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USFSP Alum dives into scuba industry How scuba diving shaped the life of a recent graduate

By Sean LeRoux Staff Reporter Eighty-five feet beneath the surface of the Gulf of Mexico, a spearfisherman entered the decrepit remains of Fin Barge, a shipwreck 25 miles off Sarasota’s Longboat Pass.

Boom. Boom. Boom.

A series of thunderous echoes resonated throughout the ship’s hollowed steel remains. The diver entered the wreck in pursuit of a gag grouper, but was met with far more than he had bargained for.

He was surrounded.

“I quickly realized I was surrounded by six 400 to 600-pound goliath grouper.”

He could feel the rhythmic thuds in his chest.

When threatened, the protected fish contracts its swim bladder and smacks its gills, creating a deep, echoing vibration meant to fend off intruders. Goliath grouper can be quite aggressive at times, especially toward spearfishermen with stringers filled with fish. In 2006, a Florida freediver drowned after attempting to illegally spear a goliath grouper, becoming entangled in his own line.

Being aware of t he dangers this scenario presented, the spearfisherman knew it was time to leave.

growing up in Okinawa, Japan.

Regardless of the close encounters he has faced, his love for the ocean hasn’t faded.

Shortly after entering the world of freediving, he relocated to northern Virginia, far from the ocean he had grown to love.

When Veneziano moved to Florida in 2012, he quickly found his way to the Gulf’s warm waters.

This time, he decided to become scuba certified, enabling him to dive deeper and remain underwater far longer than freediving allows.

A self-proclaimed conservationist, Veneziano graduated from USFSP in summer 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in environmental science.

“It (scuba) was a lot more enjoyable than I thought it would be,” Veneziano said. “I decided to keep taking classes and increasing

my dive knowledge. Now I’m a full-time scuba instructor.”

Veneziano is both Technical Diving Instructor (TDI) and Scuba Diving International (SDI) certified. He has taught over 50 students since becoming a certified instructor in May. In October, he partnered with Infinite Descent, a dive shop at 15029 Madeira Way in Madeira Beach. He purchased par tia l ow nership from t he shop’s founders, husband and wife duo Nate and Memor y Fosness, whom he met through diving.

Infinite Descent first opened as a T-shirt shop in February 2015, but expanded into a fullservice dive shop four months ago. Memory, a tattooer, creates all of the store’s clothing designs.

USF St. Petersburg graduate Courtesy of Will Veneziano Sean LeRoux | Crow’s Nest John “Will” Veneziano, 33, found Veneziano, a USFSP graduate with a degree in environmental science, is a marine conservationist and avid spearfisherman.

His love for his passion for the ocean while the ocean led him to become a scuba instructor and dive shop owner.

Special Olympics – It’s not only about winning

By Samantha Putterman Staff Reporter Delaney Hall was thrilled when she was chosen, for the first time, to carry the torch at the 2015

Florida Special Olympics Summer Games.

“I felt excited,” she said. “I’m actually an athlete leader, so that’s how I carried the torch. They only pick athlete leaders for that.”

Hall was awarded the gold

medal in bocce, a sport she started playing in the ninth grade. She has also won medals in basketball and bowling.

“I did bowling in 10th grade and basketball when I was in 11th grade,” Hall said. “So when I was in

12th grade, I competed in all three of them.”

Her hard work paid off.

T he 2 0 -ye a r- old USF St .

Petersburg student lives with intellectual disability, and in 2014, she was accepted to STING RAY.

According to the USFSP website, the program “helps students with cognitive and intellectual disabilities gain independence, find employment and establish positive social and work relationships.”

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News Briefs MONDAY NOV. 16

Food for Thought: “The New Old Florida Cuisine” Studio@620 // 7 - 8 p.m.

Join four Tampa Bay chefs and restaurateurs from area eateries to discuss the “New Florida Cuisine,” characterized by local and seasonal foods. Stick around for a Q&A. Free.

TUESDAY NOV. 17 De-Stress Your Life Outside SLC // noon - 2 p.m.

The Wellness Center provides check-ups for students at no cost, among other services. In light of the busy weeks ahead, the center will offer information on how to de-stress – something all students could use. Worth 200 Pete Points.

Thinking Through…

Rights Nelson Poynter Memorial Library // 4 - 5 p.m.

“Is there a right of conscience?”

Dr. Hugh LaFollette will host a conversation discussing this question in the Poynter Corner.

All are welcome to participate.

Science Cafe Dali Museum // 6 - 7:30 p.m.

SciCafe St. Petersburg will hold an informal discussion for adults as part of a series created by Secrets of the Sea Marine Exploration Center and Aquarium. If you’re curious about the world, this is the place to be. Free.

WEDNESDAY NOV. 18 A Leveled Playing Field? Exploration of Title IX’s Impact USC Ballroom // 1 - 2:30 p.m.

