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Humans of New York founder comes to USF Tampa campus By Samantha Putterman Staff Reporter
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Brandon Stanton, founder of the successful photo-centric storytelling blog, Humans of New York, said he didn’t pick upw a camera until the age of 26. For anyone who’s familiar with HONY knows how shocking this statement is – and the surprise showed from the wave of silence that fell over the capacity crowd during his lecture at USF Tampa on April 5. T he 32-ye a r- old nat ive of Marietta, Ga., an Atlanta suburb, has built a worldwide phenomenon that has gained over 17 million followers on Facebook and close to 5 million on Instagram, in only six years. But he made sure to remind the room that it took major failures to find the success. Stanton majored in history at
Brandon Stanton, founder of the popular storytelling blog Humans of New York, took questions from the crowd after his lecture at USF Tampa on April 6. Here he signs his book for a fan.
the University of Georgia – but didn’t graduate the first go-around. “I ended up f lunking out school,” he said to the auditorium of college students. “And I didn’t just flunk out ... I flamed out.” Stanton said he tried to turn things around when he went back to community college and started getting good grades. Although he did graduate from the University of Georgia in 2008 with a bachelor’s in history, Stanton said finding a job in the field was difficult without a master’s or Ph.D, and later landed a job as a bond trader in Chicago. But his obsession over keeping the job grew and eventually took over. “It was all I thought about,” Stanton said. “I could’ve been in the front row of my favorite band at a concert and I would
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USF student Maria Fuentes reads the “Humans of New York” book next to her friend Irene John while waiting for Brandon Stanton to take the stage for his USF Tampa lecture. Published in 2013, the book spent almost 30 weeks on the New York Times bestsellers list.
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Rowdies fanbase lacks student support By Grace Cunningham Crow’s Nest Contributor Not many schools can call a professional soccer team its neighbor, but USF St. Petersburg can. The Tampa Bay Rowdies kicked off their 2016 season on April 2 with nearly 6,000 fans packed into Al Lang Stadium just north of campus. Even though the sport’s popularity is growing in the area, however, there seems to be a missing link between the team and the potential fan base at the university. Blame it on a lack of awareness or on students’ busy schedules, but the Rowdies have made one thing clear: They would like it to change. The Rowdies have been around
since 1975. They play in the North American Soccer League, the second-tier league below Major League Soccer. wThough the team is not in the primary U.S. soccer league, the Rowdies boast a rich history. “This club is a historic club,” said Rowdies forward Tom Heinemann. “A club with a great amount of tradition, a club with a great amount of pride, a club that wants to win and wants to win right now. To be connected to a club that has supporters who have those ambitions and those desires is special.” Game days are filled with tradition, and the seats at Al Lang Stadium are filled with fans who exhibit almost as much passion as the players.
However, t here has been a noticeable group missing from this crowd – USFSP students. While some students attend a match now and then, widespread support for the team is missing. According to Heinemann, there are many reasons for students to immerse themselves in the action. “It’s a great night out; it’s a great weekend experience for students to come and be a part of,” Heinemann said. “We could use some of their support; we could use some more voices. The more support we have, the better. Our fans are unbelievable, and to be able to add to that would be great for us.” The desire for USFSP support spans across Rowdies players – not
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Forward Tom Heinemann, 28, signed with the Tampa Bay Rowdies in December 2015. He made his debut with the team during its April 2 season opener vs. Indy Eleven, which ended in a tie.
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News Briefs Tuesday, April 12 Unhappy Hour St. Petersburg Museum of History // 5:30pm-7:30pm In honor of National Equal Pay Day, The Business and Professional Women of St. Petersburg-Pinellas will hold its 13th annual “Unhappy Hour” to educate guests on the fight for wage equality. The event will have refreshments and a cash bar. Free admission.
Thursday, April 14 College of Education 50th Anniversary! Remember Way Back When… Davis 130 // 5-7 p.m. Attend a panel discussion on the history of the USFSP College of Education featuring speakers Bill Heller, the college’s dean and Megan Allen, who was awarded Florida Teacher of the Year in 2010. Guests are welcome to bring their own photos and memories to celebrate the campus’ 50-year anniversary. Light refreshments will be provided. Free admission. RSVP required. USFSP Gaia Fest and Plant Exchange Harborwalk // 2-5 p.m. Gaia Fest is USFSP’s own Earth Day celebration. The event, hosted by the Student Government Department of Sustainable Initiatives, will feature music and speakers focused on sustainable development. The festival will include acupuncture, herbal remedies and allows students to bring plants or seeds to swap.
