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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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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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