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Why some Ospreys consider “Crazy Rich Asians” a crazy important film

Heydi Ortiz | Nov 9, 2018

From "Bride and Prejudice" in 2004 to films like "Black Panther" and "Crazy Rich Asians" in 2018, movies have come a long way in representing minorities and bringing diversity to the forefront of the American...

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OPINION: Midterm elections Blue trickle, red sea

OPINION: Midterm elections Blue trickle, red sea

Noah Meyer, Opinions Editor | Nov 8, 2018

Once again, we were promised a blue wave. And once again, the Democrats got the results we’ve all come to expect: disappointment. Yes, the Democrats now control the House, barely, but in the run-up to...

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Associate Professor David Schwam-Baird. Photo courtesy of the University of North Florida

US sends military in response to migrant caravan

Steven Thompson | Nov 8, 2018

The Pentagon is sending more than 7,000 U.S. troops to the Southwest border to support Customs and Border Protection agents, in response to the massive migrant caravan that is heading to the U.S. According...

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Courtesy of the Jacksonville Fairgrounds' Facebook page.

The perfect fall escape: The Jacksonville Fair is only here for a few more days

Jessica May | Nov 8, 2018

The smell of fried food and the sound of screaming riders is only in town for a few more days. The Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair is ending soon, but if you still want to go, there is time....

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Thousands of migrants are heading towards the U.S. border. Courtesy Associated Press YouTube.

OPINION: The migrant caravan myths are the real danger

Noah Meyer, Opinions Editor | Nov 7, 2018

In actual, material reality, the “Migrant Caravan” is a non-issue. A couple thousand of desperate, mistreated human beings have embarked on a dangerous journey north, some with the goal of seeking...

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Students react to alleged sexual assault at the Flats

Students react to alleged sexual assault at the Flats

Sarah Bethea | Nov 6, 2018

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“Nobody’s Fool” is no fool at the box office

Steven Thompson | Nov 5, 2018

“Nobody’s Fool” is a romantic-comedy directed by American actor, playwright, filmmaker and comedian Tyler Perry. This latest Perry flick is about a snobbish, controlling, corporate-loving...

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Photo courtesy of MOCA Jacksonville.

OPINION: The Unjust Firing of Mauricio Gonzalez

Noah Meyer, Opinions Editor | Nov 5, 2018

On Aug. 13, 2018, Mauricio Gonzalez, the Vice President of Student and International Affairs, was suddenly fired by President David Szymanski. This firing comes after 18 years of service to the university...

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The cover for Ty Segall's "Fudge Sandwich." Courtesy of In the Red Records.

Ty Segall’s “Fudge Sandwich” is a Hard-Psych Rock Record of Covers

Zachary Haigley | Nov 2, 2018

Ty Segall’s “Fudge Sandwich” opens with a cover of War’s “Lowrider,” transforming the upbeat and somewhat strange original into an even weirder composition, sounding like a marching anthem...

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Courtesy of UNF Interfaith Center

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text: Applying sacred reading to the wizarding world

Sarah Bethea | Nov 1, 2018

UNF Interfaith Week strives to bring people of different faiths together through common goals and interests. This week, co-hosts of the "Harry Potter and the Sacred Text" podcast Vanessa Zoltan and Casper...

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UNF student shines by singing the national anthem at the White House

UNF student shines by singing the national anthem at the White House

Johnakeshia Thompson | Oct 31, 2018

Janrei Villavicencio is a communications major with a focus in advertising at UNF. He is also the former president of the UNF Filipino Student Association. According to him, his involvement with the FSA...

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Last-minute Halloween costumes

Last-minute Halloween costumes

Johnakeshia Thompson | Oct 30, 2018

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