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Advice for freshmen from UPD’s Chief Mackesy

Amelia Simmons, Police Reporter Sep 2, 2021

The University’s Police Department Chief, Frank Mackesy, is excited to offer advice for all of the freshmen and new students this fall semester on campus. Chief Mackesy is an alumnus of the University...

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“Call of Duty: Vanguard” first impressions and breakdown

“Call of Duty: Vanguard” first impressions and breakdown

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Sep 1, 2021

The fall semester is here, and Starbucks is already selling pumpkin products, which means the holiday season is right around the corner, and with it comes another “Call of Duty” game.  This year,...

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A tour of UNF’s Virtual Learning Center

A tour of UNF’s Virtual Learning Center

Marie Billow, Reporter Sep 1, 2021

UNF’s new Virtual Learning Center has opportunities for students to engage with virtual reality for educational or personal purposes. The center opened in April and is funded entirely by the Thomas...

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Review: Long-awaited release of Kanye West's 'Donda' is finally here

Review: Long-awaited release of Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ is finally here

Riley Platt, Reporter Aug 31, 2021

There aren’t many public figures who are more polarizing than Kanye West. The artist’s latest album, and the preceding build-up, is just the latest example of this.  When Donda, Kanye’s 10th...

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AP: Hurricane Ida traps Louisianans, shatters the power grid

AP: Hurricane Ida traps Louisianans, shatters the power grid

REBECCA SANTANA, KEVIN McGILL and JANET McCONNAUGHEY, Associated Press Aug 30, 2021

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Rescuers set out in hundreds of boats and helicopters to reach people trapped by floodwaters Monday, and utility repair crews rushed in, after a furious Hurricane Ida swamped the Louisiana...

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Ospreys share their thoughts on UNF parking; Parking Director shares tips to avoid a parking ticket

Ospreys share their thoughts on UNF parking; Parking Director shares tips to avoid a parking ticket

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Aug 30, 2021

“Passes are way too expensive to not be able to find a spot,” said one student. “It is trash! They stay giving tickets for nothing,” said another Osprey. “There’s not enough parking for staff...

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Late heroics prove the difference as women’s soccer defeats Mercer in home opener

Late heroics prove the difference as women’s soccer defeats Mercer in home opener

John Watson, Sports Editor Aug 30, 2021

There is no place quite like home. Back at Hodges Stadium for the first time this season, the Osprey women’s soccer team found a way to get the job done and hold off the Mercer Bears. Improving to...

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UNF Senate confirms Student Body Vice President during first Senate meeting of the fall semester

UNF Senate confirms Student Body Vice President during first Senate meeting of the fall semester

Julia Croston, Reporter Aug 28, 2021

Updated: 8:15 a.m August 30 with the photo of newly confirmed Vice President John Grosso. Filling the room for the first time since the outbreak of COVID-19, Student Government (SG) met in the Senate...

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Judge rules against DeSantis mask mandate ban, UNF not yet issuing mask mandate

Judge rules against DeSantis mask mandate ban, UNF not yet issuing mask mandate

Carter Mudgett, News Editor Aug 27, 2021

A Florida judge decided Friday that Gov. DeSantis’s mask mandate ban was unlawful. DeSantis had issued an executive order on July 30, 2021, forbidding schools from issuing mask mandates because they...

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What's with all the campus construction?

What’s with all the campus construction?

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Aug 27, 2021

UNF students, whether they were living on campus last year or are returning to campus for the first time in over a year due to COVID, will find a few things have changed since they were last here, and...

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UNF COVID-19 cases see a slight decrease from previous weeks

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Aug 25, 2021

UNF saw 16 reported cases of COVID-19 amongst students, and 1 employee case last week, down from the previous week’s 18 student and five employee cases. Having nearly completed the first week of the...

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FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for ages 16 and up, UNF stands by its decision to just encourage vaccinations

FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for ages 16 and up, UNF stands by its decision to just encourage vaccinations

Carter Mudgett, News Editor Aug 24, 2021

Vaccinations are taking huge strides as the FDA fully approved the Pfizer vaccine for use on ages 16 and up yesterday, an upgrade from its emergency approval.  “[The] public can be very confident...

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