Gray areas in university tobacco-free policy By Kenneth Owen Crow’s Nest Contributor In 2014, an estimated 40 million Americans were current cigarette smokers. Approximately 480,000 Americans die each year from cigarettes. Of those deaths 41,000 die from secondhand smoke, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Protection. Since January 2012, the entire USF St. Petersburg campus is a tobacco-free zone. The USF System policy Non Smoking Areas, Section II states, “This policy covers all buildings, property and grounds where USFSP business is conducted. Faculty, staff, students, vendors and visitors are not allowed to use any tobacco products within this area.” Throughout the week students
can be spotted using tobacco products outside of the designated areas. The Peter Rudy Wallace court yard, Bayboro Harbor and for a few brave souls, outside of Davis Hall are all areas that students routinely use to skirt the university’s. Though it has been four years since the rule was implemented, many students still seem to be unaware that the policy exists, what areas are tobacco-free and how to report tobacco use on campus. “I was not even aware the school had that policy,” said Angelina Lindsay, a USFSP education major. “I see people smoking all the time.” USFSP has taken measures to inform students by posting large “Tobacco Free Campus” signs on buildings. Students are also given a brief overview of the policy during orientation. That, however, is where the information stops and has left
The Conduct Boards can be reached at studentconduct@usfsp. edu. Though, there is a problem reporting violations in this manner. Those who file a report must know the name of the smoker, and to the average passerby this information is often unavailable, which tends to render the process useless. The USFSP Wellness Center promotes health and wellbeing beyond university policies, offering free resources to help those who want to quit smoking.
Back to school: Former students return to campus for inagural Alumni College event
By Tamiracle Williams Staff Reporter For one day, alumni from 1970 to 2013 returned to their alma mater, USF St. Petersburg. On April 8, USFSP’s Alumni Association hosted its inaugural Alumni College, “There’s Still Class in St. Pete!” The event, which raised money for the campus’ Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund, was a day of excitement and recollection for the former students. As they f iled into the USC Ballrooms, the graduates were presented with a slideshow that
featured photos of former professors, news articles and photos of the university’s evolution throughout the years. Alumni participated in a halfday of classes to show how the learning environment and teaching styles have changed. To kick off the day, professor Dr. Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan spoke about her recent trip to New Hampshire as part of her Road to the White House class. Using pictures and videos, McLauchlan explained the structure and planning process of the course. The next lecture was presented
Friday, April 15 Poetry and Taxes: An Evening with Alumni and Community Writers Harbor Hall // 5:30-7 p.m. Enjoy an evening of poetry held in the newly renovated Harbor Hall. The night will include poetry and spoken word performances from individuals around the Tampa Bay area, such as St. Petersburg poet laureate Helen Wallace, USF Alum Gloria Munoz and USFSP instructor Liz Prisley as well as several students. Free Admission.
both tobacco and non-tobacco users feeling confused. Cameron Phillips, a junior a d ve r t i si n g m ajor a nd a smoker, was not only unaware of the tobacco free policy but was also confused on which areas it covered. “I know not to smoke by buildings, I never do that,” said Phillips. “But the entire campus? Like I can’t come down here by the bay and have a smoke?” Non-tobacco users are just as confused on how they should report tobacco use. “I’m not sure who to report it to; I guess I would go to UPD first,” said Lindsay. But according to Police Chief David Hendry, policy violations are not to be reported to UPD, but should be taken to the Student Code of Conduct Board.
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On April 8, the USFSP Alumni Association hosted its inaugural Alumni College event, where graduates from 1970 through 2013 returned to the campus for a day of recollection and networking.
