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September 3, 2013 | Volume 48 | Issue 02
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Special Feature: The Freshmen Diaires. The first week is always tough, see how the newbies fared.
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For veteran, study abroad trip brings memories of war By Jennifer Nesslar Staff Reporter It was about midnight on a day in early June when a group of USF St. Petersburg students landed at Hanoi International Airport in Vietnam. For Fred McCoy, a senior citizen auditor at USFSP, this wasn’t just an airport — it was a battlefield, and a runway he had bombed. Hanoi International was once Phuc Yen airfield, North Vietnam’s largest airbase during the Vietnam War. “It was a little eerie,” McCoy said of his return, having served two tours in Vietnam in 1967 and 1970. During the latter, he flew aircrafts from a Navy carrier. McCoy became a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force in 1964. His nearly 30-year career took him across the world to stations in Japan, Thailand, Spain and Italy. In the 1980s, McCoy flew F-16s at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa. He retired in 1990 as a colonel while living in Italy and moved to St. Petersburg where he worked for Jabil Circuit, an international electronics manufacturing company. In 2010, McCoy began taking advantage of the senior auditing program at USFSP, which allows Florida residents who are 60 or older to enroll for free in certain classes Frank Biafora, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, asked McCoy to join him on a study abroad trip to Vietnam that he leads every year. He agreed. “I wanted to go back,” McCoy said, explaining that he wanted to see how the country had changed since the war. He was glad to be on the trip, but admits the experience was difficult. “In my mind it was the enemy’s capital,” he said. Biafora intentionally takes students to North Vietnam because it’s culturally different than the South — a division made after World War II. While the South still retains the influences of capitalism, the North is clearly communist and Biafora wants students to experience that.
See VET, pg. 3
WIZ•NES•KUH
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Sophia Wisniewska knew from a young age that she’d grow up to be a world traveler and studier of languages. Now, the multilingual, health enthusiast, selfdescribed Pink Floyd nut has settled down in the Sunshine State as the regional chancellor for USF St. Petersburg.
By Chelsea Tatham Staff Reporter Wisniewska grew up on a farm in Poland, where she helped pick fruits and plant potatoes. Her mother worked in a paper bag factory and would often bring her work home to earn more money. Wiskniewska’s first job was helping her mother fold and glue paper bags. Her family moved to the United States when she was 10. In high school, she worked at a drugstore and as an administrative assistant and in college she worked as a peer counselor. Having had so many odd jobs, she jokes that she was “ready to
collect social security at 23.” Wisniewska earned her doctorate in Russian Language and spent brief periods studying in Russia during school. By the time she graduated, however, the Sputnik era was over and there wasn’t much use for the Russian language in the United States. So instead, she took a job in higher education and worked her way up from there. Before coming to USFSP, she was the chancellor at Penn State Brandywine for eight years. Though she is divorced and has no children, she has many nieces and nephews from her two younger sisters and two older brothers. The chancellor is fluent in Polish
and Russian and can do research in French and German. She enjoys purchasing art for her home and has a small collection of original pieces by Polish artists. During the interview process for USFSP’s chancellor position, she fell in love with the St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts; so much so, she bought a yearlong membership the day she visited. “I guess I was pretty confident about getting the job,” she said. Wisniewska describes her music taste as eclectic, citing African music and classical orchestras in her list of favorites. At the top of her list, however, is Pink Floyd, a band she’s seen live more than a dozen
times. “I’m a little bit of a groupie,” she said. “If I didn’t accept this job, I’d probably be in Italy for their world tour.” Wisniewska also enjoys cooking and leisurely reading. On her nightstand at the moment is “Aleph,” a novel about self-discovery by Paulo Coelho, author of “The Alchemist.” As a child, Wisniewska wasn’t able to help out much in the kitchen. She notes that her mother was “a bit of a control freak” when it came to cooking.
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September 3, 2013 | Volume 48 | Issue 02
RHO vandals start early Get on Board Day is Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Harbor Walk. This event connects students to student organizations at USFSP and small businesses in the St. Petersburg area. The Career Center is hosting a Part-Time Job Fair on Thursday, Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in SLC 2100/2101. Employers both on and off campus will be present to speak. The Career Center asks students to bring copies of their resumes and dress in business casual attire. Students have the opportunity to win prizes on campus this week. On Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 8 p.m. in the USC ballroom, RHA is hosting Bingo Night. Winning prizes include a 19-inch flatscreen TV and a Blue Ray player. On Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 9 p.m. in Davis 130, the College Outreach Mission is holding a raffle for a longboard. PeteSync training is on Friday, Sept. 6 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. This is the first of six PeteSync training sessions. All student organizations must have their president or vice president at at least one of these sessions. You know that pretty T-shirt you have with the colorful fish on the back and some guys fancy signature on the front pocket? Well, that “some guy” is famous artist and marine life conservationist Guy Harvey. He is visiting the USC on Sept. 11 at 5 p.m. to present his documentary “Tiger Shark Express” in the ballroom on the second floor. The citizens of St. Petersburg have the opportunity to get their voices heard at the first Downtown Waterfront Master Plan forum on Sept. 9. Attendees will hear a background and process presentation and will have to chance to participate in group discussions and surveys. Information collected from the forum is given to the Urban Land Institute’s Advisory Service Panel for analysis at the end of the month.
