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Four generations of gaming collide on Xbox Series X

Four generations of gaming collide on Xbox Series X

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter Feb 27, 2020

More information has just dropped for the upcoming Xbox Series X console, and it looks like upgrading your console is going to be much easier than it’s been in the past. “Xbox Series X is our...

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Rugrats

Top 5 TV shows from our childhood

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Feb 26, 2020

“Rugrats”:The characters in this show were just so great, from lovable Chucky to the mean-spirited Angelica. Angelica was so aggravating when she would terrorize the kids, but karma would always...

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Oz-Fest recap: Carnival and concert

Oz-Fest recap: Carnival and concert

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Feb 24, 2020

A giant crowd of UNF students swarmed as rappers Rich the Kid and Gunna performed. Gates opened a little after 5 p.m. and students were welcomed with free items, such as an Oz-Fest t-shirt and a stuffed...

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The Tree of The White Ibis

The Tree of The White Ibis

Nathan Turoff, Critter Columnist Feb 21, 2020

Candy Cane lake is home to many creatures and their environments. One of the lake's most truly bizarre sights, is the Tree of the White Ibis. The American White Ibis is a very unusual animal. The...

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Why should you file taxes?

Why should you file taxes?

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Feb 20, 2020

Tax season is upon us, and you might be asking yourself should I pay my taxes? It’s a tedious and frustrating process, but here are a few reasons you should pay your taxes: 1. It's the law. If...

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Facebook comments on Gunna story

UNF students react to Oz Fest headliner being Gunna

Emily Echevarria, Student Government Reporter Feb 20, 2020

The announcement of Gunna as the headliner of OZ Fest has been met with mixed reactions. Several people commented on Spinnaker’s Facebook post that they were unaware of who the rapper was. Many thought...

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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

Bounce your way to food on the Green

Courtney Green, News Editor Feb 19, 2020

Celebrate Homecoming week with Food Trucks for Fun on Thursday, February 20 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The food trucks will be located on the Green -- a change in scenery from previous years -- and...

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Jacksonville’s History With Lynching

Christian Ayers, General Assignment Reporter Feb 18, 2020

150 armed, masked men took two black men -- Bowman Cook and John Morine -- from a county jail against their will and without any resistance from law enforcement, on Sept. 8, 1919. The mob took the two...

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Closeup of mouth biting onto a long acrylic nail with text that says "Claws."

Black History Month: Morgan Dixon’s small nail business turns into hit TV show on TNT

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Feb 18, 2020

She went from Jacksonville to New Orleans, and from being a broke college student to creating memorable nail looks for the hit TV show CLAWS on TNT. Morgan Dixon graduated from UNF in 2014 with an art...

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Opinions

Opinions: Presidential Primary Pestilence

Austin W Belet, Opinions Editor Feb 18, 2020

Today is the final day to get registered to vote in the Democratic primary.  For those who want to vote for a Republican or Democratic candidate, you need to make sure TODAY to register for the party...

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Photo of Gunna performing on stage

Everything Gunna requested for backstage, everything he was denied, and more…

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Feb 18, 2020

This year the Nest will be welcoming a popular artist by the name of Gunna to be the main act at Oz Fest. Student Government paid a whopping $125,000 for the artist to perform at UNF for a total of 60...

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Photo by Darvin Nelson.

Body Image Workshop: A Conversation on Love

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Feb 17, 2020

Valentine’s Day either serves as a reminder of those who love you, or the absence of such love. Love is something most of us feel and is displayed in infinite ways; whether it's feelings, thoughts, flowers,...

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