USF’s Women in Leadership and Philanthropy partnered with USFSP professor Dr. Judithanne McLauchlan in this presentation, where USF Women in the Law students will present their semester-long research. A panel of speakers will include three local, wellknown professional women.

Free, registration required: wlp@usf.edu.

SUNDAY NOV. 22 Modern Dance Workshop USFSP Fitness Center - Studio A // 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The St. Petersburg Dance Alliance and USFSP All Stars will hold an intermediate level modern dance workshop, co-hosted by the department of verbal and visual arts.

Admission is free for students with a valid student ID and costs $8 per workshop for the public.

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City to study extension of airport runway that pinches USFSP

By Jeffrey Zanker Staff Reporter

A plan to study the feasibility of extending Albert Whitted Airport’s main runway got the go-ahead from the St. Petersburg City Council last week.

But at least three council members expressed reservations about the plan, which might make it possible for USF St. Petersburg to have taller buildings in the years ahead.

At issue is the small airport’s northeastsouthwest runway, which begins just across First Street S from the university. Since the airport is so close, buildings in the city’s so-called Innovation District cannot exceed certain heights – a longstanding concern of USFSP, the Poynter Institute and two nearby hospitals.

If the runway were extended to the east, into Tampa Bay, it might also be possible to move the runway’s takeoff and landing points farther east, airport manager Richard Lesniak told the City Council.

That would “give more clearance between the aircraft and the ground,” Lesniak said, and encourage “vertical development” in the area around the airport.

Council member Karl Nurse agreed that more clearance would benefit the nearby area, especially the university.

When he was on campus years ago, Nurse said, “I remember being able to count the teeth of pilots … who were just above the trees.”

The feasibility study approved by the council, at a cost of $40,000 to the state and $10,000 to the city, would take several months.

After that, the city would need the approval of the Federal Aviation Administration, followed by environmental studies and then the construction project itself – a process that would take several years.

Although the council voted unanimously to proceed with the feasibility study, some

members expressed doubts that the plan would ever get off the ground.

Nu rs e s a id t he cit y shou ld request early input from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which plays a major role in any construction project involving waterways, to determine the effort’s worthiness.

“We want to see if it is worth spending on,” he said.

Council member Steven Kornell said Caitlin Ashworth | Crow’s Nest he was concerned that extending the runway Considering the close distance between Albert Whitted airport’s main runway and the university, campus buildings are limited to into Tampa Bay might growing vertically. harm the bay. He is a member of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program, proposed extension, which Lesniak and airport which seeks to restore and protect the bay’s backers predict would attract larger corporate water quality, seagrasses and marine life. jets and make downtown more attractive for “I don’t want to see us destroy a part of our economic development. economy to make another part of our economy “I think it’s important that we go ahead and better,” he said. “In the end, I’m not going to vote see what our options are,” Dudley said. on anything that is going to destroy a significant Jack Tunstill, a veteran pilot and member portion of our marine life.” of Albert Whitted’s Advisory Committee, Council member Darren Rice questioned joined Lesniak in stressing the advantages of an Lesniak about the airport’s federal funding and extension. public input. She said she doubted the project “With longer runways, airports are safer,” would clear federal government obstacles and he said. gain public support. Like Nurse, she requested John Dickson, USFSP’s director of facilities more early information on the proposed services, said later that gaining room for taller extension. campus buildings would help the university. But “I don’t see this going over well with the he said he would have to examine the feasibility public,” she said. “But I’ll vote for this to go so study’s findings first. we can let the facts guide our decision.”

“It might improve the possibility, but we Council members Jim Kennedy and Bill need to look first at what the study shows,” Dudley sounded more enthusiastic about the Dickson said.

The physics of sword swallowing and other topics discussed at TEDxUSFSP event

By Cory Santero Crow’s Nest Contributor

The impossible is not impossible, according to TEDxUSFSP speaker Dan Meyer whose life changed after a trip to India when he was 20-years-old. Meyer had contracted malaria and was on the verge of death.

“In t he face of deat h, we embrace life,” Meyer said. He was bedridden for five days and upon his recovery, created a list of objectives he wanted to accomplish in his life.

The list went from surviving on an island for a year to publishing a scientific paper on “sword eating and its consequences.”

D u r i n g t he T E D xUSF SP event on Nov.13, Meyer showed slides of some of the stunts he has attempted. He swallowed 29 swords for “Ripley’s Believe It Or Not,” and another 1,485-degree sword, as

hot as molten lava, on the T.V. show “Stan Lee’s Superhumans.”

Meyers then told the crowd he was ready to prove that the impossible was –actually– not impossible.

Jog g i ng of f t he st age, he revealed a 3-foot sword on a table beneath a black silk cover.

Meyers explained the physics it takes to pull off the stunt: suppressing the gag reflex, silencing muscles in the esophagus, nudging the heart and sliding down behind the sternum.

