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M.O.S.: Osprey opinions on Spring Break's cancellation

M.O.S.: Osprey opinions on Spring Break’s cancellation

Darvin Nelson and Kaitlyn Bowers | Oct 17, 2020

Spinnaker safely ventured on-campus to ask students their opinion on the cancellation of Spring Break. Ospreys had mixed feelings about the cancellation. https://youtu.be/291W3RbFKxc Featured image...

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DeSantis appoints UNF instructor to Florida School for the Deaf and Blind BOT

DeSantis appoints UNF instructor to Florida School for the Deaf and Blind BOT

Darvin Nelson, News Editor | Oct 16, 2020

Governor DeSantis has appointed UNF Deaf and Interpreter Education instructor June Ann LeFors to the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind (FSDB) Board of Trustees (BOT).   “The opportunity to serve...

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The School of Computing opened a new computer lab on Aug. 30. Photo by Lili Weinstein

National security agency grants $500k grant to UNF School of Computing

Aloe Suarez, Reporter | Oct 15, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The National Security Agency (NSA) selects the University of North Florida’s School of Computing to receive a $500,000 grant to revamp training programs for military personnel and...

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Warning signs and how to get help

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Warning signs and how to get help

Darvin Nelson, News Editor | Oct 15, 2020

Many abusers can seem charming and fun at first, and won't blatantly abuse at the beginning of a relationship. Though, there are some red flags that can occur within the early part of the relationship...

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UNF archaeology program recovers various artifacts in Big Talbot Island

UNF archaeology program recovers various artifacts in Big Talbot Island

Darvin Nelson, News Editor | Oct 14, 2020

The UNF archaeology program is staunchly digging through the Big Talbot Island this semester and unearthed some amazing artifacts -- including one that’s thousands of years old. UNF Archaeology...

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States in Play: October

States in Play: October

Kevin Luhrs, Opinions Editor | Oct 14, 2020

It is October 14, 2020 and there’s 20 days until Election Day. Several things have changed since Sept. 21—we’ve had a chaotic first debate, the president was diagnosed with coronavirus, and there...

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Graduates displaying their customized caps.

Graduation commencement to be held virtually for fall semester

Darvin Nelson, News Editor | Oct 13, 2020

Upcoming graduates may be excited to hear that UNF is expected to hold the Fall 2020 commencement celebration virtually on Friday, Dec. 11, according to an Osprey email.  Part of the commencement will...

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BREAKING: UNF sees 100% increase in student COVID-19 cases: Source? Sports, sorority…

Darvin Nelson, News Editor | Oct 13, 2020

Just last week, the university reported 11 positive COVID cases. A week later the number doubled. According to the university’s website, UNF has a staggering 100% increase in student self-reported COVID...

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Indigenous people embrace their culture by denouncing Columbus Day

Indigenous people embrace their culture by denouncing Columbus Day

Aloe Suarez, Reporter | Oct 12, 2020

Indigenous people across the nation are geared up in festive attire to celebrate their Native American and other ethnic heritage in continual protest of Columbus Day. More states are dubbing the second...

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The words "Police Beat" are written in red and white, surrounded by a white square outline. In the background, a University of North Florida Police Department cruiser is tinted blue.

UNF Flats endures two new burglaries on Saturday

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter | Oct 11, 2020

The UNF Police Department was dispatched to the The Flats Residence community regarding two new burglaries. This comes just about five weeks after another set of similar burglaries at The Flats.   The...

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President Trump proposes changes to international student visas

President Trump proposes changes to international student visas

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor | Oct 9, 2020

International student Mami Okada began fearing the possibility of her student visa being taken away, when the pandemic first hit and classes went mostly remote. Now, President Trump’s recent proposal...

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The Writing Center encourages students to submit in the 2020 General Election Informed Citizens Writing Contest.

The Writing Center encourages students to submit in the 2020 General Election Informed Citizens Writing Contest.

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter | Oct 8, 2020

Students may not think there’s any benefit to voluntarily writing another research paper, but Linda Howell, Director and Senior Instructor for the UNF Writing Program and Center, encourages students...

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