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Is Planet Fitness really judgment free?

Is Planet Fitness really judgment free?

John Watson, Sports Editor Jul 20, 2021

Is Planet Fitness really a “Judgement-free zone” when it comes to working out? Gyms like Planet Fitness pride themselves on creating inclusive environments for everyone. But is this inclusivity actually...

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NEWS: Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds

NEWS: Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds

Paola Castillo, UNF School of Communication Jul 20, 2021

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How to avoid the freshman 15; A guide to staying fit at UNF

How to avoid the freshman 15; A guide to staying fit at UNF

Omar Aftab, Reporter Jul 20, 2021

Looking to avoid the dreaded "freshman 15?" Everyone has heard of it and wants to stay fit, but sometimes it can seem inevitable. After all, moving out, only to eat pizza, McDonald's, and ice cream every...

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Dr. Tracy Alloway / Photo Courtesy of UNF.

UNF psychology professor publishes new book ‘Think Like a Girl’

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Jul 20, 2021

Award-winning psychologist and UNF psychology professor, Dr. Tracy Alloway, published her new book “Think Like a Girl: 10 Unique Strengths of a Woman’s Brain and How to Make Them Work for You.” The...

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FILE - In this April 29, 2021, file photo, a man runs to escape heat emitting from the multiple funeral pyres of COVID-19 victims at a crematorium in the outskirts of New Delhi, India. India's excess deaths during the pandemic could be a staggering 10 times the official COVID-19 toll, likely making it modern India's worst human tragedy, according to the most comprehensive research yet on the ravages of the virus in the south Asian country. (AP Photo/Amit Sharma, File)

AP: The Latest: India’s pandemic death toll may be in millions

Jul 20, 2021

NEW DELHI — The most comprehensive research yet estimates India’s excess deaths during the coronavirus pandemic were a staggering 10 times the official COVID-19 toll. Most experts believe India’s...

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NEWS: Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds

NEWS: Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds

Romario Gardner, UNF School of Communication Jul 19, 2021

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Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson carries crew member Sirisha Bandla on his shoulders while celebrating their flight to space at Spaceport America near Truth or Consequences, N.M., Sunday, July 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)

To infinity & beyond; The billionaire space race

Michael Tracey, Reporter Jul 19, 2021

It feels like only yesterday the world was in a full-fledged pandemic. Now, billionaires Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson, and Elon Musk spend millions of dollars to cash in on space travel while putting forth...

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Student Government chooses new Senate President

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter Jul 19, 2021

To wrap up the week, the Senate convened to, among other business, nominate and choose someone to fill the recently vacated role of Senate President.  Joshua Murry, a Junior at UNF and senator since...

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FILE - In this file image from U.S. Capitol Police video, Paul Allard Hodgkins, 38, of Tampa, Fla., front, stands in the well on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. (U.S. Capitol Police via AP, File)

AP: Man faces 1st sentencing for felony in riot at US Capitol

MICHAEL TARM, Associated Press Jul 19, 2021

CHICAGO (AP) — A Florida man who breached the U.S. Senate chamber carrying a Trump campaign flag is scheduled to become the first Jan. 6 rioter sentenced for a felony, in a hearing that will help set...

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Islamic celebrations like Dhul-Hijjah are still struggling as the pandemic dies down

Omar Aftab, Reporter Jul 16, 2021

Muslims are still struggling to fully practice their faith as Hajj has been closed off to foreigners for 2021, despite COVID-19 restrictions easing. Hajj is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca during the...

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An Emmy statuette is seen on set during the virtual 73rd Emmy Awards Nominations Announcements via live streaming on Emmys.com from ShowPro Live Studios on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Danny Moloshok/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images)

2021 Emmy nominations announced

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jul 16, 2021

On Tuesday afternoon, the list of nominees for the 73rd annual Primetime Emmy Awards was announced. The Emmys are the pinnacle awards ceremony dedicated to the best of television programming and serve...

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FILE - In this July 13, 2020, file photo, Rodney Johnson of Chesapeake, Va., sits in his truck outside FedEx Field in Landover, Md. Washington's NFL team will not be called the Warriors or have any other Native American imagery in the new name when it's revealed next year. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

AP: Year since Washington change, Native sports imagery evolving

STEPHEN WHYNO, Associated Press Jul 16, 2021

Washington will not have any kind of Native American imagery as part of its next name, and the subject is still evolving across sports in the year since the storied NFL franchise dropped arguably the most...

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