would come everyone in our city to gather.” approach that links the pier to include picnic and park areas If the city were to back out from tax increment financing Pilings for the new pier are the downtown area. on the eastern side of the pen- from its agreement with the funds that were set aside for expected to be put down in May. The new pier will retain the insular stretch near Spa Beach. bond holders and not follow 2014’s failed Greenlight Pinel- Kriseman remained firm in multi-level observation deck Existing plans also include through with the $66 million las transportation system and his recent 2016 State of the overlooking the water, as well restaurants and boat docks on dollar project, it would cost the would go toward the gateway Economy presentation. as bars, seating terraces, a the western side. city $35 million, with no pier plaza, a water recreation area, “We’re going have a pier,” lawn, a tram stop and restau- Information from the Tampa to show for it. a family-friendly shaded plaza Kriseman said in December. rants. Kriseman says that there Bay Times and NewStPetePier. “It’s estimated that it would and public art. “We are going to build a pier.” will not be as many restaurants com was used in this article. Trump’s inauguration marked by boycotts, protests and low attendance By Luke Cross of celebrities who declined at- stating that the empty seats will [email protected] tendance included A-listers such instead be given to the public. as Elton John, Celine Dion, As for the drought of prospec- an. 20 marked the day KISS, Mötley Crüe and Ice T. tive celebrities, he spoke on his when Donald Trump Stars were not the only plans to keep the ceremonies Jtraded in the title of Presi- boycotters of Trump’s inau- simple and close to home. dent-elect for leader of the free guration: at least 60 House “I don’t want the celebrities, world. Much like his campaign, Democrats did not attend the I want the people, and we have Trump’s inauguration was ceremonies, a trend sparked by the biggest celebrities in the atypical in every respect. the recent Twitter feud between world there,” Trump said in The 45th presidential inaugu- the President-elect and Con- an interview with Fox News, ration was record-breaking in gressman John Lewis. weeks before the event. its funding: Trump’s inaugural Lewis, the respected civil General attendance followed committee raised north of $90 rights icon told NBC that he suit with an estimated 800,000 million in private donations, doesn’t see Trump as a “le- to 1,000,000 guests, compared more than both of former Pres- gitimate” leader in light of to Obama’s first inaugural at- ident Barack Obama’s commit- the Russian interference in tendance total of 1.8 million. tees combined. the election, and will not be A large portion of the guests With the estimated $110 attending the inauguration that poured into the capitol on million in tax contributions, the ceremonies. inauguration day were protes- overall price tag of the inaugu- “You cannot be at home with tors attending one of the many COURTESY OF THE NATIONAL GUARD ration was not unusual for first something that you feel that is displays of defiance through- Historic Weekend: The National Mall filled with spectators who watched term presidents. wrong,” Lewis said. out the city. as Trump took the presidential oath and became the 45th president. The event posted unusually By the following day Trump The National Parks Service low attendance numbers. The had fired back on Congressman gave 27 groups a permit for 4,200 provided joints in sup- percent disapproval rating presidential oath is traditionally Lewis, tweeting that he was protesting, alongside dozens of port of cannabis legalization. before entering office and 44 taken on the steps of the Capi- “all talk, talk, talk - no action informal public displays. A number of large protests percent approval. tol Building and followed with or results. Sad.” The largest planned pro- were held outside of D.C. as The same poll noted that a parade down Pennsylvania Many other Democrats test was the Women’s March, well, including Bridge To- these numbers were historically Avenue, but the evening cere- followed Lewis in the wake of where 500,000 people come gether Golden Gate, which low, with Obama, Bush and monies were lacking compared Trump’s backlash, including together in the streets of D.C. aimed to “create a human Clinton having 12, 25 and 18 to past inaugurations. Florida Representatives Alcee on Jan. 21 to show the new bridge of togetherness,” percent dissatisfaction before Donald and Melania Trump Hastings and Darren Soto. administration that women’s as well as Seattle’s Resist entering office, respectively. plan to make appearances at “I am deeply disappointed rights are human rights. Trump: Occupy Inauguration. After two terms of a Demo- only three official balls, whereas with Trump’s attacks against Women’s March also held St. Petersburg