Then, he raised the sword.

Courtesy pf Cpry Samtero It was over in just a second. The audience was stunned and Meyers After a near death experience, TEDxUSFSP speaker Dan Meyer said stood with a smile. he made a list of objectives he wanted to accomplish in his life.

The first TED event was held in the 1980s, founded by Saul Richard Wurman, a self-described “information architect.”

The brand became a household name and international intellectual icon in the late 2000s.

The convention’s motto “ideas worth spreading” was quickly seen around the world.

USFSP student CJ Villa managed the TEDxUSFSP event. He worked for over six months to bring

the event to the USF St. Petersburg campus.

The event was segmented into three categories: Inspire, Educate, and Empower.

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USFSP student is all about giving back From building character to building homes, CharitaBull is committed to community outreach, service and compassion in St. Petersburg

By Emily Tinti Staff Reporter Since high school, Noora Khalil, 22, has had a passion for community service. Upon transferring from St. Petersburg College to USF St. Petersburg, Khalil couldn’t find a service club on campus to join. So she made her own.

“I realized we were so close to poverty and a lot of things to work on,” said Khalil. “I said to myself, ‘I have to at least try. If I don’t do it, nobody will.’ So I created my own initiative.”

She founded CharitaBull in Fall 2014. The student-run club has organized food drives and coordinated events with Habitat for Humanity, Power of Change, and other prominent programs, all while spreading the importance of helping people every day.

Determined, she set out to establish a student organization that would unite Bulls and connect them to charitable work in the area.

K ha lil had many goa ls in forming the group, but her message was simple: Know where you come from and give back to your community.

“I think traveling across the globe and being able to understand how truly grateful I am to have the opportunities I am given, planted that seed,” she said. It makes you

reevaluate how little material things matter.”

However, the club went on a short hiatus this semester. Just two months ago, Khalil’s father suddenly passed away.

“My father died on a Saturday and I went back to school that Monday. Clea rly I wasn’t my normal self, but I was there. I knew if I took a semester off I wouldn’t have gone back.”

While her academic adviser recommended taking a break, Khalil decided to return to school for a special reason.

“One thing my father really wanted to see me do was get my bachelor’s,” she said. “And even though CharitaBull has been on the backburner, I just feel like giving back is so important - in my heart, in his name - and in his honor, if you will. Even if I can just plan one event, I can at least say I tried.”

K halil was quick to bring CharitaBull back and booked two days with Habitat for Humanity - Nov. 19 and 20 - where students will aid in the building and restoration of historic St. Petersburg homes. Planning any Habitat for Humanity project is a big undertaking, but this one in particular took an exceptional amount of devotion.

Khalil admitted “it’s been a pro c e s s” to r u n a s t udent

organization and plan events, especially considering her recent tragic loss. However, through the love and support of her family and friends, and in honor of her late father, she continues to embody persistence and strength, hoping to “make something out of CharitaBull.”

Although Khalil doesn’t like to call herself the “president” of CharitaBull, she arranges most of the organization’s activities. She said she is currently trying to build a team and is happy to meet people

with “that spark” of passion for helping others.

“A lot of being a professional is having a sense of character, no matter what you plan on doing after school. And it’s really touching to see people just care about people.”

Cat Kouretsos, 23, joined the club last fall at a time, she said, when she hoped to gain and experience humility, compassion and selflessness.

“I feel like so many of us in college are so focused on networking and seeing what we can gain from other people,” said Kouretsos.

“It’s refreshing to be in a club that allows you to meet people and (get) no reward at all out of it, except for that person’s friendship.”

Khalil said she believes “If God blesses you, you don’t raise your standard of living; you raise your standard of giving.”

Courtesy of Nick Perkins | USFSP Connect

22-year-old Noora Khalil, founder and president of CharitaBull, represented the student organization while marching in this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade in St. Petersburg.

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Athletes with intellectual disabilities grow through competition and companionship “When Delaney is excited and proud, her voice gets soft,” said STING RAY curriculum coordinator Annie Johnson. “She speaks very slowly with exact enunciation, and states how “wonderful” she felt to be chosen to carry the torch for the Special Olympics!”

Hall describes the Special Olympics as “mostly about having fun and competing.”

For her, the most rewarding part is making new friends.

David Haines, director of Special Olympics Florida-Pinellas County, echoes her sentiment by emphasizing the opportunity to display fitness, social skills and competitive abilities that participants are given.

“I think Special Olympics is important to these participants because it gives them an opportunity to demonstrate capabilities above the intellectual,” Haines said. “I also think Special Olympics is valuable to the

general public is raising awareness of what our athletes can do. They learn discipline, rules and sportsmanship. And, the building of friendships with other Special Olympics athletes is an extremely important and valuable part of the program.”

