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FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, file photo, the Pfizer logo is displayed at world headquarters in New York. On Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, Pfizer said an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

AP: Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine is looking 90% effective

LINDA A. JOHNSON and LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writers | Nov 9, 2020

Pfizer said Monday that an early peek at the data on its coronavirus vaccine suggests the shots may be a surprisingly robust 90% effective at preventing COVID-19, putting the company on track to apply...

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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Jake Luton throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Late push not enough as Jaguars lose seventh straight

John Watson, Sports Editor | Nov 8, 2020

As time was set to expire in the fourth quarter, rookie quarterback Jake Luton needed a miracle in his first career NFL start to get the win. However, the Houston Texans had other ideas and came away with...

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2020 Election update: Biden becomes president-elect

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor | Nov 7, 2020

Democrat Joseph Biden has been elected as the president of the United States, narrowly beating out President Trump after several days of ballot counting. According to the Associated Press, Biden secured...

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How COVID-19 has created a nightmare for college basketball scheduling

Riley Platt, Sports Writer | Nov 6, 2020

Much like our own everyday lives, the outbreak of COVID-19 has had a profound effect within the college basketball landscape. With the season set to start in just three weeks, many athletic departments...

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UNF Gallery presents ‘How Soon Is Now’ exhibition

UNF Gallery presents ‘How Soon Is Now’ exhibition

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter | Nov 6, 2020

The UNF Gallery of art has put on an exhibit called ‘How Soon Is Now,’ that students can visit and admire for free.    The exhibit hosts works in ceramics, drawing, graphic design,...

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M.O.S.: Osprey thoughts on the election

M.O.S.: Osprey thoughts on the election

Darvin Nelson and Kaitlyn Bowers | Nov 6, 2020

Spinnaker safely ventured on-campus to ask our fellow Ospreys about their thoughts on the presidential election. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiqBaAQCfmc&ab_channel=UNFSpinnaker Featured image...

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How celebrity endorsements affect elections

How celebrity endorsements affect elections

Aloe Suarez, Reporter | Nov 6, 2020

As the election results are still underway, with mail-in votes still being counted, researchers are curious about whether celebrity endorsements have a role to play in the narrow turn out. This presidential...

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Election Update: Where are we now? What scenarios decide the election?

Zach Yearwood, Managing Editor | Nov 6, 2020

The country is still awaiting the results of the 2020 Election. No matter what the final Electoral College vote tally ends up being, this has been one of the closest and most contentious elections in this...

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Jacksonville artist goes against the paint

Jacksonville artist goes against the paint

Jonathan Melancon, Reporter | Nov 5, 2020

Local Jacksonville artist, Dev Kai, illustrates his passion of rebelling against African-American stereotypes into his art. With over 3,800 social media followers on his art instagram, Dev Kai’s artwork...

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UNF MBB picks up two additional non-conference opponents out of North Carolina

UNF MBB picks up two additional non-conference opponents out of North Carolina

Riley Platt, Sports Writer | Nov 5, 2020

While not much is known regarding the Osprey’s MBB non-conference schedule, Wednesday and Thursday announcements revealed two new pieces of the puzzle. This came when both the High Point Panthers and...

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Can President Trump really stop votes from being counted?

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter | Nov 5, 2020

Donald Trump appears to be losing this election. As of writing, Joe Biden has a large electoral lead over Trump, with a few swing states still counting votes. Trump’s path to victory is inarguably narrowing....

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Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden takes off his face mask as he arrives to speak, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

AP: Biden pushes closer to victory in race for the White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Joe Biden was pushing closer to the 270 Electoral College votes needed to carry the White House, securing victories in the "blue wall" battlegrounds of Wisconsin and Michigan...

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