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Jean Dahlia, as a child, with her beloved “mom” (great aunt) holding her baby doll.

The value of gratitude through the eyes of Jean Dahlia, my adoption story

Emily Regalado, Volunteer Reporter Nov 15, 2021

Jean Dahlia Cobb, a freshman at the University of North Florida, shares her story on the mental struggle and growth of an adopted child in America, and how gratitude has always been the center of her life,...

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The former Arena Walkway after the collision, with the road temporarily blocked off
Photo by Mark Judson

Will UNF ever see a return of the Arena Walkway?

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Nov 12, 2021

To any student who started attending UNF in the past five years, they would have never known that there was once an elevated Arena Walkway connecting the Arena to the Arena Garage, safely above traffic....

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Photo by Mufid Majnun via Unsplash.

Student Health Services to host another vaccine clinic

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Nov 11, 2021

UNF has partnered with Walgreens to provide COVID-19 Pfizer and Moderna vaccinations and boosters. On Thursday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. the university will be hosting a vaccine clinic at the...

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Fall party hosted by Osprey Life and Productions

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Nov 10, 2021

Ready to escape the stress of Finals approaching? Osprey Life and Productions has your back. They are celebrating the end of the Fall semester with a huge party on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 6:00 p.m. You can...

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SDS releases list of demands, UNF responds

SDS releases list of demands, UNF responds

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Nov 10, 2021

(Editor’s Note: SDS has met UNF Administration) Following up on their Black Lives Matter Rally last month, the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) released a list of demands to the UNF Administration. In...

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HORIZONS album cover, courtesy of STARSET.

‘HORIZONS’ album review

Ash Anders, Radio DJ Nov 10, 2021

HORIZONS is the fourth studio album of progressive rock band STARSET. Known best for previous singles such as My Demons and Monster, STARSET’s new album is a beautiful mix of emotional lyrics and explosive...

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The Sunday Times number one bestseller, The Midnight Library by Matt Haig cover. Photo via Goodreads.

‘The Midnight Library’: a review

Julia Croston, Government Reporter Nov 9, 2021

When a novel starts with a quote from famous American poet Sylvia Plath, high expectations are set from the beginning. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig follows the life of a woman, Nora, who commits suicide...

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Photo by Timothy Eberly via Unsplash.

Why doesn’t UNF have the full week of Thanksgiving off?

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Nov 9, 2021

Any and all students need breaks within the wind and grind of homework and jobs, but not all these breaks are created equal. For both the Spring and Fall semesters, there is a relatively large respite...

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Photo by Caleb Fisher via Unsplash.

Veterans Day: background and UNF celebrations

Hayley Simonson and Michael Tracey Nov 8, 2021

Veterans Day is right around the corner, and the UNF Military and Veterans Resource Center (MRVC) will be commemorating those who fight for our freedom.  What is Veterans Day? On Nov. 11 of each year,...

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Photo courtesy of UNF Fraternity and Sorority Life

What ever happened with Greek housing on campus?

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Nov 5, 2021

It’s no secret that UNF is home to many Greek organizations on campus, functioning like many other sororities and fraternities around the country. However, one thing that appears to be missing is the...

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Daylight Saving Time

Daylight Saving Time

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist Nov 4, 2021

Don’t forget to reset your clocks back an hour this Sunday, as we enter the fall season and daylight-saving time (DST) approaches. During this time change, the days get shorter as the sun sets before...

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Photo by Lance Asper on Unsplash.

Jacksonville’s three beaches

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Nov 3, 2021

Jacksonville is home to many unique, beautiful beaches that are special to the East Coast. There is a selection of spots to choose from when planning out your next beach day. If you’re unfamiliar with...

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