The first International Special Olympics Summer Games was held on July 20, 1968, in Chicago. It all began when Eunice Kennedy Shriver saw the widespread mistreatment of those living in the United States with intellectual disabilities. She hoped to change this, in part, by showing just how much these members of society were capable of.

Although each U.S. state has its own program, Special Olympics is a worldwide organization that is present in over 170 countries.

Special Olympics Florida–Pinellas County is one of 57 counties in the state with an active program. According to Haines, athletes must either have an intellectual disability or

a closely-related developmental disability.

The competition is comprised of eight different seasons, each with its own state competition. There are over 30,000 athletes who compete in Special Olympics Florida – over 800 in Pinellas County alone.

Hall traveled to Lake Buena Vista to take part in the Special Olympics Fall State Classic event on Nov. 13 and 14.

Instead of competing in the event, she went as a volunteer, but was just as excited.

“She (Delaney) is one of our Athlete Leaders, which means she is going through a process of learning to advocate for the athletes, offer advice to the local and State programs, plus help with fundraising and other program-related activities,” Haines said.

Delaney has gained a lot of pride in herself being involved in aspects of Special Olympics beyond competition. She is

learning to be more comfortable addressing large groups on behalf of Special Olympics, and I am confident she will become a solid advocate for the program.”

Hall is not alone in feeling proud of her accomplishments. For the last 47 years, Special Olympics have highlighted participants’ abilities, rather than focusing on disabilities.

“A simple sense of pride in a job well done is perhaps the most important piece of the whole Special Olympics experience,” Haines said.

“The joy they spread at any level is infectious.”

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6 Reasons why getting a pet in college is a great idea Recipe of the week...

Life can be a little less ‘ruff’ after midterms with Fido around

By Angelina Bruno Staff Reporter

Increase you r level of financial responsibility.

By Angelina Bruno Staff Reporter

It’s no secret that any pet – whether it’s a cat, dog or parakeet – comes with added costs.

Pets need food, litter, veterinary care, treats and other accessories that can add up quickly. Having a pet pal around forces 20-somethings to devise a budget and stick to it. With a living creature to feed, throwing away $100 on a keg won’t be an option.

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY ON THAI RICE NOODLES This stir-fry is a great one pan meal.

I’ve made it many times, making tweaks each time, and it never fails to impress my guests.

The entree is a one dish wonder that stores well for a few days in the fridge, reheats perfectly and fills the craving for take out.

Tip: I used olive oil, as that’s what I usually have on hand, but you can use vegetable oil or canola oil. I’ve used all three with success.

Serves: 4 servings (about 1 cup each) Ingredients: -olive oil for frying -1 lb of chicken tenderloins, pressed flat and chopped -3 cups of broccoli florets -2 tablespoons of chopped garlic -3 egg whites -the juice of half a lime, plus lime wedges to garnish -3 tablespoons of lower sodium soy sauce, to taste -7 oz of thick, flat rice noodles, not dried (I’ve used the thin ones before, but they do not produce the same result. I highly recommend using the thick ones. The ingredients are just too chunky for the small ones).

Directions: -Press the chicken flat with a rolling pin and cut into chunks.

-Heat a dash of oil in a large frying pan or wok (if you have one, I don’t) and add the chicken. Cook for about 4 minutes over mediumhigh heat or until browned, but not cooked all the way through (it gets added back into the pan later, if it gets overcooked, it will be dry).

-Remove the chicken from the pan, and set aside.

-Add another dash of oil and the broccoli. When the broccoli is tender, remove it from the pan and set aside.

-Add a little more oil if needed, and sautée the garlic. Toss it onto the broccoli and wipe out the pan.

-Add the egg whites and cook through. Then add the chicken and broccoli, followed by the rice noodles. Squirt in the lime juice and mix.

-Drizzle on the soy sauce, and heat over medium heat until chicken is cooked through.

-Serve onto plates and add the sesame seeds. Garnish with a lime wedge.

This was adapted from a stir-fry recipe created by Chef Gordon Ramsey.

Get a no-fail, foolproof alarm clock.

Angelina Bruno | Crow’s Nest

USFSP student Angelina Bruno has found dog ownership rewarding. Her chiweenie, Mysa, has brought welcomed change to her everyday routine.

Never miss class, work or a trip to the gym with your brand new furry alarm clock.

No, this isn’t an infomercial; it’s the reality of owning a pet. Cats and dogs are reliable alarm clocks.

They will meow, lick, hiss and beg for food or walks promptly each morning, and you can’t turn them

off until you get out of bed and take care of them.

Relieve your stress, and without yoga.

A 2014 Har vard Medica l study found that out of about 2,000 people, 47 percent found pets helped them relieve stress.

Perfect for snuggles, cuddles and kisses, it’s no surprised pets are therapeutic, and can help decrease loneliness.

In addition, some pets can help owners exercise more, another effective stress reliever.

Make new friends.

Pet owners come together for charity walks, “yappy” hours, play dates and other kinds of special interest groups.

