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Courtesy Emerson Film Enterprises

Why We Love Bad Film

Brendan Rodenberg Aug 25, 2018

With any form of art, there are works that are considered masterpieces. In the case of cinema, these are the films that are regarded as timeless by both critics and audiences alike- “The Shawshank Redemption”...

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OPINION: The UNF Globe’s Misquote Shows the Importance of the Humanities

Noah Meyer Aug 25, 2018

If you’ve walked around campus, then you are most likely familiar with the globe statue that sits near the social sciences building. The globe stands in the center of a fairly well-trafficked system...

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Woman on the Street: Students respond to the myWings update

Woman on the Street: Students respond to the myWings update

Jessica May Aug 25, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NulmsFxXGnQ[/embedyt] Video by Hunter Horstman and Jessica May — For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Taking the “why?” out of UNF’s new WiFi

Kylie Selvage Aug 24, 2018

*Correction 8/27: Alison Cruess was cited as the project director. She is the UNF Project Director of Communications and Training UNF’s WiFi was changed to a new network over the summer, leading...

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OPINION: The Confucius Institute: The latest casualty of American xenophobia and hypocrisy

Noah Meyer Aug 24, 2018

As a US-China trade war begins to take shape due to President Trump’s tariffs on a multitude of Chinese goods, American universities are beginning to suffer due to a new xenophobic red scare targeting...

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Coffee: A means of morning survival

Coffee: A means of morning survival

Jac Caruso Aug 23, 2018

Coffee, coffee everywhere but how to make a good cup? According to USA Today, over 83 percent of Americans start their day with coffee. For many college students who are adjusting to new schedules...

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Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens. Photo by Sarah Bethea.

Calling all weekend warriors! Give hiking a try at these local trails

Sarah Bethea Aug 23, 2018

Appalachian Trail. Pacific Crest Trail. Mountains-to-Sea Trail. These are just a few of the long-distance hiking trails that we have in the United States. In fact, in 2015 it was determined by the American...

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The cover of "Tangerine Reef" by Animal Collective

Animal Collective spreads awareness with “Tangerine Reef”

Zachary Haigley Aug 23, 2018

For nearly two decades, Animal Collective have been showcasing their distinctive brand of experimental pop to an unsuspecting audience, an audience that fluctuates nearly as much as their music. It...

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"Mile 22" misses by a mile (or 22?)

“Mile 22” misses by a mile (or 22?)

Brendan Rodenberg Aug 22, 2018

One of the few downsides to being a newer reviewer is that you need to build an audience somehow. And in most cases, the way for a reviewer to develop themselves as a writer is to take any project that...

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Most of UNF's nature trails have reopened after Hurricane Irma.

Red Maple Boardwalk reopens after two years

Chelsea Foster and Carly Kramer Aug 22, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E22HhMwP48[/embedyt] UNF’s Red Maple Boardwalk reopened on Tuesday, Aug. 21. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to commemorate the two-year long construction...

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Photo courtesy of Bronze56k.

The Extendo Pants: Extending the reach of questionable fashion trends

Johnakeshia Thompson Aug 22, 2018

Fashion is a constantly evolving industry. While designers always seek to move forward, it's inevitable that some trends from past decades will eventually find their way back into the limelight, like the...

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A limit of 650 UNF students were permitted inside the Student Union Ballroom for OZ Music Fest day 2.
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Local music venues for the UNF concert-goer

Jake Duff Aug 21, 2018

Who doesn’t love listening to music? It can match or change your mood, help you get through a breakup, push you through a workout, or keep you awake through an all night study session. There is no wrong...

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