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The power of podcasts

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor Sep 15, 2022

A news story can be a funny thing. Depending on the medium, an anchor may use a 30-second segment to read out the very basics of a multi-faceted, exceedingly complex issue before moving on to the next....

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A local’s guide to thrifting in Jacksonville

A local’s guide to thrifting in Jacksonville

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Sep 9, 2022

Given you might want to buy things like underwear brand new, you never know what gem you may find at the local thrift shop. Second-hand apparel has thankfully become increasingly popular among Gen-Z over...

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Timothy Bell

Professors before they were Professors: Timothy Bell

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Sep 9, 2022

Dr. Timothy Bell is one of the University of North Florida (UNF)’s most esteemed professors, with over thirty years of education and accounting experience under his belt. One thing that further sets...

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Interior of the Ogier Garden’s greenhouse.

Nothing beets the Ogier Garden’s hidden gems

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Sep 8, 2022

Imagine sitting under the shade of a pear tree, sipping on sweet homemade organic tea as the light breeze tickles your nose with the smell of freshly picked citrus. Well, that peaceful daydream can come...

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UNF is hosting a series of events during the Fall semester to discuss the Red Zone.

Red Zone panel opens conversation about trauma and sexual assault at UNF

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter Sep 8, 2022

The University of North Florida hosted a panel event last week in the Student Union to discuss sexual violence and the Red Zone.  The Red Zone is a time of statistically heightened instances of sexual...

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The game room, open for business! Photo by Nathan Turoff

What’s new in the Gameroom?

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Sep 7, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) Game Room in the Student Union is one of the best places for friends to gather, have fun, and be loud, all while remaining indoors. While Freshmen are experiencing...

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A view across the small lake in front of the Thomas G. Carpenter Library.

Tips and tricks for the UNF library

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter Aug 30, 2022

Since 1980, the Thomas G. Carpenter Library has served as an excellent common space for UNF students to gather and study, but Tommy G’s offers more to students than they might be aware of.  Students...

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ADHD: What it is and resources available

ADHD: What it is and resources available

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Aug 30, 2022

Chances are you’ve heard of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), even if you aren’t a psychology student at the University of North Florida (UNF). ADHD is one of the two most common neurodevelopmental...

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The positives of meal-prepping

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter Aug 29, 2022

Everyone loves convenience, even if it sometimes means sacrificing quality. While convenient, the University of North Florida (UNF) dining options can become repetitive and expensive. Packing a substantial...

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The SLS in Cape Canaveral

NASA to launch Artemis 1 in preparation for return to the moon

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Aug 27, 2022

In the early morning hours on Monday, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will launch the first integrated rocket test of its new Orion Spacecraft, which will one day return humans...

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Lynne Arriale leaning over a table with her arms crossed

UNF music professor on the “language of jazz”

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor Aug 23, 2022

When Lynne Arriale was 25, she had an "epiphany." "I was walking down the street in Milwaukee when I was finishing up my Master's degree requirements, and I had a passing thought, and that thought was,...

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Chally shaking hands with a student

UNF to host part-time job fair this Tuesday

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Aug 22, 2022

The University of North Florida’s (UNF) Part-Time Job Fair will be this Tuesday, Aug. 23, according to an email from the UNF Career Services.  The first day of the fall 2022 semester is the Monday...

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