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D.I.Y lit mason jar pumpkins

D.I.Y lit mason jar pumpkins

Sep 25, 2020

Mariana Mejia, Reporter ‘Tis the season of spice lattes, cinnamon scents, crispy colorful crippling leaves and pumpkin decorations. Learn how to make D.I.Y.(Do it yourself)  lit mason jar pumpkins...

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SPONSORED: 5 Reasons Why Entertainment Is Necessary for Students

George Thompson, Sponsored Article Sep 25, 2020

We all need to have a moment of rest and to ease off the pressure. Being a student is far much tough than we think. The expectations, large assignments, and pressure to perform can take a toll on a student....

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Review of Netflix's "Ratched"

Review of Netflix’s “Ratched”

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Sep 24, 2020

Netflix’s latest original expands on the story of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” but does it do the classic any justice? Most critics would say no—and this critic would have to agree as well.  “Ratched,”...

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Is this Howard? Three different sightings of what could be UNF's beloved duck

Is this Howard? Three different sightings of what could be UNF’s beloved duck

Quacking the case of UNF’s missing duck will not be easy, but with the support of the Osprey community and recent sightings around Jacksonville, Howard could still be waddling around looking for his...

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Review of "The Social Dilemma"

Review of “The Social Dilemma”

Kevin Luhrs, Reporter Sep 23, 2020

In a saturated market of documentaries on social media, Netflix’s latest docudrama is a refreshing addition to the medium.  "The Social Dilemma" details how social media has become a marketplace...

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(Clock-wise) Jess (Ilanah Cami-Goursolas,) Coumba (Esther Gohourou,) Angelica (Médina El Aidi-Azouni,) and Amy (Fathia Youssouf)

Review of Netflix’s “Cuties”

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Sep 22, 2020

“Cuties.” This seemingly innocuous term has taken on a new meaning with the latest release of the Netflix movie of the same name. The backlash this film received was monumental. But does it truly deserve...

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The Spinn discusses COVID

The Spinn discusses COVID

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Sep 21, 2020

In this episode, the cast discusses discrepancies in COVID information, plus the University's latest call to action for students to report COVID violations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TaOYtWK9_s&feature=youtu.be __ For...

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What’s the fate of the film industry?

Nathan Turoff, Government Reporter Sep 18, 2020

Movie theaters? Can you even remember the last time you went to one? While the amount of human life tragically lost in this pandemic is 936,313 as of writing, the filmmaking industry has also been one...

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Music classes getting back in tune post-COVID

Jonathan Melancon, Feature Reporter Sep 18, 2020

Socially distanced bands and recorded homework assignments highlight some of the ways music students have had to adapt since the coronavirus outbreak. UNF music classes have transitioned to hybrid teaching...

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Spoiler-free review of "The Devil All the Time"

Spoiler-free review of “The Devil All the Time”

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Sep 18, 2020

Netflix’s newest original film has a star-studded cast, but does the storyline have the power to back it up? Based on a novel of the same name by Donald Ray Pollock, “The Devil All the Time” is...

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"Cursed Films" reviews "Twilight"

“Cursed Films” reviews “Twilight”

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Sep 18, 2020

In this episode of "Cursed Films," the cast discusses the infamous 2008 film "Twilight." The full episode can be viewed below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJZZ2dW-isQ&feature=youtu.be

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The wait is over for PlayStation fans as Sony announces PS5 prices and upcoming games

Erik Feliciano, Reporter Sep 17, 2020

The wait is finally over! After months of very little information, Sony has finally released how much their PlayStation 5 will cost as well as when you should be able to see them on store shelves. Earlier...

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