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The history of Black History Month

Jordan Ramos, Reporter Feb 26, 2021

Black History Month is a celebration that many African-Americans take part in. It highlights the difficulties as well as the triumphs that the black community has faced throughout America’s history....

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B.O.G. meeting recap: Innovation and Online Committee discusses the future of college in a post-pandemic world

B.O.G. meeting recap: Innovation and Online Committee discusses the future of college in a post-pandemic world

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief Feb 26, 2021

The Board of Governors (B.O.G.) met to get the ball rolling on a plan for college in a post-COVID world. What will be considered the new normal for the college learning experience?  Officials will...

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FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2021, file photo, thousands of Atlantic green sea turtles and Kemp's ridley sea turtles suffering from cold stun are laid out to recover at the South Padre Island Convention Center on South Padre Island, Texas. As many Texans hosted neighbors who had no heat or water during the vicious February storm, numerous types of wildlife are believed to have taken a beating from the cold snap. (Miguel Roberts/The Brownsville Herald via AP, File)

AP: Bats, birds among wildlife pummeled during Southern freeze

JOHN FLESHER and JAMIE STENGLE, Associated Press Feb 26, 2021

DALLAS (AP) — As many people in the southern U.S. hosted neighbors who had no heat or water during the vicious February storm and deep freeze, Kate Rugroden provided a refuge for shell-shocked bats. Starving...

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Sexual assault and harassment in college

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Feb 25, 2021

Imagine having your innocence stolen, your body violated, and your mind left emotionally traumatized. It happens all the time on college campuses, UNF being one of them. It’s crucial for students to...

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How are telephone and online scammers cashing-in on the pandemic

How are telephone and online scammers cashing-in on the pandemic

Ketan Narotam, Police Reporter Feb 25, 2021

The FBI warns that criminals are pumping out thousands of brand-new COVID-19 scams every day. These criminals aren’t missing an opportunity to cash-in on the pandemic.  COVID-19 themed scams are...

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Photo by Mika Baumeister.

Pokemon celebrates its 25th Anniversary

Jordan Ramos, Reporter Feb 25, 2021

Pokemon’s 25th anniversary starts soon, and for the event, the company has many things planned throughout the year including music with many famous artists, new games, and new trading cards. The anniversary...

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UNF’s overall rankings, screenshot taken from Rate My Professors.

How does UNF hold up on Rate My Professor?

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Feb 25, 2021

According to a recent poll conducted by Spinnaker, many students feel as if UNF offers bad advising, which is detrimental to the overall graduation rate of its students. While it still hasn’t been determined ...

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Florida ranked as one of the worst states for human trafficking

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Feb 24, 2021

Florida can’t seem to keep its name off of any lists that involve ‘the worst’ out of a ranking of states or areas. Florida was once again recognized as one of 'the worst’ at something. However,...

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A vehicle rests on its side after a rollover accident involving golfer Tiger Woods along a road in the Rancho Palos Verdes section of Los Angeles on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. Woods suffered leg injuries in the one-car accident and was undergoing surgery, authorities and his manager said. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

AP: Tiger Woods seriously injured in crash on steep LA-area road

STEFANIE DAZIO and DOUG FERGUSON, Associated Press Feb 24, 2021

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tiger Woods crashed his SUV on sweeping, downhill road in the Los Angels suburbs Tuesday morning, and doctors tried to stabilize “significant” injuries to his right leg with rods...

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BHM spotlight: Ella Fitzgerald

Morgan Jeremy, Reporter Feb 23, 2021

Known as “The First Lady of Song,” Ella Fitzgerald was one of the most popular and influential jazz singers in the United States, winning 13 Grammy awards and selling over 40 million albums.  She...

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WandaVision plot theories

WandaVision plot theories

Jordan Ramos, Reporter Feb 23, 2021

“WandaVision” has been a rollercoaster ride. Throughout the show's life, there have been many fan theories ranging from who is the true villain of the show to who exactly is Agnes?  These fan theories...

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FILE - In this July 7, 2020, file photo, crews attach straps to the statue Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart on Monument Avenue in Richmond, Va. At least 160 Confederate symbols were taken down or moved from public spaces in 2020. That's according to a new count the Southern Poverty Law Center shared with The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

AP: SPLC: At least 160 Confederate symbols taken down in 2020

AARON MORRISON, Associated Press Feb 23, 2021

NEW YORK (AP) — When rioters tore through the U.S. Capitol last month, some of them gripping Confederate battle flags, they didn’t encounter a statue of the most famous rebel general, Robert E. Lee. The...

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