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Unofficial election results have been released

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter Mar 11, 2021

The unofficial election results for the Spring 2021 Election have been released. Selma Besirevic and Darryl Boyer of the Charge Party have unofficially been named Study Body President and Student Body...

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Celebrate International Women’s Day

Morgan Jeremy, Reporter Mar 8, 2021

Monday, March 8, marks the 110th International Women’s Day, a day “celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women” and raising awareness for women’s equality and...

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How the spring 2021 graduation will work

Jennifer Ronzon, Reporter Mar 8, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues around the globe, UNF’s spring 2021 graduates were left wondering what would come of their graduation. Thankfully, the university’s commencement coordinators worked...

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A timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Mar 8, 2021

It has now been a year since the coronavirus pandemic took off in the United States. While the road has been long and bumpy, there is seemingly a new hope on the horizon after President Joe Biden told...

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Swoop and support UNF Giving Day

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Mar 7, 2021

A gift, no matter the size, that makes a difference – UNF Giving Day is an all-day event that will take place March 10, 2021.  Every year, Osprey alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends support...

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UNF Spring 2021 graduates will have an in-person graduation walk

Jennifer Ronzon, Reporter Mar 2, 2021

UNF announced that spring 2021 graduates will have an in-person graduation walk as well as a virtual celebration.  The graduation walk will take place over two days, April 17-18. This will give students...

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SG Presidential Debate recap

SG Presidential Debate recap

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter Mar 2, 2021

Last night, March 1, the Spring 2021 Presidential Debate took place. Selma Besirevic (Charge Party), Lucas Richter (Inspire Party), and Rachel Saunders (Ignite Party), debated a variety of topics. Each...

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LIVE: UNF Student Government Election Debate!

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief Mar 1, 2021

Watch UNF SG's Ignite, Inspire, and Charge parties debate live on Zoom. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZawqiiEiI4&ab_channel=SpinnakerTV ________ For more information or news tips, or if...

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UNF Student Government Election Debate this evening!

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter Mar 1, 2021

Candidates from UNF’s SG political parties will take the stage over Zoom tonight in the Spring Election Presidential Debate. The Inspire, Charge, and Ignite parties will be participating in the debates...

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UNF School of Music presents Voices of Mahogany: A celebration of Choral Composers from Africa and the African Diaspora

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief Feb 26, 2021

UNF musicians will celebrate composers from Africa and the African Diaspora on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. The free event will be located at the Andrew A Robinson Theater (limited seating) and...

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FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2021, file photo, thousands of Atlantic green sea turtles and Kemp's ridley sea turtles suffering from cold stun are laid out to recover at the South Padre Island Convention Center on South Padre Island, Texas. As many Texans hosted neighbors who had no heat or water during the vicious February storm, numerous types of wildlife are believed to have taken a beating from the cold snap. (Miguel Roberts/The Brownsville Herald via AP, File)

AP: Bats, birds among wildlife pummeled during Southern freeze

JOHN FLESHER and JAMIE STENGLE, Associated Press Feb 26, 2021

DALLAS (AP) — As many people in the southern U.S. hosted neighbors who had no heat or water during the vicious February storm and deep freeze, Kate Rugroden provided a refuge for shell-shocked bats. Starving...

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Seven haunted places in Jacksonville

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Feb 25, 2021

Sometimes, buildings carry superstition with them as much as they carry history. If you’re someone who is interested in mysterious tales surrounding areas rumored to be haunted, this list is for you.  Many...

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