Raising Awareness of Marine Debris Effects Through Art by Emily Wehunt Staff Reporter

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p. 7 Raising awareness of marine debris effects through art By Emily Wehunt Staff Reporter

A 40-foot-wide sculpture, rising 30 feet into the air, was constructed last week at Poynter Park, located off Third Street S. The sculpture will be officially debuted at the Third Annual St. Petersburg Science Festival, which takes place from Oct. 17-18. The created sculpture represents an ocean gyre, a vortex that is created by wind and collects plastic marine debris in its slow-spinning center. Debris reclaimed from the coast of Tampa Bay and other recy- cled materials were used to create the body of the gyre. Viewers are invited to walk under the raised sculpture for a surreal perspective. The purpose of the giant structure is to make the community aware of the harms of marine debris and to help prevent littering, on both a civic and personal level, according to project coordinator CJ Reynolds. The USF College of Marine Science proposed a grant to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Marine Debris Prevention Program for the construction of this large-scale piece of public art. The $85,000 grant from NOAA was approved Dec. 2013. The grant from NOAA was matched in full by in-kind and financial partners, including Georgia State University Welch Foundation, the GSU Center for Collaborative and International Arts and USF College of Marine Science. Reynolds said the unique Emily Wehunt | The Crow’s Nest Workers assemble a 40-foot-wide sculpture in Poynter Park. The artwork raises awareness of marine debris harms and recreates an ocean gyre, a vortex Continued on p. 2 created by wind that collects plastic marine debris.

Correction: Senate doesn’t reprimand Supreme Court justices Senate President Taylor Adams, or issues and keeps him informed who was not in favor of the censure, about what is going on in each By Emily Wehunt reconsideration for Shuman’s censures ultimately failed at the said he was originally offended by branch. Staff Reporter censure. Oct. 1 meeting. things written by the court in the According to Adams, the An error was made in the last Kirkland’s proposal needed at The re-vote was not reflected in dismissal of the impeachment issue has begun to die down. But issue of The Crow’s Nest. Supreme least two votes in agreement from the Senate’s minutes. case. But a meeting with Kirkland the impeachment memo can be Court Justice Rim Shuman and her the Senate in order for a revote to The censure resolutions -- allowed him to clarify his misin- resubmitted if the senate finds it fellow justices did not receive a cen- occur. Sen. Nicholas Patides moved authored by Senate Pro Tempore terpretation on some parts of the necessary. sure--a formal reprimand-- from to recall the vote, which was sec- Jared Pieniazek -- were written rep- ruling. “If people still feel that passion- the student government Senate. onded by Sen. Michael Murphy. rimands against the justices, claim- “I didn’t like this because I ately that there decision was cor- The previous story incorrectly After making the motion, ing they mishandled the impeach- didn’t feel it was needed,” Adams rect, then they have all the means stated that Shuman’s censure Patides apologized to the Supreme ment case against Student Body said about his opinion on the to do that,” Adams said. “So we will passed. Court members for voting rashly President Cody Boyer. According to censures. “It was really just find out and see what happens.” The original vote for Shuman’s on Rim Shuman’s censure on the the censure resolution documents, miscommunication.” censure passed, but after Justice first vote. Pieniazek wrote that the justices Adams says he meets with the Chloe Kirkland made her defense After a second vote, Shuman’s “expressed incompetence of branch court once a week, which gives [email protected] she proposed a motion for a censure did not pass. All three position,” and “negligence in duty.” them time to discuss any concerns Continued from p.PB

Oct. 13-19, 2014 | Volume 49 | Issue 8 crowsneststpete.com Art to start conversations on the marine environment