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USFSP alumnae participate in hands-on activities such as creating their own tessellation patterns lead by USFSP math instructor Kathleen Gibson-Dee.
by Dr. Karin Braunsberger, who discussed her MBA course, Social Enterprises in Guatemala. The students, she explained, travel to San Juan la Laguna, Guatemala, over spring break to learn about a local business and help the owners improve operations. To t he audience’s surprise, Braunsberger announced that the 2017 trip would be open to alumni. You can’t go back to school without taking a math class, and alumni got to explore the subject with USFSP math instructor, Kathleen Gibson-Dee, who gave an interactive presentation about mathematical patterns in nature. To get e ver yone i nvolved , Gibson-Dee had guests create their own tessellation patterns, among
other activities, to help them connect w it h t he interactive and hands-on community of the university today. The final speaker was Dr. Gary Mormino, who d iscussed his research on the social history of modern Florida. His book “Land of Sunshine, State of Dreams: A Social History of Modern Florida” was published in 2005 and adapted into a documentary. After a day of recaps and recollections, the former students were taken on personal campus tours by USFSP Ambassadors.
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SPECTRUM program expands horizons By Moriah Parrish Staff Reporter SPEC T RU M i s a prog r a m designed to connect upperclassmen who have found their rhythm on campus with new students still trying to find the Reef. The program is organized by the Office of Multicultural Affairs to help first-year and transfer students navigate the transition to college life. And many of the student-mentees go on to be mentors themselves. “I have seen t h is prog ra m exponentially affect students in some amazing ways,” said Devin Phinazee, the graduate assistant of Multicultural Affairs. Given the small presence of Greek life on ca mpus and its tradition of “Bigs and Littles,” SPECTRUM serves as a different, and possibly more expansive, way to introduce students to campus culture. Mentors are required to go through training at the start of each fall semester before being paired with a student. The duos are expected to attend bi-monthly meet i ngs a nd encou r a ged to
pa r t icipate i n t he prog r a m’s monthly workshops. “These (workshops) can vary based on the semester, but consistent topics covered are identity, social issues, power, privilege, oppression, academic development (and) professionalism,” Phinazee said. Currently, the program has 20 active participants, but Phinazee anticipates growth in the next year. “I could def initely see SPECTRUM becoming a much larger program in the future that focuses on student development in multicultural competence and personal growth,” he said. T he prog r a m s put s on a n annual spring leadership retreat and Fall Reception and End of the Year Banquet that participants are encouraged to attend. Lastly, a Fall Reception and End of the Year Banquet are open to all the participants to attend as well. Participants are invited to attend the program’s Fall Reception and End of the Year Banquet, as well as its annual spring leadership retreat. For more information, contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs at (727) 873 4845 or oma@usfsp.edu.
A campus mystery By Samantha Putterman Staff Reporter Where’s Pepper? T he st ray cat t hat beca me an unofficial campus mascot is missing. She was last seen on March 5, a week after the Crow’s Nest
If you see Pepper Contact Sudsy Tschiderer at (727) 873-4842 ASAP or the Crow’s Nest at ann21@mail.usf.edu. Pepper is shy. Her campus friends ask that you not try to
published a feature on the beloved tabby. Sudsy Tschiderer, the university’s longtime events facilitator is worried. She was part of the small crew that fed Pepper and gave her f lea protection and de-worming medication. “If anyone sees her, please tell us,” Tschiderer said. “She is a much-beloved part of our campus. We have Pepper fans all over the school.” The cat showed up a couple of years ago, emaciated and wary of people. Over time, she regained her health and warmed up to the folks who cared for her. She became a fixture in the courtyard of the journalism building and used an entrance fashioned by the building department to go in and out of her quarters underneath the historic Williams House next door. In the weeks following Pepper’s disappearance, Tschiderer has posted fliers around campus seeking help in finding the shy kitty. Could someone in the university’s administration be responsible for Pepper’s disappearance? Tschiderer doesn’t think so. “A lot of rumors tend to f loat around,” she said. “But the folks who handle situations like this are
(in the) Facilities Services (department), and I feel very strongly if there was an issue they would’ve told us.” A s c onc e r n a b out Pe pp e r grew, a Crow’s Nest reporter visited the Pinellas County Animal Services shelter in Largo recently and learned the shelter picks up an average of 30 cats from around the county – a day. Pepper wasn’t there. Because of the heavy influx, the agency keeps unclaimed cats for only three days. After that, the cats undergo a medical exam. If they pass the exam and aren’t considered feral, they are relocated and placed for adoption at animal shelters around the region. But if they fail either benchmark, they are euthanized. A visit to another local animal shelter, Friends of Strays in St. Petersburg, also turned up nothing, and neither did a review of dozens of web pages that list adoptable cats in the Tampa Bay area. But there may still be hope. After seeing the fliers, two students told the Crow’s Nest they have seen a cat that looks like Pepper around Residence Hall One and the Student Life Center as recently as last week.