By Amanda Starling Staff Reporter Crumpled up di-cut letters and informational flyers littered the floors in Residence Hall One last week after someone ripped the material off resident assistant bulletin boards, committing an act of vandalism on the first day of classes. Reports of damages to boards on the first, fourth and sixth floors were made on Tuesday, Aug. 27. According to RHO Director Kimberly Hardin, content on the bulletin boards was ripped off but the background paper was left intact. Resident assistants use these bulletin boards to communicate and keep residents informed. “This is normally not typical for the first week of classes,” Hardin said. “However, the student population is different each year.” An email was sent to RHO residents regarding the incident with information pulled directly from the housing guidebook policy for vandalism, which is presented to students upon move-in. Guidelines set by the University
Student Housing Guidebook for 2012-2013 states, “It is not acceptable to deface, damage, or destroy property, including but not limited to: furniture, walls, personal property, bulletin boards, lounge areas, bathroom facilities, and other areas.” Past damages inflicted on RHO include holes in walls and furniture moved from common areas to bedrooms. Damages are assessed at the end of the semester and charges are made to the floor. If an individual is caught, consequences are addressed through the student code of conduct. “Something similar happened during the summer as well and I just feel bad for all of the RAs who are putting in all of the work to be disrespected by certain students,” Amanda Tuttle, an RHO resident, said. She posted her concerns on the USFSP Know-It-All’s Guide, the school’s somewhat official Facebook forum, last Tuesday. “Vandalism in RHO????? Really, come on guys,” Tuttle wrote. “RAs put a lot of time and effort into those bulletin boards and the destruction of them is rude and disrespectful not to mention fully
reflects the immaturity of certain residents. Grow up and show some respect.” Security in the Residence Hall includes cameras located at each entrance of the building. The student services office operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Doors lock automatically and student residents may only access the building with key cards. Starting at 5 p.m., resident assistants patrol the hallways of each floor on segmented rounds throughout the
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Veteran returns to former battlefield Continued from front page During the Vietnam War, the United States fought communists in the North, essentially fighting Russia through Vietnam, Biafora said. He says the war still resonates with the country. But McCoy was surprised by how friendly and welcoming the Vietnamese people were. “They seemed to love Americans,” he said, explaining that the Vietnamese trust the Americans to be their ally because they are afraid of China. The students visited the Hanoi Hilton, which used to be a prisoner of war camp. “I had many friends that had been incarcerated there,” McCoy said. At the former prison, he showed the students maps of the routes he had taken during the war. The group also traveled to the Long Bien Bridge in Hanoi, which crosses the Red River. “There were numerous times I bombed that bridge,” McCoy said. “Our primary mission was to stop the flow of goods from the North to the South.” The group took a train to Vinh University, about five hours away from Hanoi. Each USFSP student, with the exception of McCoy, was
paired with a student from Vinh. At the university, McCoy gave a presentation on the war to the USFSP students and the Vietnamese students and professors. He traced events from World War II through the 1970s. As McCoy spoke, Biafora noticed a Vietnamese student crying. Her name was Mai and she was paired with Patrick Mannion, a USFSP MBA student. Mannion and McCoy teamed up to buy Mai a plane ticket to Ho Chi Minh City, the capital of South Vietnam. Mai, who grew up on a farm growing rice, had never been on a plane before and had never seen the South. They took her to the Jabil Circuit site there, to show her what business is like in a more capitalist-leaning society. McCoy said the company treated them well and even set Mai up on a dinner cruise on the Saigon River. “She got to see what it’s like living on the other side,” he said. Now that McCoy is home in St. Petersburg, he is able to reflect on his return to Vietnam. “I appreciate the fact that the students accepted me,” he said. As a senior auditor, McCoy is used to sitting in the back of USFSP
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News Briefs
Senior auditor and Vietnam veteran Fred McCoy joined a group of USFSP students on a study abroad trip to North Vietnam in June.
classrooms and remaining quiet. But in Vietnam, he was more than an observer; he was a participant, even earning the nickname “Grandfather” from his fellow
USFSP travelers.
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September 03, 2013 | Volume 48 | Issue 02
Community classroom will expand local economy By Amanda Starling Staff Reporter An interactive project and community classroom called the Greenhouse reaches out to fruitful or fledgling businesses in Midtown, Childs Park and other neighborhoods in St. Petersburg with the intent of fostering growth in companies large and small and expanding the local economy. Since July 9, entrepreneurial minds from the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, USF St. Petersburg and Eckerd College have been raising newcomers and guiding established local businesses through workshops held at the classroom. The classes, offered almost daily, encompass everything from business starter knowledge to guidance for grand openings. “It’s like any city or part of the city. Everybody has got a different idea to do something,” Claude Williams, economic development coordinator, said. “Our goal is to encourage them to use the services here and to build capacity.” The front lobby of the Greenhouse is equipped with Wi-Fi accessible computers. The resource center that occupies the first floor
offers computers, books, access to videos and planning and research materials. Entrepreneurial education is interactive at the Greenhouse. “We will be providing some workshops in that area and at the same time, the students are participating in the activities at the Greenhouse itself,” Bill Jackson, director of sustainable entrepreneurship and innovation said. “It’s another resource for [entrepreneurship students]. We want the Greenhouse to also be reflective of our curriculum.” USFSP’s entrepreneurship program has guided the early processes of the Greenhouse. Creative-in-Residence for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Nathan Schwagler and Associate Director Daniel J. Scott, along with Jackson, formed an agreement to support new initiatives from the mayor’s office and the goals of the Chamber of Commerce. At the discretion of the existing program, entrepreneurship education received by USFSP students may be accessible to the general public. “We’re exploring some of the world class programs that we are
teaching at the Entrepreneurship program and finding ways to incorporate those programs for entrepreneurs,” Scott said. According to Jackson, essential skills, include problem solving, business modeling, scaling a company and guiding start-ups. USFSP students would be able to extend their classroom to the community. Joining workshops would allow students the option to form critical connections for their own endeavors. “USFSP students that graduate or are in the process of school today will have the capability and network of community to assist them in starting their ventures,” Scott said. “The hope here is that one place can be the common ground to support entrepreneurship.” With help from the Greenhouse, small businesses can apply to join their community known as the Small Business Enterprise, allowing them to be accessible for projects. From window installments to plumbing jobs, these businesses come recommended by the Chamber of Commerce to complete projects requiring such trade skills. Eligibility is based on criteria set
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by the Chamber, which includes a minimum of one year of operation and a sales volume of $3 million or less for goods and services and $5 million or less for construction. More than thirty projects per year involve Small Business Enterprise members. “Our goal is to create economic development by fostering entrepreneurship and make small businesses grow throughout the community,” Sean Kennedy, economic development specialist, said. The Greenhouse’s official grand
opening is set for the middle of September.
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New position is a ‘learning tour’ for Wisniewksa Continued from front page But she has since developed an appreciation for it and said she’s become much better at it than she used to be — something she finds especially true in her signature crab cakes. The secret? The most expensive crabmeat she can find and as little breading as possible, she said. Though she doesn’t have a TV in her new home yet, she enjoys watching the show “Modern Family” and reruns of “Law and Order.” The last movie she saw was “20 Feet from Stardom,” a film about backup singers for famous artists.