hosted a num- cratic Oval Office, the country Obama attended ten at the com- civil rights hero John Lewis affiliate demonstrations in ber of public demonstrations. has endured an astoundingly mencement of his first term. and will not be attending the other major U.S. cities such Activists and public speak- polarizing election and now has The parade also experienced inauguration as a result,” Soto as New York, Boston and St. ers gathered to display their the most controversial Presi- major changes. Steve Ray, a told WFTV 9. Petersburg. political dissatisfaction at The dent in decades. D.C. based freelance announcer The resulting Democratic Another major protest was People’s Inauguration, held at With Republicans holding and Trump campaign volunteer absence is not unprecedented, #Trump420 held by DCMJ, a Williams Park Jan. 20. the majority in the Senate, replaced Charlie Brotman, who however. Lewis, among others, marijuana legalization group. Much of the dissatisfaction the House and the presidency, announced every inaugural parade did not attend President George Four minutes and twenty was also apparent in recent this is the first time the United since Eisenhower’s second term. W. Bush’s inauguration. seconds into Trump’s inaugu- polls: a Gallup poll released States has had a unified gov- Celebrity guests and perfor- Trump has publicly respond- ral address, the demonstration two weeks before inaugura- ernment since President George mances were also missing. A list ed to the missing legislators by attendees simultaneously lit the tion shows Trump with a 51 W. Bush’s office. THE CROW’S NEST JANUARY 23, 2017 A&E 3 Patio Tuesday Continued from P1 dents could really connect with part of it,” he added. Tuesday called Treat Yourself petting zoo for Treat Yourself take part in the monthly pro- one another. Garcia also wants to make Tuesday. Tuesday. gram are encouraged to contact “Patio Tuesday is a daytime sure that the vendors at Patio Treat Yourself Tuesday en- According to Garcia, his Garcia. program for commuter stu- Tuesdays will be something the courages students to unwind relationship with the students “Stop by and visit me at the dents,” said Garcia. students will enjoy. He’s been and refresh before finals. Last is both rewarding and crucial USC,” said Garcia. Garcia specifically chose the looking for local merchants semester students could stop by for organizing these events. Student organizations inter- location outside of the SLC so or restaurants that may spark and collect goodie bags filled He utilizes student feedback ested in participating don’t have that both commuter and resi- student interest. with water bottles, energy bars and recommendations to make to pay to be featured in Patio dential students could easily see “The city is your campus as and information slips with improvements. Tuesdays. the event and stop by. well. You just don’t know what study sessions schedules. Garcia said he openly wel- “We want to see this pro- it has to offer until you see it for In the future, Garcia would come student theme sugges- Patio Tuesday Dates: gram take off,” said Garcia. “It yourself,” said Garcia. love pay further homage to tions and ideas for Patio Tues- 1/31 2/28 not only develops the commu- Before finals, students can “Parks and Recreation” by in- day. Additionally, departments 3/28 4/25 nity but the students who are a look forward to a special Patio corporating things like a pony that would like to collaborate or Review: “Fences” explores family and race in midcentury America By Timothy Fanning the Pittsburgh Cycle plays tography with limited scene [email protected] into film. Washington not cutting that leaves the effect of only produced and directed live theater. The long dialogue this adaptation, but he also filled scenes provide opportu- revitalized his 2010 broadway nities for each character to shed ugust Wilson’s “Fences” role of the compelling and light on the real nature of Troy. is a fierce and moving complex Troy Maxson. There is a moment in the Aplay turned film that As Troy sees it, nothing film where Troy’s selfishness honors the men and women about his life makes a differ- is revealed after Rose learns of that people never talk about: the ence. And he talks about it any his affair. Viola Davis delivers a people that were invisible. chance he gets. Whether it’s in tearful, scalding, nose-running In an industry dominated by his backyard hogging a bottle monologue that, for a few shat- superhero and white entrepre- of gin, or on the job hauling tering moments, drags the fallout neur biographical dramas, Den- garbage, he never stops talking. of what Rose had to give up in zel Washington, who directs and Troy is first seen as a hard- her life to stay with her husband. stars in the film, gives a revival working, strong-willed father Combining elements of stage of playwright August Wilson’s who wants to provide for his and film, “Fences” bridges