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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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Property damage found near UNF dorms

Ketan Narotam, Police Reporter | Feb 11, 2021

Property damage was spotted by a UNF Resident Life Coordinator (RLC) while walking between the Osprey Cove and Osprey Landing dorms early Thursday morning, Feb. 04. A UPD officer was dispatched to building...

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Ida. B. Wells-Barnett, photo courtesy National Park Service.

Black History Month spotlight: Ida. B. Wells-Barnett

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor | Feb 11, 2021

Ida. B. Wells-Barnett is known as one of the most influential journalists of her time and beyond. She was a talented writer, activist, and researcher in the 19th and 20th centuries. She used her skills...

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Online vs. face-to-face courses: Which do UNF students prefer?

Shelby Senesac, News Editor | Feb 11, 2021

Does your learning preference differ from the majority of students? Spinnaker released a poll on social media platforms asking students whether they prefer online or face to face courses at UNF. A total...

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This image from video shows a hearing from the 394th Judicial District Court of Texas. The hearing took a detour when an attorney showed up looking like a kitten. A filter that had been activated on the attorney's device obscured his appearance and made him look like a cat. Judge Roy Ferguson shared the short video clip of the mishap on YouTube. The judge says everyone involved handled the situation with professionalism and grace. (Texas Department of Criminal Justice via AP)

AP: Aging desktop source of attorney’s accidental cat filter

JOHN L. MONE and JILL BLEED, Associated Press | Feb 11, 2021

RICHMOND, Texas (AP) — Texas attorney Rod Ponton’s appearance as a fluffy kitten during an online court hearing provided a moment of levity to a pandemic- and Zoom-fatigued world. But that specific,...

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Courtesy of National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution.

Black History Month spotlight: Frederick Douglass

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor | Feb 10, 2021

Frederick Douglass famously said, “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” Frederick Douglass is one of the most highly regarded and respected African-American historical figures of the 19th...

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Image courtesy of Heidi Fin via Unsplash.

Why Spotify increased their monthly payment price

Jennifer Ronzon, Reporter | Feb 10, 2021

Did your Spotify charge look different this month? You are not imagining things. A recent change in Florida tax law has raised the price of the audio streaming service. Likely lost in the “junk”...

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