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Tips to avoid procrastination

Tips to avoid procrastination

Mally Nichols, Reporter Feb 2, 2021

A little procrastination never hurt anyone, right? According to a 2007 study by the University of Calgary, anywhere from 85 and 90 percent of college students procrastinate and almost 50 percent procrastinate...

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Darth Vader’s redemption

Erik Feliciano, Reporter Feb 1, 2021

Darth Vader was seen as a hulking machine of a man and was only given a brief moment in the final film, Star Wars: Episode 6 Return of the Jedi,  to actually get some form of redemption after he saved...

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The history of presidential pardons

Erik Feliciano, Reporter Jan 28, 2021

In his final day in office, former President Donald Trump granted pardons to a large number of people. Throughout history presidents gave out pardons throughout their career, some are incredibly infamous....

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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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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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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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Streaming service apps that students can download right now

Kyle McGovern, Reporter Jan 26, 2021

Over the last decade, all different kinds of streaming services have launched their applications with any type of media, tv shows, and movies one could imagine. Here are some streaming service applications...

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Album cover art for Free Yourself Up by Lake Street Drive

Track-by-track review of Free Yourself Up by Lake Street Dive

Zain Beverly, Radio Intern Jan 25, 2021

Lake Street Dive is a soulful jazz/americana/pop/rock/R&B troupe and they’re exploring relationships from a mostly female perspective in their sixth studio album, Free Yourself Up. They're a multi-genre...

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Weekly food bargains in Jacksonville

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Jan 21, 2021

There’s nothing better than saving money on food as a college student, especially when the bargain is too good to pass up. Here are seven local food spots in the Jacksonville area if you’re wanting...

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Starter job ideas for students

Starter job ideas for students

Mally Nichols, Reporter Jan 21, 2021

Lots of students are looking for ways to get extra cash in their pocket, and a part-time job is an amazing way to do just that. For many college students, there’s not enough time in a day to work long...

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