the 1987 Pulitzer Prize-winning family. He’s funny, a great gap between the two art forms screenplay, “Fences”. This film storyteller, and the embodiment and brings theater to the next is about a working-class black of masculinity. He was once a generation. Students unfamiliar family in the 1950’s, focused on Negro League baseball star who with the art of live drama will father Troy Maxson, played by aged out a generation before love the continuity of the sets COURTESY OF PARAMOUNT PICTURES Building Fences: Troy Maxson, played by Denzel Washington, and Rose Max- Washington, and his wife, Rose, Jackie Robinson became the first and the feeling that they are a son played by Viola Davis, recreate the Pulitzer-winning play by August Wilson. played by Viola Davis. African-American Major League part of the conversation. “Fences” is part of a 10 player. Feeling wronged, Troy In the beginning, for instance, story that crosses cultural, racial, themes to which students, no mat- play series that explores the isn’t inclined to let anyone else Troy and his friend Jim Bono and generational boundaries. It ter their age, can relate. African-American experience enjoy the success denied to him. are joined by his wife Rose in a gives us a glimpse into the past By giving ourselves a two- in every decade of the 20th That includes his teenage son, scene that depicts a typical Fri- and sheds away the dry lessons hour break in our busy lives to century. Previous attempts to Cory, played by Jovan Adepo, day afternoon in Philadelphia. of our history books by striking watch “Fences,” we can return adapt the play for the screen who has an interview scheduled The unchanging setting paired us sober with the realities of race to our classrooms, no matter failed, partly due to Wilson’s with a college football recruiter. with witty banter makes the and class struggle, all while going the academic discipline, with insistence on utilizing an Afri- In this Civil Rights era fam- viewer believe they are seeing deep into familial relationships. more feeling in our hearts. can-American director. ily drama, Washington takes a live actors on a stage. Communication and friction The Crow’s Nest rates movies Washington has since made modest approach to directing. “Fences” is the kind of film that between father and son are big between one and five stars, with five stars being the highest possi- it his mission to adapt all of He uses wide shot cinema- shapes us as human beings. It is a themes throughout this film, ble score. Review: The Flaming Lips look to keep spark alive with new album because people often struggle to track “Listening to the Frogs with where this album definitely shines, creating a solid album overall, find appropriate words to express Demon Eyes” was influenced by making it worth a listen. though it would’ve been nice to see something all-encompassing and a night when Coyne and his dog The use of synths and other elec- more polished versions of “Listen- meaningful. The style of this track listened to frogs croak outside by tronic instruments matches their ing to the Frogs with Demon Eyes” as a stream of conscious thought a creek. This song displays the experimental and psychedelic dis- and “Galaxy I Sink.” makes it seem like the listener is weakness of this album. Listeners cography. Coyne and company do The Crow’s Nest rates albums reliving an old memory. are met with drawn out guitar jan- a great job of creating atmospheric between one and five stars, with “There Should Be Unicorns” gle and drum machines that makes settings. The playful lyricism con- five stars being the highest possi- odes to the album title. Coyne sings it feel like you’re wading through trasts well with the moody beats, ble score. about wanting unicorns with purple thick muck that doesn’t add much eyes as if he were a young child to the album as a whole. De- trying to plan a birthday party, spite the shining moments of this while not old enough to under- neo-psychedelic tape, songs like By Jonah Hinebaugh stand that unicorns don’t exist. His this make it hard to wait without [email protected] childlike requests are paired with a getting bored and turning it off. low-frequency bass beat and con- The best track on this album is ollowing their free experi- trasted against high-pitched bells. “Castle” which Coyne made after a mental project with Miley The following song, “Sunrise friend had committed suicide. With Cyrus, The Flaming Lips (Eyes of the Young)” turns a drastic a drum line that keeps the song F 180, focusing on the acceptance of moving forward, it immediately released “Oczy Mlody,” meaning “eyes of the young” in Polish. death and the beauty of existing. It grabs and keeps the attention of It features a heavy electronic is almost as if Coyne awoke from listeners. Lyrics like “She was lost influence that bridges the brusque- a dream about his past and is now in the invisible war, Fighting in the ness that