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FILE - In this May 7, 2020, file photo President Donald Trump speaks during a White House National Day of Prayer Service in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. The coronavirus pandemic is complicating what has been a May reelection campaign launch for recent presidents. Trump has told reporters recently he would travel soon to Ohio, a battleground state. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

AP — WHAT TO WATCH: After Biden’s moment, it’s Trump’s prime time

MICHELLE L. PRICE, Associated Press Aug 24, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Joe Biden and his Democratic Party used their convention last week to argue that the underpinnings of American Democracy hang in the balance this November. This week, it's President...

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Not following UNF COVID-19 guidelines may lead to expulsion from the University

Not following UNF COVID-19 guidelines may lead to expulsion from the University

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Aug 21, 2020

The UNF Dean of students, Andrea Adams-Manning, shared an important message regarding the enforcement of UNF policies and the consequences of engaging in risky behaviors that risk the health, safety, and...

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In this April 3, 2019 file photo, actress Lori Loughlin, front, and husband, clothing designer Mossimo Giannulli, left, depart federal court in Boston after facing charges in a nationwide college admissions bribery scandal. The famous couple pleaded guilty to charges in May 2020, and are scheduled to be sentenced on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

AP: Loughlin, Giannulli get prison time in college bribery plot

ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, Associated Press Aug 21, 2020

BOSTON (AP) — Apologizing publicly for the first time for crimes their lawyers insisted for months they didn't commit, "Full House" star Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli,...

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SG unanimously passes "Ryan See Senator of the Year Award"

SG unanimously passes “Ryan See Senator of the Year Award”

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Aug 21, 2020

During the first Senate meeting of the semester, Student Government (SG) paid its respects to Ryan See, a fellow senator who passed away last month. The Senate then unanimously passed JR-20F-3511, a...

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Coach Driscoll speaks about optimism and the importance of the upcoming season

John Watson, Sports Editor Aug 21, 2020

As the UNF Arena continues to lie empty, athletes and staff are looking for answers and solutions regarding the future of competitive play. While fall ASUN competition has been pushed to the spring, college...

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Tropical Storm Laura continues towards Florida

Tropical Storm Laura continues towards Florida

Mariana Mejia, Reporter Aug 21, 2020

Update: Laura is heading towards Florida. After 9a.m. Friday, Hurricane Hunter was detected near the Northern Leeward Islands and had strengthened the Tropical Storm Laura, according to News4Jax. Tropical...

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Is caffeine helping or harming college students?

Is caffeine helping or harming college students?

Hayley Simonson, Reporter Aug 21, 2020

College is an institution that demands hard work, dedication, and lots of brainpower. To make it through, we often sacrifice our sanity. Much more than that, our sleep schedule. A student’s intake of...

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State of the race: What polling averages look like

State of the race: What polling averages look like

Kevin Luhrs, Reporter Aug 21, 2020

The path to victory for Donald Trump’s reelection looks dire, according to the RCP polling averages. Biden is at 319 electoral votes and Trump is at 164 votes after a final count. For reference,...

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A forest burns as the CZU August Lightning Complex Fire advances, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Bonny Doon, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

AP: California fires claim 5 lives, threaten thousands of homes

JANIE HAR and MARTHA MENDOZA, Associated Press Aug 21, 2020

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — Wildfires that blackened skies, took at least five lives and forced tens of thousands of people from their homes have blazed through California — straining firefighting resources...

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“The Umbrella Academy” season 2 review

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Aug 20, 2020

The world can’t seem to catch a break in the action-packed Netflix original, The Umbrella Academy.  Season two picks up right where the last season left off - although with the way time works...

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Tropical Depression 13 is headed towards Florida and may progress into a Hurricane

Tropical Depression 13 is headed towards Florida and may progress into a Hurricane

Mariana Mejia, Reporter Aug 20, 2020

As of now, the Tropical Depression 13 (TD13) isn’t the only tropical depression on the radar, according to the Orlando Sentinel. They are also tracking TD14, which is behind the TD13 cone and...

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How to use the Safe Ospreys App

How to use the Safe Ospreys App

Sheifalika Bhatnagar, Reporter Aug 20, 2020

All UNF students, faculty and staff must download the new Safe Ospreys application for the Fall semester.  The primary purpose of Safe Ospreys App is the self-evaluation tool which is used to determine...

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