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

ASUN releases revised conference basketball schedule; how it affects UNF

John Watson, Sports Editor Oct 29, 2020

Featured Image: Darvin Nelson There has been a minor change in format this season as the ASUN conference has announced a revised schedule for conference play in men’s and women’s basketball. The...

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Thrifting your Halloween costume

Thrifting your Halloween costume

Kathlene Lei Ruiz, Creative Services Intern Oct 29, 2020

If you’ve landed on this page, you’re probably in search of some last minute Halloween costume ideas. This year has been hectic and the thought of putting together the perfect costume might have slipped...

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'Spoilercast' reviews 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm'

‘Spoilercast’ reviews ‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Oct 28, 2020

Join the cast of "Spoilercast" as they discuss Sacha Baron Cohen's latest addition to the Borat series. The full episode can be viewed below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7JV-A5jVsw&feature=youtu.be ___ For...

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UNF School of Music showcases first annual Opera Gala

UNF School of Music showcases first annual Opera Gala

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Oct 28, 2020

The School of Music is putting on an event like never before with their first annual Opera Gala.  The virtual gala, which will premiere at 7 p.m. on Oct. 30, can be viewed here.  Watch the...

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UNF researchers survey urban alligator population

UNF researchers survey urban alligator population

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Oct 28, 2020

A UNF biology team conducted a year-long research study of the population of Jacksonville’s urban alligators. The team wanted to observe how alligators behave in large cities, and found that there are...

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My experience of COVID-19 and three weeks of quarantine

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Oct 28, 2020

Three weeks in UNF-administered quarantine has been one of the most unique and challenging experiences in my entire life. That’s saying a lot, considering I had to go through the college admissions process....

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Jacksonville mayor extends mask mandate for 30 more days

Zach Yearwood, Managing Editor Oct 28, 2020

Mayor Lenny Curry extended Jacksonville’s mask mandate for another 30 days on Tuesday, the day it was set to expire. The mandate requires that people over the age of six must wear a mask indoors when...

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Jacksonville mask mandate will expire today unless extended by mayor

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Oct 27, 2020

The executive order that has kept masks mandatory in Jacksonville since June will expire today at 5 p.m. if Mayor Lenny Curry decides to not extend it. The order has been continuously extended every 30...

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The words "Police Beat" are written in red and white, surrounded by a white square outline. In the background, a University of North Florida Police Department cruiser is tinted blue.

Former UNF Student Sean Lovins on House Arrest

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Oct 27, 2020

Former UNF student Sean Lovin’s recent request for bond was granted almost two years after he was arrested by UNFPD as a suspect for murder in the second degree. The suspect is now on house arrest and...

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President Donald Trump speaks before Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas administers the Constitutional Oath to Amy Coney Barrett on the South Lawn of the White House White House in Washington, Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, after Barrett was confirmed to be a Supreme Court justice by the Senate earlier in the evening. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP: Barrett confirmed by Senate for Supreme Court, takes oath

LISA MASCARO, AP Congressional Correspondent Oct 27, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court late Monday by a deeply divided Senate, with Republicans overpowering Democrats to install President Donald Trump's nominee days...

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‘Cursed Films’ reviews ‘The Bye Bye Man’

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Oct 26, 2020

Join the cast of "Cursed Films," Spinnaker's bad movie review show, as they review the 2017 film, "The Bye Bye Man." The full episode can be viewed below. https://youtu.be/H9CPyDKraLM ___ For...

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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew, right, is brought down by a group of Los Angeles Chargers defenders during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Jaguars still struggling as Chargers QB Herbert shines in first career win.

John Watson, Sports Editor Oct 26, 2020

Featured Image: Kyusung Gong | AP When I moved to Jacksonville after the Jaguar’s 2017 AFC championship team season, I had high expectations for the team after they had accomplished so much in that...

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