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The definitive budget Osprey laptop buying guide

Ketan “KJ” Narotam, Police Reporter Jan 15, 2021

Spring semester has started, and Ospreys are flocking to online stores to buy one of their college career's essential learning tools- a laptop.  Buying the right laptop can be a daunting task due to the...

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LGBT Shows that students can watch in 2021

Kyle McGovern, Reporter Jan 15, 2021

LGBT characters are always unique to the fans who can relate to them. Over the last couple of years, production companies and studios have introduced LGBT characters into mainstream media. Here...

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FILE - In this Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 photo, a pharmacist with Walgreens Pharmacy prepares a syringe with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for residents and staff at the The Palace assisted living facility in Coral Gables, Fla. Florida was one of the first states to throw open vaccine eligibility to members of the general public over 65, leading to rumors that tourists and day-trippers are swooping into the state solely for the jab.   Gov. Ron DeSantis said stories of the rich flying to Florida, getting vaccinated and returning home are overblown.  (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

COVID-19 vaccine 2021 update

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Jan 15, 2021

Even though 2020 is finally over, citizens everywhere continue to lead uneasy lives in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent months have shown signs of hope as the United States approves two COVID-19...

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Virtual slime cannons go off in the end zone after a touchdown during Nickelodeon's kid-focused broadcast of the NFL wild-card playoff game between the Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints at the Superdome, Sunday,  Jan. 10, 2021 in New Orleans. The positive reviews for Nickelodeon's kids-focused broadcast of last Sunday's NFL playoff game showed the potential of alternate broadcasts of sporting events. The success of that broadcast has led to many wondering what other sports it could expand to and when we might see it again in the NFL? (CBS/Viacom via AP)

NFL targets younger audience with Nickelodeon broadcast of playoff game

Riley Platt, Reporter Jan 15, 2021

For most young kids, there’s nothing quite like watching your favorite cartoon. Some children are also drawn to sports at a young age. On Sunday, the NFL put together a special broadcast that could be...

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The return of live music to the first coast

Jennifer Ronzon, Reporter Jan 15, 2021

Live music has made a triumphant return to the first coast after many long, quiet months. Artists have made up for lost time, with choices of shows to attend each week. Despite the excitement surrounding...

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How to take care of your low maintenance house plants

How to take care of your low maintenance house plants

Mally Nichols, Reporter Jan 15, 2021

For college students, it can be a struggle when housing options are not pet friendly or when you simply can’t afford the time or money to get a pet. Fortunately, many students find that buying plants...

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The JCPenney Suit Up event is back this semester

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Jan 15, 2021

The JCPenney event that provides UNF students and alumni with discounts on career dress apparel is back. The sale is being held on Friday, Jan. 15 through Sunday, Jan. 17.   JCPenney, located...

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FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2016, file photo, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer shouts from the sideline in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Norman, Okla. A person familiar with the search says Urban Meyer and the Jacksonville Jaguars are working toward finalizing a deal to make him the team's next head coach. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, because a formal agreement was not yet in place.  (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

AP: Urban Hire: Meyer returns to sidelines with NFL’s Jaguars

MARK LONG Jan 14, 2021

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Urban Meyer has won everywhere he’s coached. Small colleges. Big-time programs. He’s been a difference maker at each stop during his storied career. He’s ready to try...

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What sort of jobs can you land with your UNF major?

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Jan 14, 2021

After graduating from UNF with your degree of choice, it’s time to do the thrilling task of applying for a job that coincides with what you’ve learned and mastered in college. There’s a wide variety...

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A guide to student discounts

Mally Nichols, Reporter Jan 14, 2021

Being a student can be costly and it’s difficult to balance funds when there’s so many different expenses to think about. Between rent, phone bills, food costs, entertainment, and so much more, where...

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When will more sporting events return to campus?

When will more sporting events return to campus?

John Watson, Sports Editor Jan 14, 2021

Featured Image: Khorri Newton Mark your calendars, set your alarms and put on your finest face coverings because more sports are about to return to campus in January. While basketball has led the athletic...

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The impact of big tech on free speech

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Jan 14, 2021

After President Donald J. Trump was banned from his Twitter platform, the debate between whether this was a constitutional violation of freedom of speech caught fire. What do private third party media...

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