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Photo by Courtney Stringfellow.

Local Eatery of the Week: The Potter’s House Soul Food Bistro

Courtney Stringfellow Jun 7, 2016
Florida is typically only considered part of “the South” because of its location, not its culture. But the Potter’s House Soul Food Bistro is bringing Southern charm to the First Coast.
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Local Eatery of the Week: Ancient City Subs

Courtney Stringfellow May 31, 2016
An ancient sub shop, buried near the intersection of Baymeadows Road and Philips Highway, is waiting for Ospreys to discover the riches it holds. Since schedules tend to be more open during summer semesters, now is the perfect time to explore other areas of Jacksonville.
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Now Playing: 'X-Men: Apocalypse' is a waste of time, talent and your money

Now Playing: ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ is a waste of time, talent and your money

Nick Blank May 28, 2016
This is the worst X-Men film ever made, and I say this with full knowledge of X-Men III and X-Men: Origins.
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​Fall into a darker world of Underland as the eccentric cast returns with Alice to take on her new adventure when she steps through the looking glass - in theaters May 27, 2016. The movie contains a few ups and downs that might drive you mad. Photo courtesy of  IMDb.

Movie Review: ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ slips into a more curious and darker world

Courtney Stringfellow May 26, 2016
Audiences have gone bonkers for this sequel to “Alice in Wonderland” as Alice and her cast of eccentric friends return to the big screen.
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Local Eatery of the Week: Bowl of Pho

Courtney Stringfellow May 23, 2016
Across from FSCJ’s Deerwood campus on Old Baymeadows Road, a locally owned Vietnamese restaurant peacefully waits to satisfy customers’ needs for a flavorful meal.
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Album Review: Chance The Rapper’s evolution continues on a trippy, religious note

Album Review: Chance The Rapper’s evolution continues on a trippy, religious note

Nick Blank May 18, 2016
Chance The Rapper is proving nominative determinism wrong. “Rapper” is a limiting term for him, just like it was for Andre 3000.
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Local Eatery of the Week: The Mossfire Grill

Courtney Stringfellow May 16, 2016
At the intersection of Herschel and Margaret Street in Five Points sits a southwestern restaurant as warm as the region its cuisine reflects.
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Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park brings amusement of all kinds to their park during festivals. Photo by Sarah De Nicolais

Summer Travel Guide: Live Oak’s Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park

OneTankMedia May 5, 2016

By Sarah De Nicolais | OneTankMedia Writer The sun was high in the sky as the sound of music began to fill the air. Young and old adults alike danced their way toward the main stage placed at the front...

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Boston comedian Bill Burr is set to perform May 8th in Jacksonville at the Moran Theater, located in the Times-Union Center for the Performance Arts.

Just a regular guy: A conversation with comedian Bill Burr

Nick Blank May 5, 2016
Burr is set to perform May 8 in the Moran Theater, located within the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts.
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Dr. Brian Thornton says he tries to be understanding toward students during finals season, since he know it gets stressful.  Photo by Tierney Harvey.

Finals Week: Decoded by professors

Tierney Harvey Apr 26, 2016

Most students know the feeling of dread that comes with putting off final papers until the last minute or staying up all night to cram for an exam. For many Ospreys, the stress of finals week has no rival....

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Local Eatery of the Week: Joseph's Pizza

Local Eatery of the Week: Joseph’s Pizza

Courtney Stringfellow Apr 25, 2016
Joseph’s Pizza, located on Ocean Boulevard by Whit’s Frozen Custard, offers traditional Italian cuisine in a casual environment
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There are usually people studying at the tables downstairs around Starbucks and the Library, but this little area on the second floor is usually pretty empty.  Photo by Tiffany Butler.

Finals Week: Where to study, on and off campus

Tiffany Butler Apr 25, 2016
The library fills up, finding a study room that isn’t booked is a rarity, and just looking at the lounge area in Starbucks seems over-whelming. If you’re looking for somewhere else to go, here are a few options on and off campus.
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