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FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2019 file photo, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks during a Democratic presidential primary debate in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

AP Wire: Kamala Harris ends White House bid, citing lack of funding

KATHLEEN RONAYNE and NICHOLAS RICCARDI, Associated Press | Dec 3, 2019

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Sen. Kamala Harris told supporters on Tuesday that she was ending her bid for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, an abrupt close to a candidacy that held historic...

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Study tips on focus, relaxation for finals season

Ben Winiger, The Daily Beacon | Dec 3, 2019

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (CMG) - The semester is almost over and we’re in the endgame now. Thanksgiving Break allowed us all rest and recuperation but now it’s time to hone in on our studies and brace ourselves...

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Police beat: swastika graffiti, snack thief, and golf cart vs. light pole

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter | Dec 3, 2019

"F*ck UNF - and" Someone has some strong feelings about UNF. Earlier this week, a UNFPD officer was dispatched to Building 2 in reference to criminal mischief in a bathroom, according to a police...

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Star Wars rewind: Attack of the Clones

After The Phantom Menace left audiences conflicted over the direction of the prequels, people wondered how the next film would turn out. What we got was Attack of the Clones, a movie that is very much...

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Carter Hendricksen scored 21 points in the win over NJIT.

Hendricksen, Escobar combine for 45 in win over High Point

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter | Dec 3, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson Video by: Brett Nweeia The Birds of Trey made a statement in their first game back home from their Las Vegas Tournament. The Ospreys defeated legendary head coach...

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Review: Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order

Review: Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter | Dec 2, 2019

Taking Place after Revenge of the Sith, 5 years after Order 66 which would wipe out the Jedi Order, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order has you play as Call Kestice, a former Padawan who is in hiding from the...

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The Sawmill Slough Preserve

The Sawmill Slough Preserve

Nathan Turoff, Critter Columnist | Dec 2, 2019

One of UNF’s most appealing attributes is its incredible selection of wildlife. This isn’t just about Howard the Duck or Mindy the Gator, I’m talking about the Sawmill Slough Preserve. For those...

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Jaguars bench Foles; Minshew Magic not enough to come back against Buccaneers

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter | Dec 2, 2019

A second-half shutout and a surge from Gardner Minshew II were not enough to help the Jaguars (4-8) get past the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-7), losing 28-11.  The Buccaneers’ defense was red-hot in...

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Tis’ the season to donate some blood

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor | Dec 2, 2019

OneBlood is hosting a mobile blood drive in the Osprey Plaza today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you're interested in donating, head down to the Student Union and climb aboard the Big Red Bus®, it's free!...

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Get the taste of Christmas when giving to children in need this Tuesday

Get the taste of Christmas when giving to children in need this Tuesday

Courtney Green, News Editor | Nov 30, 2019

UNF students are fundraising this Tuesday, December 3 at Cookies and Creme Jax Beach in order to provide Christmas themed gift baskets to children at Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Nick Griffith, a...

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Tigers outlast Ospreys in Las Vegas Invitational Championship

Tigers outlast Ospreys in Las Vegas Invitational Championship

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Nov 29, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson In the words of the band Survivor, “It’s the eye of the tiger, it’s the thrill of the fight." Tennessee State channeled the eye of the tiger with an 81-73 victory...

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Letter to the Editor: an invisible disability

Letter to the Editor: an invisible disability

Melissa La Manna, Licensed Mental Health Counselor | Nov 29, 2019

Hello, I am writing this letter to share my personal story with you and your readers, in hope of bringing greater awareness to the harmful effects that synthetic fragranced products can have on certain...

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