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Songs with references to President Trump

Nathan Turoff, Government Reporter Sep 21, 2020

Donald Trump. The first thought in most people’s heads when they hear his name is probably something like “You’re Fired” or the fact that he’s our current president. But one aspect involving...

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What’s the fate of the film industry?

Nathan Turoff, Government Reporter Sep 18, 2020

Movie theaters? Can you even remember the last time you went to one? While the amount of human life tragically lost in this pandemic is 936,313 as of writing, the filmmaking industry has also been one...

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Music classes getting back in tune post-COVID

Jonathan Melancon, Feature Reporter Sep 18, 2020

Socially distanced bands and recorded homework assignments highlight some of the ways music students have had to adapt since the coronavirus outbreak. UNF music classes have transitioned to hybrid teaching...

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Spoiler-free review of "The Devil All the Time"

Spoiler-free review of “The Devil All the Time”

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Sep 18, 2020

Netflix’s newest original film has a star-studded cast, but does the storyline have the power to back it up? Based on a novel of the same name by Donald Ray Pollock, “The Devil All the Time” is...

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What your handwriting says about you; the science behind handwriting

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Sep 16, 2020

Let’s admit it, some students have some pretty child-like handwriting, while others can easily communicate with their gorgeous writing skills that our elementary teachers loved.  So why do some people...

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Jobs you can find on campus

Jobs you can find on campus

Aloe Suarez, Reporter Sep 15, 2020

With the combination of a global pandemic and University of North Florida’s health safety measures, students are wondering what options they have for employment. UNF drafted their fall semester reopening...

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Woman on the street: Should the COVID-19 vaccine be mandatory for schools?

Woman on the street: Should the COVID-19 vaccine be mandatory for schools?

Mariana Mejia, Reporter Sep 15, 2020

Featured image courtesy of CDC via Unsplash Since the first day of school, students have been impacted by COVID-19 and health workers worldwide have been racing for a vaccine. According to WedMD,...

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UNF Physics Department hosting annual photo competition

Zach Yearwood, Managing Editor Sep 14, 2020

UNF’s Department of Physics is accepting entries for its annual Physics Photo Contest. Photos entered must be original and have to demonstrate, involve or encompass a concept of physics. All students...

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What's up with marijuana legalization?

What’s up with marijuana legalization?

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Sep 14, 2020

A UNF professor commented on the legalization of marijuana in the United States in light of the recent arrest of a UNF student at Osprey Villages for felony cannabis possession. Dr. Michael Hallett,...

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UNF hosts a meeting on cultural appropriation

UNF hosts a meeting on cultural appropriation

Jonathan Melancon, Reporter Sep 14, 2020

The university will be hosting a Zoom meeting called Black is King: Appropriation or Appreciation. The meeting is set for Sept. 14 from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. The invitation is open to all students via...

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UNF wins Healthiest Company Award for the 12th year in a row

UNF wins Healthiest Company Award for the 12th year in a row

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Sep 14, 2020

The First Coast Worksite Wellness Council's annual 'Healthiest Company Award’ went to the University of North Florida for the 12th year in a row. UNF received this award in August 2020 in partnership...

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How to watch movies in 2020

How to watch movies in 2020

Erik Feliciano, Reporter Sep 12, 2020

Recently movie theaters have been an afterthought to many major studios, as well as movie goers. Movies such as “Mulan” and “Da 5 Bloods” are premiering on streaming services such as Disney+ and...

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