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‘Night of Lights’ returns to St. Augustine this year

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Nov 22, 2021

This year, St. Augustine celebrates its 28th year of doing Night of Lights. The event started on Nov. 20 and takes place every evening through Jan. 31, 2022. According to National Geographic, Night...

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Holiday events in Jacksonville

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Nov 17, 2021

If you’re getting excited about all the holiday cheer, or if you could use a little bit of some holiday spirit, consider checking out some of these cool December events happening in Jacksonville.  19th...

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Fall party hosted by Osprey Life and Productions

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Nov 10, 2021

Ready to escape the stress of Finals approaching? Osprey Life and Productions has your back. They are celebrating the end of the Fall semester with a huge party on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 6:00 p.m. You can...

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‘Eternals’ review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Nov 10, 2021

A film centering on comic book characters that hardly anyone has read, it’s “Eternals.” This is seen by many as Marvel’s attempts at branching outside of their standard formula to do something...

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‘HORIZONS’ album review

Ash Anders, Radio DJ Nov 10, 2021

HORIZONS is the fourth studio album of progressive rock band STARSET. Known best for previous singles such as My Demons and Monster, STARSET’s new album is a beautiful mix of emotional lyrics and explosive...

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Workshop: ‘Roots of Injustice, Seeds of Change: Toward Right Relationships with Native Peoples’

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Nov 9, 2021

On Tuesday, Nov. 16, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. a workshop will be conducted by the Friend’s Peace Team that welcomes guests who would like to reconsider U.S. History. Through an exercise that is to...

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‘The Midnight Library’: a review

Julia Croston, Government Reporter Nov 9, 2021

When a novel starts with a quote from famous American poet Sylvia Plath, high expectations are set from the beginning. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig follows the life of a woman, Nora, who commits suicide...

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Science on Tap: learning attitudes

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist Nov 9, 2021

The Museum of Science and History (MOSH) will host the monthly Science on Tap event this Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and is set to take place at the Lemonstreet Brewing Company. Science...

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Four easy Thanksgiving desserts

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Nov 8, 2021

Believe it or not, Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Here are some fun recipes you can make with your friends, family, or just yourself this season. These desserts are sure to cure your sweet tooth. Pumpkin...

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Veterans Day: background and UNF celebrations

Hayley Simonson and Michael Tracey Nov 8, 2021

Veterans Day is right around the corner, and the UNF Military and Veterans Resource Center (MRVC) will be commemorating those who fight for our freedom.  What is Veterans Day? On Nov. 11 of each year,...

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Plants, tacos & canines; UNF Ogier Gardens hosts 9th Annual Harvest Fest

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Nov 3, 2021

Grab a friend and get ready to embrace the cool fall weather at UNF Ogier Gardens Harvest Festival this Friday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event will feature live music, lunch from a local...

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You’re in for a wild ride!; The Jacksonville Fair opens this week

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Nov 3, 2021

The annual Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair is back in business this year and opens its gates to sweet cotton candy and dizzy rides on Thursday, Nov. 4. College students can enter the fair for free...

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