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“We can’t criminalize being a 16 to 25-year-old male,” professor says on loud music statute

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter Jul 19, 2022

Getting pulled over while driving is enough to ruin anyone’s day, but a newly enforceable Florida statute adds another violation for drivers to be aware of– loud music.  State Statute 316.3056...

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How to avoid college burnout in the upcoming fall semester

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist Jul 19, 2022

The fall semester begins next month, which means stress will be at an all-time high from adjusting to a new schedule and balancing work, school and a social life. Experiencing college burnout throughout...

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Parking permits start opening for purchase, tips for getting one

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jul 18, 2022

Parking has been a long-documented issue for many UNF students, with one recurring complaint being a lack of parking spots near the classrooms.  One contributing factor to this issue is that only a...

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Having trouble with flying lately? You’re not alone.

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter Jun 27, 2022

Since the Biden administration’s announcements in November 2021 to loosen up travel regulations, travel rates have skyrocketed and airline workers are facing backlash. With summer vacation, the travel...

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‘We need to take action’: Protesters respond to SCOTUS decision at Jacksonville rally

Carter Mudgett and Darvin Nelson Jun 25, 2022

Waist-high orange barricades drew a line down the middle of the Duval County Courthouse lawn as hundreds of protesters rallied in downtown Jacksonville Friday evening. With signs raised in the air,...

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demonstrators outside the Supreme Court protest about abortion

Abortion no longer a constitutional right, Jacksonville protests planned

Lauren Fox, Carter Mudgett, and Phoebe Mullis Jun 24, 2022

Roe v. Wade was overturned in a 6-3 Supreme Court decision Friday morning, nearly 50 years after the case set the precedent that abortions were protected by the Constitution. With the case overturned,...

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Jacksonville celebrates 200th birthday

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Jun 15, 2022

Officially established in 1822, this year marks a milestone for Jacksonville (JAX), signifying 200 years of change with a lot of history to explore. Jacksonville, once named Cowford in its early days,...

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A 'Wear Orange' banner reads "we can end gun violence" on a fence at Success Park during a clean-up event

Locals look to brighter future with ‘Wear Orange’ park clean-up

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter Jun 6, 2022

The city of Jacksonville came together Saturday to clean up a local park and honor the lives taken from gun violence.  As a part of National Gun Violence Awareness Day on June 3 and Wear Orange Weekend,...

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Good part-time summer jobs for students

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jun 2, 2022

For students not taking courses, finding things to do over the summer might feel like quite a hassle. One thing any and all students should do is get a job, which allows them to get a basic income and...

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NOAA Satellites depicts Hurricane Humberto on September 15, 2019.

NOAA expects above-average Atlantic hurricane season for seventh consecutive year

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter May 24, 2022

The East Coast can expect an active hurricane season because of ongoing La Niña and “above-average” Atlantic temperatures, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) during...

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A cartoon globe sits against a blue background. Visualization of sound is placed in white at the top of the image. Text curved around the globe reads: The "Tele-everything" World

The “Tele-Everything” World

Majdouline Bakor, Reporter May 21, 2022

Experts from a study claim that the new normal in 2025 will be tech-driven while others believe it will widen economic disparities according to the Pew Research Center. While experts on the study claim...

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The University of North Florida's prior president headshots are shown on the left next to president-elect Dr. Moez Limayem on the right.

Dr. Moez Limayem chosen as UNF president-elect, awaiting BOG confirmation

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief May 16, 2022

With four hours set aside for the Board of Trustees to deliberate and discuss the candidates, it took less than an hour to choose Dr. Moez Limayem as the University of North Florida president-elect. Beginning...

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