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UNF 2021 Spring Break cancelled

UNF 2021 Spring Break cancelled

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Oct 2, 2020

Spring Break of 2021 will be cancelled in an attempt to continue mitigation of the coronavirus, according to a recent Osprey email from the university. “We believe these adjustments will reduce the...

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Animal Crossing: New Horizon's Halloween update

Animal Crossing: New Horizons New Autumn Update For Halloween

Kathlene Lei Ruiz, Creative Services Intern Oct 1, 2020

September just came to an end and Animal Crossing fans are already getting ready for Halloween. Nintendo has released a new update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Here’s a look at some of the new...

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UNF ASIA celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival tonight

UNF ASIA celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival tonight

Miora Rambeloarisoa, President of UNF ASIA Oct 1, 2020

Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as Chinese Moon Festival, celebrates the fall harvest and bonds between people of all ages. Families gather to celebrate thanksgiving and reunion. The Mid-Autumn festival...

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Five albums to kick off the Fall season

Five albums to kick off the Fall season

Kathlene Lei Ruiz, Creative Services Intern Sep 25, 2020

Tuesday marked the beginning of the autumnal equinox. The foliage will begin to change color, temperatures will start to drop and those on campus will trade their tank tops for knit sweaters. Autumn...

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D.I.Y lit mason jar pumpkins

D.I.Y lit mason jar pumpkins

Sep 25, 2020

Mariana Mejia, Reporter ‘Tis the season of spice lattes, cinnamon scents, crispy colorful crippling leaves and pumpkin decorations. Learn how to make D.I.Y.(Do it yourself)  lit mason jar pumpkins...

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Today is the 100-year anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment

Today is the 100-year anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Aug 18, 2020

Today marks the 100-year anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment. The amendment prohibits the United States from denying American citizens the right to vote on the basis of sex.  One-hundred years...

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Photo by Darvin Nelson.

Body Image Workshop: A Conversation on Love

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Feb 17, 2020

Valentine’s Day either serves as a reminder of those who love you, or the absence of such love. Love is something most of us feel and is displayed in infinite ways; whether it's feelings, thoughts, flowers,...

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This Valentine's, have a hot date with Tommy G

This Valentine’s, have a hot date with Tommy G

Courtney Green, News Editor Feb 13, 2020

Are you looking for that perfect partner for Valentine’s Day? Tommy G’s will hook you up and book you up. Tomorrow is your last day to experience the love that only Blind Date with a Book can...

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How to do Valentine's with the Galentine's

How to do Valentine’s with the Galentine’s

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Feb 12, 2020

For most, Valentine's can be a day filled with love and appreciation for your significant other. For others, it’s a dreaded holiday to avoid. But if you’re flying solo on Valentine's day, why not make...

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New year, new resolutions: Healthy tips

New year, new resolutions: Healthy tips

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Jan 17, 2020

As usual, a new year means new goals, new beginnings and lifestyle changes. Resolutions can be a fun way to kick-start any changes you feel need to take place in the upcoming year. While most of them...

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The Florida Ballet presents "The Nutcracker" at UNF

The Florida Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” at UNF

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Dec 11, 2019

Have you been wondering what’s crackin’ this Christmas? Experience the magic and beauty of the timeless classic, "The Nutcracker." Here at UNF in the Lazarro Theater, The Florida Ballet will be...

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The incident took place in Osprey Landing X.
 Photo by Lili Weinstein

What’s going on with housing over winter break?

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Dec 5, 2019

The University's housing policy for Winter Break does not allow first-year students to stay in their dorms during the break. For first-year students, Osprey Hall, Osprey Landing, Osprey Cove, and Osprey...

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