Continued from p.1 difference in this grant is its focus, News Briefs which will be on-site and community specific activities and behav- iors. Instead of just telling people Monday, Oct. 13 not to litter, the projects will pro- October is LGBTQ history vide knowledge and helpful tips month, and to celebrate, the on how to prevent people from Office of Multicultural Affairs improperly disposing of trash. is hosting Rainbow Sweet Tooth “My hope is that this is the kick- Bingo TONIGHT in the USC off and that we will engage in fur- Ballroom at 6 p.m. There will be ther activities down the road,” bingo games, candy, cupcakes, Reynolds said. prizes, and LGBTQ trivia. Artists Dena Light, Amandine Drouet, and Mike Wsol from Tuesday, Oct. 14 Embodied Energy Studio in It’s groundbreaking! The first Atlanta, Ga. are the creators of steps of construction (and a little the Current Collections sculpture. ceremony) celebrate the start They began working on the design of the new College of Business in March and worked alongside building at 11 a.m. at the Piano Cane Construction during the Man Building (Fourth Street actual building process. It took and Eighth Avenue S), which about four days to construct the house the newly named Kate piece of art at Poynter Park. Tiedemann College of Business. During the summer, more than 3,000 adults and children Wednesday, Oct. 15 helped create the five plastic panels Root for the Rowdies tonight featured on the gyre at work- Emily Wehunt | The Crow’s Nest at Al Lang Stadium. Students shops hosted by Atlanta and St. The beginning stages of construction are underway. The sculpture will officially debut at the St. Petersburg Science receive discounted admission to Petersburg museums, such as the Festival, Oct. 17-18. the soccer match, starting at 7:30 Salvador Dali Museum and the St. p.m. against FC Edmonton. Visit Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts. “We want to take a more preven- Community-Clean Coast led by 2015. It will then be relocated to rowdiessoccer.com for details. Materials for the panels were tive approach, so there is less need the USF College of Marine Science. Georgia State University for Earth USFSP’s Pre-Law society will brought in from a number of for cleanups,” Reynolds said. Members will be working with Day before coming back to St. be hosting Know Your Rights sources, including Keep Pinellas Keep America Beautiful neighborhood associations and Petersburg in time for next year’s this Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 5 Beautiful, who brought in 2.7 tons reported in a 2009 litter research educators in Pinellas and Atlanta to science festival. p.m. in SLC room 2100. This is a of trash from their Great American study that people, particularly help create new solutions to prevent chance for students to get better Cleanup in March. younger generations, are the main littering, work on current prob- Reynolds acknowledges how source of litter, and the more litter lems, and continue to build aware- informed about their consti- important cleanups are for the there is in a community, the more ness on the importance of proper tutional rights, entitlements environment, but said getting to the likely people are to add to it. recycling. and what happens after getting source of the problem -- the people The year-long NOAA funded The Current Collections sculp- pulled over or arrested. Chick- -- can have a huge impact. program is part of the Clean ture will be on campus until March [email protected] Fil-A will be catering the event. Are you ready for the Purge? Join Harborside Activities Board in their bi-weekly screen- ing on Harbor Lawn, this week featuring “The Purge: Anarchy.” Starting at 8 p.m., students and Student parking concerns continue guests can bring blankets and cozy up for the horror flick star- By Marla Cooper Crow’s Nest Contributor and the United States Geological ring Ethan Hawke. If it rains, the Survey (USGS) parking lot. show moves to the University Five blocked parking spaces have These five spots in lot 17 replace Student Center ballroom. caused an uproar. Students took to the lost parking for USGS. social media after five spaces in “USFSP has a contractual obli- Thursday, Oct. 16 parking lot 17 were blocked from gation to provide parking for our Make way for the Salvador student use. affiliate, the USGS,” William said. Dali’s latest Geniuses. Dr. Carl Yellow barriers were put up in These spots can be used for any Pacini of the Kate Tiedemann front of the five spaces to prevent vehicle the USGS chooses, accord- College of Business and Dr. students from parking there. ing to William. James McHale, who chairs the This comes as another obsta- “It is expected that vehicles Psychology department, present cle following the loss of city park- owned by USGS such as pickup on behalf of USF St. Petersburg. ing spaces for students at USF St. trucks will be parked in these spaces The event starts at 6 p.m. at the Petersburg, including spots that in parking lot No.17,” William said. Dali Museum. were previously along Sixth Avenue Still, students aren’t satisfied S between Third and First streets. with parking. Saturday, Oct. 18 “The places for parking are awk- “If students are upset, it should The Third Annual St. ward and all over the place,” said be a university concern,” Clem said. Petersburg Science Festival Caitlin Clem, a junior. “We are In a previous Crow’s Nest report, brings experiments and excite- already restrained; now we are William stated there is enough ment for students and fami- more restrained.” parking, there is just a high volume lies at USF St. Petersburg. The Benjamin William, the purchas- of commuters between 10 a.m. and festivities extend from the ing manager for USFSP, explained 2 p.m.--the times when parking is

University Student Center to how the missing spaces are a result hardest to find. Emily Wehunt | The Crow’s Nest the MarineQuest events at of construction on campus. Yellow barriers block students from parking in five spots in lot 17. The parking the Florida Fish and Wildlife The new building for the Kate spots are reserved for United States Geological Survey vehicles because Research Institute, featuring Tiedemann College of Business will their spots were taken with the construction of the new building for the Kate more than 70 exhibitors. The cut into the parking spaces in lot 15 [email protected] Tiedemann College of Business. event begins at 10 a.m. and lasts until 4 p.m. crowsneststpete.com Oct. 13-19, 2014 | Volume 49 | Issue 8 New trail preserves Midtown history By Cory Santero history of this area. A steering com- peak. The flag at City Hall was low- Dr. Ralph Wimbish became Crow’s Nest Contributor mittee was formed for the determi- ered half mast, a rare honor for an the founder of the Ambassador Petersburg’s sprawling grid iron nation of what should be included African-American at the time of his Club which gave a voice to pro- structure remains apparent. The road now known as 22nd on the trail. The committee was death. fessional African-American men The Royal Theatre with a semi- Street S was once a sprawling headed by Gwen Reese, a long time Jordan gave a personal loan in the call for desegregation. His circular roof, is a typical Quonset- dirt trail on the edge of a fledg- resident of the Midtown area. during the Great Depression and wife, C. Bette Wimbish, similarly hut design popular in the South. ling St. Petersburg. This road Jim Crow laws were prevalent later created Jordan Academy, fought for desegregation and was Amidst these visions of the past and Ninth Avenue S became the through the South after the Civil which expanded the potential for the first women of color elected to stand new buildings and businesses. home and eventual nerve center War, causing members of the black black education. The academy was St. Petersburg’s City council. Even a St. Petersburg College loca- for St. Petersburg’s Civil Rights community in St. Petersburg to be later renamed Jordan Elementary. The couple constructed the tion is present. movement. pushed south from downtown. This Jordan created the Manhattan Wimbish building which housed Along 22nd Street, there are After the Civil War, African- prevented them from appearing on Casino, originally the Jordan the Doctor’s Pharmacy, the first grocery stores, doctor’s offices, Americans were enticed to jour- the white side of town. They were Dance hall and a staple for commu- black owned and operated phar- beer gardens and nightclubs, ney to St. Petersburg with hope of denied entertainment, professional nity entertainment. The Manhattan macy in the neighborhood. It was while Ninth Avenue includes securing jobs as construction work- services and equal occupational hosted some of the finest American the actions of individuals such as important churches, schools and ers, but were quickly routed to the opportunity. performers of the time, including Elder Jordan Sr. and the Wimbish neighborhoods. southern edge of town. The two corridors of 22nd Street jazz musician Louis Armstrong. family that formed a basis for prog- The trail now illuminates This historic crossroads is and Ninth Avenue S became the World War II offered an oppor- ress of the black community in and preserves a portion of St. now the center for a new African- answer to these needs. The 22nd tunity to American minorities that America. Petersburg’s past. Any person inter- American heritage trail. The trail Street S corridor was business and individuals like Jordan had been The Manhattan Casino and ested in becoming more knowl- was funded by a $50,000 state grant entertainment oriented, while striving to provide. After the war modern day Sylvia’s restaurant flies edgeable about St. Petersburg’s cul- from the Division of Historical Ninth Avenue S sported the Jordan minorities that enlisted to serve by first at the northernmost point tural history can explore and learn Resources for the installation of 20 Academy, a civic center for black demanded that they not to be of the crossroads. An overpass of along the new African-American signs denoting historic locations equality. shoved back into their former social Interstate 275 looms high above, Heritage trail. along the roadways. Elder Jordan Sr., a paramount positions. as if a gateway of another time, The city searched for historians member of St. Petersburg, was born Leading the fight in civil justice then continuing southwest until it and people who had lived through a slave but became a free man and for St. Petersburg was Dr. Ralph crosses Ninth Avenue. the era to capture as much informa- ultimately an entrepreneur. Jordan Wimbish and his wife C. Bette Travel southbound and a closer tion as possible. Many elder mem- began to lay the groundwork for Wimbish. The couple began a battle look reveals so much more than bers of the community began pass- what was to become a booming cul- for desegregation on every level of what initially meets the eye. ing away in the past few years and tural hub. society while bettering the con- Despite a slight sense of age emit- former Mayor Bill Foster decided He passed away in 1936 before ditions of the neighborhood they ted from fading building fronts, St. [email protected] it was necessary to preserve the ever seeing the neighborhood at its called home.

