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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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BREAKING: Howard the duck confirmed missing

BREAKING: Howard the duck confirmed missing

Nathan Turoff, Government Reporter | Aug 20, 2020

UNF’s beloved waterfowl, Howard the Duck, is missing. Howard has not been spotted on campus in a while, leading to much concern among the UNF community as to his well-being. Howard is an icon...

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Fun things to do in Jacksonville amid a pandemic

Fun things to do in Jacksonville amid a pandemic

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter | Aug 19, 2020

Whether you are new to the University of North Florida, a returning student, or a permanent resident in the area, Jacksonville has a lot to offer. Popular city activities have adapted to the COVID-19...

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Album review: “Chewing Cotton Wool” by The Japanese House

Album review: “Chewing Cotton Wool” by The Japanese House

Carissa Marques, Creative Services Director | Aug 19, 2020

Introduction: The Japanese House is an indie-pop band from England featuring musician and singer, Amber Mary Bain. They released a four-track EP called, “Chewing Cotton Wool” on August 13. Bain only...

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Today is the 100-year anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment

Today is the 100-year anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter | Aug 18, 2020

Today marks the 100-year anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment. The amendment prohibits the United States from denying American citizens the right to vote on the basis of sex.  One-hundred years...

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AMC celebrates their birthday with 15 cent tickets

AMC celebrates their birthday with 15 cent tickets

Aloe Suarez, Reporter | Aug 18, 2020

American Multi-Cinema (AMC) is offering 15 cent movie tickets in celebration of their 100th birthday.  The popular movie theater chain released a statement Thursday stating the reopening of their doors...

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RNC

Taking a quick look at the RNC and DNC

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter | Aug 17, 2020

Today, August 17, marks the first day of the Democratic National Convention. Held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the convention is substantially toned down from what was initially planned, as a result of the...

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