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Not following UNF COVID-19 guidelines may lead to expulsion from the University

Not following UNF COVID-19 guidelines may lead to expulsion from the University

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Aug 21, 2020

The UNF Dean of students, Andrea Adams-Manning, shared an important message regarding the enforcement of UNF policies and the consequences of engaging in risky behaviors that risk the health, safety, and...

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Tropical Storm Laura continues towards Florida

Tropical Storm Laura continues towards Florida

Mariana Mejia, Reporter Aug 21, 2020

Update: Laura is heading towards Florida. After 9a.m. Friday, Hurricane Hunter was detected near the Northern Leeward Islands and had strengthened the Tropical Storm Laura, according to News4Jax. Tropical...

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Is caffeine helping or harming college students?

Is caffeine helping or harming college students?

Hayley Simonson, Reporter Aug 21, 2020

College is an institution that demands hard work, dedication, and lots of brainpower. To make it through, we often sacrifice our sanity. Much more than that, our sleep schedule. A student’s intake of...

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State of the race: What polling averages look like

State of the race: What polling averages look like

Kevin Luhrs, Reporter Aug 21, 2020

The path to victory for Donald Trump’s reelection looks dire, according to the RCP polling averages. Biden is at 319 electoral votes and Trump is at 164 votes after a final count. For reference,...

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Tropical Depression 13 is headed towards Florida and may progress into a Hurricane

Tropical Depression 13 is headed towards Florida and may progress into a Hurricane

Mariana Mejia, Reporter Aug 20, 2020

As of now, the Tropical Depression 13 (TD13) isn’t the only tropical depression on the radar, according to the Orlando Sentinel. They are also tracking TD14, which is behind the TD13 cone and...

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What happens if you didn't complete the required COVID-19 Education Course?

What happens if you didn’t complete the required COVID-19 Education Course?

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Aug 19, 2020

If you didn’t know, students were required to take the COVID-19 Education Course through canvas before the August 14 deadline. The University provided this course in order to ensure a more healthy and...

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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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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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How do hurricanes get their names?

How do hurricanes get their names?

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Aug 3, 2020

Matthew, Irma, Dorian, and now Isaias are all names of hurricanes that have trailed through Florida, but where do their names come from? “Using names for these storms makes it much easier for meteorologists,...

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UNF launches self-screening tool

UNF launches self-screening tool

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Jul 28, 2020

Unf has launched a self-screening tool to help students and faculty keep track of their health.  The self-screening tool can be accessed through the Safe Ospreys App and online through the Daily Self-Screening...

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