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BREAKING: Howard the duck confirmed missing

BREAKING: Howard the duck confirmed missing

Nathan Turoff, Government Reporter Aug 20, 2020

UNF’s beloved waterfowl, Howard the Duck, is missing. Howard has not been spotted on campus in a while, leading to much concern among the UNF community as to his well-being. Howard is an icon...

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Fun things to do in Jacksonville amid a pandemic

Fun things to do in Jacksonville amid a pandemic

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Aug 19, 2020

Whether you are new to the University of North Florida, a returning student, or a permanent resident in the area, Jacksonville has a lot to offer. Popular city activities have adapted to the COVID-19...

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Album review: “Chewing Cotton Wool” by The Japanese House

Album review: “Chewing Cotton Wool” by The Japanese House

Carissa Marques, Creative Services Director Aug 19, 2020

Introduction: The Japanese House is an indie-pop band from England featuring musician and singer, Amber Mary Bain. They released a four-track EP called, “Chewing Cotton Wool” on August 13. Bain only...

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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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AMC celebrates their birthday with 15 cent tickets

AMC celebrates their birthday with 15 cent tickets

Aloe Suarez, Reporter Aug 18, 2020

American Multi-Cinema (AMC) is offering 15 cent movie tickets in celebration of their 100th birthday.  The popular movie theater chain released a statement Thursday stating the reopening of their doors...

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RNC

Taking a quick look at the RNC and DNC

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Aug 17, 2020

Today, August 17, marks the first day of the Democratic National Convention. Held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the convention is substantially toned down from what was initially planned, as a result of the...

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Week of Welcome, one of OLP's biggest events

Osprey Life and Productions kicks off the fall semester

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Aug 13, 2020

Osprey Life and Productions is kicking the fall semester off right with a week of fun and free activities.  The Week of Welcome is an annual series of events that the Osprey Life and Productions puts...

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HBO Max's Love Life review

HBO Max’s Love Life review

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Aug 12, 2020

Featured image courtesy of IMDb. HBOMax’s original series Love Life is fun, heartwarming and hilarious—but still leaves a lot to be desired. Starring Anna Kendrick, the series follows character...

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Annual Perseid meteor shower peaks soon

Annual Perseid meteor shower peaks soon

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Aug 11, 2020

The annual Perseid meteor shower will peak in the pre-dawn hours of August 12 and 13. The week after, from midnight to dawn any morning, should produce a few meteors as well, according to NASA. Meteors...

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Today is Son and Daughter Day?

Today is Son and Daughter Day?

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Aug 11, 2020

You’ve heard of Mother’s day, Father’s day, and maybe even Grandparent’s day - but did you know that there’s a Son and Daughter day?  The origins of this day go back 1930s Missouri, according...

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How to vote by mail

How to vote by mail

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Aug 10, 2020

Presidential elections happen every four years, but this time it’s gonna be a little different. Coronavirus has altered our reality and caused us to make many changes in everyday life, but now it has...

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Voter Suppression in the U.S.

Voter Suppression in the U.S.

Nathan Turoff, Critter Column Aug 7, 2020

Voter suppression - Seems to be plaguing our modern day elections. Anybody and everybody is susceptible to voter suppression and it is a very relevant matter in present day America.  To help get a...

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