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Starter job ideas for students

Starter job ideas for students

Mally Nichols, Reporter Jan 21, 2021

Lots of students are looking for ways to get extra cash in their pocket, and a part-time job is an amazing way to do just that. For many college students, there’s not enough time in a day to work long...

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Free facilitated growth program for veteran business owners

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Jan 21, 2021

This spring, military veteran business owners are being offered a free facilitated growth  program by The Military and Veterans Resource Center at the University of North Florida and Veterans Florida....

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The JCPenney Suit Up event is back this semester

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Jan 15, 2021

The JCPenney event that provides UNF students and alumni with discounts on career dress apparel is back. The sale is being held on Friday, Jan. 15 through Sunday, Jan. 17.   JCPenney, located...

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FILE - Icons for the smartphone apps TikTok and WeChat are seen on a smartphone screen in Beijing, in a Friday, Aug. 7, 2020 file photo. The Commerce Department said President Trump’s proposed ban of the apps WeChat and TikTok will go into effect Sunday, Sept. 20, to “safeguard the national security of the United States.” The government said its order, previously announced by Trump in August, will “combat China’s malicious collection of American citizens’ personal data.” (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

AP: US bans WeChat, TikTok citing privacy, national security

MATT OTT, AP Business Writer Sep 18, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will ban the downloads of the Chinese apps TikTok and WeChat on Sunday, with a total ban on the use of the latter, citing national security and data privacy concerns. A total...

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Cybersecurity and the tech industry in light of COVID-19

Cybersecurity and the tech industry in light of COVID-19

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Jun 26, 2020

Technology plays a huge role in today’s world as many aspects of life, such as academics and entertainment, are being moved online and are cyber-connected in some way. Nimit Maru, Co-founder of Fullstack...

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COVID-19 pushes JCPenney to file for bankruptcy

Nathan Turoff May 22, 2020

The coronavirus’ latest victim is not a singular person or individual, but rather a large corporate entity. JCPenney, the iconic department store chain, has become the latest major company to file for...

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UNF center in Downtown Jacksonville helps new entrepreneurs

UNF center in Downtown Jacksonville helps new entrepreneurs

Victoria Reed Jul 12, 2019

A Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, located downtown, is providing students with a place to live and an office space as they work to start their new business.  The entrepreneurship program...

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The All-American burger was a must-try at a 50s diner.  Photo by Courtney Stringfellow.

Hope you’re hungry…It’s National Burger Day

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor May 28, 2019

May 28 is National Burger day, here's a list of places participating in the holiday that you can join in celebration. BurgerFi: You can get a $5 cheeseburger today, through in-store purchase only. The...

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UNF's Small Business Development Center helps with development of a non-profit

UNF’s Small Business Development Center helps with development of a non-profit

Victoria Reed May 22, 2019

A former school teacher and UNF alumni, Jennifer Smith, went from washing clothes for her homeless student to starting a non-profit benefiting many students called The Giving Closet Project.     Smith...

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IHOP is selling $1 pancakes just in time for memorial day

IHOP is selling $1 pancakes just in time for memorial day

Breanna, Features Editor May 21, 2019

IHOP is selling $1 pancakes nationwide today in order to benefit the college scholarships of children who have lost a parent in the military, according to firstcoastnews.com. From 7 a.m to 7 p.m today,...

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Walmart raises minimum smoking age to 21

Walmart raises minimum smoking age to 21

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor May 13, 2019

If you’re 18 and planning on buying tobacco related products, then Walmart and Sam’s Club aren't the places to go. Starting July 1, the company will no longer sell tobacco products or e-cigarettes...

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Department of Education scorecard shows UNF grads earn below state average

Department of Education scorecard shows UNF grads earn below state average

Steven Thompson Nov 16, 2018

Brace yourselves Ospreys, because where you attend college could have a huge impact on how much money you will earn. According to the U.S. Department of Education’s official scorecard for the University...

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