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Head coach Matthew Driscoll watching play as the Ospreys fall to the FGCU Eagles March 3  Photo by Connor Spielmaker

UNF MBB loses to Division II Flagler, drops to 1-8 on the season

Riley Platt, Sports Writer Dec 20, 2020

Featured Image: Connor Spielmaker A rough start to the 2020-2021 season reached a new peak for the Ospreys when they hosted the Saints of Flagler College on Saturday evening. Flagler, an NCAA Division...

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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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UNF School of Music to showcase G.F. Handel’s ‘Messiah On The Move’

UNF School of Music to showcase G.F. Handel’s ‘Messiah On The Move’

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Dec 18, 2020

A production of “Messiah On the Move” will be performed virtually by the UNF choral program. The hour-long performance will involve three student choral ensembles, faculty soloists, and the UNF Lawson...

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When will we see the return of in-person concerts?

When will we see the return of in-person concerts?

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Dec 18, 2020

Lets face it - virtual concerts just aren’t the same as experiencing your favorite artists in person, but with the nature of coronavirus, in-person concerts continue to pose a threat for high transmission...

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Is there a drop in enrollment due to the pandemic?

Is there a drop in enrollment due to the pandemic?

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Dec 18, 2020

Has the pandemic had an impact on the University of North Florida’s enrollment numbers for Spring 2021?  When compared to past years, overall UNF enrollment in fall of 2020 remained steady. The university...

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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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Osprey Village. Photo credit Jonathan Merrin.

UNF Housing requires future residents to be tested on move-in week

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Dec 18, 2020

To help slow the spread of COVID-19, UNF housing will require all residents planning to live on-campus for the spring 2020 semester to be tested for coronavirus during the week of Jan. 4, 2020.  “All...

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Strong start not enough as Ospreys fall to Auburn

Strong start not enough as Ospreys fall to Auburn

John Watson, Sports Editor Dec 18, 2020

Featured Image: Justin Nedrow Usually, if a team scores over 80 points in women's basketball, they are expected to win the game. However, when facing a Power Five school like Auburn, posting 80 might...

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UNF psychologist explains test anxiety

UNF psychologist explains test anxiety

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Dec 17, 2020

With finals week having come to a close, students can finally take a sigh of relief and relax from the pressure of exams and tests. Finals week can be potentially anxiety inducing and stressful for a lot...

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., walks past reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

AP: Final stretch on COVID-19 economic relief, but no deal yet

ANDREW TAYLOR, Associated Press Dec 17, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional negotiators on the long-delayed $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package worked through a handful of remaining holdups Thursday as they labored to seal a final agreement...

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