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The future of Bright Futures is hazy

Jennifer Ronzon, Intern Apr 6, 2021

Proposed changes to the Florida Bright Futures scholarship program have continued to pass through toward the Florida Senate floor.  The changes to Bright Futures were filed by Republican senator Dennis...

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UNF celebrates Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Ketan Narotam, Police Reporter Apr 6, 2021

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIH), UNF will be hosting several virtual events on Zoom all through April. AAPIH is usually celebrated nationally during May to commemorate...

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What does getting the vaccine mean for students?

Jordan Ramos, Reporter Apr 5, 2021

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine is a priority for some Americans but not important to others. UNF students have a chance to get the vaccine on April 6 and 7, and some are jumping at the chance to receive...

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UNF professor and her team awarded $200,000 grant from NASA

Ketan Narotam, Police Reporter Apr 5, 2021

A previous version of this article contained an image of a rat for visual purposes. The rodents Dr. Tahimic used the research were mice. UNF physiologist professor Dr. Candice Tahimic and her team were...

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How to prep for finals week

How to prep for finals week

Mally Nichols, Reporter Apr 5, 2021

The end of the semester is only weeks away, with finals week officially beginning on April 17th. This means that now is the time to start gearing up for final exams and projects, but what are the best...

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UNF Game Room *Sponsored Content*

UNF Game Room *Sponsored Content*

Gabi Prioleau Apr 5, 2021

"A gamer’s paradise" - it’s the perfect way to describe UNF’s central gaming hub. Over the years, this location on campus has brought many people together. Whether it’s to sharpen those first-person...

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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode three review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Apr 5, 2021

We’re already halfway through the series and it seems like this story is coming in full speed.  The episode centers on Sam and Bucky going to meet Baron Zemo, the villain from “Captain America:...

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A guide to de-escalating roommate fights

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Apr 5, 2021

When living with someone, fights and conflicts are inevitable. Suppressing anger and discontent with your roommate, or significant other, allows the repressed feelings to build up and eventually explode....

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month: UNF to host informative discussions via Zoom

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Apr 5, 2021

Join UNF’s virtual panel and discussion series taking place through Zoom this month which aims to raise awareness of sexual violence; inform students, faculty, and staff on reporting procedures, and...

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Album Review: A Dotted Line by Nickel Creek

Zain Beverly, Radio Intern Apr 5, 2021

This week’s review is of the progressive acoustic trio Nickel Creek’s A Dotted Line. It’s the sixth studio album from the trio and it marked the 25th anniversary of the band. They're a big name in...

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FILE - In this undated photo, provided by NY Governor's Press Office on Saturday March 27, 2021, is the new "Excelsior Pass" app, a digital pass that people can download to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. Vaccine passports being developed to verify COVID-19 immunization status and allow inoculated people to more freely travel, shop and dine have become the latest flash point in America’s perpetual political wars, with Republicans portraying them as a heavy-handed intrusion into personal freedom and private health choices. (NY Governor's Press Office via AP, File)

AP: Vaccine passports are latest flash point in COVID politics

MARK SCOLFORO, Associated Press Apr 5, 2021

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Vaccine passports being developed to verify COVID-19 immunization status and allow inoculated people to more freely travel, shop, and dine have become the latest flash point in...

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Ospreys blow lead as FGCU completes sweep

Ospreys blow lead as FGCU completes sweep

Riley Platt, Reporter Apr 4, 2021

Featured Image: Justin Nedrow While being on the receiving end of a sweep is never desirable, the weekend series between UNF and FGCU was a lot closer than the results may imply.  With the FGCU...

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