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The Capitol is seen in Washington, early Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. President Donald Trump is on the cusp of being impeached by the House, with a historic debate set Wednesday on charges that he abused his power and obstructed Congress ahead of votes that will leave a defining mark on his tenure at the White House. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

AP: What to watch as Trump impeachment moves to House floor

LAURIE KELLMAN, Associated Press Dec 18, 2019

WASHINGTON (AP) — American history is happening in the U.S. House of Representatives. Democrats are driving President Donald Trump to the brink of impeachment Wednesday as the House takes up charges...

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Darvin Nelson

Seminoles cruise past Ospreys with dominant post presence

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Dec 18, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson Video by: John Watson In a tough bout with the No. 19 Florida State Seminoles, the Ospreys struggled to defend FSU's strong post presence in a 98-81 loss.  [embedyt]...

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UT graduate and first female transgender Rhodes Scholar Hera Jay Brown follows passion for refugee advocacy

UT graduate and first female transgender Rhodes Scholar Hera Jay Brown follows passion for refugee advocacy

Gabriela Szymanowska, The Daily Beacon Dec 17, 2019

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (CMG) - The University of Tennessee’s ninth Rhodes Scholar and the first ever female transgender Rhodes Scholar has been chasing her passions far and wide across the globe. Hera Jay...

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Star Wars Rewind: The Force Awakens

Star Wars Rewind: The Force Awakens

For a while, people believed Star Wars films have run their course. Virtually no one was expecting to see an Episode VII anytime soon. That was until George Lucas sold the rights to Disney who planned...

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President Donald Trump smiles during a roundtable with governors on government regulations in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

AP: Trump conservative critics launch PAC to fight reelection

STEVE PEOPLES, AP National Politics Writer Dec 17, 2019

NEW YORK (AP) — A small group of President Donald Trump's fiercest conservative critics, including the husband of the president's own chief adviser, is launching a super PAC designed to fight Trump's...

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Ready for that report card?

Ready for that report card?

Courtney Green, News Editor Dec 17, 2019

Grades are available for view this Friday through MyWings. If you're looking for validation in all of your academic efforts, first login to MyWings and get past the two-factor authentication step. Then...

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UNF's Fall 2019 Commencement on Friday, December 13, 2019. Photo credit Lili Weinstein.

Ospreys get their wings at UNF’s Fall 2019 Commencement

Courtney Green, News Editor Dec 16, 2019

If you missed graduation this past Friday, here are a some photos from the celebration! Congratulations, Ospreys! — For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story...

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The U.S. Capitol in Washington is shrouded in mist, Friday night, Dec. 13, 2019.  This coming week’s virtually certain House impeachment of President Donald Trump will underscore how Democrats and Republicans have morphed into fiercely divided camps since lawmakers impeached President Bill Clinton.(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

AP: House vote, and on to the Senate: What’s next in impeachment

MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press Dec 16, 2019

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House will vote on the impeachment of President Donald Trump this week after spending the past three months investigating the president's dealings in Ukraine and deciding whether...

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Star Wars Rewind: Revenge of the Sith review

Star Wars Rewind: Revenge of the Sith review

So many years of build up has all led to this moment. Revenge of the Sith is considered by many to be the best of the prequels, and we happen to agree. The main reason being that it was the story everyone...

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Ospreys escape with road win against Golden Eagles

Ospreys escape with road win against Golden Eagles

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Dec 14, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson After the Ospreys’ hot start early in the first half, Southern Mississippi battled and penetrated the interior but UNF ultimately came out on top for a 72-69 win on...

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For every one you see, there are a hundred you don’t see: fragrance sensitivity, disability, and UNF

For every one you see, there are a hundred you don’t see: fragrance sensitivity, disability, and UNF

Courtney Green, News Editor Dec 13, 2019

Imagine you catch a whiff of someone’s perfume or lotion and become debilitated from headaches and migraines for hours, if not days, afterwards. For Melissa La Manna, Shannon York and around a hundred...

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Luther and Blanche Coggin. Photo courtesy of UNF.

In memory of Luther Coggin

Courtney Green, News Editor Dec 13, 2019

Businessman and philanthropist Luther Coggin passed away on Tuesday, December 10. While his name was a familiar one to the city of Jacksonville, he was also an important figure to the University of North...

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