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Darby's Dungeon. Credit Darby Herbin.

In 2020, dive into Darby’s Dungeon and discover your inner-nerd

Morgan Holbrook, Staff Reporter Nov 18, 2019

“#ItsNotASexThing”: Darby Herbin includes this hashtag on the back of all t-shirts and at the bottom of all social media posts promoting her upcoming board game lounge, Darby’s Dungeon. The origin...

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You are what you eat: five Town Center restaurants hit with health inspection violations

You are what you eat: five Town Center restaurants hit with health inspection violations

Jessica Volz, Intern Reporter Nov 15, 2019

The Florida Department of Health issued five restaurants at the St. Johns Town Center high priority violations during health inspections. The elaborate shopping center provides a selection of over a dozen...

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Instagram does the unexpected

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Nov 14, 2019

The Instagram app has gone through many changes in recent years. From allowing users to archive their photos, to allowing users to post longer videos and multiple photos, and being able to switch their...

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Apps to aid the student grind: iPhone edition

Apps to aid the student grind: iPhone edition

Courtney Green, News Editor Nov 14, 2019

The student grind challenges us all, especially at the peak of the semester when it's all downhill from here. Here are four iPhone apps (check out the Android list here) for four different areas of your...

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Put the 'give' in Thanksgiving this season!

Put the ‘give’ in Thanksgiving this season!

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Nov 14, 2019

It’s the season to give thanks and give a little something back. With Thanksgiving coming up, some people might be looking to volunteer, but where can you find these opportunities? Here is a list...

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Apps to aid the student grind: Android edition

Apps to aid the student grind: Android edition

Courtney Green, News Editor Nov 13, 2019

There’s an app for that. No. Seriously, there’s probably an app for that. There’s probably app with a soundboard that can tell you “there’s an app for that” whenever you have even the hint...

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Star Wars rewind: Return of the Jedi

Star Wars rewind: Return of the Jedi

After The Empire Strikes Back left audiences on a major cliffhanger, you can probably imagine the expectations people had for the next one. What we got was Return of the Jedi, an overall satisfying conclusion...

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Fun, Fried Food, and Furry Friends

Fun, Fried Food, and Furry Friends

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Nov 13, 2019

From classic carnival rides and live music, Jacksonville’s Agricultural Fair is here with something for everyone to enjoy. If you show your valid college I.D., you can get free admission on Nov. 14....

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Mechanics? Who needs ’em!: UPD offers basic vehicle maintenance class

Ethan Mclaughlin, Reporter Nov 12, 2019

Karen Livingston, an officer with the University Police Department at UNF, is very passionate about helping students learn how to fix and maintain their cars.  "I want to make sure that kids here on...

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Outstanding Senior: Bruce Hope, Spinnaker’s resident veteran

Taylor Smiley, Reporter Nov 11, 2019

Graduating Fall 2019 Major: Multimedia Journalism Fun fact: Bruce served in the U.S Army for 9 years. “When you really love something, you’re driven to do it, and so you make a drastic leap...

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Beyond a breakfast sandwich

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter Nov 9, 2019

If you're looking to get something quick for breakfast but don't eat meat, Dunkin Donuts has you covered. After testing in New York earlier this week, Dunkin Donuts finally brought their Beyond Sausage®...

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Jazz your way into Veterans Day

Jazz your way into Veterans Day

Courtney Green, News Editor Nov 9, 2019

Get in the Veterans Day spirit this weekend with the “Airmen of Note,” the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force. The active duty Airman musicians will be performing this Sunday,...

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