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Courtesy of Talon Review.

Talon Review accepting creative submissions

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Jan 29, 2021

Hello UNF Ospreys! Are any of you writers looking to share your pieces with the public? Well, then you’re in luck because Talon Review is now accepting submissions. As of now, they are accepting and...

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Andrei Doroshin, 22, poses for a portrait, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Washington. Philadelphia officials have shut down a COVID-19 vaccine clinic after concerns grew about Dorshin, the 22-year-old graduate student running the effort. Drexel University psychology student Andrei Doroshin said he pitched a plan to the city to run the online registry and operate the clinic when he saw no one else doing it. Mayor Jim Kenney said he was concerned by reports they could try to sell patient data and profit from the operation.  ( Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

AP: A city’s problematic vaccine rollout raises larger questions

MARYCLAIRE DALE, Associated Press Jan 29, 2021

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — When Philadelphia began getting its first batches of COVID-19 vaccines, it looked to partner with someone who could get a mass vaccination site up and running quickly. City Hall...

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The history of presidential pardons

Erik Feliciano, Reporter Jan 28, 2021

In his final day in office, former President Donald Trump granted pardons to a large number of people. Throughout history presidents gave out pardons throughout their career, some are incredibly infamous....

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COVID-19 Variants: What are they and should you be concerned?

Morgan Jeremy, Reporter Jan 28, 2021

Amid the current coronavirus pandemic, a seemingly new threat has emerged, COVID-19 variants. The variants are derivatives from the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that differ from the current and most common...

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President Joe Biden speaks about the coronavirus in the State Dinning Room of the White House, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, in Washington. Experts say Biden's pledge to undo his predecessor's anti-regulatory policies on the environment won't be accomplished easily, despite a fast start. After taking office last week, Biden returned the U.S. to the Paris climate accords, revoked the Keystone oil pipeline’s federal permit and halted oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.   (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP: As Biden seeks a turn on environment, Trump rules to linger

JOHN FLESHER and MATTHEW BROWN, Associated Press Jan 28, 2021

Longtime safeguards for U.S. bird populations took a hit under former President Donald Trump, whose administration made it harder to prosecute industry-caused deaths — such as the 2019 destruction of...

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Update on UNF's pool construction

Update on UNF’s pool construction

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jan 28, 2021

One of the most interesting sights to behold post winter break for returning students was the large fence tarps and construction behind the Wellness Center adjacent to the Field House. For the hundreds...

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Let's make Jacksonville roads safer

Let’s make Jacksonville roads safer

Jennifer Ronzon, Reporter Jan 28, 2021

Last week, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office shared a photo on their Facebook page that read, “Duval Traffic Truth: In Jacksonville you are more likely to die in a traffic crash than be murdered.”...

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Gov. DeSantis speaks about 2021-22 state budget plan during press conference in Tallahassee on Thurs. Jan. 28 / Photo screenshot by Shelby Senesac

DeSantis 2021-22 state budget plan; $2.7 billion for Florida’s universities, no tuition increase

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Jan 28, 2021

Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed his state budget plan for the next fiscal year, 2021-2022, on Thursday, Jan. 28. The budget presents a bright outlook for colleges and universities. The 2021-22 budget...

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Market surges resulting from unlikeliest of sources

Riley Platt, Reporter Jan 27, 2021

Online forums have emerged as a beloved piece of the internet. They serve as a great place to connect with others who enjoy similar hobbies. The most popular of these platforms is by far Reddit, which...

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The words "Police Beat" are written in red and white, surrounded by a white square outline. In the background, a University of North Florida Police Department cruiser is tinted blue.

$3,000 worth of equipment missing from UNF construction site, police say; Graffiti spotted in parking garage

Ketan Narotam, Police Reporter Jan 27, 2021

UPD’s Officers were dispatched to the construction site at Building 46 to investigate the burglary, committed on Monday evening, Jan. 27, 2021.  On Monday, construction workers left two red Honda...

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“Night On Earth” Netflix documentary review

“Night On Earth” Netflix documentary review

Kyle McGovern, Reporter Jan 27, 2021

Have you ever thought about what animals are doing in their natural habitats when the sun goes down? Well, “Night on Earth” will make any viewer a fan of nature documentaries after seeing the razor-sharp...

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Severe thunderstorm warning in Northeast Florida; rain, hail, possible tornado

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief Jan 27, 2021

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, the following counties are under a severe thunderstorm warning until approximately 4:15 p.m.: Southwestern Nassau County, Southeastern Baker...

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