When The Crow’s Nest asked the chancellor if she has a tattoo, she said, “Yes, but I’m not going to tell any more,” explaining that it is not your “traditional” tattoo. A typical day for the new chancellor is filled with meetings, either on or off campus, with faculty, staff, student leaders or members of the community. “It’s a learning tour; a crash course,” she said. On her breaks from these meetings she enjoys strolling about and getting to know the campus and
the students on a more personal level. She loves hearing about where everyone has come from and how they all got here. She may not spend much time sitting in her office on the second floor of Bayboro Hall, but the view from her desk is acclaimed as the best on campus, with large windows overlooking the harbor. She enjoys watching the sailing team practice and seeing the occasional dolphin jumping through the wake. “I think I belong here,” she said. “It feels right,”
When Wisniewska first moved to St. Petersburg, she was taken aback by the welcoming nature of the community and the warm environment. She said St. Petersburg seems like a good place to make new friends. “It’s just so darn beautiful here,” she said, noting her two-mile waterside commute to campus from her home in the Old Northeast neighborhood. Between on-campus duties and all the other activities that come with being the chancellor, such as
throwing the first pitch at a Rays game, Wiskiewska has yet to find time for a beach day. But dipping her toes in the gulf is high on her to-do list.
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How well do you know the Chancellor? 2. What was her first job? -Newspaper delivery -McDonald’s -Assembling bags
-Mac & cheese -Crab cakes -Spaghetti & meatballs 4. If didn’t accept this job, what would she be doing? -Training dogs -Teaching ballet -Following Pink Floyd on their world tour
5. What was her first membership in St. Pete? -Museum of Fine Arts -Dali Museum -Gym membership 6. Does she have a tattoo? -Yes, a sparrow -No -Yes, but she won’t tell
7. What did she aspire to be? -Astronaut -Artist -Linguist 8. What was her major in college? -Russian -Business -Journalism
9. What was her previous job? -Chancellor at Penn State -Freelance photographer -Museum curator 10. What is her favorite type of art? -Surrealism -Original Polish art -Anything by Monet
1: Poland, 2:Assembling bags, 3:Crab cakes, 4:Following Pink Floyd on their world tour, 5:Museum of Fine Arts, 6:Yes, but she won’t tell, 7:Linguist, 8:Russian, 9:Chancellor at Penn State, 10: Original Polish art
-Russia -Poland -Germany
3. What is her signature dish?
Answers:
1. Where was she born?
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September 3, 2013 | Volume 48| Issue 02
Study Spots: look beyond the library
Have you blushed recently? What about asked for skim milk in your coffee or curled up under a blanket in your bedroom? Well, you can thank a certain William Shakespeare for the ability to describe those experiences. The current count of common words that old Billy MustacheFace invented is over 1700. Here are some of his particularly inspiring contributions to language and culture. A great many stories would be amiss without cold-blooded bandits. Think “1001 Arabian Nights,” “The Princess Bride” and the seafaring kind in “Peter Pan.” Ruthless scallywag just doesn’t have the same ring to it. Plus thanks to Willy we can differentiate Captain Hook’s crocodile from its cousin the alligator. Your luggage was lost, and it was definitely premeditated by those obnoxious airport employees, the arch-villains. Well, thanks to Shakespeare you can be remorselessly obscene when you call their management. Hip-hop also owes a debt to the O.G.L. (Original Ghost Linguist). Without William they wouldn’t be marketable, fashionable or have any swagger. Or be drugged, for that matter. The excitement of a moonbeam hitting your eyeball? Priceless. Outbreak of the flu got you down? Stop puking and secure yourself a doctor, man! Shakespeare also made up some words for things that the world might be better without. Try assassinations, addictions, torture and critics. So, next time you find yourself at a lonely loss for words, just make some up. They might stick around for a few centuries. A sad cultural tidbit discovered when compiling this list: If you type “William Sha” into Google search, Shatner comes up before Shakespeare. Really?
For as long as there have been annoying roommates, there have been college students trying to find a better place to study than their dorm or apartment. We know the feeling, so we’ve assembled this list of the perfect places around campus to escape the madness of your hostile living environment. PRW Building “Gathering Room”- This lobby is often abandoned for most of the day, and it has the comforting smell of an elementary school. You never know what you will find in the cracks of the saggy old couches (past discoveries include change, a granola bar and an empty cigarette package). Plus, you can bask in the historical glory of the place where The Crow’s Nest used to hold its weekly meetings. -Ryan Ballogg Outside - If you don’t mind sprawling on the green and maybe befriending a few ants, there are plenty of shady tree trunks and benches spattered about campus
just right for some reading, writing or ‘rithmetic. We recommend this option October through March only, unless you enjoy swimming laps in your own sweat. -- Ryan Ballogg The Snell House - The seminar room in the Snell House is a charming hideaway reserved for honors students; however, if you can sneak through the musty lobby and up the conspicuously creaky stairs without being asked how your thesis is going, the space is ideal for anyone. The century-old house’s dark wood accents, vintage furnishings and mothball-tinged aroma make for a comfortable “Grandma’s house” atmosphere that is almost eerily quiet. -- Tyler Killette Second floor USC - What many students don’t realize is the hallway outside of the Ballrooms is equipped with seats, counter space and power outlets. It is quiet most of the time and perfect for students to set up their laptops and scroll through their Facebook newsfeed... er, we mean study. Be sure to check the USC calendar before setting up camp, however. If there’s an event going on in the Ballrooms, you’ll wish you would have stayed with
those annoying roommates. -Jennifer Nesslar The Waterfront - Ever since the Student Green Energy Fund installed the seats with charging stations, it’s been the secret quiet spot. The umbrella provides shade and the view of the water is soothing for Calculus stress. There usually isn’t much bustle unless campus maintenance is trimming the grass, but it’s simple to avoid. For further seclusion, seek out the tiny garden in the center of the lawn, filled with benches. Your friends can’t easily spot you, so you’re less likely to be interrupted. Ah, fresh air. -Amanda Starling Your car - This isn’t technically a spot on campus, but using your car as a study spot has its benefits. It can be a cozy, quiet space to cram in studying before running to class, especially for commuters. Getting to campus early enough also means you can score a decent parking spot while giving yourself a few extra minutes to listen to your favorite music to pep you up or squeeze in a last-minute review before a big exam. Sometimes there’s nothing better to study with than an A/C filled car, your favorite song coming
through your factory speakers and a fresh coffee in the cup holder. -Chelsea Tatham The Bookstore - Whether you’re craving a latte or literature, the Barnes & Noble under the parking garage is for you. The bookstore provides students with a comfortable café setting, some mighty cozy armchairs and, of course, a plethora of reading material. Just be warned that the store comes with its own playlist: if Fleetwood Mac isn’t for you, pack some earbuds. -Erin Murphy