Editor’s note: Last week in a story about sexual violence, The Crow’s Nest did not run this information in full. Security improved on 1 in 5 women residence hall doors One in five women on college campuses will be sexually assaulted by the time they graduate. That is an often-cited statistic that President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and a task force on campus safety have repeated this year to draw attention to what they call a serious By Bryana Perkins shared that she usually keeps her Crow’s Nest Contributor problem. door locked anyway. Housing took steps to improve “My understanding was that safety in residence hall rooms this there was a spike in thievery What is the basis of this dramatic statistic? past week. and lock picking, thus housing On Sept. 30, students of decided to [adjust the locks] to According to PolitiFact, the fact-checking arm of the Tampa Bay Times, and the Washington Residence Hall One and the make it harder to pick,” said Rachel Post, the statistic comes from a 2007 study by the U.S. Justice Department’s National Institute University Student Center received Clemson, a USC resident. “I think of Justice. a safety notification email from the [change] will be effective.” Heather Klisanin, the assistant Klisanin stated that in previous Using a Web-based survey, researchers surveyed undergraduates at two large public universi- director of housing. instances there were no trends of The email addressed a past his- the items being taken. “Some res- ties, one in the South and one in the Midwest, and got responses from 5,446 students between tory of thefts occurring in the halls. idents had lost electronic items, the ages of 18 and 25. The response rate – which was relatively low – found that 1,073 women, As part of an ongoing safety initia- others money and clothing or or 19.7 percent, had experienced attempted or completed sexual assault since entering college. tive, housing made rounds to adjust accessories.” the door handles of each dorm Klisanin offered a precaution for That’s roughly 20 percent, or the one-in-five generalization that the president, vice president room. residential students to keep track of and task force cite. “It has been proven that the their belongings. doors can be opened with this ‘coat “I would encourage them to Experts consulted by PolitiFact and the Post agreed that foundation of the generalization is shaky. hanger’ method,” said Klisanin. write down all serial numbers “The change will ensure that is no and track their electronics,” said longer possible.” It is stressed that Klisanin. “If someone does steal “This ‘one in five’ statistic shouldn’t just be taken with a grain of salt but the entire shaker,” James all residents keep their dorm rooms something and tries to sell it, then Fox, a professor of criminology, law and public policy at Northeastern University, told PolitiFact. locked. it can be tracked.” “I was not aware of any issues The email also encouraged stu- The two universities used in the survey may not be representative of large campuses, Fox said. concerning the door knobs and dents to lock their doors. And large schools may not be representative of small or mid-size schools. it was a complete surprise to me,” said Emily Rogers, a RHO resident. “The White House should be applauded for calling attention” to sexual violence on campuses, a “I don’t feel any more secure, but I am indifferent because I feel very crime that is “too rarely reported,” the Post said. “But readers should be aware that this oft-cited secure where I live.” statistic comes from a Web-based survey of two large universities, making it problematic to sug- Another student who also was gest that it is representative of the experience of all college women.” not aware of the theft situation [email protected] Oct. 13-19, 2014 | Volume 49 | Issue 8 crowsneststpete.com Review: Horrific Halloween attractions By Kalima Haneef Staff Reporter

