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Indigenous people embrace their culture by denouncing Columbus Day

Indigenous people embrace their culture by denouncing Columbus Day

Aloe Suarez, Reporter Oct 12, 2020

Indigenous people across the nation are geared up in festive attire to celebrate their Native American and other ethnic heritage in continual protest of Columbus Day. More states are dubbing the second...

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Why political ads use fear to engage voters

Jonathan Melancon, Reporter Oct 12, 2020

What do Donald Trump, Wes Craven, Joe Biden, and John Carpenter all have in common?  The answer: they each tell stories designed to scare audiences. What better month to scare Americans than October?  The...

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Tampa Bay Rays' Michael Brosseau, right, celebrates with Yandy Diaz after hitting a solo home run during the eighth inning in Game 5 of a baseball American League Division Series against the New York Yankees, Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

The Tampa Bay Rays are playing in the ALCS, but how did they beat the Yankees?

Riley Platt, Sports Reporter Oct 12, 2020

Despite being the number one seed in the American League, the Tampa Bay Rays entered their American League Division Series matchup with the New York Yankees with a major David and Goliath notion surrounding...

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The O.C.: 4 steps to achieving your financial goals

The O.C.: 4 steps to achieving your financial goals

Aloe Suarez, Features Reporter Oct 12, 2020

We hope you brought your discipline because this is going to be tough. To get into the Army, a cadet must take a course called land navigation. It is a military discipline of tracking through unknown...

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In this Oct. 1, 2020, photo, Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett, meets with Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., at the Capitol in Washington. Confirmation hearings begin Monday for President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett. If confirmed, the 48-year-old appeals court judge would fill the seat of liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died last month. (Graeme Jennings/Pool via AP)

WATCH: Amy Coney Barrett SCOTUS Nomination Hearing

Oct 12, 2020

Monday marks the beginning of the Supreme Court nomination hearings for the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg's potential replacement on the Supreme Court. The hearings, held by the Senate Judiciary Committee,...

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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.

UNF Flats endures two new burglaries on Saturday

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Oct 11, 2020

The UNF Police Department was dispatched to the The Flats Residence community regarding two new burglaries. This comes just about five weeks after another set of similar burglaries at The Flats.   The...

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President Trump proposes changes to international student visas

President Trump proposes changes to international student visas

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Oct 9, 2020

International student Mami Okada began fearing the possibility of her student visa being taken away, when the pandemic first hit and classes went mostly remote. Now, President Trump’s recent proposal...

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Five things to do in Florida during autumn

Kathlene Lei Ruiz, Creative Services Intern Oct 9, 2020

Are you looking to do some fun fall activities but don’t know where to start? Here’s a helpful guide to how you can safely celebrate autumn in the Sunshine State. Enjoy nature Fall is the...

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Video: Construction of UNF's competition swimming complex

Video: Construction of UNF’s competition swimming complex

John Watson, Sports Editor Oct 9, 2020

Featured Image: Erika Romanczuk After nearly eight years of waiting patiently, Osprey swimmers will finally get a chance to compete on campus once again as construction finishes on their new Olympic...

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The Spinn discusses the vice presidential debate

The Spinn discusses the vice presidential debate

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Oct 9, 2020

Join the cast of "The Spinn" as they discuss the vice presidential debate. The full episode can be viewed below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri9fN9Dv8_M&feature=youtu.be ___ For more...

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DIY 'Addams Family' stress ball

DIY ‘Addams Family’ stress ball

Mariana Mejia, Reporter Oct 9, 2020

Are you stressed out? Do you need a hand? Well Ospreys, here’s a “thing” or two to help you handle your stress. Follow along to learn how to make your own DIY “Addams Family” Thing stress ball....

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The Writing Center encourages students to submit in the 2020 General Election Informed Citizens Writing Contest.

The Writing Center encourages students to submit in the 2020 General Election Informed Citizens Writing Contest.

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Oct 8, 2020

Students may not think there’s any benefit to voluntarily writing another research paper, but Linda Howell, Director and Senior Instructor for the UNF Writing Program and Center, encourages students...

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