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UNF honors Veteran's Day

UNF honors Veteran’s Day

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 11, 2020

Featured grapphic by Erika Romanczuk. In honor of Veteran’s Day, UNF President Szymanski will be giving a special message on Instagram (@unfmvrc) today. There will also be an array of honoring events...

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Newcomers and leadership highlight UNF's first virtual Basketball Media Day

Newcomers and leadership highlight UNF’s first virtual Basketball Media Day

John Watson, Sports Editor Nov 11, 2020

UNF basketball Media Day is usually a day where sports reporters from around Jacksonville get together, attend a luncheon and then speak to key coaches and players from both of UNF’s basketball teams....

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This GOES-16 GeoColor satellite image taken Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, at 2:40 p.m. EDT., and provided by NOAA, shows Hurricane Laura over the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Laura strengthened Wednesday into “an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane," The National Hurricane Center said.Laura is expected to strike Wednesday night into Thursday morning along the Louisiana-Texas border. (NOAA via AP)

Tropical Storm Eta now projected to move over Jacksonville, per NHC

Zach Yearwood, Managing Editor Nov 11, 2020

The National Hurricane Center projects that Tropical Storm Eta will move eastward through northeast Florida over the next few days. The storm is currently projected to make landfall on the west coast...

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Ways to enjoy your Thanksgiving safely

Ways to enjoy your Thanksgiving safely

Erik Feliciano, Reporter Nov 10, 2020

Thanksgiving is usually a time for family and loved one’s, but with COVID-19 being something to watch out for, things such as get-togethers have become quite dangerous and difficult to do. However, there...

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Jazz Bond had 13 rebounds in the ASUN/MAAC Challenge. Photo by Khorri Newton.

ASUN WBB preseason player of the year Jazz Bond speaks on the team’s ‘win everyday’ mentality

John Watson, Sports Editor Nov 10, 2020

Featured Image: Khorri Newton While Jazz Bond has been racking up ASUN preseason awards such as the ASUN preseason player of the year and ASUN preseason defensive player of the year, all cards are on...

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How the United States rose to power and how long it will last

How the United States rose to power and how long it will last

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Nov 10, 2020

As history witnesses the rise and fall of many empires, the United States of America continues to hold its position as a prominent global superpower, but how did it get there and how long will it last?  Dr....

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Student Union. Photo credit Jonathan Merin.

UNF hosts meeting discussing Indigenious Communities of Northeast Florida

Jonathan Melancon, Reporter Nov 10, 2020

Join UNF archaeologist Keith Ashley and historian Denise I. Bossy today as they discuss the indigenous communities of the Northeastern region of Florida and some of the myths surrounding the area. “Indigenous...

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Photo by Ronnie Rodgers.

UNF mourns the loss of a fellow Osprey

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Nov 10, 2020

On Nov. 9,  the UNF Dean of Students released an email notifying the campus community of the very tragic loss of UNF student Tristan Klepzig last week.  “Friends, community members, faculty and...

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UNF reports new COVID cases doubled last week

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Nov 9, 2020

The university’s most recent update surrounding confirmed coronavirus cases among students and faculty indicated that as of Nov. 5, the number of new cases has doubled in the last week.  COVID...

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The university on planning classes for Spring 2021

The university on planning classes for Spring 2021

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 9, 2020

Ospreys may be eager to know what spring of 2021 may look like, and how the university came to a conclusion for what's best for the school. UNF says they are working hard to create a safe plan for students. “We...

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Osprey Productions hosts drive-in for 'Friday the 13th'

Osprey Productions hosts drive-in for ‘Friday the 13th’

Erik Feliciano, Reporter Nov 9, 2020

Osprey Life & Production is back with another movie to enjoy from the inside of your car. If you're missing the feeling of going to the cinema but also want to stay safe and socially distanced, why...

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10 tips for getting the best fall photos

10 tips for getting the best fall photos

Kathlene Lei Ruiz, Creative Services Intern Nov 9, 2020

Autumn is the best time to get those crisp, moody and colorful photos that are nearly impossible to capture during any other season. Thanksgiving Break is coming up soon which means it’s time to take...

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