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Be‘wear’ the Ides of March By Erin Murphy Staff Reporter If Julius Caesar didn’t foresee that fateful knife landing in his back on a fine morning in March, he definitely wouldn’t have predicted that he would someday inspire a clothing line — and one that doesn’t include a toga at that. “This is a revolution, and we’re here to rebel against the norm,” graphic designer and self-proclaimed hip-hop aficionado Dwight Morrison said. The USF St. Petersburg alumnus is the creative force behind streetwear line Ides of March Clothing, which draws inspiration from the modern day music scene and Ancient Rome in equal measure. “The Ides of March became famous as the day of Caesar’s assassination. His death was a turning point in history and led to the birth of an empire,” Morrison said. “Ides of March represents our own streetwear revolution.” Before the revolution was born, however, Ides of March Clothing was merely a thought in the brain of a teenage boy. “I had the idea for a clothing line in high school,” Morrison said, whose interest in sneakers and fashion sparked around the same time. “But I eventually scrapped that idea
and shifted the focus of my artwork to music.” Morrison’s musical influences and the design process of Ides of March Clothing are closely interwoven. “A lot of our ideas give a nod to the music realm,” he said, citing a graphic tank top (one of the new releases from the second half of the current line) that sports lyrics from a J. Cole song as one example. “Doing this keeps it fresh and exciting for us, and allows us to sneak things in our designs that maybe only a handful of people pick up on.” With credentials that include album cover design for acts such as Jim Jones and Ransom, Morrison’s affinity for hip-hop music culture comes as no surprise. Before starting his own company, Morrison enjoyed using his skills to create art for clients, but there was a void. “Designing for others was always a great process, but once it was done it belonged to the client,” he said. “My experience in the graphic design field allowed me to see the value in my work. I wanted to create something of my own.” Morrison was able to launch Ides of March Clothing through a crowd sourcing campaign on Kickstarter, a website that allows users to start
their own projects and find funders. “Kickstarter is visited by millions day by day, so it was a way to get a large number of people to see what we had already done on our own with our initial launch, as well as get them involved and share what we have planned for the future,” he said. And get them involved they did. In a span of only thirty days, Ides of March Clothing raised over $10,000 in funds for their project, which will go towards expense of fabrics, inks and labels, as well as the release of the second half of the clothing line. “Having others support our vision is a blessing and it has allowed us to get the wheels in motion to continue forward on our path,” Morrison said. Morrison approaches design with a be-memorable mentality. “One big detail that sets us apart is the need to not follow a trend. We believe as artists you should never throw away your values for a quick profit. Some brands compromise their beliefs in order to make something they feel the masses will love.” The kind of person Morrison is interested in reaching with his clothing probably wouldn’t have much interest in trends, anyway. Ides of March Clothing aims to secure a space of originality.
“We want to be the death of everything familiar and the birth of the new and unfamiliar,” Morrison said. Some of the pieces to expect from the second half of the Ides of March Clothing line (formerly Summer Part 2, now Fall Part 1) include Ivy League raglan tees and snapback caps. “My favorite piece from our collections is one that will be released very soon in the second half of our launch lineup, which is our “Ralph Laurel” five panel hat. It has an embroidered laurel wreath along the sides with a leather strap,” Morrison said. “The process always begins with me sitting at my computer and hearing something that sparks an idea for a new design. Seeing it come together from a design on paper to an actual product was amazing. I can’t wait to share it with everyone.” For more information on Ides of March Clothing, check out their website at iomxv.com, or watch the movement unfold on facebook. com/iomxv or by following them on Instagram and Twitter @iomxv.
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September 3, 2013 | Volume 48| Issue 02
The Freshmen Diaries Editor’s note: A lot has changed at USF St. Petersburg in the last few years, but the confusion, excitement, nervousness and eventual complacence that come with one’s first week as a bull have remained constant. Last week, The Crow’s Nest sent five freshman contributors out on their first assignment — a diarystyle documentation of their first week of classes. Instructed to question everything, be conscious of their surroundings, make noteworthy observations and write everything down, these newbies offer personal, nostalgia-evoking accounts of surviving week one. Monday, August 26 9 a.m. Georgia Valdes - Waking up at 6:45 a.m. is hell. My first class was at 7:30 a.m., Intro to Sociology. At least it’s an interesting topic that early in the morning (that’s what I kept telling myself as motivation.) After my fifth mirror check I headed to Starbucks to grab a quick breakfast. I think my heart broke a little when the barista told me they weren’t open yet. Seeing as I had about 10 minutes to get to class, I dashed back to my dorm to see if I could pocket some goldfish or pretzels. When I got to Davis, no one was around but two girls waiting outside the door. “Are you here for the Intro for Sociology?” I asked. One girl just shook her head and gave me the “I know you’re a freshman” look. Confused, I looked at my schedule. Am I in the right building? Yes. Did I miss an announcement? Nope. Just as I was going to look for some help I saw it: p.m. Intro to Sociology is in Davis Hall, room 232, but at 7:30 p.m. The positive- I don’t have a morning class after all. Other positive- I got Starbucks. Noon Taylor Sherman - I can now say that I have finished my first two classes of college with success! I might even start doing undergraduate work! Don’t I sound all official? It’s refreshing to have all this autonomy, but I must admit that I’m feeling a little aimless. I decide to go visit the library… and get lost. I have no idea where it is, so on my way down from my dorm, I ask someone on the
elevator with me. We laugh about how much of a freshman I sound like, and he kindly explains where it is. I feel so lame! Then, to add insult to injury, when I leave the library later on, I stand in front of the doors like an idiot for a few minutes. Why? Because the doors (on the inside) say, “Emergency Exit”, so, reading this information, I can’t figure out if those doors are only used as entrances nor can I determine where the “real” exits are. I must’ve looked so stupid, standing there with a dumbfounded look on my face. 3:28 p.m. Jonah King - Between Egyptian hieroglyphs and samples of Beluga whales, the most important information I learned on my first day of college was not to confuse an S with a 5. That one had me scrambling around the Peter Rudy Wallace building for a good 20 minutes asking about the invisible room 185. I’m still using my power of deductive reasoning to create an effective plan of attacking the infamous quality of food at the Reef, which as a freshman living on campus, I’m required to purchase. I wouldn’t say it’s an A-Team caliber plan yet, but it is a work in progress. I’ve approached friendly faces and entities in my general vicinity to ask questions and befriend anyone I can strike up a conversation with. If I’m wiping my life savings for this, I might as well learn the names of those I’m surrounded by. The stories are vast from the commuters, the visitors from Tampa, the locals, and those out of state. Everyone seems to have their story, and now it feels time to create mine. 6 p.m. Enriqueta Balandra Apparently I am really good at scheduling for a freshman and ended up with no classes on Monday or Friday. So today I went to the bookstore and dealt with some charging issues. I’ve been there about four times since movein and the cashier now tells the other cashiers that I’m “trouble.” So I guess I made a friend? I indulged in the free lunch offered for students in the Week of Welcome, then headed over to the free printing in Student Life Center, which unfortunately was broken. The computers wouldn’t connect and I had to go to the library and pay money. I talked with some of my friends and family today and shed a few tears just because I can’t see them as much as I used to. Those are the cons of living away from home.
