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UNF Interim President Pamella "Pam" Chally poses for a photograph

Interim President Chally reflects on tenure

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jun 23, 2022

With her tenure coming to a close, Pamela Chally reflected on her 29-year-long University of North Florida (UNF) story, which began long before becoming Interim President almost one year ago. Chally...

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The UNF Surf Team stands on the beach waving the Florida flag

UNF Surf Team returns from California as 4th in nation with a national champion

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor Jun 22, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) has a new national champion. Upcoming junior, Blake Speir, placed first among college men's shortboarders in the 2022 National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA)...

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Ash Faulkner at his graduation in 2003

Professors before they were professors: Dr. Ashley Faulkner

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jun 21, 2022

Dr. Ashley “Ash” Faulkner may seem like your average University of North Florida (UNF) English professor, but that is not the case. Dr. Faulkner is one of a handful of UNF professors that have a very...

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Pride and pandering: Are companies supporting equality or good PR?

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor Jun 20, 2022

Pride Month in June celebrates equality and justice for the LGBTQ+ community, creating opportunities for corporations to market off the rainbow-themed festivities. While pandering to the queer community...

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News Fatigue

Tired of hearing bad news?

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist Jun 17, 2022

News fatigue is a common occurrence for those who consume media on a daily basis. These feelings are normal, as a majority of stories covered in the media tend to be negative, outweighing the positive...

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Miley Cyrus

Pride Month Artist Spotlight: Miley Cyrus

Lisa Marino, Radio General Manager Jun 15, 2022

[Eds Note: This article has been published in partnership with Spinnaker Radio to feature LGBTQ+ music artists and celebrate Pride Month.]  From Disney channel child star to pop singer riding a wrecking...

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Kirby and the Forgotten Land

Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Creative from beginning to end, a review

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jun 14, 2022

After finishing up my finals for Spring 2022, I moved back home for the summer, ready to fully invest my free time into new video games that had come out while I was still at school. I was torn between...

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Tyler, The Creator.

Pride Month Artist Spotlight: Tyler, The Creator

Lisa Marino, Radio General Manager Jun 14, 2022

[Eds Note: This article has been published in partnership with Spinnaker Radio to feature LGBTQ+ music artists and celebrate Pride Month.] Founder of his own record label, Odd Future, Tyler, the Creator...

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black and white tiles spell out "AMAZING DAD" on a table

Creative Father’s Day gifts you can actually afford

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor Jun 13, 2022

Dads are notoriously hard to shop for. June 19 is Father's Day this year, and the deadline to find the right gift for your father figure is approaching. "I've given up now. I'll cook him something maybe,"...

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A rainbow flag waves at the starting line of a Pride Observance Month 5K run at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 21, 2019. The rainbow flag is displayed at lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning events worldwide as a symbol for diversity in the LGBTQ community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal)

UNF LGBTQ Center to hold “Comics and Queens” brunch

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jun 9, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) LGBTQ Center will be holding its quarterly fundraiser, “Rainbow Swoop - Comics and Queens Brunch,” in the Student Union on Sunday, June 12, from 11 a.m. to noon. The...

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A 'Wear Orange' banner reads "we can end gun violence" on a fence at Success Park during a clean-up event

Locals look to brighter future with ‘Wear Orange’ park clean-up

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter Jun 6, 2022

The city of Jacksonville came together Saturday to clean up a local park and honor the lives taken from gun violence.  As a part of National Gun Violence Awareness Day on June 3 and Wear Orange Weekend,...

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A red sign with white text reads: FOR HIRE

Good part-time summer jobs for students

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jun 2, 2022

For students not taking courses, finding things to do over the summer might feel like quite a hassle. One thing any and all students should do is get a job, which allows them to get a basic income and...

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