Continued from front, Brandon Stanton uses photography and storytelling to unify strangers be thinking about the markets for Monday morning.” Although it was a job in finance, he said he never viewed himself as a money-orientated person. “I told myself, ‘I’m going to make my money first...I’m going to get some security; I’m going to get it cushioned,” Stanton said. “Then I will do what I love, then I will make a movie, write books or do something creative that I enjoy.” As time went on, the job consumed him and his plans took the back seat. Two years later, what Stanton was always worried about happening –happened. He got fired. The day, he said, was unexpectedly good. “I didn’t have to think about it anymore. I could use my mind to decide what I wanted to do; I could do any thing,” Stanton said. “I decided I was going to try to structure my life so I wasn’t using my time to make money, but try and make just enough money to where I was able to control my time...that was the realization.” Stanton said he bought a camera while he was still a bond trader for stress relief, because he always loved taking photographs. After he lost his job, Stanton began to photograph everything and anything, sometimes of people, sometimes not. One day, he got off the subway in Chicago and saw two young boys on the sidewalk with their mothers. Both were looking upward, in the same direction, with the same
bewildered expression on their faces and Stanton thought, “I have to capture this.” He said it was the first time he couldn’t hide in the shadows or across a busy street to get a photo – he had to get up close and interact with strangers. “It was the most pivotal moment, because after I took that photo and I remember feeling such a sense of pride,” Stanton said. “I had only been photographing about a month, but I took a photo that somebody who had been photographing for 20 years might not be able to get; because it involved getting over that fear of approaching a stranger.” That was when Stanton said the path that eventually lead to HONY opened up. He knew he loved photography, but realized he could connect to people. And where do people with big dreams usually go? New York City. He stepped off the Greyhound bus with his life stuffed in two suitcases, and no money. After persuading a few friends to buy some of his photos, Stanton gathered enough money to sublease an apartment. But he said he didn’t spend much time there, devoting almost all of it to his photography. “I didn’t know anyone in New York,” he said. “I never went to bars, movies or concerts; never hung out with friends. All I did was photograph all day long.” Eventually, Stanton started a human-centric photography blog; and said even after taking
thousands of photos, no one was really paying attention, yet. But he kept at it. “(I was) obsessively, singlemindedly committed to figuring out a way where I could photograph all day long,” Stanton said. “My belief was, if I kept getting a little bit better and a little bit better, I would finally reach that tipping point where I couldn’t get better, where I had figured it out.” At the time, he said most of the people who followed his work were friends and family. “It takes so much work before you find your first fan; your first real fan who doesn’t know who you are, but is passionate about your work just because of your work.” Stanton said he first realized he might make it when he started
seeing names of people he didn’t recognize. Although it began with only a couple of new followers a week, his work was starting to connect with the outside world. “One or two people a week turned into 10, which turned into 50, which turned into 100,” Stanton said. “I think, at one point over three days, I gained half a million facebook fans. Though he had taken thousands of portraits at this point, none included the personal stories that HONY is famously known for. It all came from a photo of a woman on a New York City sidewalk. She was dressed head-totoe in green, and even had green streaks in her gray hair. It wasn’t so much the photo, which he thought wasn’t his best
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USFSP student Ivelliam Ceballo (left) and USF Tampa student Sophie Evers (right) were part of the sold-out crowd at USF Tampa to see Humans of New York founder, Brandon Stanton.
