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How to make a COVID-19 vaccine appointment in Jacksonville

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Mar 29, 2021

After Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced the expansion in eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine, more and more people are beginning to flock to vaccine appointments. Figuring out how...

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UNF to hold COVID-19 clinic for those 18 and older

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter Mar 29, 2021

UNF announced that Student Health Services (SHS) will be holding a second COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for employees and students 18-years-old and older on Tuesday, April 6, and Wednesday, April 7.  The...

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UNF library accepting submissions for Haiku Poetry Contest

Ketan Narotam, Police Reporter Mar 29, 2021

In honor of National Poetry Month, Ospreys have a chance to win $30 in prizes during April’s Haiku contest hosted by the Thomas G. Carpenter Library. According to Marriam-Webster, a Haiku is defined...

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Album Review: The Stranger by Billy Joel

Zain Beverly, Radio Intern Mar 29, 2021

The Stranger by Billy Joel is the fifth studio album of his and the best selling, non-compilation album he’s ever produced. It sold over 10 million copies worldwide and it possibly saved Joel from being...

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Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal review

Kyle McGovern, Reporter Mar 25, 2021

Netflix released a new documentary that reenacts the 2019 college admissions bribery scandal involving Rick Singer. “Operation Varsity Blues'' reveals how Singer conducted an operation to get rich and...

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UNF paving the way for grads to succeed in the new economy

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Mar 25, 2021

UNF was recognized on a national podcast, “Post Corona,” earlier this month for its cutting-edge initiative by joining graduates with companies that pay real salaries. “Post Corona,” hosted...

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My Hero Academia review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Mar 25, 2021

Season Five is around the corner. So let's talk about one of the most popular anime series out there, “My Hero Academia.” This shonen series has captivated fans and casual viewers with its complex...

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UNF Giving Day 2021 recap; What the donated funds will go towards

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Mar 24, 2021

UNF Giving Day 2021, which took place earlier this month, was the most successful one yet. The donated funds from this year’s Giving Day will go a long way, continuing to make UNF’s campus and student...

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The COVID-19 vaccine experience part two

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Mar 24, 2021

It’s been one month since I received my first injection of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine on February 15th. This week I’ve recently received my second dose and am about to go into detail about my experience. My...

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Invasive mosquito in Florida

Jordan Ramos, Reporter Mar 23, 2021

For the first time in 75 years, there is a new invasive species of mosquito. Scientists have said that it spread due to climate change. University of Florida (UF) researchers use computer modeling of the...

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Review: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Ep. #1

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Mar 23, 2021

It’s hard to believe that it’s only been two weeks since we finished “WandaVision.” Now we get to see Marvel’s second Disney Plus series to release, “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.” The...

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Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) celebrates in the second half of a second-round game iagainst Oklahoma n the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

AP: March was bound to be mad; NCAA tourney hasn’t disappointed

JIM LITKE, Associated Press Mar 23, 2021

Considering how everything else has gone this past year, March was bound to be mad. So far, it hasn’t disappointed. The last perfect NCAA Tournament bracket was busted before the first round was over....

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