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Gender pronouns after profile name: What does it mean and how to change yours

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Feb 17, 2021

You’ve probably seen ‘he/him/his, she/her/hers, or they/them/their’ beside someone’s profile name during a Zoom class, on Canvas, at work, etc. You might be wondering, why are some people doing...

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Spinnaker movie review: ‘Misbehaviour’

Morgan Jeremy, Reporter Feb 17, 2021

Despite mediocre reviews from critics and being called “one-dimensional” by the New York Times, the 2020 UK film “Misbehaviour” is one we should all be talking about. The movie follows the key...

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President Joe Biden stands on stage during a break in a televised town hall event at Pabst Theater, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

AP: Biden reframes his goal on reopening of elementary schools

AAMER MADHANI and ALEXANDRA JAFFE, Associated Press Feb 17, 2021

MILWAUKEE (AP) — President Joe Biden is promising a majority of elementary schools will be open five days a week by the end of his first 100 days in office, restating his goal after his administration...

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UNF’s Freedom Party

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter Feb 16, 2021

Spinnaker takes errors very seriously and works promptly to correct them. In a previous version of this article, Freedom Party co-founder Wyatt Wiltse said they spoke to numerous Senate candidates who...

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UNF’s Inspire Party

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter Feb 16, 2021

UNF’s political scene welcomes another new party, the Inspire Party, that was just established this semester.  With a tagline of “Inspiring Ospreys to Swoop and Soar to New Heights,” the party...

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The team won two out of three matches in the UNF Beach Invitational back in March.

Ospreys VB falls, split series with FGCU

Riley Platt, Reporter Feb 16, 2021

Coming off of a win over FGCU on Sunday, the UNF volleyball team looked to finish off a sweep of an in-state foe to begin conference play. Though, Monday’s matchup with the FGCU Eagles didn’t go as...

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How are you doing?; SG releases survey on Osprey mental health

Carter Mudgett, Reporter Feb 16, 2021

With the purpose of understanding student’s evolving mental health needs at UNF, Student Government put out a survey to gauge Osprey's thoughts on the importance of the issue.  The survey consists...

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AP: The superspreaders behind top COVID-19 conspiracy theories

DAVID KLEPPER, FARNOUSH AMIRI and BEATRICE DUPUY, Associated Press Feb 16, 2021

As the coronavirus spread across the globe, so too did speculation about its origins. Perhaps the virus escaped from a lab. Maybe it was engineered as a bioweapon. Legitimate questions about the virus...

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Celebrating Black History Month at UNF

Jennifer Ronzon, Intern Feb 15, 2021

Since 1976, the month of February has represented Black History Month in America. The annual celebration grew from “Negro History Week,” which was started by Dr. Carter Woodson in 1926. Black History...

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First case of UK COVID-19 variant in Jacksonville

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Feb 15, 2021

On Friday, Feb. 12, The Duval County Health Department confirmed that one case of the United Kingdom COVID variant had been found in Jacksonville.   Health experts have warned that the number could...

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President Donald Trump gestures to supporters en route to his Mar-a-Lago Florida Resort on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

AP: Trump looks to reassert himself after impeachment acquittal

JILL COLVIN, Associated Press Feb 15, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump took in the win at Mar-a-Lago, surrounded by friends and family. His lawyers celebrated with hugs and smiles. One joked, "We’re going to Disney World!” Now acquitted...

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White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

AP: White House says it will defer to CDC on reopening schools

COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press Feb 12, 2021

Facing criticism that President Joe Biden has not acted aggressively enough on reopening schools, the White House on Thursday said it’s aiming for a full reopening but will defer to science experts on...

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