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Jacksonville Goes Ham

Ethan McLaughlin, Reporter | Oct 28, 2019

“Do you own a ham radio? You do now.” This is what Herb Minton, a local ham radio operator, said to me when I told him I would be taking the test to receive my FCC ham radio license at the technical...

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The debate on Florida's minimum wage

The debate on Florida’s minimum wage

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor | Oct 23, 2019

For those who want Florida's minimum wage to be raised, your lucky day might take place next year. The Florida $15 Minimum Wage Initiative could possibly make its way onto ballots Nov. 3, 2020, according...

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"A Cool Place to Live": new Beaches Museum exhibit upcoming

“A Cool Place to Live”: new Beaches Museum exhibit upcoming

Darvin Nelson, Reporter | Oct 23, 2019

The Beaches Museum’s mission is “to preserve and share the distinct history and culture of the Beaches area.” With that being said, the Beaches Museum is opening a new exhibit called “Neptune...

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College-friendly stores in Town Center

College-friendly stores in Town Center

Chris Jennings, Anchor | Oct 22, 2019

Let’s face it, the one commonality most college students share is financial status: broke. Between the overpriced textbooks, rent, and nights out with peers, it seems like we often find our bank accounts...

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T.I. awards a college student with a $25,000 scholarship

T.I. awards a college student with a $25,000 scholarship

Jessica Volz, Reporter | Oct 21, 2019

Rapper and TV personality, T.I. Harris,  honored the life of his late sister by awarding a college student a 25-thousand dollar scholarship.  The recipient, Tierany Scott, was distinguished for being...

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Tyler Perry Studios is making some additions: A new residence for youth in need

Tyler Perry Studios is making some additions: A new residence for youth in need

Intern Reporter, Jessica Volz | Oct 17, 2019

The largest film production studio, Tyler Perry Studios, will be a future residence for displaced members of the community.   Perry's next set of goals for the old confederate base-turned-production...

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Rocco's Pizza Food Truck serving free pizza, bread knots, and mozzarella sticks to the UNF students. Photo by Caleb Moseley

Food Truck Frenzy and Battle of the Bands

Morgan Holbrook, Copy Editor | Oct 17, 2019

The biggest party on campus will be at the Student Union Amphitheater this Friday night. Instead of the Osprey Clubhouse, Food Truck Frenzy will be held at the J.B. Coxwell Amphitheater with Battle...

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Meghan Markle and her International Day of the Girl speech

Meghan Markle and her International Day of the Girl speech

Jessica Volz, Intern Reporter | Oct 17, 2019

Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, shared a speech in honor of International Day of the Girl.  She used social media to encourage movement, reflected on her successes and recognized that women's equality...

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Rise of the Raccoons

Rise of the Raccoons

Nathan Turoff, Critter Columnist | Oct 15, 2019

One of the most unique aspects of UNF is its diverse range of wildlife. One of the most elusive and dangerous creatures that inhabit our campus is the Raccoon.  Procyon Lotor, or commonly referred...

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Darvin Nelson

Table tennis tournament: Ceramics Guild vs. Sculptors’ Guild

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor | Oct 7, 2019

Come watch the Ceramics and Sculptors' Guilds battle each other in a table tennis tournament this Thursday, Oct. 10. You can find the tournament in the Game Room at the Student Union at 6 p.m. The tournaments...

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Eliminating food waste for the win (and for the tablet)

Eliminating food waste for the win (and for the tablet)

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Oct 3, 2019

Dining Services is hosting a Project Clean Plate event where students are encouraged to present their clean plates to Dining Services after they are finished with their meal in order to be entered into...

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Trees from the Amazon Rainforest on fire.

Hélène Góes is fired up about the Amazon

Miller Mott, Weather Anchor | Oct 2, 2019

The Amazon Rainforest is still on fire, and Hélène Góes’ family can smell the smoke. Góes is a student at the University of Florida, and is a Brazilian-American dual citizen, who has spent much of...

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