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Study tips to help with online learning

Study tips to help with online learning

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Jan 11, 2021

The transition to remote learning has been difficult for some students, leaving them unmotivated, fatigued, and struggling. What are some solutions for those who may be feeling overwhelmed?  Matthew...

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FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, file photo, Medical professionals from Oregon Health & Science University load syringes with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at a drive-thru vaccination clinic in Portland, Ore. The U.S. is entering the second month of the largest vaccination effort in history with a massive expansion of the campaign, opening up football stadiums, major league ballparks, fairgrounds and convention centers to inoculate a larger and more diverse pool of people. (Kristyna Wentz-Graff/Pool Photo via AP, File)

AP: US ramps up vaccinations to get doses to more Americans

LISA MARIE PANE and PATTY NIEBERG, Associated Press Jan 11, 2021

The U.S. is entering the second month of the biggest vaccination drive in history with a major expansion of the campaign, opening football stadiums, major league ballparks, fairgrounds and convention centers...

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UNF reaches highest number of new COVID-19 cases

UNF reaches highest number of new COVID-19 cases

Morgan Jeremy, Reporter Jan 11, 2021

UNF experienced a record number of COVID-19 cases. From January 1 through January 7, 48 students and 15 employees tested positive.  33 of the 48 students live on campus, while the other 15 students...

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Ospreys are required to take the COVID-19 Education Program again

Darvin Nelson, Interim Editor in Chief Jan 8, 2021

The UNF Dean of Students is requiring all UNF students enrolled in the Spring 2021 semester to take the UNF COVID-19 Education Program. Even if you have taken the Fall 2020 COVID-19 Education Program,...

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Seniors stand in line to make an appointment to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine outside the King's Point clubhouse in Delray Beach,  Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. (Greg Lovett /The Palm Beach Post via AP)

AP: Officials: Evidence of UK virus strain found in Florida man

ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON, Associated Press Jan 4, 2021

MIAMI (AP) — Florida health authorities late Thursday reported finding evidence of the latest U.S. case of the new and apparently more contagious coronavirus strain first seen in England, saying it was...

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Top three COVID-19 areas in Duval

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Dec 18, 2020

Duval County, which includes UNF, is one of the most populous counties in Florida. As such, one would assume that they would have a high number of COVID-19 infections, and that would be correct. But where...

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TikTok's trend of DIY dentistry involves shaving teeth with a nail file

TikTok’s trend of DIY dentistry involves shaving teeth with a nail file

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Dec 18, 2020

TikTok is known as a platform where people can share their DIY trends and hacks, and recently a controversial one resurfaced. Users have demonstrated achieving a “DIY smile” by shaving their uneven...

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The history behind the Anti-Vax Movement

The history behind the Anti-Vax Movement

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Dec 18, 2020

Health and medical experts have long described vaccinations as one of the greatest achievements in public health, but opposition to vaccines have existed as long as the first vaccines were created.  Those...

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a news conference at the Okeechobee Steakhouse on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Fla. DeSantis talked about the importance of keeping restaurants open during the pandemic to help employees earn a living. (Greg Lovett/The Palm Beach Post via AP)

AP: Florida announces delay in delivery of Pfizer vaccine

BOBBY CAINA CALVAN and ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON, Associated Press Dec 18, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's largest hospital system said it was on track to immunize nearly 20,000 health care workers against COVID-19 as Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday announced a delay in hundreds...

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Nurse Vanessa Arroyo, seated, rolls up her sleeve as she prepares to get a COVID-19 vaccine shot from nurse Rafael Martinez during a news conference Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Fla.  (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

AP: ‘Historic’ moment in Florida as first COVID vaccines given

TAMARA LUSH, CHRIS O’MEARA and BOBBY CAINA CALVAN, Associated Press Dec 16, 2020

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A 31-year-old nurse at Tampa General Hospital rolled up her left shirt sleeve Monday and became one of the first people in Florida to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccination...

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Dr. Perez explains Post-COVID Syndrome

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Dec 14, 2020

What comes after COVID-19? For some people, that answer is Post-COVID Syndrome. That is when milder symptoms of COVID-19 persist for any amount of time after you have had the virus. Dr. Doreen Perez, Student...

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FILE - In this undated file photo issued by the University of Oxford, a volunteer is administered the coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University, in Oxford, England. New results released Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, on the possible COVID-19 vaccine suggest it is safe and about 70% effective. (John Cairns/University of Oxford via AP, File)

AP: Studies suggest AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine safe, effective

MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer, Associated Press Dec 10, 2020

New results on a possible COVID-19 vaccine from Oxford University and AstraZeneca suggest it is safe and about 70% effective, but questions remain about how well it may help protect those over 55 — a...

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