A love for animals, whichever species you own, can open the door to new friendships and relationships —but dog lovers in St. Petersburg are especially catered to.

Downtown St. Petersburg has

plenty of dog friendly restaurants, cafes and bars, as well as a dog park.

Bring the pooch with you the next time you dine out and you’re guaranteed to get a few “hellos.”

Wire free security system.

Now, while not all pets can rip apart an intruder for you, a pet’s senses and instincts will usually pick up on unfamiliar noises before owners will.

Cats can alert you of a potential danger by growling when someone is at the door, and Fido will usually bark and look out the window to see who’s there.

Save a life.

There are a wide range of pets waiting on a fur-ever home in shelters all around Tampa Bay. SPCA Tampa Bay is just 30 minutes from campus and houses cats, dogs, and small animals like rabbits and hamsters. By adopting an animal, you save a life, while also changing yours too.

Saint Pete’s got some talent

The local charity event was successful, but faced some challenges

By Julia Marcuzzo Staff Reporter St. Petersburg may have talent, but it was hard to tell last week.

On Nov. 12, Jannus Live hosted Saint Pete’s Got Talent for the second consecutive year, joined for the first time by Kobie Marketing.

There were technical problems with the sound. The producers fell 40 minutes behind schedule.

Young and old meandered around the food vendors and silent auction waiting for the show to start. And by halfway through the program, most of the audience departed. The only people left were the producers, the performers and their families.

The night was not a total loss, however. The charity-driven event brought in the community to help donate food and money to St. Petersburg Free Clinic, which provides aid to the city’s homeless and other local charities.

Each of the 18 contestants required a company sponsor willing to donate $1,000.

A portion of the donations, as well as ticket money, and funds from the silent auction, made up the prize money for the top three acts, which would be donated to the charity of their choice.

“We want to make it a tradition within the community to go forward year after year [and] involve more companies,” said

Taina Muniz, Kobie Marketing business analyst.

Anyone within a m i l e r a d iu s o f Jannus Live in downtown St. Petersburg could hear the blasting music. Security guards kept filtering the crowd into the venue at a steady pace.

Yvonne Ulmer, 62, strolled out on the stage draped in a long black gown with her blonde hair elegantly pulled back.

As the lights rose, Ulmer belted out a rendition of Amy Grant’s “I Can Only Imagine.” The St. Petersburg local opened the show with her strong vocals and eminent stage presence.

“I performed a little theater at St. Pete high drama,” she said.

Ulmer warmed up the crowd, but Brielle Carter, the third act, really brought up the energy.

C a r ter’s solo m i x of Bi l l Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine” and Kanye West’s “Heartless” silenced chatter and ended in an eruption of claps and cheers. This helped set the stage for the following acts, including Chris McCarty, a past competitor on “America’s Got Talent.”

McCarty’s one-man-band style performance featured previously

Courtesy of Hayden England

Chris McCarty, a past competitor of America’s Got Talent, uses looped instrumentals and vocals to accompany his acoustic guitar set.

recorded music and vocals which he beatboxed and sang while strumming his acoustic guitar.

In the midst of his original song, he showed off some dance moves after announcing that it had been a year since his knee surgery.

“I play everywhere,” McCarty said. “It’s what I do.”

Several of the following acts sparked dancing and excitement from the crowd, while others left an awkward atmosphere. Halfway through the event, poor performances piled up, while issues with the sound crew caused sporadic screeches from the mic and wasted time between performances to check instruments.

After running 40 minutes

behind schedule, the announcer revealed the winners of the competition. Those still left in the crowd shuffled in anticipation.

A final tally from the seven judges awarded Josh Cruz first place. He chose to donate his $20,000 prize to City Life Church.

Lauren Crandell received second place and $10,000 for Suncoast Y MC A . F i n i s h i n g i n t h i r d , Blackbird Morning earned Creative Clay $5,000.

Muniz commented that next year more time will be taken to plan the event, which after some responses from the crowd, may be necessary.

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The beats that bind us

Top 6 music apps compatible with Android and iOS

By Devin Rodriguez Crow’s Nest Contributor

Sometimes, it feels nice to step away from reality – put the headphones on, close your eyes and let the music take over.

Long gone are the days of the compact disc, and while vinyl is making a comeback,

Local carpenter uses talent for charity

Volunteers create wooden bowls to help feed the hungry

it doesn’t fit in your pocket and hold over 40 million songs. Today, the internet gives listeners the ability to not only find their favorite music, but discover countless new songs.

Here is a short list of some successful music streaming apps that are worth a listen.after some responses from the crowd, may be necessary.

Spotify: Free // $5 monthly subscription with an active university email Spotify is one of the largest and most popular streaming services, and with over 40 million songs, plus a free option on any device, it makes sense. The free service allows listeners to shuffle through songs from their preferred artists and albums. Create custom playlists or use a personalized discover feature, like recommended playlists and artist radio channels. Paid subscriptions eliminate ads and allow users to play songs without having to shuffle.

