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UNF sees slight decrease in COVID cases

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Oct 26, 2020

The number of COVID-19 cases at UNF has decreased since last week. From Oct. 16 to Oct. 22, the University reported a smaller number of 31 new student cases, and 6 new employee cases. Previously, the...

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No gym is no excuse: Negative health effects caused by no physical activity

No gym is no excuse: Negative health effects caused by no physical activity

Aloe Suarez, Reporter Oct 26, 2020

With self-quarantining still in effect, lack of any activity could cause additional negative health effects, such as diabetes and mental stress. Health officials are concerned that most Americans are...

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The O.C.: Types of budgeting

The O.C.: Types of budgeting

Aloe Suarez, Features Reporter Oct 26, 2020

You get a budget! You get a budget! Everyone gets a budget! Last time we talked about the four steps to achieving your financial goals, and step two talked about budgeting.  This week, we will...

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The ASUN Conference has suspended intercollegiate play until possibly April fifth at the earliest.

ASUN gives all its student-athletes Election Day off from sport-related activities

Sarah Joram Oct 26, 2020

Thousands of college student-athletes will have no excuse for not voting Nov. 3 – they have officially received the day off from all sport-related activities. The University of North Florida is joining...

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UNF celebrates Interfaith Week: 'Religious and Nonreligious United for Social Change'

UNF celebrates Interfaith Week: ‘Religious and Nonreligious United for Social Change’

Aloe Suarez, Reporter Oct 26, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - This week kicks off the start of Interfaith Week at the University of North Florida, where students and faculty of various religions band together to learn and engage with one another...

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The influencer lifestyle isn't attainable for everyone

The influencer lifestyle isn’t attainable for everyone

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Oct 26, 2020

The rise of influencers has continuously contributed to a world where people are encouraged to prove themselves through the image of their financial status. We have a society increasingly obsessed with...

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The art of college pranks

The art of college pranks

Erik Feliciano, Reporter Oct 24, 2020

When you think about college life, some of the things that come to mind are parties, cramming for finals, and crazy college pranks. Over the years there have been a wide variety of pranks, some harmless,...

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Report: Ospreys MBB heading north to NC State to play in multi-team event in late November

John Watson, Sports Editor Oct 23, 2020

It looks like the Birds of Trey will be heading north this winter as reports have come in of UNF’s involvement in a multi-team event hosted by NC State. According to a tweet posted by CBS Sports college...

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How isolation can affect mental health

How isolation can affect mental health

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Oct 23, 2020

It’s been 8 months of quarantine, and UNF student Julianne Brugger has had enough.  Once the pandemic hit, Brugger, a senior majoring in Multimedia Production, moved back home to Ocala, Florida in...

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UNF LGBT Resource Center promotes awareness to issues in the transgender community

UNF LGBT Resource Center promotes awareness to issues in the transgender community

Jonathan Melancon, Reporter Oct 23, 2020

Have you ever had the fear of using a public restroom without discrimination? Have you ever had to prepare a safety plan for yourself in case your loved ones didn’t accept you? Have you ever had to experience...

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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.

Is there a serial burglar at the Flats?

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Oct 23, 2020

The Flats have continued to be the target of mysterious burglaries and the culprits have yet to be caught. This begs the question: Is UNF dealing with a serial burglar?  “We are not sure if the perpetrator...

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President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden participate in the final presidential debate at Belmont University, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (Chip Somodevilla/Pool via AP)

AP: Final Trump-Biden debate marked by clashes but less chaos

STEVE PEOPLES and JILL COLVIN, Associated Press Oct 23, 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — After a raucous first debate led organizers to introduce a mute button, the second and final meeting between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden was a downright...

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