10:30 p.m. Mariah Jones - Today was one of those days where reality really sets in. This is definitely not high school. My day started OK. I got breakfast with my roommates, waited in the cashier’s line to get my ID card activated though it didn’t actually need to be, then changed my major. That was the only exciting part of my day. After that, I spent my day on and off the phone calling different departments and my mom. I waited in the financial aid line only to get the answer that I didn’t want. And then I had to go to the bookstore and wait in the outrageous line three times until I was finally able to leave with my textbooks. Oh, and did I mention the air-conditioning has been broken in my room since Saturday? Yeah. On the bright side, my room has a great view Tuesday, August 27 4:30 p.m. E.B. - First day of classes for me! Statistics seemed normal. I really like that my classes are similar in size to the ones in high school instead of the oversized auditoriums with hundreds of students shown in movies. I had to deal with the bookstore guy yet again today for an access code. Then I decided to take a beautiful walk around the water to Harbor Hall for my English class. The stunning view made waking up at 6:30 a.m. completely worth it. I was able to have a much needed lunch break and then headed over to Davis Hall where I proceeded to get lost. At least I got a tour out of the building before finally finding my Spanish class. After living like an Eskimo in the freezing cold classrooms all day, I took the opportunity to sit by the fountain and admire the beautiful campus. Can’t wait for the Great Gatsby tonight. Maybe I’ll make some new friends. 7 p.m. G.V. - Today was the longboarding club’s Downtown Derby event. It was basically a scavenger hunt in downtown St. Pete where we were given clues of locations and had to prove we were there by snapping a selfie. I was so grateful that we were in pairs (one longboarder, one runner) because I didn’t know my way around anywhere. I got even luckier with my pairing. My partner, Ricky, has lived here for seven years. After it was all said and done I had a pretty clear picture of the town in my head, an extremely exhausted body and 17 points. We didn’t win, but it was nice to be involved. It made me not
only feel part of the club and school but also to the area, solidifying my ability to say, “Hey, I’m a college student and I live in St. Pete.” Wednesday, August 28 4 p.m. G.V. - I’m glad I get along well with my roommate. I know some people who have problems and I can tell that it totally sucks. I mean, you’re going to constantly be with them. So far we haven’t had problems. We’re both more laid back and it’s easy to compromise. We give each other as much space as we can manage, which keeps things peaceful when we have to share some environment. Plus we help each other out. 6:30 p.m. M.J. - While I actually had to get up early today, I thoroughly enjoyed the class I had to wake up for. Say what? Yeah, I am actually looking forward to it. For the first time since moving onto campus, I actually ate lunch and dinner in the Reef. Having to wait in long lines to get my food makes me just want to go back to my dorm and make a PB&J. But I have a meal plan, I might as well use it … right? Tonight my roommates and I plan to go the party that is being held in the SLC. Mostly because we want to get henna tattoos and are too chicken to get actual tattoos. 8 p.m. E.B. - Whenever I’m hungry, the Reef is always closed. Because I live in USC, it’s the closest place to get food, so I spent a good hour or two hungrily waiting for it to open. I also spent some time socializing at the Intervarsity party and got one of those awesome henna tattoos. It was especially great to post my tattoo on Instagram and freak out all of my friends and family. Thursday,
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5:15 p.m. T.S. - I’m off to the drama club meeting (Broadway Bulls). I like how things aren’t so “cliquey” here. I can join the drama club and a sports team and I won’t be shunned by the student body. And better yet, I can join any club I want; I don’t have to find the club that all my friends are in. It’s nice to see that groups get along, and it’s not all about being in the “in” crowd. 9 p.m. E.B. - I woke up this morning without any blankets on because my air conditioning broke AGAIN. I had a busy day today with four
classes almost back to back with just enough time to grab a quick lunch. 1:30 a.m. M.J. - Technically it’s already Friday, but for my roommates and I, it’s still Thursday. It’s getting to the point where my days seem so long. I can’t even remember some things that happened this morning. It’s such a weird feeling. My weekend kicked off with my first trip to Taco Bus. I don’t normally stay out too late, so maybe I am just not used to the nightlife, but we definitely saw some interesting things. This freedom stuff, man. Now to sleep in my super comfy bed (yeah, right) and just be thankful I am alive. Friday, August 30 2:38 p.m. J.K. - Today was my first delightful experience taking the long hike down six flights of stairs when the fire alarm went off. My first thought immediately jumped to the conclusion someone pulled the alarm as a joke. Sherlock Holmes needs to be on the case to catch the culprit before I go vigilante. I shared the same sentiment with a guy who appeared to have just come from out of the shower. T.S. Lost Track of Time - So far, all the differences between high school and college have been positive for me. I’ve made great friends, found awesome clubs and the food isn’t half bad (though anything is an upgrade from cold pizza and rotten carrots). Now that my first week of classes is over and things will soon fall into a routine, I’m excited to see how everything plays out. Hopefully I won’t get lost on my way to class anymore. 8:30 p.m. M.J. - Today my roommates and I took part in demo day for the waterfront. Going to a school on the water is the neatest thing to me. I am still getting used to the airplanes flying over my head while I am walking to class, but I am absolutely loving the location of this school.
