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One year of COVID-19: What has changed?

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter | Mar 11, 2021

It’s hard to believe that it’s already been a year since the United States government declared the infectious disease COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic. Because of this people were forced to quarantine...

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FILE - In this March 4, 2020 file photo, a security camera is shown on the second floor of a row of rooms at a motel in Kent, Wash.  Hackers aiming to call attention to the dangers of mass surveillance said they were able to peer into hospitals, schools, factories, jails and corporate offices after they broke into the systems of a security-camera startup. That California startup, Verkada, said Wednesday, March 10, 2021,  it is investigating the scope of the breach, first reported by Bloomberg, and has notified law enforcement and its customers. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

AP: Security camera hack exposes hospitals, workplaces, schools

MATT O’BRIEN and FRANK BAJAK, Associated Press | Mar 11, 2021

Hackers aiming to call attention to the dangers of mass surveillance say they were able to peer into hospitals, schools, factories, jails and corporate offices after they broke into the systems of a security-camera...

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The importance of Women’s History Month

Ketan Narotam, Police Reporter | Mar 11, 2021

Women’s History Month is more than just a celebration of the contributions many women made to both history and society in the United States. Instead, we should use it as an opportunity to bring awareness...

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Campus safety as hot topic in presidential SG debate

Campus safety as hot topic in presidential SG debate

Safety was a hot topic for candidates in the Student Government debate on Monday, Mar. 1, 2021.  During the debate, Candidate Saunders (Ignite Party) discussed the importance of expanding the SKYS...

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How social media is influencing Gen Z’s political views

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor | Mar 9, 2021

The recent 2020 election brought Generation Z into the spotlight like never before, and University of North Florida professors in the School of Communication are using research to see  exactly how social...

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The pandemic’s impact on UNF’s Anime Club

Ketan Narotam, Police Reporter | Mar 9, 2021

Due to COVID-19, the UNF Anime Japanese Media Club (AJMC) has moved their in-person watch parties from the Student Union Building to the online gaming communication platform Discord.   The AJMC is...

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What’s new with fast-food coffee?

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor | Mar 9, 2021

The well-known slogan “America runs on Dunkin” could not ring more true for college students who are tired and on the go constantly. Fast food joints serving up coffee are necessary and essential pit...

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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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President Joe Biden speaks in the State Dining Room of the White House, Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP: Biden order could change how colleges handle sex misconduct

AAMER MADHANI, Associated Press | Mar 8, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to sign an executive order on Monday directing the Department of Education to review policies implemented by Donald Trump's administration, including changes...

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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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