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A headshot of Matthew Olson. Photo by Cara Jackson.

How one UNF teacher is making an impact

Cara Jackson | May 23, 2019

According to Matthew Ohlson, leadership development is undoubtedly one of the most important instruments for fostering growth. This principle is what the Department of Leadership School Counseling...

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IHOP is selling $1 pancakes just in time for memorial day

IHOP is selling $1 pancakes just in time for memorial day

Breanna, Features Editor | May 21, 2019

IHOP is selling $1 pancakes nationwide today in order to benefit the college scholarships of children who have lost a parent in the military, according to firstcoastnews.com. From 7 a.m to 7 p.m today,...

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Lather on the real stuff

Lather on the real stuff

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor | May 21, 2019

We hate to break it to you, but according to a recent study from the Brooks College of Health, that homemade sunscreen is not going to cut it. The study, conducted by an associate professor at UNF’s...

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Sippers Coffeehouse on Gate Parkway has an assortment of tables and cubbies perfect for group studying or reading silently.Photo courtesy of Sippers Coffeehouse.

Why you might have the coffee poops

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor | May 20, 2019

As college students it’s not uncommon to stop by Starbucks for your daily cup of coffee. After grabbing your iced caramel latte, you head straight to class. As you sit there, listening to your professor...

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Dillard's breaks a guinness world record

Dillard’s breaks a guinness world record

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor | May 20, 2019

Dillard's broke a Guinness World Record for the amount of people putting on sunscreen at the same time for "Skin Cancer Awareness Month" at 2 p.m Saturday in the St. Johns Town Center Every year in...

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“Study drug” abuse and its side effects

Breanna Catalo, Features Editor | May 20, 2019

The use of Adderall and other related drugs has soared over the past twenty years, according to Simon Aberg with the National Center for Health Research. One reason for the increase in use has been...

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Graphic by Lianna Norman

Opinion: Tallahassee knows best

Austin W Belet, Opinions editor | May 17, 2019

Governor DeSantis, in a surprising move, blocked the Florida legislature from banning municipalities banning plastic straws. That is a mouth full, so give me just a second to explain. Back in February,...

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UNF student Zeph Kane targeted by an on-campus preacher

Free Speech vs. Inclusiveness: What college students think

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor | May 17, 2019

  The first amendment has been the hot topic for universities nationwide as the debate on the limitations of free speech rage on, especially at UNF, where campus preachers seem to be a recurring...

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Surfer [The Bar]

“Drake and Josh” star Drake Bell is coming to Jacksonville Beach

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor | May 15, 2019

Drake Bell from the series "Drake & Josh" is coming to Surfer The Bar in Jacksonville Beach  Thursday, June 20, at 8 p.m. Only this time, he won't be acting out our favorite lines from the hit T.V....

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

How fried food affects your brain

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor | May 14, 2019

We've all heard the term "brain food" before, but as students, it can mean more than we think. Food high in refined sugars are linked to stress, impaired brain function and depression, according to health.harvard.edu. College...

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Walmart raises minimum smoking age to 21

Walmart raises minimum smoking age to 21

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor | May 13, 2019

If you’re 18 and planning on buying tobacco related products, then Walmart and Sam’s Club aren't the places to go. Starting July 1, the company will no longer sell tobacco products or e-cigarettes...

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The Thomas G. Carpenter library.

You can go to the library to … relax?

Victoria Reed | May 10, 2019

The River of Knowledge Garden located in front of  UNF’s Library is a reflexology sensation path where students and faculty can enjoy a foot massage and improve overall health, according to the signage. The...

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