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Update on UNF's pool construction

Update on UNF’s pool construction

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Jan 28, 2021

One of the most interesting sights to behold post winter break for returning students was the large fence tarps and construction behind the Wellness Center adjacent to the Field House. For the hundreds...

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Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, left, and Vice President Kamala Harris, center, listen as President Joe Biden delivers remarks on climate change and green jobs, in the State Dining Room of the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci

President Joe Biden’s plans for public universities

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter | Jan 28, 2021

Even prior to President Joe Biden’s inauguration, he put forth a clear and well-thought out plan for education at public universities. As of 2020, “65% of all jobs in the economy will require postsecondary...

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Let's make Jacksonville roads safer

Let’s make Jacksonville roads safer

Jennifer Ronzon, Reporter | Jan 28, 2021

Last week, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office shared a photo on their Facebook page that read, “Duval Traffic Truth: In Jacksonville you are more likely to die in a traffic crash than be murdered.”...

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A dog’s day out in Jacksonville

Jennifer Ronzon, Reporter | Jan 28, 2021

Living in an apartment with a dog can be tricky. You have to find creative ways to exercise your pup without a yard. Traditional walks will do the trick, but with so many dog-friendly spots in Jacksonville,...

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Album cover art for The Lo-Fis by Steve Lacy

Track-by-track album review of The Lo-fis by Steve Lacy

Ash Zapata | Jan 28, 2021

Steve Lacy is a young Alternative R&B/Neo-soul/Psychedelic artist who has produced songs for numerous artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Denzel Curry, and his own band, The Internet. Lacy’s Album, The...

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Market surges resulting from unlikeliest of sources

Riley Platt, Reporter | Jan 27, 2021

Online forums have emerged as a beloved piece of the internet. They serve as a great place to connect with others who enjoy similar hobbies. The most popular of these platforms is by far Reddit, which...

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“Night On Earth” Netflix documentary review

“Night On Earth” Netflix documentary review

Kyle McGovern, Reporter | Jan 27, 2021

Have you ever thought about what animals are doing in their natural habitats when the sun goes down? Well, “Night on Earth” will make any viewer a fan of nature documentaries after seeing the razor-sharp...

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FILE - In this undated file photo issued by the University of Oxford, a volunteer is administered the coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University, in Oxford, England. New results released Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, on the possible COVID-19 vaccine suggest it is safe and about 70% effective. (John Cairns/University of Oxford via AP, File)

COVID-19 vaccine available for UNF faculty over 65 next week

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief | Jan 27, 2021

An on-campus  COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be open for UNF faculty who are over the age 65 to get vaccinated on Tuesday, Feb. 2, and Wednesday, Feb. 3. The vaccinations will take place at the UNF Field...

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Photo from Brody’s series “Public Domain” - Welcome to Fabulous Art (Mural collaboration by Dustin Harewood, Elena Ohlander and Shaun Thurston; mirror mosaic by Christy Frazier, Jacksonville, FL), 2020, Archival Inkjet Print / Image courtesy of Ally Brody

Meet UNF’s Student Artist-in-Residence, Ally Brody; exhibit now open at MOCA

Shelby Senesac, News Editor | Jan 26, 2021

The UNF Student Artist-in-Residence exhibit, “Ally Brody: Public Domain,” is a sight to see. Brody’s “Public Domain” captures and highlights the uniqueness and creativity of street art throughout...

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Best spots to take photos in Jacksonville

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor | Jan 26, 2021

Marc Riboud, a French photographer, once said, “Taking pictures is savoring life intensely every hundredth of a second.” Whether you’re into photography, or taking images is just something you enjoy...

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“Locked Down” Spoiler-free review

Kyle McGovern, Reporter | Jan 26, 2021

Anne Hathaway and Chiwetel Ejiofor lead in a romantic comedy-heist film, called “Locked Down”, about a frustrated married couple who plan a secret heist during the COVID-19 lockdown in London....

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FILE - This Aug. 13, 2020, file photo shows a logo for Netflix on a remote control in Portland, Ore. Netflix’s video streaming service has surpassed 200 million subscribers for the first time as its expanding line-up of TV series and movies continues to captivate people stuck at home during the ongoing battle against the pandemic. The subscriber milestone highlighted Netflix’s fourth-quarter results released Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

COVID-19 puts streaming and movie theatres head to head

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter | Jan 26, 2021

With the past year overshadowed by the Coronavirus pandemic, companies have had to find a better way to deliver entertainment to people. Because movie theaters have shut down across the country for the...

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