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September 3, 2013 | Volume 48 | Issue 02
Editorial
Freshmen are a privileged class The student newspaper at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg. Editor-in-Chief:
Tyler Killette
Managing Editor:
Chelsea Tatham
Creative Director:
Suzanne Sidler
News Editor:
Amanda Starling
Assistant News Editor:
Jennifer Nesslar
Arts & Life Editor
Ryan Ballogg
Assistant Arts & Life Editor:
Erin Murphy
Sports Editor
Mike Hopey
Entertainment Critic
Matt Thomas
Photo Editor
Taylor Austin
Marketing Manager
Lazar Anderson
Advertising Manager
Jess aldrich
Community Relations
Samantha Ouimette
Staff Adviser
Rob Hooker robhooker47@gmail.com.
The Crow’s Nest’s “Freshmen Diaries” feature published this week turned out to be one of our favorite things we’ve done with the paper. The 2,000 words crammed onto Page 5 do little justice to the stories we received from our five promising new contributors (so be sure to check out the uncut version on our website.) The intent of the piece was to demonstrate how much the campus has changed in the last few years, while reminding veteran students of their days as small fish in a big pond and reassuring new students that they’re not alone. Most of us on The Crow’s Nest staff have been at USF St. Petersburg for a while. We remember when the University Student Center was an open grassy field, when student life events took place in the Campus Activity Center gymnasium and when Chik-fil-a was the only oncampus meal choice (which we’re still mourning).
The campus we attend this year is not the same one we started at, and that’s true even for our leastseasoned colleagues. But despite the new landscape, the plight of the USFSP freshman still resonates with us upperclassmen. While new students may be making some observations that simply didn’t apply to those who began two or three years ago, other experiences, such as getting lost on the way to class and sucking up to stubborn professors, are timeless. We’ve all earned the “are you stupid?” look for asking a dumb question and we’ve all been confused by the entrance/exit in the library. We’ve been there. And, for the sake of transparency, we’ll admit to still being there. Sometimes. But freshman today are faced with a few new questions. Why do I need to buy a meal plan when I have a full kitchen in my dorm?
Why isn’t the free printing in the Student Life Center working? Why did I pay $173 for a parking pass but still have to park 10 minutes away from class? We may not have been pondering these topics during our first week of college, but we are asking these questions today. On an ever-evolving campus such as ours, the plight of the freshman becomes universal. The small fish aren’t the only ones wondering how the bronze bull ended up being dubbed Sheryl, and they’re certainly not the only ones whose palms become moist at the thought of trying to pronounce the chancellor’s last name with her present (our frontpage should help with that). However, not all campus changes are so daunting. Each of the “Freshmen Diaries” participants seems genuinely excited and happy to be here. They participated in Week of Welcome activities, they’re attending
Dorm Life By Kati Lacker
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Throwback On Sept. 3, 1902 the first novel involving Sherlock Holmes written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was read. “Adventure of Illustrious Client” was the first of 56 short stories that Doyle wrote in the collection of 12 stories titled “The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes.” Conan Doyle published most of his work involving Holmes from 1887 to 1927. The first was seen in Beeton’s Christmas Annual in 1887 as a short story titled “A Study in Scarlet.” Despite his financial success and notoriety Conan Doyle decided he wanted to kill off the Sherlock Holmes character in The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes and write something of a more serious nature. However the public was outraged. They even went to such extremes as wearing black armbands to signify there had been a death in the family to protest the book. Pressure from the public and his publisher was so great that Doyle resurrected Holmes in “The Hound of the Baskervilles.”
Harborside events, they’re joining clubs and going to meetings and they’re submersing themselves in something this school has been lacking for so long: a culture. It’s been a process, but it seems we’ve finally achieved that authentic university feeling here. It’s not typical, but it’s ours, and the appeal is apparent. So while new students may be facing challenges we never had to deal with, they’re getting something better in return. They may not have an endless supply of Chikfil-a nuggets and Polynesian sauce at their disposal, but they do have more dining options than any other class has been offered. And the SLC printer may occasionally spaz out, but it’s situated in a building filled with resources to make our lives easier. This year’s freshmen are perhaps USFSP’s most privileged class and it’s nice to see that they aren’t taking it for granted.
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September 3, 2013| Volume 48| Issue 02
Don’t rule out design as art Chelsea Tatham Staff Columnist After leaving my concepts and practices class on Tuesday, my hands were flecked with pencil shavings and smeared with black Sharpie marker. Walking to my car with a fellow classmate I hadn’t talked to yet, I asked her how her projects were coming and if she was a pre-graphic design student. I noted I am not, but I am considering applying for the program after finishing my degree in journalism. Her response was something along the lines of: “No, I’m into art history. I hate graphic design, I think it’s a murder to art, but that’s just me.” She laughed while saying
this, but probably just to avoid hurting my feelings. I get it; everyone has some subject they hate. I hate math, while others hate science or history. But how does one hate graphic design? Yes, it’s not always a painting done by hand or a ceramic vase, but it drives almost everything we see. That notebook you’re scribbling notes in — someone designed that to be just the right size and style for students. The desk chairs and tables in all the classrooms — a company designed those to keep students sitting (somewhat) comfortably during lectures. Don’t’ even get me started on signs and advertising images. Every single advertisement, logo, restaurant sign, business card, flyer
and millions of other images were designed by someone or a group of people. They carefully drew shapes and figures or used computers to get the right sizes, colors, shapes and pictures to make the most impact. I didn’t get to inquire further about the reasons why this classmate of mine hates the subject so much. I’m assuming that she doesn’t believe it lives up to the standards of famous historical works of art that were painstakingly done by hand. But before computers, that’s how things were created and designed: by hand. Just because something isn’t hand painted or drawn, or hand sculpted, doesn’t mean that it can’t be qualified as art. Most graphic
artists are skilled at drawing or painting as well as creating visual images on the computer. Thought she may have a valid explanation for her dislike of graphic design, I can’t help but be annoyed by someone hating one of the most important things that controls our visually driven world. My infographic may not be the Mona Lisa, but I still worked hard on it. Chelsea Tatham is a senior majoring in mass communications and the managing editor. She can be reached at chelsea11@mail.usf.edu
Save a horse, ride the bull By Matt Thomas Staff Columnist It was an interesting moment this past February when the bronze bull was placed on campus. In an instant it became a point of pride on campus, sitting front and center for all passersby to see. It also felt like everyone on campus had the exact same three thoughts: “Oh cool, a bull,” followed by “Wow, that bull is definitely a male.” Finally, “So can I sit on that thing?” It was a question I occasionally overheard when I walked around campus. It came up in a few conversations among my own friends
who hopefully aren’t reading this column. After seeing enough photos on Facebook of students posing with the bull, my friends decided they wanted to sit on it. I spent a small portion of last March watching my friends make these weird attempts at getting pictures sitting on the bull. There were nighttime trips. There were trips on the weekend when no one else was on campus. It was a real team effort. You could call me the lookout even though I was really just standing at a distance, reflecting on the poor decisions I made that lead to me being there at that point in time. I felt like I was babysitting a group of children playing “Mission: Impossible.”
