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UNF has a golf course? An on-campus activity unlike many others

UNF has a golf course? An on-campus activity unlike many others

John Watson, Sports Editor Sep 3, 2020

Eagle putts, 300-yard drives and beautiful scenery are just some of the things you're able to accomplish when you step foot into UNF's own golf complex on-campus. The UNF golf complex is back open for...

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UNF and Eckerd College receives $150,000 grant for ocean debris reduction program

UNF and Eckerd College receives $150,000 grant for ocean debris reduction program

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Sep 2, 2020

UNF and Eckerd College are working together to reduce plastic in the oceans. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) awarded both institutions a $150,000 grant, called “Toward Sustainable...

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Woman on the Street: How do UNF students feel about Kanye West for president?

Woman on the Street: How do UNF students feel about Kanye West for president?

Nathan Turoff and Sheifalika Bhatnagar Sep 2, 2020

“President Kanye West.” While often thought of as an elaborate joke, from the moment the rapper first suggested the idea five years ago, the reality is that Kanye West is in fact running for President...

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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 student arrested for possession of a felony-level controlled substance

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Sep 2, 2020

On August 25, A UNF student living at the Osprey Villages was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, according to a police report. UPD was dispatched to the student’s room due to the odor...

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Free flu shots offered to students with valid Osprey ID

Free flu shots offered to students with valid Osprey ID

Jonathan Melancon, Reporter Sep 2, 2020

UNF will be offering free flu shots for students with a valid student ID on September 3 and 4.  The hours of operation will be 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The flu shots will be provided at Building...

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UNF students blast Barstool for posting video of professor on Instagram

UNF students blast Barstool for posting video of professor on Instagram

Zach Yearwood, Managing Editor Sep 1, 2020

UNF students are calling for a video posted on Instagram by Barstool’s UNF affiliate account to be removed because it was filmed without the knowledge of those involved. The video in question which...

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Walk-Ons talk Jaguars football, Space Jam and Chik-fil-A

Walk-Ons talk Jaguars football, Space Jam and Chik-fil-A

John Watson, Sports Editor Sep 1, 2020

This week on the Walk-Ons, Marcel Robinson joined the crew to talk about his journey to becoming a member of the Action News Jax sports team and also being an alumni at UNF. The crew also got an inside...

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How do Biden and Trump match up after the party conventions?

Kevin Luhrs, Reporter Sep 1, 2020

The Republican National Convention is in the rear view, and while we still don’t have the entire picture of the effects of both conventions, polls taken before and after both conventions may give us...

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Fine Arts Center to light up red tonight in support of proposed act

Fine Arts Center to light up red tonight in support of proposed act

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Sep 1, 2020

Prepare to see red tonight if you plan on walking around campus after dark. The Fine Arts Center will be lit up red tonight in support of a proposed act that will offer economic relief to those in the...

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The CDC updates its guidelines

The CDC updates its guidelines

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Sep 1, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently updated its guidelines three weeks into the college semester. The CDC has been a well-known symbol of direction for Americans navigating...

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Poster sale returns

Poster sale returns

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Sep 1, 2020

Amid worry that it might not return due to COVID-19 restrictions, the University’s annual Poster Sale has indeed come back - along with some restrictions, such as hand sanitizer and social distancing...

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The Spinn discusses the RNC

The Spinn discusses the RNC

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Aug 31, 2020

In this week’s episode, the Spinn discusses the Republican National Convention. The episode can be viewed below. https://youtu.be/wtrVRk-5gjI

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