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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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UNF Gallery presents ‘How Soon Is Now’ exhibition

UNF Gallery presents ‘How Soon Is Now’ exhibition

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter | Nov 6, 2020

The UNF Gallery of art has put on an exhibit called ‘How Soon Is Now,’ that students can visit and admire for free.    The exhibit hosts works in ceramics, drawing, graphic design,...

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M.O.S.: Osprey thoughts on the election

M.O.S.: Osprey thoughts on the election

Darvin Nelson and Kaitlyn Bowers | Nov 6, 2020

Spinnaker safely ventured on-campus to ask our fellow Ospreys about their thoughts on the presidential election. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiqBaAQCfmc&ab_channel=UNFSpinnaker Featured image...

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How celebrity endorsements affect elections

How celebrity endorsements affect elections

Aloe Suarez, Reporter | Nov 6, 2020

As the election results are still underway, with mail-in votes still being counted, researchers are curious about whether celebrity endorsements have a role to play in the narrow turn out. This presidential...

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Dealing with the upcoming flu season among COVID-19

Dealing with the upcoming flu season among COVID-19

Aloe Suarez, Reporter | Nov 4, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - With flu season around the corner and a pandemic surrounding us, college students may question how to prepare for the upcoming months. Influenza viruses, commonly known as the flu,...

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Electoral College explained

Electoral College explained

Darvin Nelson, News Editor | Nov 3, 2020

When you cast a vote, you’re not really voting for the president, but rather a group of people to vote for them called the Electoral College. Many voters may not know what the Electoral College is, or...

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Cow milk and plant-based milk; which is better?

Cow milk and plant-based milk; which is better?

Darvin Nelson, News Editor | Nov 3, 2020

For centuries, humans have been consuming dairy milk, but non-dairy alternatives are on the rise. Both cow milk and plant-based milk have their pros and cons, but which type of milk is best for you to...

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Free flu shots on UNF campus

Free flu shots on UNF campus

Aloe Suarez, Reporter | Nov 3, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - University of North Florida students can get free flu shots on campus tomorrow at J. Brooks Brown Hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The UNF Health Services is partnering with Publix to...

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Duval judge resigns from vote-counting board after Trump donations revealed

Duval judge resigns from vote-counting board after Trump donations revealed

Darvin Nelson, News Editor | Oct 30, 2020

Featured Image of Judge Brent Shore in Duval County Courtroom by Bob Self. A judge resigned as chairman of the Duval County Canvassing Board on Thursday, after uncoverings of his donations to the Trump...

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Political satire: Why laughter is the best medicine

Political satire: Why laughter is the best medicine

Grace Stoler, Reporter | Oct 30, 2020

At first glance, it may seem like 2020 has had nothing to offer humanity but various forms of doom and gloom. Fortunately however, it has given comedic writers and satirists many opportunities to work...

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UNF researchers survey urban alligator population

UNF researchers survey urban alligator population

Darvin Nelson, News Editor | Oct 28, 2020

A UNF biology team conducted a year-long research study of the population of Jacksonville’s urban alligators. The team wanted to observe how alligators behave in large cities, and found that there are...

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My experience of COVID-19 and three weeks of quarantine

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter | Oct 28, 2020

Three weeks in UNF-administered quarantine has been one of the most unique and challenging experiences in my entire life. That’s saying a lot, considering I had to go through the college admissions process....

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