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The dos and dont’s of traveling during the holiday season

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Nov 18, 2020

Thanksgiving and the whole holiday season is known as a time for friends and family to gather together in celebration, but with COVID-19 numbers now resurging, a conflict arises.  The U.S is currently...

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July 31, 2019 - Detroit, Michigan, U.S. -   JOE BIDEN and KAMALA HARRIS pose for the photo spray during a commercial break at the second of two Democratic Debates in Detroit hosted by CNN and sanctioned by the DNC.(Credit Image: © Brian Cahn/ZUMA Wire)

What to expect from Biden’s first 100 days in office

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 18, 2020

Featured image courtesy of Brain Cahn/ZUMA Wire via Mother Jones. In January of 2021, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will step into White House and begin their term in office. A president’s first 100...

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Professional chef to teach Ospreys how to up their noodle game

Professional chef to teach Ospreys how to up their noodle game

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Nov 18, 2020

If you’re tired of the same boring, repetitive recipes, look no further. On Thursday Nov. 19, from 3p.m. to 4p.m., a special virtual cooking tutorial will be hosted by Chef Dennis Chan, the owner of...

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President-elect Joe Biden listens as Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, speaks about economic recovery at The Queen theater, Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Kamala Harris makes history

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 17, 2020

Featured image by AP Photo/ Andrew Harnik. Kamala Harris has broken boundaries by becoming the U.S. Vice President-elect. Harris will be the first woman, and woman of color to be VP, but as this may...

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UNF Thanksgiving food drive ends soon

UNF Thanksgiving food drive ends soon

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 17, 2020

The UNF Psychology Department is collecting non-perishable food items for the Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive.   The drive benefits local families enrolled in Head Start, and will end on Wednesday,...

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CVS selected by CDC as COVID-19 vaccine provider

Courtney Green, Reporter Nov 16, 2020

CVS has been selected by the C.D.C. to provide the soon-to-be-available COVID-19 vaccine. The company announced their selection in an email to those subscribed to their pharmacy service, stating that,...

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Enjoy these events for International Education Week

Enjoy these events for International Education Week

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 16, 2020

International Education Week (I.E.W.) starts today, and celebrates the academic and cultural exchange programs worldwide. From Monday, Nov. 16 until Thursday, Nov. 19, UNF will celebrate the week with...

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Puerto Rico votes for statehood; will it be our 51st state?

Puerto Rico votes for statehood; will it be our 51st state?

Aloe Suarez, Reporter Nov 13, 2020

The people of Puerto Rico voted in favor of statehood, but there is more to be done than filling in the bubble. Just over 50% of Puerto Ricans voted in favor of statehood for the 2020 referendum, making...

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The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens celebrates 59 years of public admiration

The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens celebrates 59 years of public admiration

Jonathan Melancon, Reporter Nov 13, 2020

From beautiful gardens to world-renowned art, Jacksonville’s Cummer Museum has been one of the city’s finest places to visit since 1961.  To celebrate the Cummer Museum’s 59th anniversary,...

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UNF collaborates with Fulda University in Germany

UNF collaborates with Fulda University in Germany

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 12, 2020

The UNF sociology, anthropology, and social work programs will be working with Fulda University of Applied Science in Germany through the Globalized World Program for an intercultural learning opportunity. “We...

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UNF honors Veteran's Day

UNF honors Veteran’s Day

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 11, 2020

Featured grapphic by Erika Romanczuk. In honor of Veteran’s Day, UNF President Szymanski will be giving a special message on Instagram (@unfmvrc) today. There will also be an array of honoring events...

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The university on planning classes for Spring 2021

The university on planning classes for Spring 2021

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 9, 2020

Ospreys may be eager to know what spring of 2021 may look like, and how the university came to a conclusion for what's best for the school. UNF says they are working hard to create a safe plan for students. “We...

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