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In the name of action and memory: UNF holds a memorial event in honor of the two-year anniversary of Pulse

Sam Chaney, News Editor | Jun 12, 2018

A paper bag bearing a name seems a dismal representation for a life lost, yet a total of 49 of them sat next to a stage bearing a single rainbow flag in the Student Union, the flag hanging solemnly...

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New cybersecurity resource provides hands-on learning experience for UNF students and faculty

Sam Chaney, News Editor | Jun 12, 2018

The world as we know it is rapidly becoming streamlined and smaller; the internet has brought the world closer together by creating virtual bridges with which people can reach one another or amass...

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Dance Gavin Dance finds stability in chaos on “Artificial Selection”

Dance Gavin Dance finds stability in chaos on “Artificial Selection”

Alex Toth | Jun 11, 2018

2016 held a couple big milestones for Dance Gavin Dance. First off, it marked the band’s fourth year with vocalist Tilian Pearson, making him the only man on Earth to last more than three consecutive...

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OPINION: We need to talk about it – suicide

Tamlynn Torchon | Jun 11, 2018

The past week has been very turbulent one: like many other societies, the U.S. values life over death, which explains why it’s always shocking to hear that someone committed suicide. As much as life...

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Derek Marinatos Soccer Academy. Photo by Drew McDonald.

Derek Marinatos Soccer Academy provides a unique experience for kids

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Jun 7, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BT-HCVc0flc[/embedyt] Summer camps are stereotypically known to be a place where counselors babysit kids until their parents pick them up, but this isn’t...

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Beat being broke: Summer side hustles

Sam Chaney, News Editor | Jun 6, 2018

As great as it is to dream about having an adventurous summer that’s worthy of those cheesy, slow-motion shots of you running down the beach on some distant romcom coast, it's time to be honest:...

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OPINION: Freedom of speech does not equate to freedom of discrimination

Tamlynn Torchon | Jun 4, 2018

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Masterpiece Cakeshop, the Colorado bakery that refused to make a cake for a same-sex couple's wedding. The case was decided by a 7-2 majority vote,...

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Entry to the LGBT Resource Center. Photo by Tiffany Butler.

LGBT Resource Center’s take on Supreme Court’s decision of Colorado baker

Carly Kramer, Video Director | Jun 4, 2018

On Monday, June 4 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Colorado baker Jack Phillips can refuse to bake a customized cake for a same-sex wedding. The ruling was made as a result of certain religious restrictions...

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TOPSHOT - Demonstrators clash with the riot police during a protest against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas on April 20, 2017.
Venezuelan riot police fired tear gas Thursday at groups of protesters seeking to oust President Nicolas Maduro, who have vowed new mass marches after a day of deadly unrest. Police in western Caracas broke up scores of opposition protesters trying to join a larger march, though there was no immediate repeat of Wednesday's violent clashes, which left three people dead. / AFP PHOTO / JUAN BARRETO        (Photo credit should read JUAN BARRETO/AFP/Getty Images)

The Venezuelan Struggle: UNF students share their experience

Alan Vargas | May 31, 2018

Imagine if one day you received a long-distance phone call from your family begging you to send them food and medicine so that they can survive. This scenario is not out of the realm of possibilities;...

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Mental Health Awareness Month: Former UNF basketball player creates new mental health foundation

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | May 31, 2018

Fitness can have a great impact not just on one’s overall physical health, but on one's ability to manage their mental health. In light of this, one UNF alumna has taken mental health into her own...

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The band CHVRCHES

Chvrches’ “Love is Dead” is a bitter disappointment

Alex Toth | May 30, 2018

In 2007, Linkin Park released their third album, “Minutes to Midnight,” to a torrent of controversy and fervor from fans. After two relatively similar rap-rock records garnered them tens of millions...

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Woman on the Street: What is your fondest memory of President Delaney?

Sam Chaney, News Editor | May 29, 2018

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