Rising prices of admission to Busch Gardens’ Tampa Howl-O- By Amanda Starling Scream would initially suggest a Staff Reporter more memorable experience than It’s beginning to feel a lot like last year’s performance. However, the Apocalypse. Wait, that’s not after I attended the event Oct. 9, I didn’t think so. how the song goes? Oh, I thought The “Cursed” experience adver- it might be since I’m scorched the tised to viewers for weeks was moment I set my foot outside. far less than scary than antici- Florida heat in October the pated. The scare zones seemed low most miserable part of the fall/ budget and the costumes for scarers winter experience in the south- seemed no different from the years ern portion of the United States. before. While many of our Northern The haunted houses contained counterparts are chilling their gruesome displays. Actors jump- pumpkin beers outdoors, we can ing out from behind a wall -- most probably still fry an egg on the of whom were already in clear sight Howl-O-Scream runs Thursday through Saturdays nights, from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. until Nov. 1. sidewalk. and expected when you hear the I love the beach, but I’m ready random screams. After turning a for the boots. With the weather couple corners with nothing but Halloween Horror Nights is not houses and scare zones, both horror the experience of live action scenes patterns shifting and more cold blood and guts everywhere, I was worth the drive. events in Orlando and Tampa offer from the thriller movies. fronts whisking their way across ready to get out. “If you don’t buy a fast pass, free access park rides. The rides at “Halloween was extremely accu- Florida, I find myself chanting on The 3D “Circus of Superstition” don’t go,” she said. Vinas found that Howl-O-Scream had short wait rate to the movie,” Murphy said. “A behalf on an inanimate weather was my favorite of the houses, but I a ticket costing $180 was a waste for times--an alternative to haunted weakness Halloween Horror Nights pattern. I have no beef with Mr. was more visually entertained than not getting scared. At least at Howl- houses to keep the traffic in the has is the redundancy and reusing Blue Sky, but I need some chills. terrorized or surprised, as the web- O-Scream, guests spend more time haunted houses lower. of old ideas from previous years.” This way I can finally use my boy- site led me to believe I would be. in the haunted houses rather than Halloween Horror Nights relies If nothing else, it’s something friend’s fire pit to roast things. Universal Orlando’s Halloween the long lines, she said. on trendy, blockbuster horror festive to do for this haunted Or maybe I should just stick to Horror Nights and Howl-O-Scream Michael Murphy, a USF St. films to capture audiences and holiday. have been in competition for some Petersburg senior, said the “theat- ticket sales for their Halloween- For park and ticket information, the grill. Propane, baby! years now. For USF students and rical nature” of Halloween Horror inspired event. Unlike Howl-O- visit HalloweenHorrorNights.com Yes, fires can be used during local residents, Halloween Horror Nights exceeds Howl-O-Scream, Scream, Halloween Horror Nights and/or SeaWorldParks.com. the summer. That’s what barbe- Nights is farther than Howl-O- but Murphy noticed that the scare uses the television series “The cues are for -- grillin’. Florida fires Scream, but is the different expe- actors were more frightening and Walking Dead” and cult horror typically don’t give off that warm, rience worth the travel? Fox 13 energetic at Howl-O-Scream. film, “Halloween,” to give guests [email protected] inviting aura in the summer. intern Francis Vinas said attending As a bonus to the haunted Instead, it’s more of a smother- ing, drowning feeling in your own perspiration. I know some people chuckle at the idea of fireplaces in a place that Return of the Saturday Morning Market probably doesn’t ever need them, By Emily Tinti unless the world ends and Florida Staff Reporter was made available to relieve guests is nearly frozen over. (Save us, from the burden of carrying bags David Quaid, from frozen librar- The long-awaited return of the to their cars after hours of walk- ies and extreme sweater weather! Saturday Morning Market was as ing around. Some people had to Science, yeah!) refreshing as a break from rain. wait for the rider to return from I have fuzzy penguin socks For the fifth year in a row, the dropping off previous passengers, waiting in my drawer at home. market has won Creative Loafing’s but guests seemed pleased by the The worst part is their faces- the 2014 Best of the Bay award for Best service. happy grins that I can tell are beg- Farmers Market. Although the food is a focal ging me to slip them on under my There were some new sights at point of the market, local artisans the market, but for the most part and merchants bring diversity and combat boots. I’ve caved enough the market reopened with return- color to the event. For every food- times now-- you can tell when I’ve ing vendors and services, and its related merchant, there was hand- worn the socks because I’m per- signature sense of spirit and com- made clothing, fine art, quote spiring the most at a party. munity. Whether customers want plaques, knick-knacks, essential So this Sunday, I was thrilled to hop from one food truck to the oils and plants for purchase from to find the Crow’s Nest Office to next or sit back and soak up the local gardens. be a freezing temperature (not lit- culture, there is something for Entertainment was in every erally, but go along with it, okay?). everybody. corner of the market: Magic, jug- My only regret is leaving the The Urban Gypsies -- known for gling, chalk art, balloon art and an Snuggie in the car and wearing their distinctive sound that merges accordionist kept people busy from denim shorts that really do noth- elements of bluegrass, folk, tribal beginning to end. ing for warmth. Be careful what and other forms of music -- were The Saturday Morning Market you wish for... the featured band of the day. They takes place every Saturday from 9 Warmth indicates security, had some visitors up on their feet a.m. to 2 p.m. at 100 First St. SE. It’s unless you’re burning during the dancing, while others watched and just a five-minute walk from the Salem Witch Trials. Ouch. Maybe ate from the tables arranged in the USF St. Petersburg campus. I’m a little crazy to wait here with front of the market. my knitted socks and tiny, lit The new installations were suc- match stick. But in spite of it all, I cessful. Aurora Produce joined the just close my eyes and pretend I’m produce stand lineup and proudly Kalima Haneef | The Crow’s Nest in Massachusetts. Or somewhere spoke of their mostly local sourc- Fresh sunflowers are on sale at the Saturday Morning Market, which happens other than here. ing. A brand-new pedicab service [email protected] every from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 100 First St SE. crowsneststpete.com Oct. 13-19, 2014 | Volume 49 | Issue 8 Soul train dance falls short of record

By Jack Moscone Staff Reporter

On Monday night, USF St. Petersburg students, faculty, and staff attempted to break a stun- ning record: the world’s largest Soul Train. With the excitement of homecoming week, a large portion of the USFSP community arrived at Harbor Walk to contribute to the massive 1970s dance routine. The dance was made popular by 1970s television show, “Soul Train,” which featured a line of young performers dancing in pairs past two lines of fellow dancers. The current record for participants in the Soul Train dance consisted of 291 participants and took three and a half hours to complete. “I’m hoping we’ll get close to the record,” said Dean Nixon, a member of student government. “I’m guessing we’ll get up to around 175, which is still a big group of The soul train dance was made famous from the 1970s television show aptly named “Soul Train.” people.” Before the train left the station, Student Body President Cody At 5:30 p.m., everyone gathered at world record and I have a button to it was a good event and a learning Students then headed to the Boyer gave a speech that welcomed the front of the University Student prove it.” experience.” lawn and lined up for chicken, cake, the USFSP Bulls to the kickoff of Center and made two lines. As ’70s “Trying to get more than 291 “I didn’t think we were going to and soda, seemingly attempting to Homecoming Week and addressed hits blared, the USFSP Soul Train people to come was a challenge,” break the record,” said Matt Legac, shatter another record: longest line festivities and upcoming events. made its way down the tracks. said Juan Salazar, who coordinated a student participant, “but the fact for free food. Students were encouraged to rub The dance lasted about 10 min- the Soul Train event. “We pretty that so many people showed up is the horns on the Bull statue’s head utes and was made up of more much just used social media to nice, and it was a good time.” for good luck. than150 people. While the Soul market the event, but I feel like we The verdict was a giant Soul In an attempt to recruit as many Train was about 140 participants could have gotten more people if we Train that may not have broken any people as possible, SG members shy of breaking the record, dancers would have gone out and talked to record, but did show that school hyped up the crowd and offered received a pin reading “We broke a people about it in person. All in all, spirit here at USFSP is as strong as Chick-Fil-A nuggets as an incentive. ever. Or at least their appetites were. [email protected]

