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Opinion: Iowa and New Hampshire’s demographics make them unfit for hosting the first caucus and primary

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter | Feb 11, 2020

We are well on the road to the 2020 election and several key events will help dictate which candidate from the Democratic Party will be on the ballot against President Trump in November. The first of...

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Today is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day

Today is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day

Courtney Green, News Editor | Feb 11, 2020

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared February 11 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day. The Florida Governor made the decision and signed the proclamation into order on January 29, 2020...

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Janesha Green scored 14 points in the loss to Lipscomb.

Ospreys stunned by Highlanders

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Feb 10, 2020

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson Entering Monday's game, the NJIT Highlanders were on a 13-game losing skid. After a strong second half, the Highlanders broke the streak with a 60-56 win over UNF.  The...

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Future shows of Disney Plus

Future shows of Disney Plus

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter | Feb 10, 2020

“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” (August 2020) If you were watching the Superbowl earlier this month then you were probably expecting some big moments. I’m not talking about the football game,...

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UNF coronavirus safety flyer, courtesy of Student Health Services.

Coronavirus update: Death toll over 900; UNF cancels study abroad programs to China

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter | Feb 10, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak that emerged from Wuhan, China has killed over 900 as of Feb. 9, surpassing the death tolls of both SARS (774) and MERS (858). With over 40,000 confirmed cases of this novel coronavirus...

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Birds of Prey promotional poster. Courtesy of Warner Bros.

Movie review: Birds of Prey

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Volunteer Reporter | Feb 10, 2020

Seeing as how Joker has been in the spotlight for the past few decades, it’s about time Harley Quinn has her time to shine in the new movie "Birds of Prey". Starting off on the small screen with Batman:...

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Florida bill could make college, university president searches private

Florida bill could make college, university president searches private

Samantha Chery, The Independent Alligator | Feb 10, 2020

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (CMG) - Florida’s public college and university students won’t know their school’s candidates for president until later in the selection process if a proposed bill passes. In January,...

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What do the new immigration rules mean?

What do the new immigration rules mean?

Emily Echevarria and Alex Bowman | Feb 10, 2020

In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration would be allowed to move forward with its plan to implement new immigration rules that would allow officials to deny green cards...

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Love bites at the Osprey Cafe this Friday

Love bites at the Osprey Cafe this Friday

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter | Feb 10, 2020

If you don’t have plans for Valentine’s Day, the Osprey Café is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a Valentine’s Day Lunch. There will be candy and treats for sale at a discounted price as well...

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SG - Student Government

Senate approves budget for 2020/2021

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter | Feb 10, 2020

After months of hearings, deliberations, and decisions, the Student Government budget for fiscal year 2020/2021 hit the Senate on Friday, February 7.  Treasurer Kenneth Smith shared the breakdown of...

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Ivan Gandia-Rosa dished out six assists in the loss to NJIT.

Ospreys soar past Eagles

Tyler Prom | Feb 9, 2020

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson Every time FGCU got within striking distance, the Ospreys would suck the air out of Alico Arena with three-pointers and impressive plays at the rim, resulting in a 69-60...

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Cooper Beach Volleyball Complex officially opens

Cooper Beach Volleyball Complex officially opens

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Feb 8, 2020

Video by: Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Featured image by: Darvin Nelson The nets are up, the ribbon is cut, and the sand’s texture is just right at the brand new Cooper Beach Volleyball Complex. [embedyt]...

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