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President Trump funds JAXPORT harbor deepening project

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter Feb 17, 2020

Jacksonville made its mark on President Trump’s proposed budget for the fiscal year 2021, with the Jacksonville Port Authority awarded $93 million to deepen the harbor to 47 feet.  The Jacksonville...

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Photo by Darvin Nelson.

Body Image Workshop: A Conversation on Love

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Feb 17, 2020

Valentine’s Day either serves as a reminder of those who love you, or the absence of such love. Love is something most of us feel and is displayed in infinite ways; whether it's feelings, thoughts, flowers,...

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UNF SDS asks for students to call the Dean of Students and Student Conduct to overturn the charges brought on by their silent banner drop on February 5, 2020. From UNF SDS Facebook.

Student Conduct reports two dozen calls and 20 emails in support of SDS

Courtney Green, News Editor Feb 17, 2020

As of Friday, February 14, Student Conduct has reported approximately two dozen phone calls and 20 emails from those in support of UNF Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) after SDS was referred to...

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SG - Student Government

Aloszka Administration re-vamps study rooms

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter Feb 17, 2020

The Aloszka-Costello administration is tackling one of its last initiatives in office -- revamping study spaces outside of the library.  “A year ago now, this was something that Nat and I ran on,”...

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University of Florida logo.

AP: U of Florida: Professors can’t make sick kids leave class

AUDREY MOSTEK, Fresh Take Florida via Associated Press Feb 17, 2020

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's flagship university is warning its professors to stop requiring students who may be visibly sick to leave class and be tested for the new coronavirus. The orders from...

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Jewell silences Ospreys' bats

Jewell silences Ospreys’ bats

Tyler Prom Feb 17, 2020

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson UNF’s bats struggled against VMI’s pitching, losing 5-1 in the last game of the three game series. It started out as a beautiful day at Harmon Stadium but...

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Birds of Trey knock down Lions in wire-to-wire win

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter Feb 15, 2020

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson The Ospreys men’s basketball team took care of the visiting North Alabama Lions on Saturday. Although the Lions were never out of the game (they even got within one...

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Ospreys chip away 20-point lead to defeat Lions

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter Feb 15, 2020

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson A 20-point deficit was not enough to hold the Ospreys women’s basketball team on Saturday. The team fought relentlessly through the second half to snap their three-game...

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Marabell plates three in win over Keydets

Marabell plates three in win over Keydets

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Feb 15, 2020

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson Coming off a walk-off balk win the night before, the Ospreys proved that was no fluke with standout performances from Blake Marabell, Brandon Reitz and Dominick Madonna...

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Sophomore Abraham Sequera takes a swing.

Ospreys begin season with walk-off balk

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Feb 15, 2020

Featured image by: Brett Nweeia Some wins aren’t always how you draw them out from the beginning.  In a close battle, the Ospreys eked out a 5-4 win over VMI on a walk-off balk in the bottom...

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Front cover of Vogue featuring Beyonce

Black History Month: First Black Photographer to Shoot a Cover for Vogue

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Feb 14, 2020

In 2018, Vogue released their famous September fashion issue featuring  famous R&B singer, Beyonce Knowles, photographed by 23 year-old Tyler Mitchell; making him the the first black photographer...

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Clayton's cap for the UNF Ospreys. Photo courtesy of Logan Clayton

Clayton takes the mound

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Feb 14, 2020

Before every game he pitches, Logan Clayton takes a breath and reads a message on the brim of his hat: be the best.  “That’s something that just kind of stuck with me,” Clayton said. “After...

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