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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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What's going on with net neutrality?

What’s going on with net neutrality?

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director | Dec 13, 2019

Net neutrality was repealed over two years ago, and it is still a topic of contention in the US, especially following the October Court of Appeals decision regarding the issue. What is the history of net...

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Howard the Duck is surrounded by three mottled ducks. What will he do next? Photo credit Nathan Turoff.

Howard the Duck attacked on Candy Cane Lake

Nathan Turoff, Critter Columnist | Dec 12, 2019

In the recent weeks since Thanksgiving break, UNF’s very own Howard the Duck, the traditionally sole waterfowl resident of Candy Cane Lake, has recently found his turf under threat from three mottled...

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Med school might be on your horizon, but free tuition is not

Med school might be on your horizon, but free tuition is not

Courtney Green, News Editor | Dec 12, 2019

According to a recent study conducted by Kaplan, nearly half of pre-med students polled (47%) think medical schools should go completely tuition free for all students. Another 19% of pre-meds thought medical...

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Opinion: Cold noodles and tofu

Trent Gautney, Opinion Reporter | Dec 12, 2019

In 2018, an article was published on Spinnaker about UNF’s lack of vegan options. At this time, UNF had a rating of C according to PETA’s student rating system. One year later, UNF has an A+ according...

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