began with “Embryonic” looking into the future. However, battle, Her love is still buried there in 2009 and the whimsical tones of the chorus is unpolished and it kills in the ruins of the castle,” expose “Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz” the momentum of the verses. the raw emotion Coyne was feeling released in 2015. “Nigdy Nie (Never No)” gives at the time. The performance rings “Oczy Mlody” begins with an us a taste of all the influences on genuine as he copes with the awful instrumental title track with com- this 12 track album. It begins with situation of losing a friend. plex layered synths and electronic a finger snapping hip-hop beat, As a whole, the fairy tale fanta- drums that give the song a light, then Coyne croons over a repeating sia vibe of “Oczy Mlody” fits well fluttery mood and paves the way bass drum and sonar like synth. with a band that created a whole for the following track “How??.” Soon after, as harsher synths are album about karate fighting ro- “How??” creates a nostalgic added, the song lends itself to its bots. The hypnotic and whimsical and dreamy world where frontman electronic counterpart. Overall, tone is more serious on the tape Wayne Coyne laments “I tried to it shows listeners what they’re as if someone turned a children’s tell you, but I don’t know how.” getting themselves into with this book into a drama. While certain COURTESY OF JAY JANNER Coyne attributes this lyric as the wistful and carefree album. parts can leave the listener bored Going Bear-y Crazy: During a performance at the Austin City Limits most powerful line of the song In an interview, Coyne said the to death, there are a few times Music Festival in 2010 singer Wayne Coyne sits on the shoulders of a bear. ANNA BRYSON | THE CROW’S NEST Women’s March: 20,000 people walked St. Petersburg streets to protest for Women’s rights. The demonstration set the record for the largest protest in city history. The protes- tors began in Demens Landing Park and marched down Beach Drive. Mayor Rick Kriseman announced that Jan. 21 will be known as Women’s Rights day in St. Petersburg. know that thousands would In the true spirit of the march along Beach Drive. in a chant of “women’s rights and attending the march. join, hand in hand, come Jan. Women’s March, the protest Protesters were originally are human rights.” This was “My biggest thing is that 21. Benton felt it was im- was inclusive; all religions, asked to stay out of the roads one of the many chants that I’m really upset Trump is portant to bring the women’s sexual orientations, rac- due to the city’s insurance the protesters hollered in president,” Scanlon said. march to St. Petersburg for es, genders and ages were policies, but that request was solidarity. “Women’s issues is a big part those who were not able to welcome to join in making bypassed as the thousands of “Love, not hate, makes of that and I’m in solidarity make it to Washington D.C. history. Shortly before the activists peacefully took over America great” and “Wash- with [women on that].” Scan- “St. Petersburg is a hip march kicked off, Erik Polin, the street. Protesters were ington, hear our call, wom- lon also noted that he resents town,” Benton joked, “but now a 15-year-old white male, was warned there was a chance of en’s rights protect us all” Trump’s constant attacks on we see it’s a progressive town.” waving his sign proudly for anti-protestors that would be were two other chants heard the media and anybody who Protesters gathered at all to see. It read “my genera- lined up and ready to engage throughout the procession. opposes him in anyway. Demens Landing Park before tion does not support misogy- in an argument. The warning When the march finished, Scanlon was not the only marching. The ambiance ny and racism.” was unfounded as only one many marchers headed back one to celebrate a birthday on that filled the air was one of “I come from a school full Trump supporter showed. to Demens Landing where Saturday. Benton also chose love, hope and determination. of Trump supporters where so Instead of hate, march- empowering music blasted to ring in her 81st birthday Signs lined the streets with many people don’t care,” said ers were met with words of and tents with information with a message of love and quotes that read “don’t nor- Polin, he paused for a mo- encouragement from those about how to engage in local determination. Benton ex- malize misogyny” and “the ment, “and I care.” Polin also standing on the sidelines. activism were set up. Some plained that not only was it glass ceiling isn’t going to touched on the importance Some held signs imploring opted to hang out in the grass her birthday, but Mayor Rick shatter itself,” among others. of women’s healthcare. He the marchers to move for- and soak in the energy of the Kriseman would also declared The event opened with an believes that women should ward, others waved from