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DIY Addams Family stress ball

DIY ‘Addams Family’ stress ball

Mariana Mejia, Reporter October 9, 2020

Are you stressed out? Do you need a hand? Well Ospreys, here’s a “thing” or two to help you handle your stress. Follow along to learn how to make your own DIY “Addams Family” Thing stress ball....

Easy but delicious sugar cookie recipe

Easy but delicious sugar cookie recipe

Mariana Mejia, Reporter September 30, 2020

We have a sugar cookie recipe that will make you feel like fall is finally here.  In this recipe, forget about using a blender or a spoon. All you need are your hands to mix and mash everything together....

Free drive-in COVID-19 testing today

Free drive-in COVID-19 testing today

Mariana Mejia, Reporter September 29, 2020

Mariana Mejia, Reporter Hey there Ospreys, UNF will be hosting a free COVID-19 drive-in testing event from 3p.m. - 6 p.m. The event will be available for students, and faculty and staff members in...

Woman on the street: Should the COVID-19 vaccine be mandatory for schools?

Woman on the street: Should the COVID-19 vaccine be mandatory for schools?

Mariana Mejia, Reporter September 15, 2020

Featured image courtesy of CDC via Unsplash Since the first day of school, students have been impacted by COVID-19 and health workers worldwide have been racing for a vaccine. According to WedMD,...

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MOCA opens exhibition celebrating 10 years of partnership with local hospitals

Mariana Mejia, Reporter September 13, 2020

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) and Art with a Heart in Healthcare (AWAHIH) are celebrating 10 years of partnership with a new exhibition, “A Decade of Art with a Heart: 10 Years of Partnership.” Since...

One-bowl chocolate chip banana bread recipe

One-bowl chocolate chip banana bread recipe

Mariana Mejia, Reporter September 4, 2020

During the fall semester, pumpkin spice and lattes become our best friend - along with banana bread. Eating banana bread is enjoyable while snuggling up in a soft blanket on your couch and watching...

A white duck that looks like Howard the Duck.

Howard’s whereabouts remain unknown

Mariana Mejia and Nathan Turoff September 3, 2020

In recent weeks, UNF’s only white duck has gone missing, and many of Howard’s fans are worried. While some white feathers have been found around Candy Cane Lake that may match Howard's, no other sign...

Photo by Michael Herrera

What’s up with the UNF Ogier Gardens?

Mariana Mejia, Reporter August 31, 2020

Featured Image by Michael Herrera. In recent weeks, COVID-19 has made a stump for returning students, but there's always thyme for the UNF Ogier Gardens. The Ogier Gardens isn't only meant for gardening....

D.I.Y. floral curtain lights

D.I.Y. floral curtain lights

Mariana Mejia, Reporter August 28, 2020

By now, you may be feeling a bit homesick and want something that feels just like home. Try buying something cheap and making something of your own from JoAnn or Five Below.  You can learn a D.I.Y....

Tropical Storm Laura continues towards Florida

Tropical Storm Laura continues towards Florida

Mariana Mejia, Reporter August 21, 2020

Update: Laura is heading towards Florida. After 9a.m. Friday, Hurricane Hunter was detected near the Northern Leeward Islands and had strengthened the Tropical Storm Laura, according to News4Jax. Tropical...

Tropical Depression 13 is headed towards Florida and may progress into a Hurricane

Tropical Depression 13 is headed towards Florida and may progress into a Hurricane

Mariana Mejia, Reporter August 20, 2020

As of now, the Tropical Depression 13 (TD13) isn’t the only tropical depression on the radar, according to the Orlando Sentinel. They are also tracking TD14, which is behind the TD13 cone and...

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