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FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2021, file photo, a patient adjusts his face mask as he leaves a COVID-19 vaccination site inside the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York. States are beginning to ease coronavirus restrictions, but health experts say we don’t know enough yet about variants to roll back measures that could help slow their spread. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

AP: Experts warn against COVID-19 variants as states reopen

MARION RENAULT, Associated Press Feb 18, 2021

NEW YORK (AP) — As states lift mask rules and ease restrictions on restaurants and other businesses because of falling case numbers, public health officials say authorities are overlooking potentially...

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Photo created by Stella Filipov (Art Director of Spinnaker Media)

Gender pronouns after profile name: What does it mean and how to change yours

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Feb 17, 2021

You’ve probably seen ‘he/him/his, she/her/hers, or they/them/their’ beside someone’s profile name during a Zoom class, on Canvas, at work, etc. You might be wondering, why are some people doing...

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The history of Girl Scout Cookies

The history of Girl Scout Cookies

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Feb 17, 2021

For over 100 years, Girl Scout Cookies have remained a staple, integral, and iconic part of American culture. Catching sight of these colorful cookie boxes outside of the local grocery store, which are...

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Spinnaker movie review: ‘Misbehaviour’

Morgan Jeremy, Reporter Feb 17, 2021

Despite mediocre reviews from critics and being called “one-dimensional” by the New York Times, the 2020 UK film “Misbehaviour” is one we should all be talking about. The movie follows the key...

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President Joe Biden stands on stage during a break in a televised town hall event at Pabst Theater, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

AP: Biden reframes his goal on reopening of elementary schools

AAMER MADHANI and ALEXANDRA JAFFE, Associated Press Feb 17, 2021

MILWAUKEE (AP) — President Joe Biden is promising a majority of elementary schools will be open five days a week by the end of his first 100 days in office, restating his goal after his administration...

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The team won two out of three matches in the UNF Beach Invitational back in March.

Ospreys VB falls, split series with FGCU

Riley Platt, Reporter Feb 16, 2021

Coming off of a win over FGCU on Sunday, the UNF volleyball team looked to finish off a sweep of an in-state foe to begin conference play. Though, Monday’s matchup with the FGCU Eagles didn’t go as...

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SG - Student Government

How are you doing?; SG releases survey on Osprey mental health

Carter Mudgett, Reporter Feb 16, 2021

With the purpose of understanding student’s evolving mental health needs at UNF, Student Government put out a survey to gauge Osprey's thoughts on the importance of the issue.  The survey consists...

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(AP Illustration/Peter Hamlin)

AP: The superspreaders behind top COVID-19 conspiracy theories

DAVID KLEPPER, FARNOUSH AMIRI and BEATRICE DUPUY, Associated Press Feb 16, 2021

As the coronavirus spread across the globe, so too did speculation about its origins. Perhaps the virus escaped from a lab. Maybe it was engineered as a bioweapon. Legitimate questions about the virus...

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Photo courtesy of UNF Media Relations site

Celebrating Black History Month at UNF

Jennifer Ronzon, Intern Feb 15, 2021

Since 1976, the month of February has represented Black History Month in America. The annual celebration grew from “Negro History Week,” which was started by Dr. Carter Woodson in 1926. Black History...

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President Donald Trump gestures to supporters en route to his Mar-a-Lago Florida Resort on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

AP: Trump looks to reassert himself after impeachment acquittal

JILL COLVIN, Associated Press Feb 15, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump took in the win at Mar-a-Lago, surrounded by friends and family. His lawyers celebrated with hugs and smiles. One joked, "We’re going to Disney World!” Now acquitted...

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White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

AP: White House says it will defer to CDC on reopening schools

COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press Feb 12, 2021

Facing criticism that President Joe Biden has not acted aggressively enough on reopening schools, the White House on Thursday said it’s aiming for a full reopening but will defer to science experts on...

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Photo of a knocked over picnic table / Photo courtesy of UPD

Property damage found near UNF dorms

Ketan Narotam, Police Reporter Feb 11, 2021

Property damage was spotted by a UNF Resident Life Coordinator (RLC) while walking between the Osprey Cove and Osprey Landing dorms early Thursday morning, Feb. 04. A UPD officer was dispatched to building...

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