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Ospreys stave off Sharks in Sin City

Ospreys stave off Sharks in Sin City

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Nov 29, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson On Thanksgiving Day, the Birds of Trey feasted on a 95-92 victory against LIU in a close battle to advance to the Las Vegas Invitational Title Game.  When the game...

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Facebook, Messenger and Instagram down amid Thanksgiving outages

Facebook, Messenger and Instagram down amid Thanksgiving outages

Courtney Green, News Editor | Nov 28, 2019

This story was updated 1:30 p.m., Thursday, November 28, 2019. Have you tried getting on Facebook this morning? If so, you might have seen this error message: Around 10:30 a.m., Instagram posted...

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Promotional poster. Courtesy of Checkers.

Fast-food chain gets in on Black Friday deals

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Nov 28, 2019

Starting this Friday, Checkers  in select locations will be offering $1 fries for their Black FryDay promotion. The $1 fry deal is available for all sizes excluding the Fry Lovers XL. Nearby Checkers...

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President Donald Trump gestures after speaking at a campaign rally Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

AP– Sticky impeachment trial questions: How long? Who testifies?

MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press | Nov 27, 2019

WASHINGTON (AP) — What will the impeachment trial look like? While a Senate trial of President Donald Trump now appears inevitable, details of how it will unfold remain unknown. How long will proceedings...

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What you should know about cybersecurity during the holiday season

What you should know about cybersecurity during the holiday season

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter | Nov 27, 2019

Retailers and shoppers beware… The holiday season is officially upon us and just like every holiday season, people will be shopping much more than they normally do. However, these days the majority...

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UF denounces claim protesters called IDF speaker a ‘Nazi.’ Students, UF professor say it didn’t happen

UF denounces claim protesters called IDF speaker a ‘Nazi.’ Students, UF professor say it didn’t happen

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (CMG) - UF administration sent an email to students Friday afternoon with a statement denouncing “two incidents in the past week related to racism and anti-Semitism.”  The email...

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Letter to the Editor: Tired Of Negative Politics? We Are Too!

Letter to the Editor: Tired Of Negative Politics? We Are Too!

RCV JAX Team | Nov 26, 2019

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful and dedicated citizens can change the world.  Indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.” That quote from Margaret Mead perfectly encapsulates a new...

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Junior Janesha Green drives through the lane

Green, Ospreys take one of two in ASUN/MAAC Challenge

Taylor Smiley | Nov 25, 2019

Janesha Green had an impressive performance with a combined 41 points through two games as the Ospreys clashed with Marist and Rider University.   The Ospreys fell short in their first matchup against...

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The Missing Infants of Ancient Greece: Dr. Maria Liston shares new findings

The Missing Infants of Ancient Greece: Dr. Maria Liston shares new findings

Holly Parkins, The Daily Beacon | Nov 25, 2019

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (CMG) - Even in our time of technological advancement, our world is still haunted by certain ancient mysteries. One former UT professor, Dr. Maria Liston, has set out to solve one of those...

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Courtesy of Student Government

What’s the deal with durable goods?

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter | Nov 25, 2019

UNF Student Government operates under a $4 million budget, which is constructed and voted on at the beginning of every spring semester. With the budget for 2020 currently being developed,  Student Body...

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Blue Jays down Ospreys with strong second half push

Blue Jays down Ospreys with strong second half push

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Nov 24, 2019

After the Birds of Trey led 36-31 at halftime, they couldn't contain Creighton's hot start to open up the second half in a 76-67 loss.  After a slow start in the first half, the Ospreys caught heat...

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Photo by Alex Wilson

Opinions: A place of hate

Trent Gautney, Opinions Reporter | Nov 22, 2019

Of all the places to eat on campus, none tend to spark as much controversy- and long lines- as Chick-fil-A. Located near the center of campus, the restaurant is a popular destination for many students...

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