day. it as Women’s Rights Day in hourlong block of speeches have the choice regarding rooftop bars, but the bystand- Among them was Dick St. Petersburg. encouraging marchers to get matters of their own body. ers that stood out the most Scanlon, 68, and his wife “I’ve had many best days,” out and fight for what they When the marchers lined were a group of young men Mary Scanlon who chose to Benton said, “this is one of believe in, even after the up at 1 p.m., “nasty females” sitting in a tree along Beach celebrate Dick’s birthday by them.” march is over. and “bad hombres” began to Drive, engaging the marchers traveling to St. Petersburg By Devin Rodriguez area and have toured through- playing music with Kelsey, his with his mother. In them, she In 2016, Courtney made [email protected] out the U.S. and Europe. older sister. But Kelsey grew detailed what she was going it through the first round of Courtney met his band- bored and dropped out. The two through, updated him on the American Idol’s final season. eter Pan told Wendy mates when they were around boys didn’t want to stop making family and reassured him not They produced a segment that she could get 10 years old while attending music, so Courtney suggested to worry. When he returned about his mother and him, then to Neverland if she Countryside Christian Center, he could take up singing. stateside, he saw the differ- he sang “Black Sun” by Death followed “the sec- a large, non-denominational “‘Maybe I can sing,’ that’s ence for himself. Cab for Cutie for the judges. ond star to the right, church based in Clearwater. what he said to me,” said Weeks later, at 3 a.m., his Jennifer Lopez described his and straight on till morning.” P Courtney’s father served as a Jeremy. “Every time he sang father woke him up. His performance as dark and differ- It’s a place where the lost pastor and the three children he would blush, he was so mother’s heart had stopped, ent, then the panel gave him a boys choose to never grow would practice in the choir embarrassed by it.” she was staying at the hospital. unanimous yes. up. It’s also the name of Kerry room after Sunday service. But Courtney kept practic- The family met in the waiting He didn’t make it past the Courtney’s indie-rock group, Kim and John Courtney, ing and over time, he devel- room where doctors told them second round. Goodnight Neverland. Kerry’s parents, were devout oped his voice. they restarted her heart. The future of Goodnight Courtney came up with the Christians, and they home- “The evolution of my voice The rest of the week was Neverland is murky. Each of name during a time of self-dis- schooled him and his four is pretty wild. For the longest painful. Kim Courtney passed its members is heading down covery after his mother passed in siblings Kelsey, Hanna, River time it sounded so shitty,” on August 20, 2010. The next different paths, and won’t be 2010 when he was 19 years old. and Isabella. Courtney was Courtney said. “It took years in day Courtney started to write. able to tour together in the “For me, Neverland rep- born in Princeton, New Jersey, the choir room messing around “After my mother passed I foreseeable future. resents the place where you go and his family moved to Flori- for a few hours a week to find couldn’t play any of the old Jeremy traveled to Asia last and never age and everything da when he was two years old. it, but I’m proud of it now.” songs because I didn’t feel that year and plans to go back. stays the same,” Courtney His father worked nights, of- Courtney’s mother loved to way anymore,” he said. In- When he returned home he said. “In your life, the people ten sleeping most of the day so hear him sing. He said she was stead, he began to craft some- was diagnosed with lympho- who have died or have left you he could wake in the evening his biggest fan. After their first thing brand new. He wrote ma. His treatment was arduous in a bad way, on bad terms-- show at a bar, his mother bought the song “Falling Not Flying” but now he’s cancer free. He It’s a point that you can return the boys Shirley Temples. with his best friends, and they said that when out of the coun- where everything is okay and Following the death of Court- performed it at the funeral. try he would return to tour if it’s a cycle living in that. Ev- ney’s mother, the sound of their “For that song I was able to Courtney put it together. eryone is still alive, everyone A lot of the music changed drastically. flow all of my emotions out His brother Jordan became is still existing. Kim Courtney was diag- and write that from where I an EMT, that responsibility “It’s also an illusion, it’s not songs I’m nosed with fibromyalgia, was at, describe what I was leaves him little time to prac- necessarily a good thing. It’s writing which left her weak. Kerry seeing and capture all that tice and perform. But Court- that idea, it’s something you’ll Courtney remembered her took