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President Thomas Carpenter at his desk.

Founding University president, Thomas G. Carpenter, passes away

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Jan 11, 2021

The founding president of UNF, and the man behind the name for the beloved Thomas G. Carpenter Library, has passed away at age 94. Dr. Carpenter served as president at UNF for 11 years, from 1969-1980. Dr....

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UNF reaches highest number of new COVID-19 cases

UNF reaches highest number of new COVID-19 cases

Morgan Jeremy, Reporter Jan 11, 2021

UNF experienced a record number of COVID-19 cases. From January 1 through January 7, 48 students and 15 employees tested positive.  33 of the 48 students live on campus, while the other 15 students...

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Hand sanitizer and hitting pins, how the Jacksonville bowling community has been affected by COVID-19

Hand sanitizer and hitting pins, how the Jacksonville bowling community has been affected by COVID-19

John Watson, Sports Editor Jan 8, 2021

Throwing balls, making spares and having fun with your friends are somethings that people come to enjoy when they go to a bowling center. However, 2020 had other plans for such activities as bowling lanes...

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Supporters of President Donald Trump climb the west wall of the the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

UNF Department of Diversity initiatives shares message on recent Washington D.C. Capitol riots

Darvin Nelson, Interim Editor-In-Chief Jan 8, 2021

The UNF Department of Diversity Initiatives (D.D.I.) has released a statement on their Instagram regarding the recent riots that breached the Capitol in Washington D.C.  “Each day, we are confronted...

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Ospreys are required to take the COVID-19 Education Program again

Darvin Nelson, Interim Editor in Chief Jan 8, 2021

The UNF Dean of Students is requiring all UNF students enrolled in the Spring 2021 semester to take the UNF COVID-19 Education Program. Even if you have taken the Fall 2020 COVID-19 Education Program,...

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Violent protesters, loyal to President Donald Trump, storm the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. It's been a stunning day as a number of lawmakers and then the mob of protesters tried to overturn America's presidential election, undercut the nation's democracy and keep Democrat Joe Biden from replacing Trump in the White House. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

AP: The Latest: Capitol Police says officer dies after riots

AP NEWS, Associated Press Jan 8, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the fallout of the storming of the Capitol by a mob of pro-Trump loyalists (all times local): 12:40 a.m. The U.S. Capitol Police says an officer who was injured...

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The future of banking: How the pandemic has led to a rise in cashless banking

The future of banking: How the pandemic has led to a rise in cashless banking

Morgan Jeremy, Reporter Jan 7, 2021

While there is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed our lives, one specific area where there have been unexpected changes is in banking. Recently, there has been a significant increase...

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President Donald Trump speaks during a rally protesting the electoral college certification of Joe Biden as President, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

AP: After excusing violence, Trump acknowledges Biden transition

ZEKE MILLER and JILL COLVIN, AP Jan 7, 2021

Featured Image: Evan Vucci / AP WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump for the first time acknowledged his defeat in the Nov. 3 election and announced there would be an "orderly transition" on Jan....

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Police with guns drawn watch as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

AP: The Latest: 1 person shot as Trump backers storm Capitol

Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Jan 6, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Congress’ tally of the Electoral College vote won by Joe Biden (all times local): 3:30 p.m. One person has been shot at the U.S. Capitol as dozens of supporters...

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President-elect Joe Biden elbow bumps Senate candidate Raphael Warnock in Atlanta, Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, during a campaign rally for Warnock and Jon Ossoff. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

AP: Warnock makes history with Senate win as Dems near majority

STEVE PEOPLES, BILL BARROW and RUSS BYNUM, Associated Press Jan 6, 2021

ATLANTA (AP) — Democrat Raphael Warnock won one of Georgia’s two Senate runoffs Wednesday, becoming the first Black senator in his state’s history and putting the Senate majority within the party’s...

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Step-by-step guide to moving in on campus

Step-by-step guide to moving in on campus

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jan 5, 2021

Spring semester starts tomorrow and there may be a great deal of confusion and misinformation about the protocols in place regarding the required testing. Spinnaker has created a step-by-step guide to...

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Photo by Colin McCann.

Campus activities for the Spring 2021 semester

Darvin Nelson, Interim Editor in Chief Jan 5, 2021

Campus life before 2020 was filled with kayaking, rock climbing and other fun activities, but the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the university to apply limits and regulations to campus facilities in order...

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