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How does UNF hold up on Rate My Professor?

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Feb 25, 2021

According to a recent poll conducted by Spinnaker, many students feel as if UNF offers bad advising, which is detrimental to the overall graduation rate of its students. While it still hasn’t been determined ...

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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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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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BHM: Five Black female heroes

Ketan Narotam, Police Reporter Feb 22, 2021

Every Black History Month, we celebrate the achievements of many African-Americans that include Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and W.E.B. DuBois. No one can deny the contributions these Black men...

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Asteroid scheduled to pass Earth

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Feb 22, 2021

Get your telescopes ready, because on March 21, 2021 an asteroid under the name 2001 FO32 is scheduled to swoop past Earth. This is the biggest and fastest asteroid to pass Earth this year. The asteroid...

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Album cover art for Charleston 1966 by Darius Rucker

Staff Pick Album Review: Charleston, SC 1966 by Darius Rucker

Zain Beverly, Radio Intern Feb 22, 2021

Charleston, SC 1966 is the third studio album of Darius Rucker’s solo career, and the second decidedly country album of his. It has some tracks that went over well on the radio due to their adherence...

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Detail view of Super Bowl LV logo on the field from an elevated position before Super Bowl 55 NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. (Ric Tapia via AP)

The history of American football

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Feb 21, 2021

Less than two weeks ago, The Tampa Buccaneers beat the Kansas City Chiefs and won Super Bowl LV. Football is seen as a quintessential mainstay of American Culture, and it has been for decades, but why?...

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BHM: Celebrating Black content creators on Twitch

Ketan Narotam, Police Reporter Feb 21, 2021

Black content creators play a pivotal role in shaping gaming culture by creating live content that is both entertaining and inspiring on the popular live-streaming platform Twitch.tv. The live-streaming...

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Malcolm and Marie review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Feb 21, 2021

Netflix’s latest film is finally here. “Malcolm and Marie” is one of the first Hollywood films to be written, financed and produced during the COVID-19 Pandemic with filming taking place in secret...

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The history of Girl Scout Cookies

The history of Girl Scout Cookies

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Feb 17, 2021

For over 100 years, Girl Scout Cookies have remained a staple, integral, and iconic part of American culture. Catching sight of these colorful cookie boxes outside of the local grocery store, which are...

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