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UNF announces mask requirement on campus

UNF announces mask requirement on campus

Courtney Green, Managing Editor Jun 25, 2020

In a UNF Marketing email on Thursday, June 25, UNF announced mandatory mask use while on the University's campus "effective immediately." The email states, "To protect the health and safety of the Osprey...

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Domestic violence tends to increase during times of crisis; COVID is likely no different

Zach Yearwood, News Editor Jun 25, 2020

Millions of people worldwide have, for the most part, been staying at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For many, this can be a personal hell, especially for those trapped in homes with their abusers. The...

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President Trump will accept his nomination in Jacksonville in August. (Graphic courtesy of WOKV)

Jacksonville residents conflicted about hosting RNC, poll shows

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Jun 25, 2020

A recent poll shows that Jacksonville residents are conflicted about the Republican National Convention being held in the city.  The poll, conducted by the Public Opinion Research Lab at the University...

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The Walk-Ons talk being a versatile journalist, covering major sporting events and bowling

The Walk-Ons talk being a versatile journalist, covering major sporting events and bowling

John Watson, Sports Editor Jun 25, 2020

Action News Jax sports reporter Stuart Webber joined the Walk-Ons crew this week to talk about his journey in the journalism industry and covering sports in the city of Jacksonville.   [embedyt]...

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Members of Orange County Fire Rescue pack personal protective equipment (PPE) items including disposable face masks, reusable masks and hand sanitizer in bags to be handed out to small businesses, Wednesday, June 24, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, Orange County hopes to supply up to 10,000 businesses with the items over the next several days. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

AP: ‘Coming back and biting us’: US sees virus resurgence

NOMAAN MERCHANT and JUAN A. LOZANO, Associated Press Jun 24, 2020

HOUSTON (AP) — A coronavirus resurgence is wiping out two months of progress in the U.S. and sending infections to dire new levels across the South and West, with administrators and health experts warning...

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President Syzmanski presented UNF’s reopening plan and discussed our valuable and talented community partners who will be supporting UNF through the public hea

BOG approves fall reopening plans

Siddie Friar, Intern Reporter Jun 24, 2020

During a 5-hour-long meeting on Tuesday all 12 state universities presented their fall reopening plans to the board, all 12 were approved. Any changes to the approved plans will need to be approved...

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Blast from the Past: Sky High

Blast from the Past: Sky High

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Jun 24, 2020

After recently watching Sky High again, I was met with overwhelming nostalgia. Characters, such as Mr. Medulla, that I completely forgot about and scenes that were as great as I remember were in action...

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Jacksonville Dance Theater explains dance's role during the time of coronavirus

Jacksonville Dance Theater explains dance’s role during the time of coronavirus

Siddie Friar, Reporter Jun 23, 2020

In these ‘strange and unprecedented’ times, dancing may be the last thing on your mind. However, the folks at the non-profit Jacksonville Dance Theatre (JDT) think that dance, or creative movement,...

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Tim Cook recaps some of the new technologies shown at WWDC20.

Apple unveils new technologies and features at annual conference

Zach Yearwood, News Editor Jun 23, 2020

Tech giant, Apple, kicked off its all-online Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on Monday with some major announcements about upcoming updates and features for its products. Here are some of the...

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Album review: Punisher by Phoebe Bridgers

Album review: Punisher by Phoebe Bridgers

Carissa Marques, Creative Services Director Jun 23, 2020

Introduction:  “Punisher” is Phoebe Bridgers’ second independent full-length project released on June 18, 2020. The indie-folk-rock singer is a member of boygenius and Better Oblivion Community...

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NASA's GEOS-5 model shows the projected path of the dust cloud this week

Massive Saharan dust cloud to hit the U.S. this week

Zach Yearwood, News Editor Jun 23, 2020

A massive plume of dust from the Sahara desert has traveled across the Atlantic Ocean into the Caribbean Sea and is expected to make its way into Mexico and parts of the United States later this week. Photographers...

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New trailer for Hamilton film

New trailer for Hamilton film

Nathan Turoff, Critter Columnist Jun 22, 2020

Last night, a trailer was revealed for the much-anticipated original cast filming of the iconic Broadway musical, Hamilton. From Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton is the critically-acclaimed and culturally-adored...

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