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Guide to a vegan Thanksgiving

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Nov 25, 2020

Thanksgiving can be a tough time for vegetarians and vegans alike. With the holiday meal traditionally being centered around a roasted bird, it may take a little outside-of-the-box thinking to transform...

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The UNF Bookstore. Photo credit Emily Echevarria.

UNF Bookstore ‘More the Merrier Sale’ on Wednesday

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 23, 2020

The UNF Bookstore will be having a “More the Merrier” cyber sale from Wednesday, Nov. 25 until Monday, Nov. 30.  Gifts, clothing, and accessories will be discounted. Ospreys can save more on...

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Alligator or dinosaur?

Alligator or dinosaur?

Nathan Turoff, Government Reporter Nov 19, 2020

This is not Jurassic Park, dinosaurs do not roam amongst us. Last week an enormous alligator was seen strutting his scales on a Florida golf course. However, according to Assistant Biology Professor, and...

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Review of 'Dash and Lily'

Review of ‘Dash and Lily’

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Nov 18, 2020

Nick Jonas has dipped his toes in executive producing with the production of Netflix’s latest Christmas-themed love story.  “Dash and Lily” takes place in the magical city of New York, where...

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The dos and dont’s of traveling during the holiday season

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Nov 18, 2020

Thanksgiving and the whole holiday season is known as a time for friends and family to gather together in celebration, but with COVID-19 numbers now resurging, a conflict arises.  The U.S is currently...

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Professional chef to teach Ospreys how to up their noodle game

Professional chef to teach Ospreys how to up their noodle game

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Nov 18, 2020

If you’re tired of the same boring, repetitive recipes, look no further. On Thursday Nov. 19, from 3p.m. to 4p.m., a special virtual cooking tutorial will be hosted by Chef Dennis Chan, the owner of...

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President-elect Joe Biden listens as Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, speaks about economic recovery at The Queen theater, Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Kamala Harris makes history

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 17, 2020

Featured image by AP Photo/ Andrew Harnik. Kamala Harris has broken boundaries by becoming the U.S. Vice President-elect. Harris will be the first woman, and woman of color to be VP, but as this may...

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UNF Thanksgiving food drive ends soon

UNF Thanksgiving food drive ends soon

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 17, 2020

The UNF Psychology Department is collecting non-perishable food items for the Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive.   The drive benefits local families enrolled in Head Start, and will end on Wednesday,...

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Enjoy these events for International Education Week

Enjoy these events for International Education Week

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 16, 2020

International Education Week (I.E.W.) starts today, and celebrates the academic and cultural exchange programs worldwide. From Monday, Nov. 16 until Thursday, Nov. 19, UNF will celebrate the week with...

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Diwali: India’s Festival of Lights

Diwali: India’s Festival of Lights

Kathlene Lei Ruiz, Creative Services Intern Nov 14, 2020

Every year, more than a billion people around the world celebrate Diwali, a Hindu festival of lights that marks the start of the new year. The word Diwali originates from the Sanskrit word, Deepavali,...

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The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens celebrates 59 years of public admiration

The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens celebrates 59 years of public admiration

Jonathan Melancon, Reporter Nov 13, 2020

From beautiful gardens to world-renowned art, Jacksonville’s Cummer Museum has been one of the city’s finest places to visit since 1961.  To celebrate the Cummer Museum’s 59th anniversary,...

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Review of ‘Great Pretender’

Review of ‘Great Pretender’

Erik Feliciano, Reporter Nov 12, 2020

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to make a high stakes con to rob the slimiest, scummiest mob boss blind? If so, look no further than “Great Pretender.” “Great Pretender” follows...

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