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A guide to neighborhoods in Jacksonville and what to expect from them

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Feb 27, 2021

Jacksonville is a huge city that has many unique areas to live. These individual hubs have something special to offer and cater distinctively to the people they host.  There are many different options...

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UNF School of Music presents Voices of Mahogany: A celebration of Choral Composers from Africa and the African Diaspora

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief Feb 26, 2021

UNF musicians will celebrate composers from Africa and the African Diaspora on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. The free event will be located at the Andrew A Robinson Theater (limited seating) and...

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FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2021, file photo, thousands of Atlantic green sea turtles and Kemp's ridley sea turtles suffering from cold stun are laid out to recover at the South Padre Island Convention Center on South Padre Island, Texas. As many Texans hosted neighbors who had no heat or water during the vicious February storm, numerous types of wildlife are believed to have taken a beating from the cold snap. (Miguel Roberts/The Brownsville Herald via AP, File)

AP: Bats, birds among wildlife pummeled during Southern freeze

JOHN FLESHER and JAMIE STENGLE, Associated Press Feb 26, 2021

DALLAS (AP) — As many people in the southern U.S. hosted neighbors who had no heat or water during the vicious February storm and deep freeze, Kate Rugroden provided a refuge for shell-shocked bats. Starving...

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Seven haunted places in Jacksonville

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Feb 25, 2021

Sometimes, buildings carry superstition with them as much as they carry history. If you’re someone who is interested in mysterious tales surrounding areas rumored to be haunted, this list is for you.  Many...

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Pokemon celebrates its 25th Anniversary

Jordan Ramos, Reporter Feb 25, 2021

Pokemon’s 25th anniversary starts soon, and for the event, the company has many things planned throughout the year including music with many famous artists, new games, and new trading cards. The anniversary...

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The history of Black History Month

Jordan Ramos, Reporter Feb 25, 2021

Black History Month is a celebration that many African-Americans take part in. It highlights the difficulties as well as the triumphs that the black community has faced throughout America’s history....

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How to save money on travel

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Feb 24, 2021

For a while now, COVID-19 has halted travel plans, closed borders, and left people fantasizing about the days when they can officially travel again. While the pandemic is not over yet, brighter horizons...

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A guide to Jacksonville thrifting

Jennifer Ronzon, Intern Feb 24, 2021

Thrifting serves as an ethical and affordable alternative to shopping. It’s a great way to reduce waste in the world of fast-fashion. It may require more effort than your average trip to the mall, but...

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Album cover art for Collapsed in Sunbeams by Arlo Parks

New Releases Album Review: Collapsed in Sunbeams by Arlo Parks

Ash Zapata, Volunteer DJ Feb 24, 2021

Arlo Parks (Anais Oluwatoyin Estelle Marinho) is a young British artist who released her first album, Collapsed in Sunbeams. This indie album is an honest collection of stories and experiences wrapped...

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“Lovecraft Country” Season 1 Spoiler-free review

Kyle McGovern, Reporter Feb 24, 2021

If you like realism with a little bit of fantasy, “Lovecraft Country” follows a man trying to find his father across the U.S. as he faces racial violence and Jim Crow America in the 1950s. Other terrors...

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BHM spotlight: Ella Fitzgerald

Morgan Jeremy, Reporter Feb 23, 2021

Known as “The First Lady of Song,” Ella Fitzgerald was one of the most popular and influential jazz singers in the United States, winning 13 Grammy awards and selling over 40 million albums.  She...

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WandaVision plot theories

WandaVision plot theories

Jordan Ramos, Reporter Feb 23, 2021

“WandaVision” has been a rollercoaster ride. Throughout the show's life, there have been many fan theories ranging from who is the true villain of the show to who exactly is Agnes?  These fan theories...

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