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US Census coming to an end; Colleges rely on accurate census information

US Census coming to an end; Colleges rely on accurate census information

Sep 24, 2020

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Featured image by Christin Hume via Unsplash. Have you done the 2020 Census? The deadline for the Census is approaching and college students are at risk of being counted...

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Graphic by Jill Responte

Hispanic Heritage Month Highlight: Maria Mestre de los Dolores Andreu

Aloe Suarez, Reporter | Sep 24, 2020

St. Augustine is one of the oldest cities in the United States and is a treasure trove of Spanish history. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Spinnaker is honoring the first Hispanic and female...

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Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron addresses the media following the return of a grand jury investigation into the death of Breonna Taylor, in Frankfort, Ky., Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020. Of the three Louisville Metro police officers being investigated, one was indicted. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

AP: In Taylor case, limits of law overcome calls for justice

ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, Associated Press | Sep 24, 2020

"Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor" became a rallying cry this summer, emblazoned on T-shirts worn by celebrities and sports stars while protesters filled the streets demanding police accountability....

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Local organization helps bring closure to unsolved cases

Local organization helps bring closure to unsolved cases

Jonathan Melancon, Reporter | Sep 24, 2020

Imagine losing a loved one and not getting any answers. How would you feel if law enforcement decided to move on to another case? Project: Cold Case gives cases of unsolved murders and disappearances a...

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Jaguars vs. Dolphins preview: The duel in Duval of two magicians

Jaguars vs. Dolphins preview: The duel in Duval of two magicians

John Watson, Sports Editor | Sep 24, 2020

Two magicians will be looking to battle it out on the football field as Ryan Fitzpatrick and the Miami Dolphins travel north to Jacksonville to take on the Jaguars and Gardner Minshew tonight at 8:20 p.m.. The...

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Jaguars place Josh Lambo on injured reserve with hip injury; will miss game against Dolphins and more

Jaguars place Josh Lambo on injured reserve with hip injury; will miss game against Dolphins and more

John Watson, Sports Editor | Sep 23, 2020

The Jaguars will have to play without their star kicker after Josh Lambo has been placed on the injured reserve with a hip injury. Lambo is expected to be out 3-5 weeks. The team called up rookie Brandon...

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Is this Howard? Three different sightings of what could be UNF's beloved duck

Is this Howard? Three different sightings of what could be UNF’s beloved duck

Quacking the case of UNF’s missing duck will not be easy, but with the support of the Osprey community and recent sightings around Jacksonville, Howard could still be waddling around looking for his...

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Review of "The Social Dilemma"

Review of “The Social Dilemma”

Kevin Luhrs, Reporter | Sep 23, 2020

In a saturated market of documentaries on social media, Netflix’s latest docudrama is a refreshing addition to the medium.  "The Social Dilemma" details how social media has become a marketplace...

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UNF's Solidarity Party

UNF’s Solidarity Party

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter | Sep 23, 2020

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter There’s a new Political Party among UNF’s election scene - the Solidarity Party. With the tagline of “Transparency, representation, and results,” the...

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This September 2020 photo provided by Johnson & Johnson shows a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine being developed by the company. Johnson & Johnson is beginning a huge final study to try to prove if the single-dose vaccine can protect against the coronavirus. (Cheryl Gerber/Courtesy of Johnson & Johnson via AP)

AP: Late-stage study of first single-shot vaccine begins in US

LINDA A. JOHNSON, Associated Press | Sep 23, 2020

Johnson & Johnson is beginning a huge final study to try to prove if a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine can protect against the virus. The study starting Wednesday will be one of the world's largest coronavirus...

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Photo courtesy of Capitol Records

Cultural appropriation vs. appreciation: What’s the difference?

Jonathan Melancon, Reporter | Sep 23, 2020

Are you still confused about the difference between appreciating a culture and cultural appropriation?  Just a glance at Instagram or Twitter, and you’ll soon realize you’re not alone.   UNF...

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Photo courtesy of UNF

UNF names Dr. Karen B. Patterson as Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs

Zach Yearwood, Managing Editor | Sep 22, 2020

UNF has named Dr. Karen B. Patterson as the school’s interim provost and vice president of Academic Affairs. In a Tuesday press release, the school said Patterson will, “work closely with faculty...

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