Apple Music: $10 monthly subscription

Apple will officially halt its Beats Music service on Nov. 30 in attempt to transition to Apple Music, the company’s new streaming service. Sign up includes a free three-month trial period. Similar to Spotify, users can create playlists and discover new music. Apple Music offers family plans for up to six members for $14.99.

There are not many differences between Spotify and Apple Music; both offer nearly the same size library and contain features that allow organizing and customization by musical preference. But, Apple Music does have Taylor Swift.

TouchTunes: Free with in-app purchases

Not really in the mood to make a music library? Just want a quick way to access songs, new and old? Then try out the Pandora Internet Radio app.

With a constantly expanding music selection, Pandora always seems to stay up-to-date. A rating system allows playlists to be customized easily.

Pandora is free, but also offers a paid service that gives members the option to skip more songs and eliminate ads. through in-app purchases and choose the next song right from your seat.

TuneIn Radio: Free // $7.99 monthly subscription

If you miss listening to your favorite radio stations from back home, download TuneIn. TuneIn Radio has 100,000 radio stations from around the world and instant access to stream or download music, sports, talk radio, news and podcasts. The app also offers a premium service for $7.99, which gives live play-by-play commentary on sports, audiobooks, and commercial free music.

TouchTunes: Free with in-app purchases Have you ever been to a bar and wished you could pick the music, right away, without getting up? Touchtunes jukeboxes are in over 71,000 bars and clubs in North America and Europe.

Transform your phone into a personal jukebox by downloading the TouchTunes app, link with the venue’s jukebox through in-app purchases and choose the next song right from your seat.

Shazam: Free We’ve all had that one song on the tip of our tongues, struggling to remember what it’s called or who it’s by. With Shazam, you can instantly find out.

Courtesy of Shawn Fok

Bennett Farrell founded Bowls For Good, a nonprofit organization that sells volunteer-made wooden bowls to raise money to end hunger.

By: Indhira Suero Crow’s Nest Contributor Wood shavings cover the floor of Bowls for Good, a small studio in the heart of the Warehouse Arts District.

On 420 22nd St. S, the local nonprofit organization is dedicated to ending hunger by crafting wooden bowls and selling them to raise money.

According to the website, the group’s mission is to “End hunger one bowl at a time.”

Those who want to help the initiative can volunteer and try out bowl-turning. The pieces they create are later sold, with the proceeds going to others in need.

“You sign up —you and two more friends— come down and make a bowl,” Bowls for Good founder, Bennett Farrell, said. “It doesn’t cost anything, but you leave us the bowl.”

The bowls are made from various types of wood such as sweet gum, camphor, rose, cherry, mango, orange and tangerine. Volunteers aren’t required to be experienced in woodworking, and create the bowls using tools supplied by the studio.

Each bowl generally sells for $20 through a fundraiser. The money is then donated to Feeding America Tampa Bay. In three years, Bowls for Good has created almost 700 bowls. Farrell said each bowl that is sold can provide up to 140 meals –about 98,000 total.

Farrell specialized in furniture design and restoration at the Thomas Chippendale School of Furniture in Scotland.

According to Creative Loafing, Farrell, who is a lso t he co-ow ner of Lenny’s Restaurant in Clearwater, covers all operating costs of Bowls for Good out of pocket, allowing 100 percent of the public’s donations to be put toward ending hunger.

The third annual Bowls for Good fundraiser is Nov. 21 at Lenny’s Restaurant, 21220 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater. Tickets are $20 which include a volunteer-made wooden bowl and a portion homemade soup and bread. Ticket proceeds will provide over 140 meals to those in need through Feeding America Tampa Bay. If you want to help this initiative, call 727 512-9313 or visit www.bowlsforgood.org

Volunteers do not need experience in woodworking to create a bowl.

After completed, the bowls are sold at a fundraiser for Feeding America Tampa Bay.

Courtesy of Shawn Fok

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versus the mob op-ed Media University of Missouri protesters struggle with free speech

By Lauren Hensley Staff Reporter

Editor-in-chief

SAMANTHA PUTTERMAN

Managing Editor

CAITLIN ASHWORTH

Creative Director

ERIN MORGAN

News editor

EMILY TINTI

News assistant

JEFFREY ZANKER

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On Nov. 2 , a Universit y of Missouri graduate student, Jonathan Butler announced he would go on a hunger strike until UM System President, Tim Wolfe, resigned from his position.

But ler a nd ot her protesters called for Wolfe’s resignation claiming that he did not adequately respond to racial incidents on campus.

According to the Columbia Missourian, Butler wrote MU officials saying, “Students are not able to achieve their full academic potential because of the inequalities and obstacles they face. In each of these scenarios, Mr. Wolfe had ample opportunity to create policies and reform that could shift the culture of Mizzou in a positive direction but in each scenario he failed to do so.”

