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Is earning a 4-year college degree considered ‘celebrity status'?

Is earning a 4-year college degree considered ‘celebrity status’?

Jessica Volz Oct 9, 2019

Is having a college degree the equivalent of having a VIP pass? For these three students-turned-celebrities, achieving their 4 year degree was only the beginning. MUSICIAN Cole, five-time platinum...

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iOS 13 causing issues

iOS 13 causing issues

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter Oct 8, 2019

Apple’s iOS 13 hasn't had the best launch, as users have been met with many problems with its arrival. Some of the issues users were facing include slower wireless charging, with the amount of time...

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DIY halloween decor

D.I.Y. Halloween decorations to spook up your holiday

Jessica Volz Oct 7, 2019

Let the Halloween decorations be the scariest part of the year, not what’s left in the bank. Learn 3 D.I.Y. (do it yourself) decorations that will add some spook wherever it’s needed and take a peek...

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How to: Student Loans

DeAndre Pearson Aug 7, 2019

College can be a wonderful yet frustrating experience as an incoming freshman. For many, this is a sign of actually becoming more responsible for yourself and your future. Paying for college is a big issue...

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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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What your fashion choice reveals about you

What your fashion choice reveals about you

Victoria Reed Jun 4, 2019

Fashion is glamorous and beautiful, but it also holds a hidden power that you can access if you so choose to. Clothing has long been a carrier for  visual communication, and can be used to send strong...

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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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The struggle: What am I going to wear to Thanksgiving?

The struggle: What am I going to wear to Thanksgiving?

Johnakeshia Thompson Nov 21, 2018

The holidays are usually a time that friends and family come together to celebrate. Some traditions begin with dinner at a family member’s house and then decorating the Christmas tree or going to...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Shopping tips for people who dread the mall

Johnakeshia Thompson Nov 14, 2018

You may dread shopping, but if you apply a few quick tips to the way you approach retail, you may realize that you can turn the painstaking process into an enjoyable one. The key to shopping is having...

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Stylish fall clothes for Floridians

Johnakeshia Thompson Sep 28, 2018

A new season usually means a change in weather for most states, but Florida typically experiences two seasons year-round which causes many fashionistas to miss out on some of the fall trends. Here are...

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Studying and dating: The perfect study date

Johnakeshia Thompson Sep 26, 2018

Get the grade you desire and score your crush—all in one term. A study date is a date that you’ve set aside to study with your friends or crush. Let’s say you and your crush have a mutual class....

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Shopping perks of a college student

Johnakeshia Thompson Sep 24, 2018

Being a college student can have its retail perks. Retail stores are aware that some of their biggest spenders are college students and offer some great discounts for these students to keep them coming...

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