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Five Feet Apart: Approach with caution

Five Feet Apart: Approach with caution

Morgan Holbrook | Mar 18, 2019

Justin Baldoni’s directorial debut is the fictional story of two teens with a nonfictional illness, cystic fibrosis, who struggle with putting each other’s health at risk by wanting to be together. Even...

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The Guardians of the Galaxy. Courtesy Marvel Studios.

James Gunn reinstated as director for “Guardians 3”

David Eckstein | Mar 17, 2019

Guardians fans rejoice! It has just been reported that James Gunn has been reinstated as director of "Guardians of the Galaxy 3" after Disney fired him eight months ago. This comes as a surprise, as Disney...

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Fire-grilled oven used at Blaze Pizza. Photo by Alexandra Torres-Perez

Pi Day offers discounted pizza and more

Paolo Cesar | Mar 14, 2019

Pi Day is upon us and with it comes several discounts at local pizza outlets. Blaze Pizza in Town Center, Jacksonville, is starting the Pi Day hype with $3.14 pizzas for anyone who downloads the Blaze...

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“The Black Album” continues Weezer’s trend of mediocrity

Nicole Moore | Mar 12, 2019

“Begrudgingly catchy” is a phrase I thought I would never use in my lifetime, but it’s a phrase that describes Weezer’s “Black Album” to a tee. Rivers Cuomo and crew are back for their thirteenth...

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Captain Marvel: Further, faster, and full circle with our latest heroine

Paolo Cesar | Mar 11, 2019

An opening statement for those who somehow hate Marvel with all of their beings: Kindly leave your complaints at the window. That aside, Marvel’s done wonders with "Captain Marvel," which could be...

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1,000 Listens or Less: Abjects – “Never Give Up”

Nicole Moore | Mar 9, 2019

There is something beautiful about a band featuring members from different parts of the world coming together to do two things and two things only, play loud music and kick ass on stage. Abjects is a three-piece...

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“How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World”: The perfect ending to a phenomenal trilogy

David Eckstein | Feb 25, 2019

The time has come to bid farewell to one of Dreamworks’ most critically acclaimed film series. The third and final movie of the trilogy, “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,” stands up well...

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“Alita: Battle Angel” review: Fans of the manga rejoice

David Eckstein | Feb 18, 2019

Directed by Robert Rodriquez (Sin City) and produced by James Cameron (Terminator, Aliens, Avatar), its Alita:Battle Angel. This new film, based on the Japanese cyberpunk manga series written in the 1990s,...

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"The Lego Movie 2" rebuilds with heart and growing pains

“The Lego Movie 2” rebuilds with heart and growing pains

Paolo Cesar | Feb 11, 2019

Leave it to the same team that managed to tear Batman’s foibles apart in "The Lego Batman Movie" to ultimately do the same to everything else. Yes, the movie is ultimately that good. Spoilers aside,...

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"This is Not the End" by Spielbergs.

Spielbergs channel 2000’s emo on “This Is Not The End”

Nicole Moore, Assistant Content Producer | Feb 8, 2019

There was a time not too long ago where emo-rock seemingly ruled. From the likes of Japandroids to Modern Baseball, at some point most American teens in the mid to late 2000’s were exposed to the suburban...

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“Saturday Night Live” veterans to visit UNF

Kristina Smith | Feb 5, 2019

On February 15, Saturday Night Live veterans Nasim Pedrad and Jay Pharoah will bring a show to UNF as part of an Osprey Productions event. Students can attend for free with their Osprey1card, while...

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Batman: No More

David Eckstein | Feb 4, 2019

DC fans who adore the dark knight are going to be split over a new bit of controversial news. It has just been revealed that Matt Reeves “The Batman” has an official release date of June 25th,...

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