“funky shop” remained open to For more information about Art on display at Crafty Fest the public for viewing and shop- ARTpool’s hours and special events, ping throughout the duration of visit their self-titled Facebook page By Emily Tinti Crafty Fest. or website at http://www.artpool- Staff Reporter visible sense of community, Crafty encouraged with slogan “carpool to Alternative dining options are rules.com. Fest captures the essence of down- artpool.” also a signature aspect of the down- Hundreds of locals in seemingly town St. Petersburg. Gray skies couldn’t keep the town area--especially during Crafty good spirits toured countless tents Groups of people took advan- crowd away during the Saturday Fest. After browsing the event, and booths, each unique in both tage of the white patio arrange- event. ARTpool kept its followers locals turned to ARTpool’s Internet craft and presentation, and shared ments seated underneath a shel- updated through their Facebook Café, which serves vegan, vegetar- friendly exchanges with vendors tered area to catch some shade and page and reassured that despite the ian and gluten-free wraps, salads, and fellow guests alike. enjoy lunch. With new customers clouds, the event would still go on. soups and more. It’s located within Every month, the ARTpool hoping to find a seat every few min- Creations of art took on numer- a relatively new garden installment Gallery doors swing open for an utes, others who had been seated for ous forms. One booth displayed dis- that features Florida-native plants, exclusive two-day public event a while left in order to make room tinctive pieces of vintage clothing, providing a relaxing atmosphere to called Crafty Fest, a one of a kind for more people. while another presented an array guests. market packed with local artisans The event is free to attend for all of delicate jewelry close by. There The next two-day event will take and vendors of Tampa Bay. ages. On the Crafty Fest Facebook was diversity in every direction, but place Nov. 1 and 2 at the ARTpool With local art, handmade event page, public transportation is every booth had onlookers. Gallery at 2030 Central Avenue, goods, craft beer and wine and a Both ARTpool’s gallery and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. [email protected]

when the son was young. The son If you or anyone you know if suf- Review: Nash Fung magic show was close to tears on the phone, but fering from depression or having Fung clarified to us that he didn’t suicidal thoughts, please remember By Lona Nguyen It didn’t work out well for Fung, But the night wasn’t just about cry. Why not? that you are loved and there’s help. Crow’s Nest Contributor who said he picked the wrong assis- magic and humor -- Fung took two Because he “works out,” Fung Keep the Suicide Hotline (1-800- Magic wasn’t the only spell that tant from the audience. breaks to share with the audience told the audience. “You know what 273-8255) close by and visit the magician Nash Fung brought his The event started at 8 p.m., about his passions and hobbies. I’m talking about.” Then he flexed USFSP Wellness Center. audience. His performance for a but a long line was forming out- He spoke of a father and his his muscles. Homecoming Week audience on side the University Student adult son Fung met at a show. The Tricks aren’t all of Fung’s iden- Oct. 9 balanced illusion and per- Center Ballroom’s closed doors. father suffered from Alzheimer’s. tity. When he’s not touring with his sonal reflection on stage. Students were eager to get a 2014 A week after Fung performed for magic tricks, Fung volunteers for a Everyone remembers that one Homecoming shirt and find the them, he received a phone call from suicide hotline. Fung reflected on v magic trick or act that made them best seats in the house at as early as the son. The son told Fung that after later phone calls from people who believe that magic was real. In 7:30 p.m. Fung had showed them a trick, tell him how -- with his help -- their Fung’s case, he tried that very trick The audience was engaged by his father began to remember the life turned around. They realized because he wanted to impress a girl. their anticipation for Fung’s tricks. trips to magic shows that they took that happiness is a choice. [email protected] Oct. 13-19, 2014 | Volume 49 | Issue 8 crowsneststpete.com

Editorial Homecoming invites campus life Harborside Activities Board’s work on homecoming is just a glimpse of what campus life could be like in a few years

The student newspaper at the You probably know some- organizer of homecoming events, We heard students talking more shorter, for free. They may never University of South Florida St. one who chose this campus for deserves accolades for a job about homecoming events—asking be able to afford a carriage ride on Petersburg. its waterfront view. You probably well-done. each other if they were going to the their own, but HAB offered a little Editor-in-chief know someone else who came here Four years ago, we didn’t have see the fireworks, go to the dance, of the St. Petersburg experience for Jennifer Nesslar because it was the closest univer- a homecoming dance. This is not participate in the soul train. People free. sity to their house. Dash in to class, to say that those who organized talked about how they did in the We’re not sure the carriages Managing editor Amanda Starling dash out to the car. homecoming four years ago did a homecoming 5K. Sure, there was would’ve been as exciting at USF At The Crow’s Nest, we’ve poor job. No, we’re saying that a hype about Tampa events too, but Tampa. It more fits our culture in Creative Director noticed a certain challenge in marked improvement in campus most of the students’ enthusiasm St. Petersburg. Josh Fuller defining our identity at USF St. life was evident this homecoming, was focused on St. Petersburg. We hope our university depart- News editor Petersburg. We’re not the only ones thanks to HAB. HAB also did an excellent job ments follow HAB’s example and Emily Wehunt who’ve noticed this. Identity is a Every year, homecoming on making the events unique to our make campus life worthwhile. We

goal addressed in the university’s becomes a bigger deal to students culture here in St. Petersburg. At the have many good academic pro- News assistant Jack Moscone plan, which includes the goal of on campus. And much of that is opening event, they offered horse- grams, a welcoming size and a increasing enrollment from 4,700 HAB’s responsibility. drawn carriage rides. Any students beautiful location. But an improved Arts & Life assistant to 10,000 students by 2024. HAB has come up with creative who spend time in downtown St. campus life experience will make Emily Tinti We’re working on improving ideas to grab student’s interest. This Petersburg have seen those car- us even more of a destination. Sports editor campus life. We have students who year, for the first time ever, there riages riding around. St. Petersburg Let’s make it so students don’t Andrew Caplan want a fantastic campus life experi- were fireworks on campus. For the Carriages charges $80 for a 30-35 want to dash to their cars after class.

