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UNF OZFEST shut down early due to student COVID-19 violations

UNF OZFEST shut down early due to student COVID-19 violations

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief Apr 12, 2021

OZFEST was supposed to be a “Drive-In'' event in which all individuals must remain in their car at all times unless they had to use the restroom. But, some Ospreys crowded in front of the stage, ignoring...

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Kent State University student Marz Anderson gets his Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination from Kent State nurse Beth Krul in Kent, Ohio, Thursday, April 8, 2021. U.S. colleges hoping for a return to normalcy next fall are weighing how far they should go in urging students to get the COVID-19 vaccine, including whether they should — or legally can — require it. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

AP: US colleges divided over requiring student vaccinations

COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press Apr 12, 2021

BOSTON (AP) — U.S. colleges hoping for a return to normalcy next fall are weighing how far they should go in urging students to get the COVID-19 vaccine, including whether they should — or legally...

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Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash.

Will UNF require COVID-19 vaccine proof for Fall semester?

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Apr 10, 2021

The debate on whether the COVID-19 vaccine should be a requirement for enrollment in educational institutions is an ongoing and hotly discussed topic. However, the decision on whether to require students...

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Photo by Jane Carmona on Unsplash.

Photo ideas for UNF graduates

Jennifer Ronzon, Intern Apr 10, 2021

Spring 2021 graduation is rapidly approaching for seniors. One of the best ways to commemorate your time at UNF is through photos.  Here is  a list of the best spots both on and off campus for your...

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Photo by Jennifer Ronzon

Beaches show support for survivors for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Jennifer Ronzon, Intern Apr 8, 2021

The neighboring cities of Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, and Neptune Beach have teamed up to offer support to survivors of sexual assault.  This past weekend, a large banner reading, “We believe...

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Image courtesy of Darryl Boyer

Post-Election Judicial Process: Where are we now?

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter Apr 8, 2021

With unofficial election results having been posted last month, and judicial hearings in full swing, it raises questions. How close are we to seeing finalized results? As of the time of writing, The Primary...

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FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2020, file photo, Minnesota's Shane Wiskus competes during an NCAA gymnastics meet in Chicago. Wiskus is an Olympic hopeful who moved to the Olympic Training Center (OTC) in Colorado Springs after his college program, Minnesota, announced it would be shutting down its program. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynsk, File)

AP: Olympic gold: Colleges, Team USA search for new ways to win

EDDIE PELLS, Associated Press Apr 8, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — It’s a point of pride that stretches across dozens of universities, many of them rivals, and all the college sports leagues, many of which compete for the same dollars and the same...

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UNF student responsible for recent anti-Semitic material found on campus; JSU and SDS speaks out

UNF student responsible for recent anti-Semitic material found on campus; JSU and SDS speaks out

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief Apr 7, 2021

Are neo-Nazis back on campus? Spinnaker reported yesterday that “QR codes leading to anti-Semitic propaganda were found on the doors of several professors within the Social Sciences building.” This...

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Photo by Jens Thekkeveettil on Unsplash.

Two popular Jackonville festivals canceled due to COVID-19

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Apr 7, 2021

A year has passed since the pandemic first began, but the United States is still dealing with COVID-19 as it continues to postpone and cancel popular events.  Singing the Blues is the largest oceanfront...

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The Ozfest Poster, courtesy of Osprey Life and Productions.

Ozfest to happen tomorrow

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Apr 7, 2021

To celebrate the end of the school year, Osprey Life and Productions is holding its annual Ozfest this Thursday, April 8, featuring Diplo and MAX. Diplo is an American DJ famous for songs such as “Where...

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Courtesy of UNF’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Inclusion Open Discussions.

Join UNF’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Inclusion for informative sexual assault discussions

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter Apr 6, 2021

UNF’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Inclusion (EOI) is hosting three separate informative discussions through Zoom for students, faculty, and staff alike. Spinnaker met with EOI Director and Title...

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Acting Manatee County Administrator Dr. Scott Hopes speaks during a news conference Sunday, April 4, 2021, at the Manatee County Emergency Management office in Palmetto, Fla. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency Saturday after a leak at a large pond of wastewater threatened to flood roads and burst a system that stores polluted water. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

AP: Florida dismisses 2nd breach risk at phosphate reservoir

CURT ANDERSON, Associated Press Apr 6, 2021

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Engineers and dam safety specialists evaluating the danger of a catastrophic flood from a leaking Florida wastewater reservoir determined that the threat of a possible second...

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