O t her s t ud ent s a nd f a culty, including the activist group Concerned Student 1950, camped out in solidarity with Butler. The group is named in remembrance of the year the university first admitted African-American students.

National media took notice when MU’s football team declared they would boycott all future games until Wolfe stepped down.

On Nov. 9, Wolfe formally resigned from his position, but Butler and Concerned Student 1950 made it clear that their fight wasn’t over yet.

In a press conference, the group demanded a meeting with university off icials to discuss system policies and the selection of a new system president.

What started as a peaceful demonstration quickly turned ugly when protesters started to gang up on the press.

Protesters identified photographer Tim Tai as part of the press, formed a perimeter around him and began to push him away from the area. Tai lifted his camera above the crowd in an attempt to capture more photos, but was quickly stopped by protesters who proceeded to block him from documenting the protest.

With arms raised, protesters shouted “You don’t have a right to take our photos,” and began to collectively chant, “Hey hey, ho ho, reporters have to go.”

Rather than seeing Tai as an ally who could aid in documenting their cause, the protesters focused

Bulls hit bowl eligibility with upset win

By David Stoner Crow’s Nest Contributor T he USF Bulls defeated t he no. 21 ranked Temple O w l s 4 4 –2 3 at Ray mond James Stadium – but that doesn’t tell the

whole story.

The lead up to the game was focused on achieving bowl eligibility, playing a ranked team and the chance to potentially play for the conference championship. Many

their energy on obstructing his efforts.

The video documents a clearly shocked and frustrated Tai asking the protesters why they were violating his right to publish, guaranteed to him by the First Amendment.

“I have a job to do. I’m docu m e nt i n g t h i s f o r n a t i o n a l news media,” he said. “The First Amendment protects your right to be here and mine.”

Apparently unsatisfied with Tai’s proclamation, a female protester shouted in response, “We’re asking you to respect our space as human beings.”

Tai retorted, “There’s not a law against that!”

Protesters continued to shout at Tai to respect their space, while t hey agg ressively encroached upon his. They pushed and shoved until successfully pushing him far enough away from the scene.

Apparently unnoticed, Mark Schierbecker, a student reporter who was recording video, slipped past the wall of angry protesters and approached the area.

Daringly, he identified himself as a member of the media, and asked the protesters if he could talk with them.

Dr. Melissa Click, a communications professor at MU responded, shouting, “No! You need to get

out.” After Click attempted to grab Schierbecker’s camera, she turned to the mob and asked for “muscle” to move him out of the way. *** So, in an attempt to tell the story, Tai and Schierbecker inadvertently became the story.

Why wouldn’t the protesters want their story to be told? Isn’t that the point of a protest – to broadcast discontent in an effort to change the establishment? Why would a communications professor (one who teaches journalism classes, for goodness sake) be so staunchly anti-media?

What does this aggressive display of anti-media say about the state of journalism in our country?

Not much.

Lauren Hensley, a senior majoring in journalism and media studies, is a staff reporter. She can be reached at hensleyl@mail.usf.edu

Courtesy of USF Football

The crowd cheers after the USF Bulls defeated the Temple Owls, achieving bowl eligibility.

believe this was one of our biggest games in years.

The win moved the Bulls’ record to 6-4, making the team bowl eligible for the first time in five years.

If Temple loses one of their next two games, and if we win out, the Bulls will go to the American Conference Championship game.

Who would’ve thought that could happen? Granted, those are some big “ifs,” but in this season of surprises, I’ll take my chances.

The surging Bulls have won five of their last six games overcoming a 1–3 season start. This team

takes a punch and knows how to get right back up.

Temple’s first drive was a timeeating possession that took over half of the first quarter, ultimately ending with a missed field goal.

This set the tempo for the defense that bent but did not break all night.

The time of possession was drastically in favor of the Owls, but putting points on the board is what matters – and that’s exactly what the Bulls did.

Quarterback Quinton Flowers played his best game of the year.

He came at Temple both ways, his passing was vastly improved and he managed the run game effectively

and contributed some big runs himself.

Temple had to defend t he entire field and didn’t know where the ball was going. The biggest difference in the game was our overall team speed, which was noticeable on both sides of the ball.

The Owls had no answer.

On offense, our running backs and receivers repeatedly escaped and ran through Temple defenders –the top ranked defense in the American Conference.

Our performance was so dominating that toward the end of the game I was wondering which team was the ranked one.

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St. Petersburg native Rodney Adams had a huge night receiving with over 140 yards, including a long pass play down the field that tied the game after Temple had scored early.

Adams was part of the overall speed package that had Temple reeling. The Bulls put it all together and fired on all cylinders. This is something we’ve been waiting for all season and it could not have come

at a better time. In the stands, the stadium was rocking. Seeing the impressive student turnout makes me proud to be a Bull.