During my time on campus during the summer, I also observed prospective students contemplating if they should sit on the bull for a picture. Since they were only on campus for those few hours they opted to either take their picture with the bull or go home and not come back at night to sneak one in. I’m writing this to save new students the effort. Are there any rules that say you can’t sit on the bull? “Absolutely not!” said Student Body President Mark Lombardi-Nelson, “I encourage people to sit on it, though to be careful when doing so.” That’s kind of what it’s there for. Show pride in your school and pose with the male bull oddly named Sheryl.
Think of it like seeing a second movie in a theater without paying for it. Yes, the theater staff sees you sneaking around. No, they don’t care. Do your thing. Just be careful, because that does not look like a fun drop.
Matt Thomas is a senior majoring in mass communications and the entertainment critic. He can be reached at matthew17@mail.usf.edu
An antisocial’s tips for being antisocial By Tyler Killette Staff Columnist From one antisocial to another, here’s some tips for surviving the day-to-day on a spirited campus. 1. Keeping your head down and eyes low is a rookie mistake for those trying to avoid an unwanted greeter on campus. Instead, keep your head up and look straight ahead. The trick is to look through whatever object is in front of you. If it’s an overly excited dude in khakis and a purple polo (someone who looks like he should be named Chip) trying to register you to vote in Pinellas County, look through him. He is transparent. If anything,
your dead eyes will scare him away. 2. Keep your phone handy. You will need it in elevators. For expert level antisocialites, take the stairs. 3. Always get to class right on time. If you’re early, someone will probably try to have a conversation with you. If this happens, take out something tangible to read (a copy of The Crow’s Nest will suffice). A more secure option is to take out a pen and paper and start writing. Make it look like you’re taking detailed notes. Don’t doodle because it might encourage someone to ask what your drawing. If all else fails, and you don’t mind the professor classifying you as a
slacker, bring a hoodie and nap on your desk until class starts. 4. Wear headphones. These are especially necessary at the gym. There are few things worse than being talked at while you’re drenched in sweat and short of breath. Headphones give you a free pass to ignore people. As far as the girl with the ponytail and color coordinated Nike apparel knows, you’re incapable of walking uphill on the treadmill without blasting death metal at full volume. And when she resorts to touching your shoulder to get your attention, all you have to do is point to your headphones and yell, “Sorry!”
5. Walk quickly. If you appear to be in a hurry, people will be less likely to approach you. 6. Master the glare. You won’t always be able to avoid returning a greeting, but you can ensure a short conversation by holding your greeter in a two-second glare before you speak. During these two seconds, your aggressor will become uncomfortable and decide to keep it brief. Tyler Killette is a senior majoring in mass communications and editor-in-chief. She is not actually as antisocial as this column makes her appear. She can be reached at tkillette@mail.usf.edu.
College students don’t follow normal dining schedules By Amanda Starling Staff Columnist It’s a mad scramble searching for an open venue on the weekends. The library opens early on Saturday at 9 a.m. but closes by 5 p.m. Sundays open late at 1 p.m. and close by 7 p.m. That is just for study spots where you won’t swelter. Both the Coral Café in the University Student Center and World of Wings (WOW) in Coquina Hall are closed Saturday and Sunday. The Reef, now in its sophomore year, is open for brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and open for dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, also. How do any of these options help on-campus residents or those plagued by busy schedules? With a commuter-heavy campus and a growing residence, it becomes necessary for a reevaluation of hours. The Waterfront and the Fitness Center have adapted to the rushed schedules of students, extending the gym hours to as late as 11 p.m. Students seem to take on further responsibilities to match their classroom workload each year. Internships, part-time or full-time jobs and assignments from courses create packed schedules for students. Squeezing in meal times becomes more than a hassle when course loads and extracurriculars fill almost every hour of the day. Students understand budgets that buildings face. But it would better to have buildings coordinate their hours with one another, allowing a busy student to have at least one solid option throughout their day. The Reef could be opened for breakfast and lunch and WOW could be the spot for late lunches and dinners. Looking for a comfortable place to study? Until the library extends its hours or the Student Life Center sets accessible hours, the USC around 10 a.m. is the best place to go. Pop in some headphones to drown out the synth-pop of last night and grind out the essay that is due Monday at midnight.
