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UNF study finds having indoor plants can decrease stress levels in women

Jessica Volz | Nov 6, 2019

If you're thinking about getting an indoor plant but don't know if the hassle is worth it then you may want to consider it more beneficial for your mental health. Especially, after hearing about a new study...

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Porchfest is in full swing

Porchfest is in full swing

Darvin Nelson, General assignment reporter | Nov 6, 2019

Jacksonville Porchfest is a free event with an expected 50 vendors, including a variety of food trucks and local artists selling art. 18 music groups will also perform live. The festival is this Saturday,...

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Ospreys invest like SWOOP

Ospreys invest like SWOOP

Emma Sheridan, Volunteer | Nov 5, 2019

Investing is the last thing that comes to mind when struggling with financial insecurity in college.  The Finance and Investment Society of the University of North Florida seeks to change that. The...

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Opinions: Mass customization

Normandi Tapia | Nov 5, 2019

Jeez, well that sounds real technical… what high level jargon is that? That jargon is from my Foundations of Business class. Mass customization makes products just for you - just for everyone frankly...

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Movie Review: Star Wars rewind

Movie Review: Star Wars rewind

Seeing how great the first Star Wars turned out, you’re probably wondering how Lucasfilm would be able to top it.  One example was by creating an emotionally-engaging sequel that moves the story...

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A skateboard was stolen from outside the Osprey Clubhouse. Another skateboard was stolen from a shuttle bus after a student left it on the bus. Photo by Patrick Lloyd

Man on the street: How students feel about skateboarders on campus

Brett Nweeia, Staff reporter | Nov 1, 2019

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDybchM2WdU[/embedyt] At the University of North Florida, there are many ways to get around campus in order to quickly get to classes. One popular way of arriving...

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Halloween Special: Spinnaker tells ghost stories

Courtney Green, News Editor | Oct 31, 2019

We’ve all got a ghost story, real or passed down. Here are a few for you to carry through the Halloween evening. The Ghost in the Yard “So this is a real ghost story. It happened when I was in...

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Teal Pumpkin Project® raises awareness for food allergies this Halloween

Teal Pumpkin Project® raises awareness for food allergies this Halloween

Jessica Volz, Intern Reporter | Oct 31, 2019

The Teal Pumpkin Project® strives to create food allergy awareness and aims to make Halloween safer for everyone. If you didn’t have the opportunity to get crafty with teal paint during Market Day,...

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Jacksonville's oldest organic farm hosts a "Farm Fall Festival"

Jacksonville’s oldest organic farm hosts a “Farm Fall Festival”

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Oct 31, 2019

Enjoy a day at Jacksonville’s oldest Organic Farm  on Sunday, Nov. 3 with fresh food and games. Vegetables, pulled pork sandwich raised from sustainable meat, and vegan options will be served for all...

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Return to Westeros: new "Game of Thrones" series announced

Return to Westeros: new “Game of Thrones” series announced

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter | Oct 30, 2019

It's time to return to Westeros, as a new series in the “Game of Thrones” universe has been announced. According to the Hollywood Reporter, “House of the Dragon” is an upcoming prequel series...

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Need a Lyft to your next job? Lyft's new program aims to help you get there

Need a Lyft to your next job? Lyft’s new program aims to help you get there

Erik Feliciano and Courtney Green | Oct 30, 2019

If you're having trouble getting to your next job interview or are having problems getting to work, Lyft has just announced their new Jobs Access Program for over 35 cities, including Jacksonville. The...

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Recipes to make your Halloween tasty and spooky

Jessica Volz, Reporter | Oct 30, 2019

 Bloody Shirley Temples  When the sun sets on Oct. 31 and people begin to gather from the unknown, are you ready to host? Here's an assortment of recipes that help tame the crowds from the kitchen.  If...

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