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Brain Food: How certain foods boost the brain’s cognitive abilities

Sarah Bethea Sep 2, 2018

We all know that eating certain kinds of food is beneficial for your body’s health, but did you know that there are certain foods that are good for your brain’s health too? These “brain foods”...

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The Guardians of the Galaxy. Courtesy Marvel Studios.

OPINION: James Gunn and the future of Marvel Studios

David Eckstein Aug 31, 2018

Recently, Marvel Studios issued a release that it is putting Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 on hold. The studio temporarily dismissed the cast and crew members, who had assembled for pre-production in Los...

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Blood Orange gives us hope with "Negro Swan"

Blood Orange gives us hope with “Negro Swan”

Zach Haigley Aug 30, 2018

The cover of Devonté Hynes’ latest release as Blood Orange features a winged man languidly sitting on a car window sill, ear to the roof and arms obscuring his face. To step into the shoes of photographer...

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Contributing Less: Ways to be a zero-waste college student

Sarah Bethea Aug 30, 2018

The zero-waste lifestyle is a movement to help lessen the human impact on the environment by integrating minimal-waste-producing changes into your daily routine. These kinds of changes aren’t hard,...

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Panda Express is open at the Student Union.

Panda Express opens for business

Johnakeshia Thompson Aug 28, 2018

The smell of sweet and tangy spices lingers on campus as an invitation to come and indulge in Chinese food. This soft launch can speak for itself; as soon as you enter the food court, you’re greeted...

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BTS' "Love Yourself: Answer" album cover. Courtesy of Big Hit Entertainment.

BTS’ “Love Yourself: Answer” is an uplifting discovery of self-love

Alex Toth, Features Editor Aug 28, 2018

For even the most acclaimed artists, the "concept album" is a challenging beast. Crafting a satisfying, complete story while making sure each individual song can stand on its own two feet is one of music’s...

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The Jacksonville Landing shortly after the shooting on Aug. 26.

Woman on the Street: UNF students react to Jacksonville Landing shooting

Jessica May Aug 27, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2PSwwuzSNY[/embedyt] Video by Jessica May and Joe Girouard.   — For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any...

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The Happytime Murders: Surprisingly enjoyable

Leonardo Paley Aug 27, 2018

Jim Henson’s Muppets are revolutionary in children’s entertainment. Recently, there has been a resurgence of the Muppets in society. James Bobin’s (co-creator of “Flight of the Conchords”) 2011...

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Courtesy Emerson Film Enterprises

Why We Love Bad Film

Brendan Rodenberg Aug 25, 2018

With any form of art, there are works that are considered masterpieces. In the case of cinema, these are the films that are regarded as timeless by both critics and audiences alike- “The Shawshank Redemption”...

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Woman on the Street: Students respond to the myWings update

Woman on the Street: Students respond to the myWings update

Jessica May Aug 25, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NulmsFxXGnQ[/embedyt] Video by Hunter Horstman and Jessica May — For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments...

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Astrophysics Professor Dr. Hewitt and Junior Astrophysics Student Shannon Silverman set up the main telescope for attendees to view nearby planets and stars. Photo by Ashley Pace

UNF Astronomy Club to host astronomy night

Steven Thompson Aug 24, 2018

  The University of North Florida Astronomy Club will host a fun-filled and family-friendly astronomy night on Friday, Aug. 24 at 8 p.m. The event will be held on the UNF campus in room...

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Coffee: A means of morning survival

Coffee: A means of morning survival

Jac Caruso Aug 23, 2018

Coffee, coffee everywhere but how to make a good cup? According to USA Today, over 83 percent of Americans start their day with coffee. For many college students who are adjusting to new schedules...

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