anyway, but what she told him that made the encounter stand out. “This was the first time I did somewhat of an interview,” Stanton said. “But I remembered she told me something, she said, ‘Every day I used to be a different color, but I was green one day...and that was a good day. So I’ve been green for 15 years.’” He got sick the next day, but still needed to update the blog. Though he didn’t love the photo itself, he loved her quote and decided to add it to the post. In a matter of hours, Stanton said it became his most engaging photo –ever. From that moment, Humans of New York became the storytelling blog the world knows today. Stanton has since traveled to 20 different countries, went to prisons and visited the oval office to photograph and interview President Barack Obama. Humans of New York is constantly evolving, Stanton said, but its core remains the same. “It’s focused on stopping a stranger on the street and, in a short amount of time, create an atmosphere where they feel comfortable enough to share their story – things they might not have share with their best friend” he said. “And then, tell the story in a way that introduces them to the audience.” “That’s what Humans of New York is; that bubble on the street. That was what I was searching for and what I finally figured out.”
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Sexual violence survivors find empowerment through Art By Ryan Callihan Staff Reporter
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The Suncoast Center’s Art Heals exhibit on April 9 featured artwork created by nearly 50 survivors of sexual violence. The displays were held at Studio@620 and featured an array of mediums including paint, sculpture and poetry. The artists’ names were kept anonymous.
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A small portion of the Art Heals gallery will be displayed at USF St. Petersburg’s Poynter Memorial Library from April 11 through April 18. “It gives them a voice,” said Menchen. “And that’s a big part of the healing process for survivors.
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“The Wilderness” Explosions in the Sky, an instrumental post-rock band, released their sixth studio album on April 1. “The Wilderness” is a nine-track musical soundscape that transports listeners through an array of settings enriched by the use of a synthesizer, a first for the band. The band is known for its guitar-heavy, long-running songs. This new album will be Explosions in the Sky’s first full-length record in five years. Since their last project in 2011, “ Ta ke Ca re, Ta ke Ca re, Ta ke Care,” the band has crafted multiple movie soundtracks including, “Manglehorn,” “Prince Avalanche” and “Lone Survivor.” “The Wilderness” is one of their most ambitious projects yet. Lasting only 46 minutes, Explosions in the Sky is learning to get to the point and cut out the long interludes and stiff “tension-building” crescendos that plague the post-rock genre. The songs are varied, distinctive
finished their work without outside help. “It’s really empowering for some people, I think, to create a piece. It’s a part of the therapy process,” said Beth Menchen, the senior clinical manager at Suncoast Center. “You can see from some of these artist statements that it’s really powerful for their process of healing.”
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Art is powerful. So powerful, it can help mend the emotional wounds often caused by sexual violence. That was t he message of Suncoast Center’s Art Heals exhibit held on April 9 at Studio@620 on First Avenue South. The display featured art pieces created by survivors of sexual violence. Facts and statistics about sexual violence were hung in the gallery alongside the art. Suncoast Center is the certified rape crisis center of Pinellas County and provides education on prevention as well as a variety of services for victims of sexual assault. Art Heals is an annual event held in April, Sexual Assault Awareness
Month. To gain more exposure for the cause, the exhibit was also part of downtown St. Petersburg’s ArtWalk, where art galleries in the St. Petersburg Art Alliance open their doors to the public for free. The event takes place on the second Saturday of every month. Nearly 50 survivors had art on display, with their names kept anonymous. Each piece was accompanied by a label that stated the work’s title, the artist’s gender and age, and the story behind the art. The artists could choose which and how much information they wanted to include. The exhibit featured multiple mediums, including paintings, poems and sculptures. Some of the survivors were able to collaborate with local artists or art organizations to create their piece, but most
and find ways to surprise longtime fans – the longest only hits 7 minutes and 15 seconds. The track listing begins with “Wilderness,” a peacefully attentive synth-piano melody that builds up into a storm of fuzzy thunderclap guitars, then falls into an underwater symphony. My favorite track, “Disintegration Anxiety,” begins with scattered sounds, like the pattering of digital feet which mold into a heavy, rhythmic drum beat against a fast-paced guitar line. The song holds the pattern until the drums fuzz out, getting louder and louder until everything melts together. T h e a l bu m i s s u r pr i s i n g , enthralling and a good tool for study. Without vocals the music plays with the imagination of the listener, attaching to memories and abstract thoughts. This record should be listened to with headphones on and eyes closed.
