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“The Book of Boba Fett”: Mandalorian 2.5, a review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Feb 14, 2022

Seeing as how “The Mandalorian '' was a huge hit with both fans and audiences, it makes sense for Star Wars to base its next show on one of its most popular characters, Boba Fett. This came as a surprise...

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‘Crying in H Mart’: A majestic memoir

‘Crying in H Mart’: A majestic memoir

Julia Croston, Managing Editor Feb 11, 2022

Michelle Zauner’s vulnerable memoir, “Crying in H Mart,” follows her complicated relationship with her late mother, who died from cancer when the author was 25. Her debut book explores a mother-daughter...

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Cast members for the Swoop Troupe production of the Lightning Thief after a run of the show.

Lightning in the theater: A first look at The Lightning Thief

Lauren Fox, Reporter Feb 10, 2022

The Lightning Thief, a coming-of-age adventure musical, premiers Friday night as the University of North Florida (UNF) Swoop Troupe brings the first book of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series to...

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The Bachelor: Episode 4 recap

Mallory Pace, Reporter Feb 8, 2022

The third episode of ABC’s ‘The Bachelor’ ended with the women in agreement that Shanae is at the center of all the drama, and episode 4 immediately picked up on that theme.  Clayton began the...

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“Encanto,” a spoiler-filled movie review

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Feb 7, 2022

I had very low expectations going into this movie, as most of Disney’s recent films had been generic sequels to its cash-crop movies like “Frozen.” I was completely wrong. Upon first viewing,...

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The Bachelor: Episode 3 recap

Mallory Pace, Reporter Feb 1, 2022

Previously on The Bachelor The second episode of ABC’s ‘The Bachelor’ ended with Clayton asking the host if anyone has ever taken a rose back after learning one contestant might have another guy...

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Black History Month 2022 UNF calendar of events

Julia Croston, News Editor Feb 1, 2022

(Updated 10:00 am Tuesday, Feb. 1, to include updated Kickoff event.) Celebrating Black History Month, various organizations on UNF’s campus are hosting free events throughout the month of February.  The...

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New year, New you: How to succeed in Spring 2022

Mallory Pace and Lauren Fox Jan 31, 2022

As we kick out of bed and wake up into a new semester in a new year, it can be easy to get caught up in the same old routine. Wake up, log in to Zoom or go to class, eat something, go home, then contemplate...

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A closer look at UNF Shakespeare’s Hamlet

Ethan Leckie, Volunteer Reporter Jan 21, 2022

For the last week, UNF Shakespeare has been performing Hamlet to audiences in MOCA Jacksonville and UNF’s Lazarra Theater, respectively. Their production is unique in that students were integral in every...

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The Bachelor: Episodes 1 and 2 Recap

Mallory Pace, Reporter Jan 20, 2022

ABC’s ‘The Bachelor’ approaches its 26th season, and as they always say, “the most dramatic season yet.” For those who think that sentence doesn’t make sense, ‘The Bachelor’ is a reality...

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Join Jacksonville at this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Jan 16, 2022

(Updated at 11:30 am on Jan. 17 to include a statement from SDS.) This upcoming Monday, Jan. 17, will mark another annual Martin Luther King (MLK) Day. UNF will be closed in honor of the day, but Jacksonville...

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‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ spoiler free review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Jan 12, 2022

They finally did it! I didn’t think it would be possible, but they finally made a good “Spider-Man 3”! “Spider-Man: No Way Home” is the third film in Marvel Studios Spider-Man trilogy. Leading...

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