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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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Graphic by Sam Chaney

How fried food affects your brain

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor May 14, 2019

We've all heard the term "brain food" before, but as students, it can mean more than we think. Food high in refined sugars are linked to stress, impaired brain function and depression, according to health.harvard.edu. College...

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Burger King’s new plant-based burger has a secret ingredient

Lianna Norman, Editor-in-Chief May 6, 2019

On April 29, Burger King announced their intention to begin serving Impossible burgers at all of their locations nationwide by the end of the year. So, what's an Impossible burger? Impossible Foods is...

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Free Coffee at Wawa

Jack Cunha, Video Director Apr 9, 2019

This Thursday, April 11, Wawa will be giving away any size cups of coffee, no purchase necessary.  This includes hot tea and self-serve cappuccinos. The free coffee will be given out for the fifty-fifth...

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Graphic by Aisling Glocke.

National Burrito Day deals to look out for

Aisling Glocke, Managing Editor Apr 4, 2019

It’s April 4, or as any Mexican food lover knows it as; National Burrito Day. It is the one day of the year Mexican chain restaurants nationwide compete for the best deals and lure customers in with...

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Panda Express is open at the Student Union.

Panda Express expands hours

Kristina Smith Mar 25, 2019

Panda lovers rejoice—starting on Saturday, March 30, Panda Express will be open on weekends from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. These hours will extend through the rest of the Spring semester. But as the newest...

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Fire-grilled oven used at Blaze Pizza. Photo by Alexandra Torres-Perez

Pi Day offers discounted pizza and more

Paolo Cesar Mar 14, 2019

Pi Day is upon us and with it comes several discounts at local pizza outlets. Blaze Pizza in Town Center, Jacksonville, is starting the Pi Day hype with $3.14 pizzas for anyone who downloads the Blaze...

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Photo by Alexandra Torres-Perez.

Blaze Pizza to offer $5 pizzas to students

Paolo Cesar Jan 14, 2019

Blaze Pizza in Jacksonville announced that it will offer build-your-own pizzas for only $5 on Tuesday, Jan. 15 for students with their college I.D. The offer applies to students and staff from the University...

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10 local restaurant gems in Jacksonville

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter Jan 1, 2019

Are  you completely convinced Jacksonville has nothing more to offer in terms of excitement? Are you tired of dining at the same five places every night? Well, turns out there are plenty of unique...

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Dishes by students for students

Aisling Glocke Dec 22, 2018

This article was originally published in the Fall 2018 “Culture of UNF Issue”.  Phở One of the many ways to maintain and spread culture is through cooking cultural dishes. Many students living...

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Photo by Steven Thompson.

The new menu at The Boathouse is a winner

Steven Thompson Sep 23, 2018

When I learned from a colleague that The Boathouse Classic American Bar and Grille, located at the John A. Delaney Student Union, added new menu items, I knew I wanted to go. It took me two years...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Brain Food: How certain foods boost the brain’s cognitive abilities

Sarah Bethea Sep 2, 2018

We all know that eating certain kinds of food is beneficial for your body’s health, but did you know that there are certain foods that are good for your brain’s health too? These “brain foods”...

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