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Senate President on trial for violation of Title X 1002.1; Articles of Impeachment forwarded to Legislative Branch

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter Jun 3, 2021

The Supreme Court of UNF convened yesterday evening to review the Primary Court’s recommendation of Articles of Impeachment against Senate President Rachel Saunders for a violation of Student Government’s...

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This mockup of the new aquatic complex looks to improve UNF's swimming program as it's set to be completed sometime this summer

New Aquatic Center highlights bright future for UNF swimming

Riley Platt, Sports Reporter Jun 3, 2021

Featured Image: UNFOspreys.com In many aspects of life, patience is often key. Great things come to those who wait, and UNF swimming is no different. After over half of a decade without a venue of their...

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Pride flag.

Celebrating Pride Month 2021

Morgan Jeremy, Police Reporter Jun 2, 2021

June 1 marks the beginning of Pride, a month-long celebration of LGBTQ+ individuals and culture in remembrance of the 1969 Stonewall Riots.  Back in the 60s, members of the LGBTQ community experienced...

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Jesus Lopez, who was deported from the U.S. last year, holds up his Illinois driver's license and a family snapshot, at his home in Zapopan, Jalisco state, Thursday, May 13, 2021. “I want to go back because I belong there, that's where I have my friends, my family,” said the 25-year-old, once a recipient of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that gives protections to immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. (AP Photo/Refugio Ruiz)

AP: Advocates in US push new efforts to bring back deportees

CLAUDIA TORRENS and GISELA SALOMON, Associated Press Jun 2, 2021

MIAMI (AP) — Jesus Lopez says he feels like a stranger in the place he was born. He's from Guadalajara, Mexico, but his life was in Chicago. After 15 years in the city, he was deported a year ago...

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Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds: June 1, 2021

Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds: June 1, 2021

Paola Castillo, UNF School of Communication Jun 1, 2021

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SG - Student Government

UNF Senate President charged in violation of Title X; Articles of Impeachment in question

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter Jun 1, 2021

Last week, the Primary Court of UNF met to discuss a judicial complaint against Senate President Rachel Saunders. The case argued that President Saunders was in violation of Title X 1002.1. Title X...

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FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2020, file photo President Donald Trump greets Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as he arrives at West Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla. Now that the pandemic appears to be waning and DeSantis is heading into his reelection campaign next year, he has emerged from the political uncertainty as one of the most prominent Republican governors and an early White House front-runner in 2024 among Donald Trump's acolytes, if the former president doesn't run again. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

AP: As pandemic wanes, Florida’s DeSantis seizes national stage

BOBBY CAINA CALVAN, Associated Press Jun 1, 2021

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis struggled to contain the coronavirus pandemic, Democrats readied to pounce. The state's economy was in tatters, infections and deaths were on the...

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UNF's season comes to an end with weekend meltdown in ASUN tourney

UNF’s season comes to an end with weekend meltdown in ASUN tourney

Riley Platt, Sports Reporter May 31, 2021

Featured Image: Justin Nedrow After a hard-fought victory on Thursday, the Ospreys were back in action with a trip to Championship Saturday on the line. Their opponent: the Jacksonville Dolphins, a...

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Photo courtesy of Electronic Arts.

‘Knockout City’ game review

Michael Tracey, Reporter May 28, 2021

In a sea of free-to-play games and competitive sports titles, it’s easy to let another one pass by without a glance. After my time spent with EA’s “Knockout City,” I’m glad that I paid attention....

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Image via Jason Sung via Unsplash.

UNF professor discusses the importance of critical race theory in American education

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter May 28, 2021

Both parties at Capitol Hill have clashed in political hostilities over whether or not critical race theory (CRT) should be taught in schools. In recent months, Republican lawmakers have redoubled their...

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This May 22, 2021 photo made available by NASA shows the surface of Mars from a height of 33 feet (10 meters), captured by the Ingenuity Mars helicopter during its sixth flight. (NASA/JPL-Caltech via AP)

AP: Navigation error sends NASA’s Mars helicopter on wild ride

MARCIA DUNN, Associated Press May 28, 2021

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A navigation timing error sent NASA's little Mars helicopter on a wild, lurching ride, its first major problem since it took to the Martian skies last month. The experimental...

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UNF continues postseason win streak with win over Kennesaw State

UNF continues postseason win streak with win over Kennesaw State

John Watson, Sports Editor May 28, 2021

Featured Image: Justin Nedrow With this year’s final four being held at UNF’s Harmon Stadium, UNF is no stranger to their own ballpark and how far the outfield fences are from home plate. With this...

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