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Food Truckin' around Jax

Food Truckin’ around Jax

Catherine Cavallo Aug 29, 2019

Are you tired of eating the same thing over and over again? Is the food at the St. Town Center just not cutting it anymore? How about trying some of Jacksonville’s Food Trucks. Here’s Food Truck...

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A random Popeyes.

Everybody panic– Popeyes ran out of chicken sandwiches

Courtney Green, News Editor Aug 27, 2019

Why did the chicken cross the road? Hopefully not to get its wings on the new and overly-popular Popeyes chicken sandwich that launched August 12. Unfortunately, those are already sold out. Even Gayle...

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yummy, delicious tacos

First annual Jax Taco Fest comes to Hemming Park

Erik Feliciano Aug 14, 2019

Get ready for an exciting day filled with a variety of delicious food, drinks, live entertainment, and activities as this weekend marks the start of the start of the first annual Jax Taco Fest 2019. The...

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From fledgling to flight, Ospreys get their wings in Week of Welcome

From fledgling to flight, Ospreys get their wings in Week of Welcome

Courtney Green, Breanna Cataldo, News Editor, Features Editor Aug 13, 2019

Get ready for Osprey Life and Production’s Week of Welcome. Students old and new are encouraged to come out and meet their fellow Ospreys, as well as have a good time at the many free events WOW boasts. Here...

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Recent tweet by UNF student goes viral

Recent tweet by UNF student goes viral

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Aug 7, 2019

A recent tweet by a UNF student demonstrating the kindness of humanity went viral over the past week. The student, Andrea Rojas, posted her tweet on July 28. The tweet told the story of Rojas and her...

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Dietary restrictions? Where to eat when there's nowhere to eat

Dietary restrictions? Where to eat when there’s nowhere to eat

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Jul 29, 2019

If you're vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-intolerant or on any type of diet with food restrictions, you've probably spent quite a bit of time looking for places to eat here in Jacksonville. Diets...

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Grocery cart full of processed foods

How college students can develop better eating habits

Victoria Reed Jun 21, 2019

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ol8KulpuUKk[/embedyt] By now, most college students are familiar with the term “ultra-processed foods” and its association with health concerns. You know...

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The Ogier Gardens had minor damage during the hurricane. Valeree Del Guidice

Herbal Tea@Ten

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor Jun 3, 2019

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaQr9pNSZ9c[/embedyt] On Friday morning, the workshop sponsored by the Department of Recreation and Wellness began with a tour of the Ogier Gardens which consisted...

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What is your struggle meal?

What is your struggle meal?

Heydi Ortiz, News editor May 29, 2019

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXbXaASbh-c[/embedyt]   It’s safe to say that with our busy lives we’ve made ramen noodle meals fancied up with sautéed vegetables or an egg, boxed...

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UNF’s Ogier Gardens serves up the tea

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor May 28, 2019

The UNF Ogier Gardens is serving up an event called Herbal Tea @Ten. The event is meant to educate workshop attendees about how to dry, make and brew their own fresh herbal teas. The guided tour and...

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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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Dickman teaches Jazz ensemble at UNF. Photo by Joslyn Simmons

Get your groove on at Jazz Fest

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor May 23, 2019

Jacksonville Jazz Festival is back this Memorial Day weekend. The festival kicks off tonight at 7 p.m with a piano competition. The events will continue over the weekend until Sunday, with UNF's very own...

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