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Album review: “Chewing Cotton Wool” by The Japanese House

Album review: “Chewing Cotton Wool” by The Japanese House

Carissa Marques, Creative Services Director | Aug 19, 2020

Introduction: The Japanese House is an indie-pop band from England featuring musician and singer, Amber Mary Bain. They released a four-track EP called, “Chewing Cotton Wool” on August 13. Bain only...

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What happens if you didn't complete the required COVID-19 Education Course?

What happens if you didn’t complete the required COVID-19 Education Course?

Darvin Nelson, News Editor | Aug 19, 2020

If you didn’t know, students were required to take the COVID-19 Education Course through canvas before the August 14 deadline. The University provided this course in order to ensure a more healthy and...

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A mailbox stands in Fox Point, Wis., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. Facing public pressure and state lawsuits, the Postmaster general announced Tuesday he is halting some operational changes to mail delivery that critics warned were causing widespread delays and could disrupt voting in the November election. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

AP: Postal Service halts some changes amid outcry, lawsuits

LISA MASCARO AND ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE, Associated Press | Aug 19, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing mounting public pressure and a crush of state lawsuits, President Donald Trump's new postmaster general says he is halting some operational changes to mail delivery that critics...

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Family of Ryan See sets up scholarship fund in his honor

Family of Ryan See sets up scholarship fund in his honor

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor | Aug 18, 2020

The family of Ryan See is choosing to honor his memory in a way that not only commemorates him, but also strives to help others with the same aspirations. The Ryan Patrick See Memorial Fund has been...

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Today is the 100-year anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment

Today is the 100-year anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter | Aug 18, 2020

Today marks the 100-year anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment. The amendment prohibits the United States from denying American citizens the right to vote on the basis of sex.  One-hundred years...

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AMC celebrates their birthday with 15 cent tickets

AMC celebrates their birthday with 15 cent tickets

Aloe Suarez, Reporter | Aug 18, 2020

American Multi-Cinema (AMC) is offering 15 cent movie tickets in celebration of their 100th birthday.  The popular movie theater chain released a statement Thursday stating the reopening of their doors...

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Mysterious black shuttles are just temporary

Mysterious black shuttles are just temporary

Hayley Simonson, Police reporter | Aug 18, 2020

Returning students may have noticed that the Osprey Connector, the university’s shuttle transportation system used throughout campus, looks different this Fall semester. The university is currently using...

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In this combination image from video, former first lady Michelle Obama, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and former Republican Ohio Gov. John Kasich speak during the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. (Democratic National Convention via AP)

AP: Dems put divides aside, rally behind Biden at convention

Steve Peoples and Michelle L. Price, Associated Press | Aug 18, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Michelle Obama delivered a passionate condemnation of President Donald Trump during the opening night of the Democratic National Convention, declaring him "in over his head" and warning...

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Taking a quick look at the RNC and DNC

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter | Aug 17, 2020

Today, August 17, marks the first day of the Democratic National Convention. Held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the convention is substantially toned down from what was initially planned, as a result of the...

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The UNF Field House, where the current indoor pool is housed. Photo by Pierce Turner

UNF Field House converted into study hall during phase one of re-opening

John Watson, Sports Editor | Aug 17, 2020

While you may be able to go to the wellness complex to get some exercise during the week, you won’t be able to go shoot some hoops in the field house as the space has been converted into a study hall...

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Photo by Victoria Reed

Is the clock ticking for Tik Tok?

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor | Aug 17, 2020

We’ve all heard it by now—Tik Tok may be coming to an end for those of us living in the United States. But does the government really have the power to ban TikTok?  According to associate professor...

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

AP: Pelosi to call House back into session to vote on USPS bill

AAMER MADHANI and MATTHEW DALY, Associated Press | Aug 17, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday she is calling the House back into session over the crisis at the U.S. Postal Service, setting up a political showdown amid growing concerns that the...

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