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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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FILE - In this Nov. 3, 1999, file photo, Robert Trump, left, joins then real estate developer and presidential hopeful Donald Trump at an event in New York. President Donald Trump's younger brother, Robert Trump, a businessman known for an even keel that seemed almost incompatible with the family name, died Saturday night, Aug. 15, 2020, after being hospitalized in New York, the president said in a statement. He was 71. The president visited his brother at a New York City hospital Friday after White House officials said Robert Trump had become seriously ill. (AP Photo/Diane Bonadreff, File)

AP: Robert Trump, the president’s younger brother, dead at 71

Jim Mustian, Associated Press Aug 16, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump's younger brother, Robert Trump, a businessman known for an even keel that seemed almost incompatible with the family name, died Saturday night after being hospitalized...

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AP: University cites racist Twitter bio in firing police officer

Associated Press Aug 14, 2020

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A university police officer in Florida whose Twitter bio described herself as a "KKK member" has been fired, officials said. Former University of South Florida officer Presley Garcia,...

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Trump signs executive orders, extending student loan payment pause

Trump signs executive orders, extending student loan payment pause

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Aug 14, 2020

Recently, President Trump stated in a memorandum that the federal loan payment pause will be extended through December 31 of this year, meaning students won’t have to pay loans until 2021. Earlier, this...

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ASUN postpones 2020 fall season

ASUN postpones 2020 fall season

John Watson, Sports Editor Aug 14, 2020

Coffee, a bagel and the ASUN conference postponing fall sports. This morning proved to be different than many others... I usually eat a doughnut. The 2020 ASUN fall season and fall championships have...

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Student Union. Photo credit Jonathan Merin.

What will a return to campus look like?

Zach Yearwood, Managing Editor Aug 14, 2020

It’s that time of year again -- back to school. Students have already begun moving into dorms as classes begin on Monday. In the midst of a pandemic, a return to campus is going to look different than...

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Week of Welcome, one of OLP's biggest events

Osprey Life and Productions kicks off the fall semester

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Aug 13, 2020

Osprey Life and Productions is kicking the fall semester off right with a week of fun and free activities.  The Week of Welcome is an annual series of events that the Osprey Life and Productions puts...

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Last call for all students to take mandatory COVID-19 education course; due Friday

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Aug 13, 2020

Tomorrow -- Friday, August 14th -- is the last day for all current students to complete the mandatory COVID-19 Education Course. This course is relatively simple, with three modules and a final test....

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HBO Max's Love Life review

HBO Max’s Love Life review

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Aug 12, 2020

Featured image courtesy of IMDb. HBOMax’s original series Love Life is fun, heartwarming and hilarious—but still leaves a lot to be desired. Starring Anna Kendrick, the series follows character...

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