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Lufrano Art Gallery: "Watersheds"

Lufrano Gallery’s newest exhibit: “Watershed”

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Oct 17, 2019

The Lufrano Intercultural Gallery on UNF’s campus has installed a new collection of pieces called “Watershed.” The exhibit highlights the relationship between “land, water, and man in the Mississippi...

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Meghan Markle and her International Day of the Girl speech

Meghan Markle and her International Day of the Girl speech

Jessica Volz, Intern Reporter Oct 17, 2019

Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, shared a speech in honor of International Day of the Girl.  She used social media to encourage movement, reflected on her successes and recognized that women's equality...

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UNF has an accelerated master’s program

Sarah Glenn, Volunteer reporter Oct 16, 2019

Earning a master’s degree can increase potential earnings and make you more desirable to employers. It’s an extra step that many students consider. The University of North Florida has recently started...

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The big takeaway: the CNN/New York Times democratic debates

The big takeaway: the CNN/New York Times democratic debates

Courtney Green, News Editor Oct 16, 2019

The CNN/New York Times debate in Westerville, Ohio featured 12 candidates. The next debate, slated for November, will likely be missing some of those who stood on the stage last night. Spinnaker’s...

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Behind the dreaded attendance policies

Christopher Jennings, News Anchor Oct 16, 2019

This may come as a surprise to the majority of the student body at UNF, but it turns out that mandatory attendance isn’t a policy that is imposed on the administration level--but it’s at the discretion...

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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., left, former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., right, participate in a Democratic presidential primary debate hosted by CNN/New York Times at Otterbein University, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, in Westerville, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

AP Debate takeaways: Warren attacked, 70s club avoids age issue

NICHOLAS RICCARDI, Associated Press Oct 16, 2019

A dozen Democratic presidential candidates participated in a spirited debate over health care, taxes, gun control and impeachment. Takeaways from the three-hour forum in Westerville, Ohio: WARREN'S...

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Money moves: UNF ranks nationally for low student loan default rates

Courtney Green, News editor Oct 16, 2019

Student loans are the bane of a college student’s existence. The idea of taking on debt in exchange for a degree that might land you a job that can then pay off that debt may even be anxiety inducing...

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Opinions: Campus preachers have rights too

Matthew Caballero, Opinions Reporter Oct 16, 2019

As the byproduct of a Cuban family, I am keenly aware of the importance of a liberal approach to free speech.  One of the great traditions of the liberal movement in America is a voracious defense of...

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Ospreys hang tough against Rattlers in five-set thriller

Ospreys hang tough against Rattlers in five-set thriller

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Oct 15, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson The UNF Volleyball team endured a five-set battle that resulted in victory. This may sound familiar as the Ospreys did the same thing on Sunday against JU. This time,...

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UNF Spook-a-thon is coming

Alexander Bowman, Police reporter Oct 15, 2019

It’s spooky season and if you love Halloween movies, you might be interested in Osprey Productions’ Spook-a-thon. Spook-a-thon is a spooky movie marathon. It’s on Oct. 30 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m....

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Rise of the Raccoons

Rise of the Raccoons

Nathan Turoff, Critter Columnist Oct 15, 2019

One of the most unique aspects of UNF is its diverse range of wildlife. One of the most elusive and dangerous creatures that inhabit our campus is the Raccoon.  Procyon Lotor, or commonly referred...

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Students weigh in on the 2020 election

Students weigh in on the 2020 election

Elena Curtis, Volunteer reporter Oct 15, 2019

Although the 2020 Presidential Election is just over one year away, young people are already finding themselves engaged in the ongoing election coverage. A 2019 Pew Research Center analysis determined...

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