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Local Eatery of the Week: Taco Libre

Local Eatery of the Week: Taco Libre

Courtney Stringfellow | Aug 1, 2016

A brawny luchador, made mysterious by his red mask, eagerly waits at the host station for his next rival. Colorful Lucha Libre masks from previous luchadors watch over him like trophies on shelves as...

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child picks up where the Deathly Hallows left off. Photo by Cassidy Alexander

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Inferior, sloppy and disappointing

Cassidy Alexander | Jul 31, 2016

  The anticipation has been building around "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" for weeks. Today, the book (actually, a screenplay) centered around Harry’s middle son Albus years after the infamous...

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Now Playing: ‘Nerve’ will leave your heart racing

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 28, 2016

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTwtuzc3MPQ Emma Roberts and Dave Franco (James Franco’s equally fit and nearly identical younger brother) become the center of the next gen’s universe when...

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Signature creations from Cold Stone. Photo courtesy Cold Stone Creamery.

The Scoop: Best Ice Cream Shops in Jacksonville

Tiffany Salameh | Jul 27, 2016
Ice cream is the perfect treat to keep cool and bear the dog days of summer. Fortunately, Jacksonville is home to a handful of great ice cream shops that are worth the trip. Stop by one of these spots for a tasty frozen dessert.
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 Photo by Courtney Stringfellow

Local Eatery of the Week: Crazy Sushi

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 25, 2016

Bright bulbs transformed by colorful lamp shades illuminate painted ceiling tiles at Crazy Sushi, making the restaurant feel like a disco as pop music surrounds locals. The restaurant on Southside Boulevard...

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Connection Fest hangs out in Metropolitan Park

Connection Fest hangs out in Metropolitan Park

Rachel Cazares | Jul 25, 2016

Local alternative station X102.9 hosted the Connection Fest on Saturday down by the river at Metropolitan Park. They even had Wu Tang. screams internally Some quite different sounds headlined this riverside...

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The Evolution of Twisted Tuesdays

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 22, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_NQ_TxDsW4 Colorful clipboards, old school plushes and terrariums in mason jars are just a few of the activities the Office of Campus Life has used to engage students...

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The Weekend Ahead: July 21 – 24

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 20, 2016

This weekend is packed with funky food trucks and all kinds of live performances. Thursday, July 21 — 99.9 Gator Country Free Concert Series with Dylan Scott What: Join Jacksonville’s country station...

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 Photo by Jenn Mello

“Unapologetic” brings Black Lives Matter and police brutality discussion to campus

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 18, 2016

Soul music from singers such as Marvin Gaye poured in from invisible speakers in the Osprey Clubhouse multipurpose room and tables were arranged in a rectangle, creating an amiable atmosphere to begin...

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Local Eatery of the Week: Gumbo Ya Ya’s

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 18, 2016
New Orleans memorabilia dances around Gumbo Ya Ya’s on Beach Boulevard in the form of Mardi Gras signs on the front door and fleur-de-lis on Saints jerseys and the bar.
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The Weekend Ahead: July 14-17

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 14, 2016

Jacksonville’s temperatures are unwaveringly above 90 degrees, but these events are sure to keep you cool. Thursday, July 14 — 99.9 Gator Country Free Concert with Thompson Square What: Begin your...

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Where to play Pokemon Go on campus

Where to play Pokemon Go on campus

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 12, 2016

Spinnaker compiled a list of UNF’s 10 Gyms and more than 70 Pokestops so you can properly plan your journey to class. Students who somehow aren't fans of Pokemon can roll their eyes and get annoyed with...

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