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President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (Saul Loeb/Pool photo via AP)

Trump returns to power after unprecedented comeback, emboldened to reshape American institutions

The following story was first published by the Associated Press and was last updated on Jan. 20, 2025, at 12:26 p.m. Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination...

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A message reading "Sorry, TikTok isn't available right now" is displayed from the TikTok app on a cell phone screen on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Andy Bao)

TikTok goes dark in the US

Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press | Jan 19, 2025

The following story was first published by the Associated Press and was last updated on Jan. 18, 2025, at 11:28 p.m.  NEW YORK (AP) — TikTok’s app was removed from prominent app stores on Saturday...

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FILE - Sarah Baus, left, of Charleston, S.C., and Tiffany Cianci, who says she is a "long-form educational content creator," livestream to TikTok outside the Supreme Court, on Jan. 10, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

How to prepare for a TikTok ban, including how to save your content

Haleuya Hadero, Associated Press | Jan 17, 2025

The following story was first published by the Associated Press and was last updated on Jan. 17, 2025, at 12:03 p.m. TikTok has cemented itself as a quintessential entertainment app, offering everything...

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FILE - Rockets fired from Gaza and intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system over Israeli skies are seen from Gaza City, on May 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair, File)

AP: Middle East latest: Israel and Hamas agree to a Gaza ceasefire, mediators say

Najib Jobain, Samy Magdy, and Josef Federman | Jan 15, 2025

The following story was first published by the Associated Press and was last updated on Jan. 15, 2025 at 12:38 p.m. DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal, mediators announced...

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The Supreme Court is seen as the court discusses TikTok, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

AP: Supreme Court seems likely to uphold a federal law that could force TikTok to shut down on Jan. 19

Mark Sherman, Associated Press | Jan 15, 2025

The following story was first published by the Associated Press and was last updated on Jan. 10, 2025, at 5:55 p.m.  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday seemed likely to uphold a law that...

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Preventing bicycle theft: Tips from UNF Police Chief

Brennan Ambrose and Alekzander Jenkins | Jan 14, 2025

Fifty-seven on-campus bicycle thefts have been reported to the University of North Florida Police Department over the past three years, according to university police. Most bicycles are stolen from...

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The UNF Student Government Senate Chambers.

SG finds a home for DEI organizations under its roof

Mindy McLarty, Government Reporter | Jan 13, 2025

During the University of North Florida Student Government Senate meeting on Jan. 10, Student Body President Michael Barcal and Student Body Vice President Ashlyn Davidson introduced a bill that would give...

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Student Kenny Douglas poses for a photo at the University of Missouri where he is a a history and Black studies major, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

AP: Trump wants to change colleges nationwide. GOP-led states offer a preview

The following story was first published by the Associated Press and was last updated on Jan 9, 2025 at 10:44 a.m. Nearly a decade ago, intense protests over racial injustice rocked the University of...

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Ozfestival headliner announcement on the UNF Student Life Instagram.

Ozfestival headliner announced, ticket sales and registration open

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Jan 10, 2025

[Update: This article was updated to include information on the Ozfestivval openers.] On Friday, UNF Student Life announced at its food truck event that Lil Yachty will be the headline performer at...

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Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a campaign event on May 31, 2023, in Salix, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

AP: ACLU sues Florida Gov. DeSantis for not calling special elections for state House and Senate seats

Stephany Matat, Associated Press | Jan 9, 2025

The following story was first published by the Associated Press and was last updated on Jan 9, 2025 at 5:25 p.m. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Thursday...

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The Student Government Senate's seal on the wall of the Senate Chambers on the third floor of the University of North Florida's Student Union.

UNF Student Government schedule Spring 2025: What to know and where to go

Student Government at the University of North Florida released its meeting schedule for Spring 2025 last week. All meetings are set to take place in the Senate Chambers, Building 58E, Room 3200. Meeting...

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A screenshot of Student Life's OzFest 2025 Instagram announcement. The text reads "Save the date OzFestival Feb. 1 2025"

OzFest 2025: Info for students ahead of artist announcement

Mindy McLarty, Government Reporter | Jan 6, 2025

 UNF Student Life announced in an Instagram post that its annual OzFest will take place on Saturday, Feb. 1 in Lot 18. The event will be from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will include carnival rides, food trucks,...

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