place,” Courtney said. ney is still hungry for music. never get back.” “is me teaching him and his siblings The band had evolved. They “Courtney is his music. He’s It was inevitable for the lost school lessons at her bedside. weren’t as heavy, instead they so attached to it and so pas- boys, Courtney (center above) confronting “One specific day after a played softer, more emo- sionate about it. I know he’s and his two bandmates, broth- myself” lot of tests, you could tell that tionally gripping music, so going to do that for the rest of ers Jeremy (right) who played something was wrong, but they they decided on a new name, his life,” Jeremy said. drums and Jordan (left) on and head to work. He drove gathered us all in one room,” Goodnight Neverland. Courtney is working on bass Tellone to grow up. a bus, cut lawns for schools Courtney said. “The doctors Courtney’s determination something for himself. He Now, Courtney is working and was a part-time pastor. In said she had a year. It was a not to cancel a show has said that he’s been struggling on his first solo project away the late 90’s, he decided to be surprise to all of us. We didn’t placed him in some precarious with writer’s block for the past from Neverland. a pastor full time. Courtney’s think it would be that soon.” positions. At one point, he was year. But music is his life- Courtney has shoulder mother stayed home to raise He had been planning an boiling water to use the steam blood and after some difficult length brunette hair, piercing and teach their children. She expensive six-month human- to help him recover from self-reflection, he’s pushing green eyes and a thick mus- also volunteered as a midwife. itarian trip to Australia. He throat surgery. He knocked himself further. tache attached to a bristling Courtney, Jeremy and Jordan struggled with the decision. over the water, spilling it “A lot of the songs I’m writ- beard. The 26-year-old artist quickly became best friends, “I was thinking I’m going across his lower body. ing is me confronting myself, sports a v-neck and short and call each other brothers. over there to help people, but He sustained second and and confronting yourself is jeans with the legs cut. While “We had this pull to each would it be better to stay home third-degree burns, two days such a beautiful thing,” Court- playing, Courtney’s intoxicat- other because we wanted to do and help her,” Courtney said. before opening at a sold out ney said. “You can break the ed by the energy on stage. Off- something more,” Jeremy said. “I asked my mom for advice show for Vance Joy. The patterns you make for yourself stage, he’s quick to hug fans “The church wasn’t it. It wasn’t but she wouldn’t tell me. She doctors advised that he not and that gives me hope. and tell jokes. the thing that fed us, kept us said, ‘You have to decide that play the show, but Courtney To see Kerry Courtney play one Over the past few years, full. At a young age, we played on your own.’” refused the recommendation. of his new songs, “Fall Fell Silent,” Goodnight Neverland opened music together and that was In the end, he decided to After a major surgery and skin visit our Youtube page: www. for Vance Joy, Switchfoot that feeling of being full.” go. While living in Australia, graft, he took pain medication youtube.com/user/USFCrowsNest or and Tides of Man. They book Courtney and Jeremy started Courtney exchanged emails and performed. check out our website. shows across the Tampa Bay 6 OPINION JANUARY 23, 2017 THE CROW’S NEST Plant seeds & stand your ground in the next 4 years President Trump was in- augurated last week. I, along with many people of the U.S., am dismayed. I am frustrated with the election results, but I am especially concerned that a man who taunted and derided so many different demograph- The ics now presumes to represent us all. It is difficult to stomach Crow ’s Nest such rhetoric after eight years By Moriah Fantuz The Crow’s Nest is committed to providing of being led by a man who rose its readers with news relevant to the Uni- Senior Psychology Major to prominence mainly on his versity of South Florida St. Petersburg and its surrounding community. The Crow’s [email protected] inspirational oratory skills. Nest abides by the highest ethical standards Trump made many well- and focuses on stories that help readers known offenses to a number of make informed decisions on current issues. “Everyone will sit under their We take seriously the public’s trust in our own vine and under their own different groups. Though they news reporting and strive to uphold the fig tree, and no one will make were well-documented and up- ANNA BRYSON | THE CROW’S NEST highest standards of reporting as defined setting they did not impede his by the Society of Professional Journalists. them afraid…” - Micah 4:4 Hold Your Peace: Young girl holds sign that links President Trump to a Opinions in this newspaper do not neces- ultimate election. I was stunned. political party that of hate during Saturday’s Women’s March in St. Pete. sarily represent those of the administration, f you’re a big fan of Ham- But I want to remind you of faculty or student body. ilton the musical, you may something. President Trump a petition to put something on your neighbors how great Reach Us recognize this Bible verse as may be the face of the nation the ballot. Attend a religious America already is by showing I now, but he is not the nation. a line quoted by George Wash- service of a faith you know them some love. 