ence, but we’re not quite there yet. hour after the show, we couldn’t minute tour of St. Petersburg, Photo editor Kalima Haneef And in light of this, the walk anywhere without hearing according to their website. Our Harborside Activities Board, the students talking about the show. students got the experience, albeit [email protected] Copy Editor Mark Wolfenbarger Advertising manager Photo of the week Jess Aldrich

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The family only Press run: 1,000 1975, Amityville, N.Y. resident Ronald “Butch” Defoe, lived there for 28 days, scared out by the spirits Copyright 2014 St. Petersburg, FL Jr., entered the residence of his family and killed his of the deceased Defoe family. Naysayers rebuked The Crow’s Nest is printed by: parents, Ronald Defoe, Sr., and his wife, Louise, along Sutton for his claims, but his tale would inspire Web Offset Printing with his four siblings. Defoe Jr. approached a town the book by Jay Anson and two Hollywood film 12198 44th Street North bar on Nov. 4, 1974 and informed patrons that his interpretations of the chilling tale. Clearwater, Florida 33762 family was killed in what he suspected was a mob incident. He confessed the next day to their murders The residence of the late Ronald and was sentenced a year later to life in prison, Defoe, Sr. and his wife, Louise, has approximately 25 years for each death. inspired chilling tales in literature Facebook: The Crow’s Nest at USF St. Petersburg By Dec. 1975, the family of George Sutton and Hollywood. Twitter: @USFcrowsnest crowsneststpete.com crowsneststpete.com Oct. 13-19, 2014 | Volume 49 | Issue 8 I go to school with my dad By Ellery Butler economic downturn, he ended up he amazed me with his first ever needed. We also come up with the Contributing Columnist at a desk job he described as “soul article – a front-page story in The best story ideas together. Some starts his new beginning, I know he At the age of 51, my sucking.” I could tell he was miser- Crow’s Nest. It was a hard-hitting people ask if it’s awkward having will go far. My dad and I will gradu- dad decided to go back able. He took one class with me and news article about carrying guns my dad attend the same school ate together and I can’t wait. It will to school, joining me at realized how much he missed the on school campuses. He has also and my answer is always no. I love be so exciting to don the black cap the USF St. Petersburg. learning environment. become the first recipient of the having him at the same school and gown and walk across the stage Now 54, my dad has “I always regretted not earning Stephen Noble Internship, a paid because I get to see his hard work with the man who has inspired me. stunned me by achiev- my degree,” he said. internship at WUSF. come to fruition when another arti- ing great things in a short amount It wasn’t long after that he Am I jealous? Yes. But more cle is published or a professor or of time. He finished his associate decided to make a change. He quit importantly, I’m proud. peer tells me all about how much degree and is well into his bach- that job and by the next school Although we are working they love my dad and his writing. elor’s degree for mass communi- semester, he became a full-time toward the same degree and taking Already proving that you can do Ellery Butler is a senior majoring cations. He put off school to raise student. the same classes, there is no com- anything you set your mind to, he in mass communications. She can me and work. Later, after his bicy- Writing had always been a gift petition between us. We cheer has also reinforced in me the value be reached at ellerybutler@mail. cle rental shop closed during the of his, and in his second semester, each other on and ask advice when of working hard. If this is how he usf.edu or on Twitter @31773Kat.

in fact, the time flies. also requires that we travel to other One of my friends was genu- locations, doing recruitment-type inely confused to find that I spend activities. In order to fulfill these Why I use public transportation that long on the bus instead of “just duties, we have to arrange that take By Emily Tinti sort of left to yourself, responsible To visit my family back home, I taking a taxi.” When I explained the correct route to the right place Staff Columnist for knowing the routes, times and take the Route 19 PSTA bus from that it would cost upward toward at the right time. The process is a where you have to get off. William’s Park on Second Avenue $100 each way, she understood. learning experience and it sets you Public transportation Among the other complaints is to a Publix in Tarpon Springs on My life could be made easier up to improve time management gets a bad rep, but I the lack of personal space. If it’s a U.S. 19, the closest destination to with a car, but I don’t think about skills. think it’s time for stu- weekday, the aisles can be packed my house. Pinellas County buses that. I think about how much Students should consider public dents in particular to with locals in uniform on their way don’t go any farther north than money I’m saving and how I’m transportation when they want to acknowledge the ben- to work. If there’s an open seat next that. The trip is around 32 miles in taking advantage of a system that eat out, shop or just want to explore efits of the buses -- to you, the excuse “I’m saving this distance, and should take no longer has been proven to relieve the envi- the city, whether it’s on a bus or a especially now that Bulls ride com- seat for my friend” no longer exists. than 45 minutes in a car, even with ronment of harmful factors and trolley. Routes and destinations can pletely free with a flash of our col- You can’t be ‘that guy’ just because congested traffic. reduce the carbon footprint. be easily found on the PSTA web- lege I.D., thanks to a partnership you want a little extra room, but I take two 19 buses, one to my Taking the bus allows you to site and it wouldn’t cost a dime. with the Pinellas Suncoast Transit I’ve seen it happen before. It usu- transfer point at Grand Central gain some perspective and learn Authority (PSTA). ally ends with the person having to Station, and another for the your way around your town. My Of course, the level of safety stand up and use one of those bars remainder of the drive. This takes friend and I just landed jobs with Emily Tinti, a sophomore major- on public buses is always in ques- to maintain their balance, which is more than two and a half hours. But an organization on the far north ing in mass communications, is tion because, let’s face it, those bus not a good time. to be fair, there are 151 stops along side of Fourth Street. The bus ride the arts and life assistant. She drivers have their eyes on the road, But it is no where near as bad as the way, and a couple short transfer is just under 45 minutes, and after- can be reached at emilyfaithti@ and essentially anybody with two people make it out to be. And we points at popular strip malls. Two ward, we have to organize a time mail.usf.edu or on Twitter dollars or a pass can get on. You’re ride for free. and a half hours isn’t unbearable; to catch the next bus back. The job @e_milyfaith.