Saturday, April 16 9am to 12pm USF St. Petersburg, Science and Technology Building (STG)
Come learn about USFSP’s MBA and MAcc programs. There will be information sessions by representatives from the colleges of arts and sciences, business, and education, admissions, financial aid, veteran services, and GRE/GMAT prep.
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USFSP Week introduces new traditions to campus By Tamiracle Williams Staff Reporter At Harborside Activities Board introduced new traditions during this year’s USFSP Week that took place from April 4 - April 10. Cirque De La Bay kicked off the week and featured a caricature artist, and a psychic who read tarot cards. Fresh kettle corn and funnel cakes were prepared at the event to
maintain the traditional carnival theme. But the real treat came at 5:30 p.m., when Aeria l Dragons, a Tampa-based group of aerial acrobatic performers, took over the Harbor Lawn. Students were mesmerized as a silk dancer and an aerial hoop artist flew through the air, performing tricks often only seen on television. T h e G re e n & G o ld R u s h ,
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While wearing giant bubble suits, USFSP students gathered on the Rec Field to play a game of Bubble Soccer on April 10.
another new event, was organized by the USFSP Ambassadors. In the Jeopardy-style competition, teams of six went head-to-head to win USFSP swag. T h e g a m e ’s m o s t p o p u lar categories included “Know Administration,” “The Spot on Campus” and “Facts about USFSP,” with the more challenging questions coming from “About Judy” and “USF Athletics.” April 6 was a double header. The daytime event was Rocky’s Relaxation Station, where students made air freshener beads and got much-needed massages to help relieve stress and tension. Later that night, singers, dancers and spoken word artists competed for prizes in USFSP’s Got Talent show in the USC Ballrooms. Kania Davis took first place for her spoken word performance about a past relationship titled “Insignificant.” On April 7, the USFSPrix, a relay-style event featured teams of four or five that competed in several campus-wide challenges including a longboarding and three-legged race. The OL Formation team, which consisted of orientation leaders, won the event. To conclude USFSP Week, HAB and Campus Recreation hosted three events on April 10. Starting
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A silk dancer from the Aerial Dragons, a Tampa-based aerialist troupe, performed on Harbor Lawn during the Cirque De La Bay event on April 4.
at 11 a.m., students came out to the Rec Field for bubble soccer, where two teams of six, donning giant bubble suits, played a short game. RecFest took place later in the day and included a number of activities such as a life size obstacle course, dolphin tours, tubing and
a sunset sail. The South Florida All Star dance team also performed a pom routine at the event. Once the sun set, students were able to lounge around the pool to watch the movie “Dirty Grandpa.”
Hawkers brings Asian street fare to St. Pete By Jason Saab Staff Reporter A new restaurant has come to St. Petersburg’s Edge District: Hawkers Asian Street Fare. According to the restaurant’s website, “Hawkers” are street vendors in prominent parts of Asia who depend on locally grown ingredients to create dishes sold from mobile carts and stands. The restaurant brings that city-theme to Central Avenue and serves Asian street vendor-style favorites. H aw k e r s w a s f o u n d e d i n Orlando in 2011. After seeing its popularity f lourish, the owners decided to expand and opened a second location in Jacksonville in 2014. According to the Tampa Bay Times, co-founder Kaleb Harrell a nd h is pa r t ners t houg ht St.
Petersburg wou ld be t he perfect spot for the restaurant’s next location. Hawkers has an extensive menu that includes small plates for guests to share, as well as rice and noodle bowls and traditional soups.The restaurant also offers vegan and vegetarian options. Prices start around $8 for rice and noodle bowls, and $5 to $7 for the smaller plates. The restaurant’s “Hoppy” hour goes from 3-6 p.m. on weekdays, with a beer list chock-full of choices and a large sake selection. A lyssa Papi neau, a g raduate psychology student at USF St. Petersburg, bartends at Hawkers and said the location is ideal for students who may be looking for jobs. “It’s a great place for students to work. It’s so close to campus and
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we’re like one big family here,” she said. Papineau said she’s grown to enjoy her job because of the restaurant’s f lexible and friendly atmosphere. Being covered in tattoos herself, Papineau explained that body modifications and colorful hair are acceptable at Hawkers, as long as employees are hard-working and professional. A nd w it h Tropic a na Field around the corner, Hawkers will most likely see plenty of business on game days. “On the opening day for the Rays we were packed. It was crazy in here,” Papineau said. Whether it’s a quick lunch stop or a dinner with family and friends, Hawkers has a little something for everyone.
