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Decade rewind: top ten movies

Decade rewind: top ten movies

Spinnaker Media Jan 14, 2020

We are two weeks into a new semester, new year, and the 2010s are officially a thing of the past! Here are a few throwbacks from an era now ended, ranked according to our top favorites. Courtney Green ...

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A guide to buying textbooks online

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Jan 13, 2020

As students turn the page on a new semester, college costs begin to add up. Going to college can cost a lot of money and as students we’re often finding the best ways to save our coin.  A good way...

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Future service dog trains at UNF

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Jan 11, 2020

Dogs have always been seen as man’s best friend, as they are lovable, loyal and goofy. However, some dogs are meant to serve a higher purpose. Zina is one of these dogs. At just 6 months old, Zina...

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UNF Women's Center 33rd annual Celebration of Women in the Arts. Photo credit Alex Bowman.

UNF Women’s Center hosts annual Celebration of Women in Arts

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Jan 9, 2020

The Celebration of Women in the Arts is a variety show featuring local, woman-centered talent and has been annual event since 1987. Last night was the 33rd annual showcase of talented women in Jacksonville. The...

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College and the obsession with attendance

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Jan 8, 2020

College students pay thousands of dollars to attend colleges and universities in hopes of obtaining a degree but students fill the seats of overcrowded lecture halls and turn their attention to the person...

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Rapper Lil Baby is coming to Jacksonville

Rapper Lil Baby is coming to Jacksonville

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Jan 7, 2020

With almost 17 million monthly listeners on spotify, Atlanta native and Trap artist Lil Baby is coming to Jacksonville.  Lil Baby rose to fame after dropping a mixtape called “Perfect Timing” in...

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"Cats" review: a "tail" of historic controversy

“Cats” review: a “tail” of historic controversy

Nathan Turoff, Critter Columnist Jan 7, 2020

To say the “Cats” movie was intriguing is nothing short of an understatement.  The whole film was a sight to behold: with CGI cats, eerie visuals and a plot as flimsy as the cats’ tails. However,...

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Students waiting in line for food at Party in the Plaza event.

Spring into action with UNF’s Spring Week of Welcome: snacks, food trucks, and Harry Potter

Courtney Green, News Editor Jan 6, 2020

Welcome back, Ospreys! As the Spring semester officially kicks off its first day of classes, check out these exciting events throughout the week. On Monday, January 6, get your grub on with some welcome-back-snacks...

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Star Wars Rewind: The Last Jedi

Star Wars Rewind: The Last Jedi

We end Star Wars Rewind with The Last Jedi. Hands down the most divisive film in the series. It’s interesting because every Star Wars film after the first one has gotten some form of backlash, so something...

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Star Wars Rewind: The Force Awakens

Star Wars Rewind: The Force Awakens

For a while, people believed Star Wars films have run their course. Virtually no one was expecting to see an Episode VII anytime soon. That was until George Lucas sold the rights to Disney who planned...

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Star Wars Rewind: Revenge of the Sith review

Star Wars Rewind: Revenge of the Sith review

So many years of build up has all led to this moment. Revenge of the Sith is considered by many to be the best of the prequels, and we happen to agree. The main reason being that it was the story everyone...

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Howard the Duck is surrounded by three mottled ducks. What will he do next? Photo credit Nathan Turoff.

Howard the Duck attacked on Candy Cane Lake

Nathan Turoff, Critter Columnist Dec 12, 2019

In the recent weeks since Thanksgiving break, UNF’s very own Howard the Duck, the traditionally sole waterfowl resident of Candy Cane Lake, has recently found his turf under threat from three mottled...

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