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A statue of Martin Luther King Jr. stands in the UNF Peace Plaza.

Students serve community on MLK Day, one stitch at a time

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief Jan 21, 2025

Some students at the University of North Florida spent the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday picking away at threads from dusty, old airplane seat covers.  In honor of the holiday, the Office of Service-Learning...

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North Alabama’s paint presence thwarts UNF’s comeback bid

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor Jan 20, 2025

Sophomore guard Jaylen Smith scored a career-high 22 points. Still, the UNF men’s basketball team fell short in an 84-90 loss to the University of North Alabama Lions on a Saturday afternoon inside UNF...

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President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (Saul Loeb/Pool photo via AP)

Trump returns to power after unprecedented comeback, emboldened to reshape American institutions

The following story was first published by the Associated Press and was last updated on Jan. 20, 2025, at 12:26 p.m. Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination...

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Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. (Jimmy Woo/Unsplash)

OPINION: We should reconsider MLK’s public memory

Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern Jan 20, 2025

This article expresses the views of its author(s), separate from those of this publication. Readers are encouraged to comment or submit a Letter to the Editor to share their opinions. To submit a Letter...

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A message reading "Sorry, TikTok isn't available right now" is displayed from the TikTok app on a cell phone screen on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Andy Bao)

TikTok goes dark in the US

Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press Jan 19, 2025

The following story was first published by the Associated Press and was last updated on Jan. 18, 2025, at 11:28 p.m.  NEW YORK (AP) — TikTok’s app was removed from prominent app stores on Saturday...

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Men’s Basketball catches fire in second half, takes down Central Arkansas

Daniel Cimino, Sports Reporter Jan 18, 2025

The University of North Florida men’s basketball team defeated Central Arkansas 92-80 on Thursday night at UNF Arena, moving the Ospreys up to 2-3 in Atlantic Sun Conference play after dropping their...

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FILE - Sarah Baus, left, of Charleston, S.C., and Tiffany Cianci, who says she is a "long-form educational content creator," livestream to TikTok outside the Supreme Court, on Jan. 10, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

How to prepare for a TikTok ban, including how to save your content

Haleuya Hadero, Associated Press Jan 17, 2025

The following story was first published by the Associated Press and was last updated on Jan. 17, 2025, at 12:03 p.m. TikTok has cemented itself as a quintessential entertainment app, offering everything...

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A student looks through a microscope in a science lab. He has brown hair and is wearing a blue sweatshirt.

Inside UNF’s plan to guarantee experiential learning for all students

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor Jan 17, 2025

The University of North Florida announced that experiential learning opportunities will be guaranteed for all students starting this coming fall semester. According to the university, 100% of students...

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FILE - Rockets fired from Gaza and intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system over Israeli skies are seen from Gaza City, on May 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair, File)

AP: Middle East latest: Israel and Hamas agree to a Gaza ceasefire, mediators say

Najib Jobain, Samy Magdy, and Josef Federman Jan 15, 2025

The following story was first published by the Associated Press and was last updated on Jan. 15, 2025 at 12:38 p.m. DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal, mediators announced...

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Men’s basketball snaps 5-game losing streak, defeat Bellarmine 98-83

Daniel Cimino, Sports Reporter Jan 15, 2025

The University of North Florida men’s basketball team secured their first conference victory on Saturday night, defeating Bellarmine 98-83 in Louisville, Kentucky. The Ospreys shot 62.1% from the field,...

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The Supreme Court is seen as the court discusses TikTok, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

AP: Supreme Court seems likely to uphold a federal law that could force TikTok to shut down on Jan. 19

Mark Sherman, Associated Press Jan 15, 2025

The following story was first published by the Associated Press and was last updated on Jan. 10, 2025, at 5:55 p.m.  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday seemed likely to uphold a law that...

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Preventing bicycle theft: Tips from UNF Police Chief

Brennan Ambrose and Alekzander Jenkins Jan 14, 2025

Fifty-seven on-campus bicycle thefts have been reported to the University of North Florida Police Department over the past three years, according to university police. Most bicycles are stolen from...

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