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Life on campus as an OCT student

Life on campus as an OCT student

Kyla Spaulding, Creative Services Director Apr 30, 2021

Meet Christian, who will be a junior this fall at UNF. Christian is on the autism spectrum and is a part of the OCT program at UNF. The Arc Jacksonville On Campus Transition at UNF (OCT)’s mission is...

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Politics and Celebrities

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter Apr 30, 2021

Following the recent Trump presidency, numerous other celebrities have thought about joining the folds of American politics. The country first saw this with 45th President Donald Trump. Former Apprentice...

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FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2020, file photo, a county election worker scans mail-in ballots at a tabulating area at the Clark County Election Department in Las Vegas. The U.S. Census says more than two-thirds of U.S. citizens cast a ballot in the 2020 presidential election. And 7 out of 10 who voted did so by mail or at a polling place before Election Day. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

AP: Census Bureau: 70% of voters cast ballots early or by mail

NICHOLAS RICCARDI, Associated Press Apr 30, 2021

DENVER (AP) — More than two-thirds of all U.S. citizens of the voting age population participated in the 2020 presidential election, according to a new U.S. Census Bureau report, and 69% of those cast...

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UNF softball splits doubleheader with FAU

Riley Platt, Reporter Apr 29, 2021

Coming off of a series win against Stetson, UNF softball was back in action on Wednesday after hosting the Owls of Florida Atlantic University for a doubleheader. Thanks to stellar efforts both on the...

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UNF baseball thrashes FAMU in run-rule victory

Riley Platt, Reporter Apr 29, 2021

Riding a wave of momentum following their second sweep of JU, the UNF Ospreys returned to the diamond on Wednesday. Facing the FAMU Rattlers in a one-off game, the Ospreys powered past their opponent with...

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FILE - This combo of booking photos provided by the Glynn County, Ga., Detention Center, shows from left, Travis McMichael, his father Gregory McMichael, and William "Roddie" Bryan Jr. The Justice Department announced federal hate crime charges against the three men Wednesday, April 28,2021,  in the death of Ahmaud Arbery, a Georgia man who was killed while out for a run last year. All three are charged with one count of interference with civil rights and attempted kidnapping. The McMichaels are also charged with using, carrying and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.(Glynn County Detention Center via AP)

AP: US indicts 3 on hate crime charges in death of Ahmaud Arbery

MICHAEL BALSAMO and RUSS BYNUM, Associated Press Apr 29, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department brought federal hate crimes charges Wednesday in the death of Ahmaud Arbery, charging a father and son who armed themselves, chased and fatally shot the 25-year-old...

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Photo by Justin Nedrow.

What is the disciplinary action for discrimination at UNF?

Jordan Ramos, Reporter Apr 28, 2021

The recent anti-Semitic incident on campus was surprising to many and opened people’s eyes to similar acts which have occurred at UNF. When asked what disciplinary action UNF  would take if something...

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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier season finale review

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier season finale review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Apr 28, 2021

It took us six long weeks, but we finally reached the finish line with this series. Even though it's only been six episodes, a lot has happened in terms of story and character. We’ve seen big moments,...

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FILE - This May 4, 2020, photo provided by the U.S. Navy shows SEAL candidates participating in "surf immersion" during Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training at the Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Center in Coronado, Calif. U.S. Navy SEALs are undergoing a major transition to improve leadership and expand their commando capabilities. (MC1 Anthony Walker/U.S. Navy via AP)

AP: Navy SEALs to shift from counterterrorism to global threats

LOLITA C. BALDOR, Associated Press Apr 28, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ten years after they found and killed Osama bin Laden, U.S. Navy SEALs are undergoing a major transition to improve leadership and expand their commando capabilities to better battle...

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Photo courtesy of Jill Responte

Stunning mural created for Spinnaker Media

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Apr 27, 2021

Vibrant bursts of color and a captivating work of art now greet those who enter Spinnaker Media’s office thanks to recent UNF graduate and Spinnaker’s design editor, Jill Responte. Responte has...

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Mortal Kombat movie review

Mortal Kombat movie review

Jordan Ramos, Reporter Apr 27, 2021

“The Mortal Kombat” movie reboot was released on April  23, in theatres and on HBO Max. The movie features fan-favorite characters such as Lui Kang (Ludi Lin), Mileena (Sisi Stringer), and Scorpion...

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President Joe Biden speaks about the coronavirus in the State Dinning Room of the White House, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, in Washington. Experts say Biden's pledge to undo his predecessor's anti-regulatory policies on the environment won't be accomplished easily, despite a fast start. After taking office last week, Biden returned the U.S. to the Paris climate accords, revoked the Keystone oil pipeline’s federal permit and halted oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.   (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

President Biden becomes first president to officially recognize the massacre of Armenians in World War I as a genocide

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter Apr 27, 2021

On April 24, President Joe Biden became the first American President to officially recognize the massacre of Armenians in World War I as a genocide.  His statement was delivered on the 106th anniversary...

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