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A concert.

Heck yeah! The Hella Mega Tour comes to Jax

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter Sep 13, 2019

With the announcement of their new albums, Green Day, Weezer, Fall Out Boy, and special guest The Interrupters have confirmed to be coming together for the Hella Mega Tour in summer 2020. The tour will...

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Howard the Duck with a romantic interest in Candy Cane Lake. Photo by Nathan Turoff.

Scandal on Candy Cane Lake: Howard the Duck spotted with new love interest

Courtney Green, News Editor Sep 13, 2019

Sparks and feathers flew on Candy Cane Lake when Howard the Duck was spotted with a new friend, the very mysterious brown duck. Before UNF’s short hurricane break, Spinnaker received a news tip outing...

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Friday 13th on a calendar

Friday 13th: The history behind this infamous holiday and more…

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Sep 13, 2019

Superstition has been embedded in our culture for years; whether its black cats or spilling salt, we are always trying to avoid an unlucky mishap. Occurring twice this year, Friday the 13th is one of the...

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The battle of the "ITs"

The battle of the “ITs”

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Sep 11, 2019

After rewatching the original "IT", released in 1990, I brought it upon myself to see the latest, "IT Chapter Two". Of course after seeing two "IT" movies in less than 24 hours, I need to analyze and...

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Opinions graphic

Opinions: Out of pocket or Out of luck

Austin W Belet, Opinions Editor Sep 11, 2019

College has become necessary in our society to be able to work in fields we want to work in. Want to be a chemist? Get a degree. Want to be a journalist? Get a degree. Want to work in politics? A degree...

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American Flag

UNF student veteran George Wolfe remembers 9/11

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Sep 11, 2019

Today, 18 years ago, tragedy occurred; a tragedy that continues to heavily impact the United States. There are people who carry their experience from Sept. 11, 2001 with them every day - even some people...

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Hemming Park

Looking for something to do? Keep an eye out for the next Art Walk

Darvin Nelson, Reporter Sep 10, 2019

On the first Wednesday of each month, Jacksonville city hosts a creative and artistic event downtown on Laura Street called the Art Walk. Starting at the Hemming Plaza and ending at The Landing, or what’s...

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Disney's EPCOT

Disney has new plans for EPCOT

Kenny Eckstein-Schoemann Sep 10, 2019

At this year’s D23 expo, Disney made some huge announcements about this park, which opened—and in many ways remains the same as—in 1982. In particular, I’ve got exciting news about arguably their...

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There's a shortage on what?

There’s a shortage on what?

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Sep 10, 2019

There may not be any laws when you’re drinking Claws but there are some flaws. First it was Popeye's Chicken Sandwich and now it’s one of the most recent, popular alcoholic drinks in America. Yes,...

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Reserved parking in the Arena Garage

Reserved parking in the Arena Garage

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Sep 9, 2019

Make sure you plan ahead for the 50 blue lot parking spaces that will be reserved on Wednesday, September 11. Parking Services sent out an alert warning students that the third floor of Garage 38 would...

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​Regal Cinemas held an advanced 3D screening of Alice Through the Looking Glass on May 24, 2016. Photo by Bernadyn Nettles

“IT: Chapter Two” movie review

Kenny Eckstein-Schoemann Sep 9, 2019

Halloween’s around the corner and what better way to start off the season than with one of this year’s most anticipated films, IT: Chapter Two. The film brings us back to Derry, Maine. It’s been...

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Food Truckin' around Jax

Food Truckin’ around Jax

Catherine Cavallo Aug 29, 2019

Are you tired of eating the same thing over and over again? Is the food at the St. Town Center just not cutting it anymore? How about trying some of Jacksonville’s Food Trucks. Here’s Food Truck...

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