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Be Editor-in-Chief ring to the influx of immigrants favor, sometimes it ebbs away. mate change. Recycle and plant passionately patriotic by doing Editorial seeking their place in the world. In the midst of it all, you have a garden. Keep bees and share everything you can within your He used it as an analogy for the to hold your own. Stake out your the honey with your communi- circle of influence to make this Ryan Callihan peace and prosperity he foresaw corner of the country. Whatever ty. Give to those less fortunate. nation what you want it to be. Managing Editor for our democracy. Now that you are passionate about, pursue Write without ceasing. Find your vine and fig tree, you know how historically sig- it now with tenfold determination. The greatest and loudest pro- and go after it – and no one Michael Moore Jr. nificant it is, go back and read it Write letters to Congress and test in the next four years will will make you afraid – for that News Editor again. Got it? Okay, good. call your representative. Start be to live your life well. Show is the American promise. Evy Guerra A&E Editor Food Not Bombs strengthens discourse, divides city Ben Schlesinger our homeless community and would benefit from volunteers Contributing Editor willing to provide their services Luke Cross from within their sites. Trin- Staff Reporter ity Cafe is one such kitchen that is currently welcoming Tim Fanning volunteers, as there are days Staff Reporter when they can only serve a single meal. They have openly Design expressed that they would be readily acceptant of FNB assis- Savannah Gibbs By Lis Casanova tance to fill in where they can’t. Creative Director THHI’s mission spans Senior English Writing Studies Major Jonah Hinebaugh beyond serving short-term [email protected] solutions and aims to provide Photography Editor permanent solutions for the Nicole Carroll t’s been over two weeks homeless. They build af- Photographer since the Tampa police EVY GUERRA | THE CROW’S NEST fordable housing, work with department arrested seven Divided Issue: Food Not Bombs protesters gathered to feed the hungry homeless shelters to expand I despite police warnings on Jan. 14 in Gas Lykes Park in Tampa. Operations Food Not Bombs activists for their capacity and are push- Lis Casanova distributing food without a per- the homeless during the World was put into question. ing back regulations that for- mit at Lykes Gaslight Park. Series between the Red Sox Online Manager The group defends the merly prohibited accepting We’ve had time to feel bad, and the Mets. compassion of its actions and anyone under the influence Apply Today! now it’s time to feel wary, This time, the Tampa FNB accuse the city’s government or demanded charges after a Business Manager and to think. group was warned that they of inhibiting the care of those few day’s stay. Food Not Bombs (FNB) has would be arrested if they set up in need. They seem to overlook Our aim as a community Ronald Brent Griffin grown into a worldwide activist tables to give out food. Which the long list of homeless shelter should not be to invite homeless Distribution Manager organization since it first orga- was what they did, and precise- and food kitchens readily avail- individuals into public parks, nized in the early eighties to ly what came as consequence. able across Tampa. which often become unsafe and Rob Hooker protest against nuclear indus- “Feeding the homeless is not The Tampa-Hillsborough even frightening to walk by but Adviser tries, America’s involvement in a crime,” they say. It’s not if Homeless Initiative (THHI) is to encourage them into shelters the ongoing Iran-Iraq war and one has the proper paperwork the organization designated to that provide rehabilitation. Letters to The Editor the Reagan administration. that assures the food being fund homeless service providers Whether or not FNB agree The Crow’s Nest accepts letters to the edi- The organization has suffered served is safe and will be hand- across the Tampa Bay area. They with city ordinances and laws, tor. All submissions should be no more than arrests throughout its history, ed out in a sanitary manner, on are assigned and funded by the it does not mean they are above 250 words. Writers must include their full name. In addition, USF faculty should in- many stemming