allowed the Ravens to have a fran- for Tampa?: Yes, Smith was the best around for another QB in the off- chise best for first half scoring. option available at the time and has season. Tim Tebow is always just a Questions for the Bucs So, what does this mean? The a great track record that proves he call away. Bucs have major issues on both can handle overcoming adversity. What should the Bucs do about By Andrew Caplan The first Ravens’ drive was offense and defense and everyone He coached a Bears team to a Super their defense?: As we have seen, big Staff Columnist four plays for 80 yards in 1:49. The knows it. Bowl with Rex Grossman as the names don’t mean much if they On Sunday afternoon, second was 4 plays for 22 yards in The expectations for this season QB. Glennon and Josh McCown aren’t properly coached. The Bucs the Baltimore Ravens 1:19, following Jimmy Smith’s inter- were high coming into week 1 are better than Grossman are still should shake up their defense and sideline must’ve said cepted pass from Bucs QB Mike against the division rival Carolina young enough to grow with the try some new styles and then con- something in pre game Glennon. And it didn’t stop there, Panthers, but fell short to say the team. sider searching for a defensive coor- similar to Ronald as the Ravens air attack gained a least. The season has been one bad Who is the starting QB?: dinator. The Bucs just haven’t been Reagan’s famous words fifth touchdown in the first minute game after another. The perfor- Although Glennon showed some the same since Monte Kiffin left in 1987, “Tear down this wall!”. of the second quarter, to go up 35-0. mance that the 2014 Bucs are show- promise last year and led the Bucs after 2008. The Ravens offense flew passed The Ravens scored 38 first half ing concern for many Bucs fans, to their single win in 2014, the com- Andrew Caplan, a senior majoring the Buccaneer’s defense in the air points which was worse than the bringing them to question every- petition remains open for discus- in Mass Communications, is the with ease, as quarterback Joe Flacco Bucs’ first half against the Atlanta thing they were excited about just sion once McCown returns from sports editor. He can be reached at threw 4 passing touchdowns (two Falcons a few weeks ago. They a few months prior. his injury. McCown will start [email protected] or on to Torrey Smith) in the first quarter. Was Lovie Smith the right hire again but look for the Bucs to shop Twitter @CappyMIA.

