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UNF Student Government Election Debate this evening!

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter | Mar 1, 2021

Candidates from UNF’s SG political parties will take the stage over Zoom tonight in the Spring Election Presidential Debate. The Inspire, Charge, and Ignite parties will be participating in the debates...

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C.A.M.P Osprey awarded for leadership skills

Ketan Narotam, Police Reporter | Mar 1, 2021

HR.com , one of the largest social networking sites dedicated to human resources professionals, awarded the Collegiate Achievement and Mentoring Program (C.A.M.P Osprey) the LEAD award on Feb. 17, 2021,...

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A guide to finding an apartment after college

Mally Nichols, Reporter | Feb 27, 2021

So the college days are coming to an end, and the idea of settling into your career field looms overhead. There are many things to think about: finances, relationships, jobs, and especially a place to...

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BREAKING NEWS: anti-Charge Party Instagram account is created but swiftly deletes its contents

BREAKING NEWS: anti-Charge Party Instagram account is created but swiftly deletes its contents

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

An Instagram account posted several photos and stories stating that a few members of the Charge Party are “racist,” “fraud,” and not who they seem to be. “Telling the TRUTH about your corrupt...

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The COVID-19 vaccine experience

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter | Feb 26, 2021

My name is David Eckstein-Schoemann. I am a fellow Osprey at UNF and recently got my first dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine (on Feb. 15 to be exact). Several family members and I are diagnosed with...

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UNF School of Music presents Voices of Mahogany: A celebration of Choral Composers from Africa and the African Diaspora

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

UNF musicians will celebrate composers from Africa and the African Diaspora on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. The free event will be located at the Andrew A Robinson Theater (limited seating) and...

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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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Seven haunted places in Jacksonville

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor | Feb 25, 2021

Sometimes, buildings carry superstition with them as much as they carry history. If you’re someone who is interested in mysterious tales surrounding areas rumored to be haunted, this list is for you.  Many...

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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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