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Late push not enough as UNF loses close one to FAU in MBB home opener

Late push not enough as UNF loses close one to FAU in MBB home opener

John Watson, Sports Editor Dec 8, 2020

Coming down the stretch, the Ospreys knew they were within striking distance, but then, out of the night sky, the FAU Owls swooped down and snatched victory from the talons of Coach Driscoll and his squad. The...

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America honors those lost on Pearl Harbor 79 years ago

Zach Yearwood, Managing Editor Dec 7, 2020

Dec. 7 marks the 79th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. On this day, 79 years ago, a surprise attack on Naval Station Pearl Harbor by the Imperial Japanese Navy brought the United...

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How to celebrate the holidays while social distancing

How to celebrate the holidays while social distancing

Erik Feliciano, Reporter Dec 7, 2020

With Christmas and the New Year around the corner, it's important to spend time with your family. Keeping in mind the importance of social distancing, here are some fun ways you can spend your holiday...

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AP: Florida surpasses 1 million COVID-19 cases

AP NEWS Dec 7, 2020

MIAMI (AP) — Florida joined Texas and California in surpassing 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases on Tuesday as the governor vowed not to adopt any further restrictions or impose closures like those...

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Josh Endicott averaged 54 percent from the field in his first year with the Ospreys.

UNF MBB drops to 0-5 with loss at High Point

Riley Platt, Sports Writer Dec 5, 2020

The Ospreys flocked to North Carolina yet again Saturday to face the High Point Panthers, with both teams seeking their first win of the season. HPU is coming off of a rough 9-23 record last season, but...

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Some of the holiday celebrations you may not know about

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Dec 4, 2020

December truly is the holiday season. From Christmas festivities alone, December is often thought of as the most festive month of the year. Just about everyone knows about Christmas, arguably the most...

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Jacksonville offers $5.3 million in funds for rent and foreclosure relief; applications open for Duval residents

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Dec 4, 2020

Early in the year when COVID-19 hit, the unemployment rate reached 14.7%, and millions of Americans lost their jobs and some later lost their homes to eviction or not being able to pay rent. A program...

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Lady Ospreys pick up first win of season against FIU

Lady Ospreys pick up first win of season against FIU

Riley Platt, Sports Writer Dec 4, 2020

Featured Image: Justin Nedrow Basketball returned to campus for the first time since March as the Lady Ospreys hosted the Panthers of Florida International University (FIU). Just like the men’s team,...

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UNF Women's' Tennis vs. University of North Alabama 2019

UNF Sports Data Analytics lab working with UNF tennis team, PGA Tour for research

Zach Yearwood, Managing Editor Dec 3, 2020

Analytics has taken the world of sports by storm over the last two decades. UNF’s Sports Data Analytics (SDA) Lab is working to join the trend by partnering with SportsMEDIA Technology (SMT) Jacksonville...

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Local farm offers introduction to outdoor gardening class

Local farm offers introduction to outdoor gardening class

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Dec 3, 2020

White Harvest Farms in Jacksonville is inviting the public to attend a class on outdoor gardening next Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The staff will go over ways to create and maintain your...

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Armed robbery home invasion at The Flats

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Dec 3, 2020

UPD Officers were dispatched to The Flats on Nov. 23, 2020 where a suspect was detained after a reported armed robbery home invasion.  Upon UPD’s arrival, the suspect, Tiaurie D. Freeman,  was seen...

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Track-by-track review of ‘uncertain/ty’ by bandanna

Track-by-track review of ‘uncertain/ty’ by bandanna

Carissa Marques, Creative Services Director Dec 3, 2020

You might have heard that Spinnaker Media is, “run by students for students.” That doesn’t just apply to our news department, but radio as well. Though UNF students are our target audience, we’re...

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