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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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In this March 21, 2016, file photo, the Flint Water Plant water tower is seen in Flint, Mich. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says a proposed $600 million deal between the state of Michigan and Flint residents harmed by lead-tainted water is a step toward making amends. Officials announced the settlement Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, which must be approved by a federal judge. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

AP: Whitmer: $600M Flint water deal a step toward making amends

JOHN FLESHER and DAVID EGGERT, Associated Press | Aug 20, 2020

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A proposed $600 million deal between the state of Michigan and residents of the impoverished, majority-Black city of Flint who were harmed by lead-tainted water is a step toward...

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BREAKING: Howard the duck confirmed missing

BREAKING: Howard the duck confirmed missing

Nathan Turoff, Government Reporter | Aug 20, 2020

UNF’s beloved waterfowl, Howard the Duck, is missing. Howard has not been spotted on campus in a while, leading to much concern among the UNF community as to his well-being. Howard is an icon...

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The Walk-Ons talk college football, the ASUN and a shared dislike for Kale Chips

The Walk-Ons talk college football, the ASUN and a shared dislike for Kale Chips

John Watson, Sports Editor | Aug 20, 2020

In this week's episode of "The Walk-Ons" Dr. David Deeley joined the crew to talk about his career in sports and the future of college athletics. Dr. Deeley is a professor at the University of North Florida...

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Fun things to do in Jacksonville amid a pandemic

Fun things to do in Jacksonville amid a pandemic

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter | Aug 19, 2020

Whether you are new to the University of North Florida, a returning student, or a permanent resident in the area, Jacksonville has a lot to offer. Popular city activities have adapted to the COVID-19...

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