The student section was full.

Fans stood the entire time, made a lot of noise and had fun. The support for the team is growing rapidly, and the players are noticeably responding. Watching the sidelines, I have never seen the entire team display such enthusiasm. Players had fun while dancing and waving towels.

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USFSP Alum

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Accord i ng to Vene zia no, Infinite Descent is the only beachfront dive shop on the west coast, and the only one in the immediate area with water access.

In addition to the Fin Barge encounter, Veneziano has been challenged by an agitated moray eel and chased by a 10-foot bull shark in pursuit of the fish on his line.

But that doesn’t mean he’s intimidated.

“I love seeing sharks while diving,” Veneziano said. “Now I wear a Shark Shield, because I don’t want to have to use force against an animal whose habitat I’m invading.” The Shark Shield is an electronic device that emits an electromagnetic field to fend off curious ocean predators. The waveform it omits creates an unpleasant sensation in the shark’s electrical receptors, causing them to flee the area.

The USFSP alum gives back by offering current students a $150 discount on the shop’s scuba certification classes, which regularly cost $350. The classes include rental gear, an online certification course,

a preliminary pool session, and five dives over the course of two days.

Veneziano stressed the importance of certification for students looking to find careers in marine science fields.

“If t wo equa l ly-qua l i f ied people apply for a job in the field, but one is scuba-certified and the other isn’t, the one with the certification will get the job every time,” he said. “Often times, having your certification can even be a required qualification.”

In addition to scuba classes and diving supplies, Infinite Descent also offers fishing and dive charters, as well as special group trips. So far, the store has taken groups on a lobstering trip in West Palm Beach, a coral reef exploration in the Florida Keys, and several shipwreck dives in the Gulf.

Veneziano hopes to expand the business soon, eventually branching out to snowboarding, surfing and skydiving.

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USFSP professor Dr. Kathleen Gibson-Dee explored mathematical patterns and mysteries of the integer five, Fibonacci’s sequence and phi the golden ratio.

USFSP student Manuela Baron discussed how to begin living a trash-free life. As Baron traveled to France and Malaysia, she was appalled by the excess of trash in the world, but also inspired. Baron took it upon herself to live a waste free life, opting for mason jars and

And their excitement showed on the field.

This upset is another big step in the turnaround of the football program. Can anyone remember the last time we beat a ranked team? I can’t –it goes back beyond my time at USF. So here we are with one more home game coming up this Friday against the Cincinnati Bearcats.

Followed by a trip to “Oh-lando” to play the 0-10 UCF Knights, ending the regular season schedule. I say

compost in lieu of traditional packaging and waste solutions.

Baron said that she has reached a waste-less state via buying in bulk and being conscious of what her purchases.

In total, the event featured eight speakers, providing an intellectual and entertaining experience much the well-known TEDTalks, but with a USFSP twist.

regular season, because we are going….“Bowling!”

At the games conclusions the field was rushed, and in spite of it being against the rules, Raymond James Stadium authorities kindly allowed it.

misc.

David Stoner is a junior majoring in That being said, we are quickly journalism and media studies. He getting back to the point where a can be reached at stonerd1@mail. sense of satisfaction and enjoyment usf.edu in the stands will be the “norm.”

Student tickets are still free.

Come out and support your Bulls!

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University opens doors for veterans USFSP moves to acommodate student military with new success center

By Sean LeRoux Staff Reporter

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(From left to right) Milton White, assistant director of veterans services; Sophia Wisniewska, USFSP regional chancellor; David Creighton, president of the Student Veterans Organization; Nicole Smith, constituent services supervisor for U.S Representative David Jolly; and State Representative Kathleen Peters.

University officials, politicians, students and veterans gathered on Nov. 10 to celebrate the grand opening of the new Military and Veterans Success Center in Terrace 300.

David Creighton, president of the Student Veterans Organization, struggled to hold back tears as he took the stage.

“You’ll have to forgive me. I’ve heard that (Taps) played far too often, for those gone all too soon,” he said.The center is now home to Milton White, Student Government Secretary of Veteran Affairs Kaitlyn Mollo and the Student Veterans Organization.

St. Petersburg Patrol Officer Andre Sousa, 26, awaiting the presentation of colors.

Sousa is an armed forces veteran who served in Afghanistan as a sergeant in the U.S. Army during Operation Enduring Freedom.

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Although the Military and Veterans Success Center had its soft opening on Sept. 11, the grand opening was held on Nov. 10. Since then, veterans have enjoyed the new space as a place to work, relax and spend time with fellow students and staff.

(On Left) Marine recruiter Sean Varela (left) stands beside Dr. Bill Heller, Dean of the USFSP College of Education (right), as Chancellor Wisniewska addresses the audience. A former state representative, Heller is also a U.S. Army veteran, who served as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division.

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