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Severe thunderstorm warning in Northeast Florida; rain, hail, possible tornado

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief | Jan 27, 2021

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, the following counties are under a severe thunderstorm warning until approximately 4:15 p.m.: Southwestern Nassau County, Southeastern Baker...

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FILE - In this undated file photo issued by the University of Oxford, a volunteer is administered the coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University, in Oxford, England. New results released Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, on the possible COVID-19 vaccine suggest it is safe and about 70% effective. (John Cairns/University of Oxford via AP, File)

COVID-19 vaccine available for UNF faculty over 65 next week

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief | Jan 27, 2021

An on-campus  COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be open for UNF faculty who are over the age 65 to get vaccinated on Tuesday, Feb. 2, and Wednesday, Feb. 3. The vaccinations will take place at the UNF Field...

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UNF Persistence Advocacy Program Manager shares valuable note-taking strategies; Take notes

UNF Persistence Advocacy Program Manager shares valuable note-taking strategies; Take notes

Kyle McGovern, Reporter | Jan 27, 2021

Persistence Advocacy Program Manager Matthew Harris recently hosted a Note-Taking Webinar to share some listening and note-taking tips for UNF students. “Organization is challenging but manageable,”...

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UNF Environmental Center to host community cleanup; Volunteer opportunity

Shelby Senesac, News Editor | Jan 25, 2021

If you’re looking to volunteer and make a difference in our environment, get together with the UNF Environmental Center to help clean up debris and plastic items along some of Jacksonville’s waterways.  Volunteers...

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Jacksonville University under mandatory evacuation due to bomb threat

Jacksonville University under mandatory evacuation due to bomb threat

Shelby Senesac, News Editor | Jan 22, 2021

Jacksonville University is under mandatory evacuation due to a bomb threat. All Jacksonville University students and staff were told to leave campus immediately following a bomb threat this afternoon,...

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The words "Police Beat" are written in red and white, surrounded by a white square outline. In the background, a University of North Florida Police Department cruiser is tinted blue.

PlayStation 5 stolen from The Flats; UPD Chief stresses the importance of locking doors

Ketan Narotam, Police Reporter | Jan 22, 2021

UPD’s Officers were dispatched to the Flats to investigate a burglary committed early Sunday morning, Jan. 17, 2021. The victim was away from their apartment between 2:30 a.m. and 3 a.m. and stated their...

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Understanding the COVID-College experience: Does it vary based on state?

Understanding the COVID-College experience: Does it vary based on state?

Morgan Jeremy, Reporter | Jan 20, 2021

While everyone has experienced changes within the past year due to the coronavirus pandemic, college students have been significantly challenged, having to adjust to remote learning and an utterly foreign...

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Positive highlights from 2020

Positive highlights from 2020

Morgan Jeremy, Reporter | Jan 19, 2021

Considering everything that happened in 2020, most of us couldn’t wait to leave last year behind and embrace the new year with open arms. However, with all of the focus usually directed towards the many...

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The now halved Game Room, Photo by Darvin Nelson

Game Room re-opens today

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Jan 19, 2021

After what felt like an eternity, the UNF Game Room re-opens this week. Almost a year and a half after Student Government announced its controversial decision to bisect the Game Room’s space to make...

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SG releases survey on student comfortability with UPD

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter | Jan 19, 2021

In an effort to better understand the student body’s experience and comfort with the University Police Department, Student Government has released a survey to gauge Osprey’s thoughts on the UPD. The...

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UNF faces yet another burglary at The Flats

Ketan Narotam, Police Reporter | Jan 19, 2021

UPD’s officers were dispatched to The Flats to investigate a burglary committed early Sunday morning, Jan. 17, 2021. The victim was away from their apartment between 2:30 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. and...

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Image courtesy of Solen Feyissa.

Must-follow UNF Instagram accounts

Mally Nichols, Reporter | Jan 19, 2021

At UNF, there is a massive online presence for nearly anything and everything you can think of. Instagram is alive with a number of helpful accounts students can find. Student tips, campus events,...

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