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Is caffeine helping or harming college students?

Is caffeine helping or harming college students?

Hayley Simonson, Reporter Aug 21, 2020

College is an institution that demands hard work, dedication, and lots of brainpower. To make it through, we often sacrifice our sanity. Much more than that, our sleep schedule. A student’s intake of...

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Pandemic and profit: Local farms thrive during COVID-19

Pandemic and profit: Local farms thrive during COVID-19

Kalia Richardson, The Independent Alligator Aug 4, 2020

GAINESVILLE, FL - Baby chicks waddle around the pasture, munching on corn feed. Ducks flutter webbed feet and dip their bills in a man-made pool. At one local farm, it’s business as usual. At another...

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The outside of UNF's Student Wellness Center. (Jonathan Merin/Spinnaker)

UNF Student Wellness Center will reopen for Fall semester

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Jul 30, 2020

The Student Wellness Complex (S.W.C.) plans to reopen, in phases, on August 17, when Fall classes begin. The S.W.C. has some guidelines that are expected to be followed: Prior to using the center,...

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State of the World: Climate change and CO2 emissions; Apple plans to become carbon-neutral by 2030?

State of the World: Climate change and CO2 emissions; Apple plans to become carbon-neutral by 2030?

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Jul 29, 2020

With everything going on this year so far, climate change hasn’t really been on the forefront of news, so how is the earth doing? The IPCC (Intergovernmental  Panel on Climate Change), a group of...

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Tough Talks: Healthy coping mechanisms for quarantine fatigue and social unrest

Tough Talks: Healthy coping mechanisms for quarantine fatigue and social unrest

Sheifalika Bhatnagar, Reporter Jul 27, 2020

2020 has become an increasingly difficult year to cope with. Everyone’s routine has been upended by a global pandemic causing increased feelings of anxiety, overwhelm and isolation. To top it off, there...

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A guide to learning a new language

A guide to learning a new language

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Apr 24, 2020

Lots of people want to be bilingual, but may not have the time or don't know where to start. Since COVID-19 has us stuck in our houses for the next few weeks, it is the perfect time to learn a new language....

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Hobbies during quarantine: Ukulele with John Watson

Hobbies during quarantine: Ukulele with John Watson

John Watson, News Director Apr 15, 2020

While the semester comes to an end and Covid-19 continues to keep millions of people at home, it can be tough to keep your mind fresh and focused. Billionaire Warren Buffett once said, “The best investment...

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How to travel virtually from home

How to travel virtually from home

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Apr 8, 2020

Traveling the world may not be a good idea considering the COVID-19 pandemic, but with today’s technology, you can travel without having to leave your bed.  Many companies and institutions all over...

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More people are staying inside, more people playing video games

Brett Nweeia, Multimedia Journalist Mar 26, 2020

During this pandemic, many companies like Disney, Delta Airlines, and Royal Carribean Cruises have been taking a downturn in their revenue. In recent findings, there have been some companies whose sales...

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At home beauty tips while salons are closed

At home beauty tips while salons are closed

Hayley Simonson Mar 25, 2020

In most places around the country, salons have shut down to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This also includes many popular stores known for selling hair, skin, and beauty products. A lot of people have...

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Environmental club promotes reduction of single-use plastic with creative signs

Environmental club promotes reduction of single-use plastic with creative signs

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Mar 7, 2020

The Environmental Advocacy Reach (EAR) placed signs promoting the reduction of single-use plastic around campus. The signs were made from cardboard and plastic materials and display messages about the...

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Love Yourself Fashion Show: Photo Gallery

Love Yourself Fashion Show: Photo Gallery

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Feb 28, 2020

Yesterday evening, at 5:30 p.m., the Osprey Plaza hosted a fashion show with a twist that made you want to give yourself a hug. When the event, curated by UNF student Karli Friedman began, singer and...

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