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Alyssa Papineau, a psychology major at USFSP, bartends with Den Corrado at the newly opened Hawkers Asian Street Fare on Central Avenue. Papineau says Hawkers is a great place to work for students.
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He’s been compared to Jesus, a Disney princess and frazzled grandpas everywhere. He’s made appearances on Fox News and Saturday Night Live, and released a folk album in 1987, “We Shall Overcome.” He is United States Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. On March 25, a small finch landed on Bernie Sanders’ podium during a campaign rally in Portland, Ore. The bird perched on the politician’s sign, which read “A Future to Believe In,” and the audience erupted in joyous applause. It was endearing, but also kind of refreshing from the usual political antics seen along presidential campaign trails – especially during this election season. The Internet responded quickly. “BirdieSanders” and “FeelTheBird” hashtags were trending within the hour, and Disney-related memes started to surface. The interaction even compelled the Sanders campaign webstore to add limited edition stickers that featured a blue bird with glasses and disheveled white hair. Honestly, I don’t think the Vermont senator had some profound, existential relationship with the bird. I don’t really believe in miracles, either. And as much as I’d appreciate a man who has enough charisma to incite a political revolution and summon adorable animals, it’s just not practical. But I am an optimist and I do think think Senator Sanders made
a good point with his impromptu comment, “I think there may be some symbolism here.” Think about it. Bernie Sanders runs a strong, but good-natured campaign. He speaks of unification and world peace at rallies so calm, birds feel welcome to join. His campaign has brought a new hope and sense of direction for the American people. I feel hopeful after listening to Sanders speak. And who does he criticize? The powerful people involved in the relentless preservation of a corrupt system. He talks about the campaign finance system, Wall Street executives, corporate welfare and the greedy industries that pollute our environment and economy. He doesn’t single out cultural and religious groups or pander to the prejudice. Sanders doesn’t insult the people he hopes to one day represent. He’s the people’s politician. So… why are all the people not on board? I think it’s worth clarifying that being a “single-issue” candidate isn’t a bad thing. Sanders has been fighting the good fights for decades – from poverty alleviation, to prison reform, to environmental conservation. “Single-issue candidate” should be a compliment. Besides, it’s so much more than “free college tuition” and “universal healthcare.” Those are big, arguably intimidating phrases that people, sometimes including Sanders himself, throw around with little explanation. Most of his supporters recognize that these are oversimplified, watered down objectives of a much larger goal. Most of us understand that big initiatives require extensive
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Bernie Sanders meets a bird at his rally in Portland, Oregon, on March 25.
legislation. We’re not dumb, we know these things take time. But they’re not unfeasible ideas. This is not a pipe dream. We know that it is achievable – just look at northern Europe. However, people view Sanders’ platform as impossible, or at least unrealistic. Voters across the political spectrum find him to be too hopeful and idealistic and think that maybe, if he became president, nothing would actually get done. How corrupt does the system have to be for the people to be suspicious and doubtful of a person who is too optimistic? Frankly, I hear this and wonder how lucky we are to have someone – a politician, at that – with empathy and high standards for the country he represents. Why does America, the only country in the developed world, have a crippling social justice system? Why does America, the richest nation on the planet, struggle to feed millions of children every day?
These are questions everyone asks: old and young, rich and poor, Democrat and Republican. The Sanders campaign is about improvement, accountability and most of all, compassion. In one way or another, these are universal goals. If more people could grasp the practicality of Sanders’ vision and just have some hope, then I think he could be our new president. “I’d vote for him, but he doesn’t stand a chance.” Well, then give him a chance. Don’t settle. Start a local movement. Volunteer. Donate. Phone bank. Buy a sticker. If everyone with doubts actually goes out and gives him a chance, then maybe we’ll see Bernie, Birdie, Sanderella – whatever you want to call him – in the White House next January. Emily Tinti, a senior majoring in psychology, is the managing editor. She can be reached at emilytinti@ gmail.com
Back to the past: A nostalgia crazed society By Jeffrey Zanker Staff Reporter The past is much closer than you think. When you feel depressed or in pain, thinking of t he past ca n be very soothing. Do you remember the time you won that baseball game? First trip to Disney World? Your favorite episode of The Simpsons? Beatles songs? Nostalgia fills you up with some joy of feeling special. We tweak the memory of blips and make it “perfect.” But i f you go too fa r, you will regret being born in your generation. French novelist Marcel Proust once wrote, “Remembrance of things past is not necessarily the remembrance of things as they were.”
