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Courtesy of David Eckstein-Schoemann,

The COVID-19 vaccine experience

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Feb 26, 2021

My name is David Eckstein-Schoemann. I am a fellow Osprey at UNF and recently got my first dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine (on Feb. 15 to be exact). Several family members and I are diagnosed with...

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Courtesy of the UNF school of Music.

UNF School of Music presents Voices of Mahogany: A celebration of Choral Composers from Africa and the African Diaspora

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief Feb 26, 2021

UNF musicians will celebrate composers from Africa and the African Diaspora on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. The free event will be located at the Andrew A Robinson Theater (limited seating) and...

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Graphic by Spinnaker Creative Team.

The history of Black History Month

Jordan Ramos, Reporter Feb 26, 2021

Black History Month is a celebration that many African-Americans take part in. It highlights the difficulties as well as the triumphs that the black community has faced throughout America’s history....

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B.O.G. meeting recap: Innovation and Online Committee discusses the future of college in a post-pandemic world

B.O.G. meeting recap: Innovation and Online Committee discusses the future of college in a post-pandemic world

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief Feb 26, 2021

The Board of Governors (B.O.G.) met to get the ball rolling on a plan for college in a post-COVID world. What will be considered the new normal for the college learning experience?  Officials will...

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FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2021, file photo, thousands of Atlantic green sea turtles and Kemp's ridley sea turtles suffering from cold stun are laid out to recover at the South Padre Island Convention Center on South Padre Island, Texas. As many Texans hosted neighbors who had no heat or water during the vicious February storm, numerous types of wildlife are believed to have taken a beating from the cold snap. (Miguel Roberts/The Brownsville Herald via AP, File)

AP: Bats, birds among wildlife pummeled during Southern freeze

JOHN FLESHER and JAMIE STENGLE, Associated Press Feb 26, 2021

DALLAS (AP) — As many people in the southern U.S. hosted neighbors who had no heat or water during the vicious February storm and deep freeze, Kate Rugroden provided a refuge for shell-shocked bats. Starving...

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Photo courtesy of Juan Pablo Serrano Arenas via Pexels

Sexual assault and harassment in college

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Feb 25, 2021

Imagine having your innocence stolen, your body violated, and your mind left emotionally traumatized. It happens all the time on college campuses, UNF being one of them. It’s crucial for students to...

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Seven haunted places in Jacksonville

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Feb 25, 2021

Sometimes, buildings carry superstition with them as much as they carry history. If you’re someone who is interested in mysterious tales surrounding areas rumored to be haunted, this list is for you.  Many...

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How are telephone and online scammers cashing-in on the pandemic

How are telephone and online scammers cashing-in on the pandemic

Ketan Narotam, Police Reporter Feb 25, 2021

The FBI warns that criminals are pumping out thousands of brand-new COVID-19 scams every day. These criminals aren’t missing an opportunity to cash-in on the pandemic.  COVID-19 themed scams are...

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Photo by Mika Baumeister.

Pokemon celebrates its 25th Anniversary

Jordan Ramos, Reporter Feb 25, 2021

Pokemon’s 25th anniversary starts soon, and for the event, the company has many things planned throughout the year including music with many famous artists, new games, and new trading cards. The anniversary...

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UNF’s overall rankings, screenshot taken from Rate My Professors.

How does UNF hold up on Rate My Professor?

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Feb 25, 2021

According to a recent poll conducted by Spinnaker, many students feel as if UNF offers bad advising, which is detrimental to the overall graduation rate of its students. While it still hasn’t been determined ...

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How to save money on travel

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Feb 24, 2021

For a while now, COVID-19 has halted travel plans, closed borders, and left people fantasizing about the days when they can officially travel again. While the pandemic is not over yet, brighter horizons...

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A guide to Jacksonville thrifting

Jennifer Ronzon, Intern Feb 24, 2021

Thrifting serves as an ethical and affordable alternative to shopping. It’s a great way to reduce waste in the world of fast-fashion. It may require more effort than your average trip to the mall, but...

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