Amanda Starling is a junior majoring in mass communications and the news editor. She can be reached at astarling@mail.usf.edu
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September 3, 2013 | Volume 48 | Issue 02
Notebook
Legaux shines for Bearcats
MSU 53, USF 21
By Samantha Ouimete Staff Reporter
1 2 3 4 F MSU 2 31 10 10 53 USF 7 0 7 7 21
Team Comparison
MSU USF 1st downs 19 14 3rd down eff. 6-15 3-13 4th down eff 1-1 2-5 Total yards 424 342 Passing 244 209 Comp-att 16-25 19-40 Yards per pass 9.8 5.2 Rushing 180 133 Rusing Attempts 42 21 Yards per rush 4.3 6.3 Penalties 4-33 3-44 Turnovers 1 3 Fumbles lost 0 1 Interceptions 1 2 Time of possession 35:54 24:06
USF stats Passing
att comp. yds td int B. Eveld 20 10 137 2 0 M. Floyd 20 9 72 0 2 Team 40 19 209 2 2
Rushing
car yds avg TD lg M. Shaw 12 145 12.1 1 80 B. Eveld 4 21 5.3 0 8 M. Pierre 2 6 3.0 0 8 M. Floyd 2 -9 -4.5 0 0 Team 21 133 6.3 1 80
Receiving
rec yds avg TD lg S. Bravo-Borwn 1 59 59.0 1 59 M. Shaw 5 47 9.4 0 27 A. Davis 4 30 7.5 1 11 M. McFarland 2 25 12.5 0 18 D. Hopkins 2 14 7.0 0 8 D. Welch 1 12 12.0 0 12 R. Eppes 2 10 5.0 0 7 S. Price 1 8 8.0 0 8 M. Pierre 1 4 4.0 0 4 Team 19 209 11.0 2 59
Interceptions
INT YDS TD J. Ward 1 0 0 Team 1 0 0
Kick Returns D. Hopkins M. Pierre Team
Kicking
M. Kloss Team
NO YDS AVG LG 5 123 24.6 38 1 15 15.0 15 6 138 23.0 38
FG PCT LONG XP PTS 0/1 0.0 -- 3/3 3 0/1 0.0 -- 3/3 3
Punting
TOT YDS AVG TB LG M. Ciabatti 3 98 32.7 0 35 Team 3 98 32.7 0 35
American Conf. Standings conf. overall w-l pf pa w-l pf pa strk Cincinnati 0-0 0 0 1-0 42 7 W1 Houston 0-0 0 0 1-0 62 13 W1 Louisville 0-0 0 0 1-0 49 7 W1 UCF 0-0 0 0 1-0 38 7 W1 Memphis 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0 UConn 0-0 0 0 0-1 18 33 L1 Rutgers 0-0 0 0 0-1 51 52 L1 USF 0-0 0 0 0-1 21 53 L1 SMU 0-0 0 0 0-1 23 41 L1 Temple 0-0 0 0 0-1 6 28 L1
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The bus gets a flat tire By Mike Hopey Staff Reporter If someone said South Florida wouldn’t roll over McNeese St. in the same way schools like Florida and Ohio St. destroy FCS schools in week one they wouldn’t have been far off. Last season, the Bulls struggled in beating Tennessee-Chattanooga. But the idea they would be down 33-7 after 30 minutes would never have gotten a second thought. With all the hype surrounding the arrival of Willie Taggart in Tampa the Bulls were expected to start 2013 on a positive note. Saturday night was anything but that as the Bulls lost 53-21. The loss marks the most points by a BCS school given up to a FCS team. “It was a piss poor effort,” Taggart said after the game. “I want to apologize to Bulls nation for that performance.” From the start it looked as if the Bulls were going to have no problem with the McNeese St. Cowboys. The Bulls forced a punt and the first offensive play of the game for the Bulls was an 80-yard touchdown run by Marcus Shaw. That was the high point of the first half for USF. Shaw proved to be the lone bright spot for the Bulls offense. After his 80-yard run, Shaw rushed for 65 yards on 11 carries. His last 11 rushes were an average of 5.9 yards per carry. Minutes after Shaw’s run, USF’s
first punt attempt resulted in a safety for McNeese St. The snap to punter Mattias Ciabatti sailed over his head. Risking a touchdown, Ciabatti kicked the ball out the back of the end zone giving the Cowboys two points. In the second quarter the Cowboys rattled off 31 unanswered points. Kevin Bennett and Dylan Long both broke seven yard runs for scores. Cowboys’ kicker Jean Breaux added a field goal while quarterback Cody Stroud connected on a 22-yard touchdown pass. McNeese St.’s Guy Morgan capped off the explosive second quarter with a 76-yard interception return with 12 seconds. The score gave the Cowboys a 26-point lead. A chorus of boos from the roughly 20,000 fans in attendance greeted the Bulls as they left the field. Matt Floyd, who was named the starter a week before the game, struggled that night. He went 9 for 20, good for only 72 yards. Floyd also threw the interceptions; the second interception came on the first drive of the second half and ended Floyd’s night. At the start of the Bulls, next offensive possession senior Bobby Eveld replaced Floyd as the crowd let out a sarcastic applause of approval. Eveld instantly fared better than Floyd throwing a 59-yard touchdown pass to Stephen Bravo-Brown. Eveld would connect with Andre
Davis for another touchdown early in the fourth quarter but The Cowboys’ lead was too big to overcome for USF. Eveld, who will now compete with Floyd for the starting job, went 10 for 20, throwing for 137 yards with no interceptions. In the second half, Stroud connected with receiver Nic Jacobs for the second time for a 78-yard touchdown pass. Stroud finished the night with 207 yards passing and a pair of touchdowns. McNeese St.’s scoring was capped off by a second touchdown run by Long and kicker Ryan Rome booted three field goals in the win. The Bulls only took three penalties in the loss but one negated a touchdown pass. The loss marks the first time in program history that the Bulls have lost a home opener at Raymond James Stadium. USF plays on the road against Michigan State next week before hosting Florida Atlantic on Sept. 14.
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The Cincinnati Bearcats (1-0) gave the AAC its first win against a Power Five Conference team with a 42-7 victory over Purdue. The Bearcats’ Munchie Legaux, had a combined 200 yards on the day and scored two touchdowns. Last season, Legaux lost the starting job to Brendon Kay after struggling to complete passes and restrict turnovers, but was given a second chance in the season opener due to Kay’s sore shoulder. The Cincinnati defense also forced four turnovers, keeping the Boilermakers (0-1) scoreless in the second half. UCF quarterback Blake Bortles had the first 300-yard passing game of his career in a 38-7 win over Akron. Throwing for three touchdowns and 314 yards in total, Bortles led the Knights (1-0) to their eighth consecutive season-opening. The No. 9 Louisville Cardinals (1-0) lived up to their Top 10 billing in their season opener, cruising to a 49-7 victory over Ohio. QB Teddy Bridgewater had the best game of his college career, going 23-of-28 and throwing for 355 yards and five touchdowns. After four quarters of backand-forth play, it took overtime for Fresno State (1-0) to come away with a 52-51 win over Rutgers. Rutgers tied the game in overtime but elected to go for two points and win the game. The attempt failed. UConn had not lost to an FCS team since 2001. That changed with their 33-18 loss to Towson on Thursday. Houston (1-0) had little trouble in defeating Southern (0-1) in its home opener, thanks largely in part to sophomore RB Ryan Jackson. Jackson rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns in the 62-13 victory. Starting off the season as underdogs in their own conference, the Temple Owls did little to help their case in a 28-6 loss to No. 14 Notre Dame. Finding the end zone just one time throughout the entire game, The Owls are now 2-76 all time against ranked opponents. SMU dropped its 17th straight game against versus a Big 12 opponent on Friday night, losing 41-23 to Texas Tech. SMU (0-1) kept up with the Red Raiders but Texas Tech (1-0) pulled away in the fourth quarter with three unanswered touchdowns. The Red Raiders have now won 15 games in-a-row against the Mustangs. sports@crowsneststpete.com