from trespass- a sanitary site. Permits are put state of Florida and the federal them. FNB’s current actions clude their title, department and extension. ing and the disregard of food in place to assure the well-being government to work collabora- are counterproductive, divisive, All letters are subject to editing for clarity service regulations. On Jan. 7 of those eating the food, and to tively with homeless shelters and and damaging to our commu- and length. Letters can be sent to [email protected] the Tampa group was arrested protect those providing it. Not food kitchens in their attempts to nity. They not only propound a with subject title “letter to the editor.” for not having a permit to dis- only this but also to uphold a end homelessness. false narrative and invite situa- tribute food in the open. At the safe environment for the people According to THHI’s CEO tions that set residents against Because of high production costs, members same time, tens of thousands of in the surrounding areas. of the USFSP are permitted one copy per is- Antoinette Hays-Triplett, there police officers, they also give sue. Where available, additional copies may football fans rushed to Tampa As soon as the news came is currently no shortage of food a wrong impression of our city be purchased for 10 cents each by contact- to watch the college football out, social media sites erupted in in downtown Tampa’s kitchens, and take attention away from ing the newspaper’s editor-in-chief or man- championship. defense of the group. Tampa’s aging editor. Newspaper theft is a crime. and many of them offer meals organizations that are impact- Those who violate the single copy rule may In 1986, Boston’s FNB group police department was villain- two to three times a day. ing enormous change and are be subject to civil and criminal prosecution organized “Welcome to Ken- ized for upholding city ordinanc- These kitchens provide prop- doing so legally. and/or university discipline. more Square” to give meals to es and even the Mayor’s position er accommodations to serve THE CROW’S NEST JANUARY 23, 2017 MISC. 7

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“The crudeness of line speaks to its reproducibility.” “I agree, this is a top-tier shitpost.” 8 FEATURE JANUARY 23, 2017 THE CROW’S NEST Experience of a lifetime, my travels through Spain

INDHIRA SUERO | THE CROW’S NEST If Walls Could Speak: Spanish architecture beautifully demonstrates the influence of nearly 800 years of Muslim and Christian religious and cultural syncretism.

By Indhira Suero crunchy, marinated “gambas” buildings will take your breath monuments in Teruel are And Catalonia? Without a [email protected] (Spanish-style garlic shrimp). away. The combination of worth visiting. doubt, “botifarra,” a kind of Here are a few impressions Roman and Arab influences Excellent cuisine sausage and one of the most he first time you visit from my trips to Catalonia are evident in the Gothic, Just thinking about the food popular dishes of the Catalan Spain, it may seem as and Aragón, two of Spain’s Renaissance, Mudéjar (a design makes me want to take the first cuisine, accompanied by a if you’ve arrived in a T autonomous communities that from Muslim and Christian plane back to Spain with eating moist and creamy spinach pie. century long past. Located in contrast in language and identity. cultures), and Modern styles. as my only objective. Though If you have time! Southwestern Europe, Spain What if you’re an it changes depending on the Go to Morella, one of Spain’s has plenty to offer travelers A journey in time architecture junkie? La region, a delicious constant in prettiest villages, hidden in in search of art, history and Towns in Spain look as if Sagrada Familia (The the cuisine is fresh olive oil. the province of Castellon, excellent food. they exist trapped within an art Holy Family Church) What dish did I love most in where you’ll hear the residents You can see the birth-home history book, and around any and Park Güell (which Aragón? Salted stuffed olives speaking “Catalan.” Enjoy of Francisco Goya, “The Nude corner a king might appear to has the appearance of the from Bajo Aragón. The delicious a trip in Valderrobles, a Maja” painter; touch the walls show you his medieval castle. gingerbread house in the ham from Teruel, the chubby small town surrounded by of Belchite, “a ghost town” (One example, I stayed in the Hansel and Gretel bedtime peaches from Calanda, and the medieval walls, and visit destroyed during the 1937 Civil town of Torrecilla de Alcañiz at story) both built in Barcelona colorful “Frutas de Aragón,” Alcañiz, Bajo Aragón, home War; hear the beautiful tune of a doctor’s house built in 1899!) by Antoni Gaudi; La Seo, in which are regional fruits covered of the “Motorland” a massive a “Jota aragonesa” and enjoy The structure of Spanish Zaragoza and the Mudéjar in a thick dark chocolate. motorsport race track.