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Opinions: A place of hate

Trent Gautney, Opinions Reporter | Nov 22, 2019

Of all the places to eat on campus, none tend to spark as much controversy- and long lines- as Chick-fil-A. Located near the center of campus, the restaurant is a popular destination for many students...

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Star Wars Rewind: The Phantom Menace

Who would’ve thought one of the most hyped up movies in cinema history would have divided so many people? Apparently no one, as when this film came out people went nuts! They couldn’t wait to see what...

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Two factors, more opinions

Ethan Mclaughlin, Reporter | Nov 21, 2019

Love it or hate it, we all have to use it. UNF’s new two factor authentication has been the talk of the campus ever since it was brought about one month ago. We hit the campus to see what people really...

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Beat the cold: At home remedies for stuffy noses and sore throats

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor | Nov 20, 2019

The winter season is upon us, and we all know what that means: The common cold. As college students, medical bills can be expensive, and we don't always have the time for an hour-long doctors visit...

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It's Transgender Day of Remembrance

It’s Transgender Day of Remembrance

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director | Nov 20, 2019

22 instances of fatal violent crimes against transgender or gender non-conforming individuals have been reported this year in the US alone. Today, the world remembers those victims, and all others who...

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Navya autonomous driving vehicle. Photo by Dan.

The future is self-driving and it’s here in Jax

Courtney Green, News Editor | Nov 19, 2019

No steering wheel. No pedals. The Autonom Shuttle by Navya is touted as the “cutting edge of multi-sensor technology.” And soon, a fleet of 12 autonomous vehicles will run the Bay Street Innovation...

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Three turkey myths debunked

Three turkey myths debunked

Nathan Turoff, Critter Columnist | Nov 19, 2019

The month of November means four things: Cooler weather, shorter days, Black Friday deals and Thanksgiving. The most iconic part of any Thanksgiving dinner is arguably the turkey, so in honor of the...

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Pizza ATM. Photo by Darvin Nelson.

Bake your day with a fresh new pizza

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Nov 19, 2019

Swipe for pizza? In Osprey Crossings (on-campus housing), you can get a pizza as easy as getting a soda from a vending machine, but instead of a fizzy beverage, you will get a hot fresh-baked pizza. Coming...

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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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