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Graduation commencement to be held virtually for fall semester

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Oct 13, 2020

Upcoming graduates may be excited to hear that UNF is expected to hold the Fall 2020 commencement celebration virtually on Friday, Dec. 11, according to an Osprey email.  Part of the commencement will...

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BREAKING: UNF sees 100% increase in student COVID-19 cases: Source? Sports, sorority…

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Oct 13, 2020

Just last week, the university reported 11 positive COVID cases. A week later the number doubled. According to the university’s website, UNF has a staggering 100% increase in student self-reported COVID...

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Indigenous people embrace their culture by denouncing Columbus Day

Indigenous people embrace their culture by denouncing Columbus Day

Aloe Suarez, Reporter Oct 12, 2020

Indigenous people across the nation are geared up in festive attire to celebrate their Native American and other ethnic heritage in continual protest of Columbus Day. More states are dubbing the second...

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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.

UNF Flats endures two new burglaries on Saturday

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Oct 11, 2020

The UNF Police Department was dispatched to the The Flats Residence community regarding two new burglaries. This comes just about five weeks after another set of similar burglaries at The Flats.   The...

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President Trump proposes changes to international student visas

President Trump proposes changes to international student visas

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Oct 9, 2020

International student Mami Okada began fearing the possibility of her student visa being taken away, when the pandemic first hit and classes went mostly remote. Now, President Trump’s recent proposal...

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The Writing Center encourages students to submit in the 2020 General Election Informed Citizens Writing Contest.

The Writing Center encourages students to submit in the 2020 General Election Informed Citizens Writing Contest.

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Oct 8, 2020

Students may not think there’s any benefit to voluntarily writing another research paper, but Linda Howell, Director and Senior Instructor for the UNF Writing Program and Center, encourages students...

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LGBT center kicks off LGBT History Month with numerous special events

LGBT center kicks off LGBT History Month with numerous special events

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Oct 8, 2020

The UNF LGBT Resource Center is celebrating LGBT History Month with some special events to celebrate bisexual, queer, and pansexual communities via Zoom.  #BeBrave / Friday, Oct. 9: A joint event...

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Graduation application deadline for Fall 2020 hits Oct. 9

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Oct 7, 2020

The deadline to apply for Fall 2020 graduation is coming up this Friday, Oct. 9. All students seeking to graduate during this semester must submit the proper application. The University also highly recommends...

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Voter registration deadline extended

Voter registration deadline extended

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Oct 6, 2020

Governor DeSantis has extended the voter registration deadline to participate in the 2020 general election after the issues with the voter registration site on Monday evening. Secretary of State Laurel...

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"Cobra Kai" review

“Cobra Kai” review

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Oct 6, 2020

Loyal fans of the original 1984 “The Karate Kid” may not be too eager about the spin-off “CobraKai” at first, but it might grow on you. “Cobra Kai” is interesting enough to watch, but certainly...

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UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 6: slowdowns in the U.S. Postal Service have spurred concerns about delivery and receipt of ballots for the November elections. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

What’s on the Florida Ballot?

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Oct 6, 2020

It’s election season here in Florida, and there are many things on the ballot -- not just candidates and positions. Florida, as outlined in its state constitution, has the capability to add amendments...

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Florida's Voter registration site fails hours before the deadline

Florida’s Voter registration site fails hours before the deadline

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Oct 6, 2020

Floridians encountered slow responses or error messages on the voter registration site on Oct. 5 -- the registration deadline. Potential voters trying to access the website might have been met with...

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