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Today marks the 60th anniversary of Ax Handle Saturday

Today marks the 60th anniversary of Ax Handle Saturday

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Aug 27, 2020

Featured Image courtesy of First Coast News. August 27 is the day that became known as Ax Handle Saturday in Jacksonville. A number of socially distanced demonstrators are expected to come out in commemoration...

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Stuck on campus? Here are some safe activities to do safely

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Aug 27, 2020

If you’ve been at UNF this week, you may have noticed that the campus is reminiscent of a ghost town - as if Thanos gave it a little snap. There are still people here and there, but it’s nothing close...

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Asteroid heads toward Earth near Election Day

Asteroid heads toward Earth near Election Day

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Aug 26, 2020

As if 2020 couldn’t get worse enough: BOOM, asteroid. All jokes aside, there isn’t any real reason to panic. For those who aren’t astronomers, Asteroids are large chunks of space rock that...

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How much has Zoom profited in these past few months and who created it?

How much has Zoom profited in these past few months and who created it?

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Aug 26, 2020

By now, most students are familiar with the popular video software, Zoom. This white-collar facetime network has become a crucial resource for the world to communicate virtually, and boy did it pay off....

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Wellness Center changes during COVID-19; Climbing Wall resumes in Phase 2

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Aug 25, 2020

One of UNF’s greatest aspects is it's incredibly unique and diverse range of physical activities and other programs designed to help students maintain physical and, by extension, mental health - even...

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Artwork(ers) United to host art exhibit in Lot 18

Artwork(ers) United to host art exhibit in Lot 18

Aloe Suarez, Reporter Aug 25, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Jacksonville artist collaboration is hosting a live-streamed national art exhibit at the University of North Florida. The Creatives designed a “projection and sound event”...

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Jacksonville producer pays homage to hip hop on 47th anniversary

Jacksonville producer pays homage to hip hop on 47th anniversary

Jonathan Melancon, Reporter Aug 25, 2020

Jacksonville producer, Young Drew, pays homage to hip hop on its 47th anniversary with his production of a documentary showcasing Jacksonville local hip hop talents.  Andrew Holness, aka Young Drew...

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UNF ranked as one of the best regional colleges in the Southeast

UNF ranked as one of the best regional colleges in the Southeast

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Aug 25, 2020

The Princeton Review has listed UNF in a feature of “2021 Best Colleges: Region by Region.” The publication considers UNF to be academically outstanding and well worth consideration when students are...

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The Spinn discusses the DNC

The Spinn discusses the DNC

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Aug 24, 2020

In Spinnaker TV’s newest talk show, The Spinn, Sheifalika Bhatnagar and Jonathan Melancon discuss the DNC and the upcoming election. Join them next week for a similar discussion on the RNC. Check...

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Journalism project gives students real-life experience

Journalism project gives students real-life experience

Jonathan Melancon, General Reporter Aug 24, 2020

University of North Florida professor Patricia Booker is preparing students for the real world by honoring victims of unsolved murders and disappearances. Everyone has a story to tell, even those...

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SG unanimously passes "Ryan See Senator of the Year Award"

SG unanimously passes “Ryan See Senator of the Year Award”

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Aug 21, 2020

During the first Senate meeting of the semester, Student Government (SG) paid its respects to Ryan See, a fellow senator who passed away last month. The Senate then unanimously passed JR-20F-3511, a...

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Is caffeine helping or harming college students?

Is caffeine helping or harming college students?

Hayley Simonson, Reporter Aug 21, 2020

College is an institution that demands hard work, dedication, and lots of brainpower. To make it through, we often sacrifice our sanity. Much more than that, our sleep schedule. A student’s intake of...

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