makes tutorials on Halloween cos- to not needing to think for our- tumes and makeup. selves, and this is bothersome. Can Youtube really solve our problems? Gone are the days of festive Imitation is a form of flattery, magazines and craft books, search and it is a form of laziness. By Marla Cooper and Youtube showing us tutorials Why would we go to the library YouTube and find thousands of We can’t search “how to live.” Contributing Columnist on almost anything, is it too much? and check out books when we can videos to make your own costume Living comes from experiences Can technology help There are videos to show us how just “YouTube it” and have some- and decorate your party without and learning, not from a person us do everything? It is to apply makeup, how to tie a tie, one show us what to do? The era of ever leaving your home. through a computer screen show- hard to go a day with- and how to help with school. There technology has given us many con- What would happen if all of this ing us the latest lipstick swatch. out hearing someone are even YouTube channels dedi- veniences, and having a personal wiped away? (Although it may be beautiful). say “hold on, let me cated to showing the world how teacher is icing on the cake. Could we learn to go buy books Google it.” We have to do math problems step by step. YouTube star, Ingrid Nilsen, to educate ourselves? Could we bear become so dependent on technol- What happened to reading books has over two million subscribers, the idea of trying our own crafts Marla Cooper is a junior major- ogy, and the younger generation is or the old fashioned “trial and and she makes video about crafts, using our creativity? Of course ing in mass communications. She the worst offender. With Google error” method? makeup, decorating, and travel. humans adapt to change, we have can be reached at marlacooper@ The answer is convenience. Along with many others, she also to, but we have become accustomed mail.usf.edu. Oct. 13-19, 2014 | Volume 49 | Issue 8 crowsneststpete.com USF Football USF Men’s Basketball Follow us on Twitter! The Bulls are hitting the road for their next two games (Tulsa and First year head coach Orlando Antigua and his basketball team will play a Cincinnati) before returning home Nov. 1 against Houston for Veterans preseason exhibition Nov. 8 at the USF Sundome against IU-Pennsylvania Find us on Twitter @CNSports for local sports news and for Crow’s Nest articles. and Military Appreciation Day. The first 5,000 people in attendance will before opening the season at home against Flagler College on Nov. 14 receive a Rocky the Bull hat. USF Football Schedule Aug. 30 Western Carolina W 36-31 Lots of energy at homecoming loss Sept. 6 Maryland L 17-24 Sept. 13 NC State L 17-49 By Andrew Caplan Sept. 19 Connecticut W 17-14 Staff Reporter Sept. 27 at Wisconsin L 10-27 With the smoke and fireworks Oct. 11 East Carolina L 17-28 on display for their entrance, the Oct. 18 at Tulsa ESPNews 12 p.m. Bulls (2-4) experienced their most Oct. 24 at Cincinnati ESPN 7 p.m. electric night of football in 2014 Nov. 1 Houston TBA season on homecoming night. Nov. 15 at SMU TBA Despite the 28-17 loss to the No. Nov. 22 at Memphis TBA 19 East Carolina Pirates (5-1), it was Nov. 28 UCF TBA a night where everything, including Hanson’s 1997 No. 1 single American Athletic MMMBop had the crowd jumping and cheering in favor of the Bulls. Conference Standings The 31, 567 people in attendance gave the Bulls their second largest TEAM CONF OVERALL home crowd of the season, 84 shy of the season opener. East Carolina 2-0 5-1 “We moved the ball well in the Temple 2-0 4-1 first half and, honestly, I feel it had a UCF 1-0 3-2 lot to do with the student turn out,” Houston 1-1 3-3 USF quarterback Mike White said. Memphis 1-1 3-3 “When we came out of the tunnel South Florida 1-1 2-4 and saw that great turn out and Tulsa 1-1 1-5 them getting loud, it kind of got us Tulane 1-1 2-4 going.” Cincinnati 0-1 2-3 The Bulls’ offense welcomed SMU 0-1 0-5 back wide receiver Andre Davis Connecticut 0-3 1-5 with a 51-yard touchdown catch. Davis had six receptions for 124 Andrew Caplan | The Crow’s Nest yards in the game and became USF System President Judy Genshaft poses with fans and alumni before the homecoming football game. USF Football Stats the all-time leader in school history with receiving yards Saturday On the defensive side of the ball, defense we were playing, we talked “We beat ourselves,” Davis said. Receivers night, giving him 1,710-career cornerback Johnny Ward grabbed to the O-line and said ‘Look, we’re “Stupid penalties. We can’t expect games receptions yards avg TD long avg/game yards, surpassing Carlton Mitchell an interception from ECU’s pro- going to have to run the ball if to come out there and beat the No. (2007-09). prospect quarterback, Shane they’re playing us like this, we have 19 team in the nation and then ADAMS, Rodney “I kind of felt like I was going to Carden. The takeaway ranks the to run the ball,’” Carden said. “And shoot ourselves in the foot.” 6 15 231 15.4 1 33 38.5 get [the record] eventually, but it is Bulls 17th in the FBS with 13 on the offensive line did a great job at “We just have to learn to finish what it is,” Davis said. “It’s a great the year. blocking and run blocking. And ball games by not beating our- WELCH, Deonte accomplishment, but I’d rather Although Carden threw a obviously, our running backs had selves,” Head Coach Willie Taggart 6 12 130 10.8 0 35 21.7 have the win.” interception early, he finished the a great second half.” said. “It’s not like they came and A 13-yard touchdown run by game 24-for-33 passing and had a It was the second game that the took anything away from us. It was MCFARLAND, Mike freshman running back Marlon touchdown. Bulls played against the No.19 team more of us doing it to ourselves... 6 11 138 12.5 0 35 23.0 Mack also tied last year’s mark of The Bulls led 17-7 at halftime in the nation. Both times the Bulls We got to get out of that. And 11 offensive touchdowns. It was the before allowing the Pirates to score came out forcing their opponent that’s part of the whole culture and DAVIS, Andre Bulls’ eighth rushing touchdown three rushing touchdowns in the to struggle before faltering in the changing that to where we become 2 7 168 24.0 1 51 84.0 on the year, doubling last year’s second half. second half from dropped passes a good football team.” total of four. “We understood what kind of and penalties. Passers [email protected] games effic. comp-att-int % yards TD long avg/game During his brief outing, Smith to attempt multiple steals through- WHITE, Mike First home baseball game ends in victory hit the leadoff hitter, committed out the game. 6 102.16 53-121-4 43.8 818 3 75 136.3 an error and then allowed three Jeremy Berger, the club team’s By Jonah King ready to contribute. “When I get in straight hits before being pulled president and coach, warmed up BENCH, Steven Crow’s Nest Correspondent a groove, I can keep going,” Odom from the game. in the bullpen twice but allowed 2 74.18 15-37-1 40.5 172 0 27 86.0 In their home opener, the USF said. Down 5-3, the Bulls scored three Odom, who struck out the final two St. Petersburg baseball club (2-3) Due to Odom’s performance, runs in the bottom of the seventh batters, to finish the game. FLOWERS, Quinto defeated the Clearwater Christian the Kate Tiedemann College of inning, including senior Justin Odom said he has high expecta- 2 -60.30 1-4-2 25.0 7 0 7 3.5 Cougars, 6-5. Business will donate $500 to the Hand’s line-drive RBI that sparked tions for the team and the club has a Senior pitcher Jody Odom Jr. led Military Veterans MBA scholar- the momentum shift. During the lot of new talent coming in that will Rushers the Bulls to victory after relieving ship fund, which occurs every time Bulls’ comeback, the Cougars help contribute. games att gain loss net avg TD long avg/game starting pitcher Jason Smith at the a club pitcher totals at least five threw a wild pitch and had another The club’s next home game will top of the second inning. strikeouts in a home game. throwing error, which led to runs take place at 3 p.m. on Oct. 18 at MACK, Marlon Odom stayed on the mound for In support of the baseball club, for the Bulls. Huggins-Stengel Field against USF 6 114 634 37 597 5.2 6 62 99.5 the remaining eight innings and the Tavern gave out free food and The Bulls’ patience while bat- Tampa’s club baseball team in “The allowed two hits, four walks and refreshments to the first 50 USFSP ting paid off as they were walked Battle for the Bay.” JOHNSON, D’Erne no runs. Pitching wasn’t his only students who showed up to the 10 times. This amounted to mul- 6 24 77 4 73 3.0 0 11 12.2 game; he also helped the offense by game. tiple scoring opportunities by way going 2-for-4 with a walk and an But despite the home crowd of sacrifice bunts, stolen bases and ADAMS, Rodney RBI triple. advantage, the Cougars put the wild pitches. 6 5 53 1 52 10.4 1 26 8.7 After the game, Odom said he pressure on the Bulls early, scoring The teams combined for 11 hits did not expect to get called to the all five of their runs in the top of the (Bulls 5, Cougars 6). Both team’s mound that early, but is always second inning against Smith. base coaches allowed their runners [email protected]