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Pokemon celebrates its 25th Anniversary

Jordan Ramos, Reporter Feb 25, 2021

Pokemon’s 25th anniversary starts soon, and for the event, the company has many things planned throughout the year including music with many famous artists, new games, and new trading cards. The anniversary...

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The history of Black History Month

Jordan Ramos, Reporter Feb 25, 2021

Black History Month is a celebration that many African-Americans take part in. It highlights the difficulties as well as the triumphs that the black community has faced throughout America’s history....

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FILE - In this July 7, 2020, file photo, crews attach straps to the statue Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart on Monument Avenue in Richmond, Va. At least 160 Confederate symbols were taken down or moved from public spaces in 2020. That's according to a new count the Southern Poverty Law Center shared with The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

AP: SPLC: At least 160 Confederate symbols taken down in 2020

AARON MORRISON, Associated Press Feb 23, 2021

NEW YORK (AP) — When rioters tore through the U.S. Capitol last month, some of them gripping Confederate battle flags, they didn’t encounter a statue of the most famous rebel general, Robert E. Lee. The...

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Asteroid scheduled to pass Earth

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Feb 22, 2021

Get your telescopes ready, because on March 21, 2021 an asteroid under the name 2001 FO32 is scheduled to swoop past Earth. This is the biggest and fastest asteroid to pass Earth this year. The asteroid...

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President Donald Trump gestures to supporters en route to his Mar-a-Lago Florida Resort on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

AP: Trump looks to reassert himself after impeachment acquittal

JILL COLVIN, Associated Press Feb 15, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump took in the win at Mar-a-Lago, surrounded by friends and family. His lawyers celebrated with hugs and smiles. One joked, "We’re going to Disney World!” Now acquitted...

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UNF Wind Symphony to perform ‘Our Response Will Be Music: Part III’ tonight

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief Feb 10, 2021

UNF’s Wind Symphony will be showcasing "Our Response Will Be Music: Part III" tonight, Feb. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Lazzara Performance Hall. The event will be on-campus and limited to UNF students,...

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Blue & Gray Online Auction now live

Blue & Gray Online Auction now live

Riley Platt, GA Reporter Feb 10, 2021

While homecoming isn’t exactly the same this year, there are plenty of awesome events still taking place this week. One of them is the Blue & Gray Online Auction, where bidders can win a variety...

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In this image from video, Bruce Castor, an attorney for former President Donald Trump, speaks during the second impeachment trial of Trump in the Senate at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. (Senate Television via AP)

AP: Trump fumes, GOP senators baffled by legal team’s debut

JONATHAN LEMIRE and JILL COLVIN, Associated Press Feb 10, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump fumed that his attorneys’ performance on the opening day of his second impeachment trial was a disaster, as allies and Republican senators questioned...

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Ashley Eckstein/Wes Jenkins Disney Springs Meet & Greet

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Feb 9, 2021

This past Monday, I took a little trip to Disney Springs near Orlando where they were holding a special meet and greet with Ashley Eckstein, the voice of Ahsoka Tano from “Star Wars,” and costume/apparel...

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Golden Globe statues appear on stage at the nominations for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The 77th annual Golden Globe Awards will be held on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020
77th Annual Golden Globe Awards - Nominations, Beverly Hills, USA - 09 Dec 2019

Golden Globe Nominees announced

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Feb 3, 2021

The nominations for the annual Golden Globe Awards were announced today, Feb. 3. The 2021 Golden Globes recognize the greatest achievements in both television and film over the year of 2020, a year marked...

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Super Bowl or Super Spreader?

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter Feb 2, 2021

Tampa will make history this Sunday, Feb. 7, by becoming the first NFL team to hold the Super Bowl in their own stadium. Despite this historical event, officials are taking heavy precautions in ensuring...

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Blind Date with a Book is back this February

Blind Date with a Book is back this February

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Feb 1, 2021

Love is in the air, and so is COVID-19. What better reason is there to stay in and curl up with a good book? Plan a Blind Date with a Book for this Valentine’s Day!  Carpenter Library is back with...

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