That’s what nostalgia really boils down to: surface over depth. Nostalgia is usually associated with our childhood and the eras we weren’t around to enjoy. I admit of having a nostalgic bug. For some years, I would read classic novels, listen to music from Frank Sinatra to the Beatles, and watch movies and television shows from the Golden Age. But, I believe I would’ve snickered at it all if I had lived when those things were popular. But it is so irresistible and comforting that it is frustrating. “Nosta lgia Marketing” has become the buzz term in the marketing industry. Companies are selling their products with retro-looks and media is making profits from past pop-culture brands while social media sites are overflowing with memorabilia articles, lists and memes. Almost every week, we see our past favorites revived. Classic comic book characters,
most from our grandparents’ time, have transformed into one of the most popular movie genres in the world. Meanwhile, last year’s reboots of classic genre films like “Jurassic World,” “Mad Max” and “Star Wa rs” have scored big at t he box-office. T.V. shows are getting the reboot treatment as well, with “Fuller House” and “X-Files” just being the latest ones. Period pieces such as “Mad Men,” “Downton Abbey” and “The Revenant” have gained increased attention and audiences around the country. In the music business, vinyl records have resurfaced in the market and contemporary singers constantly cover old songs. My questions: Why? How long will we use up our history? I see more of the past than I do of the present, or future. Has our present become so bad that we rather re-live the past? Are we so confused about our current
times that we rather associate with the past? What does this say about us? We all have good and bad days. There are good movies, books and talented people out there. And while it may take time, we should recognize those parts. In the digital age, the past, present and future are everywhere – and in no particular order. The present is no different than the past once was. We still read books, discuss race and sex, have corruption and strive to make ends meet. It just a generational trend to update the old. History is essential to understand human conditions and other cultures. It helps us learn from previous mistakes and achievements. But is it good to dwell on it? Jeffrey Zanker, a senior majoring in journalism and media studies, is the news assistant. He can be reached at jzanker@mail.usf.edu
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The Tampa Bay soccer team wants to see more Bulls at home matches Continued from front cover only for the sake of the team, but also for the sake of soccer itself. “I think there is a little bit of a disconnect – I don’t know why – but I think it (more student support) would be awesome,” said Rowdies defender Zac Portillos. “Obviously, we want as many fans as we can, but also I think it’d be cool for soccer to grow in general for USF. I think if they were involved more with the Rowdies, then soccer would grow.” The coaching staff also sees the
need for increased involvement from the Rowdies’ neighbors at USFSP. “It’d be great if more students could come out to support us because we’re the local team, and I’m a big believer in supporting your local team,” said head coach Stuart Campbell. “It would be fantastic if they could come out in big numbers and get behind us. The bigger the crowd, the better the atmosphere.”
And why shouldn’t students come out? With the field only steps away from campus and ticket prices only $10 for students, few other activities are as accessible. Beyond convenience, however, backing the Rowdies can do more than just entertain you for the night: it can get you hooked on the soccer experience. “I guarantee that if you haven’t been yet and you come once, you’ll
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Rowdies defenders Zac Portillos (front) and Neill Collins interact with fans following the team’s home opener at Al Lang Stadium on April 2. Over 6,000 fans attended the game, but the team says it hasn’t seen many USFSP students in the bleachers.
Rowdies Tickets As part of the Bulls in the Burg discount program, USFSP students can buy Rowdies tickets for $10. To purchase tickets: visit the box office at Al Lang Stadium during the week or call the organization’s sale office at (727) 222-2000. Make sure to have a valid student ID ready. Courtesy of the Tampa Bay Rowdies
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