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FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2020, file photo, a panel of witnesses, from left, Big 12 Conference Commissioner Bob Bowlsby, National Collegiate Athletic Association President Mark Emmert, University of Kansas Chancellor Dr. Douglas Girod, National College Players Association Executive Director Ramogi Huma and National Collegiate Athletic Association Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Chair Kendall Spencer, listen during a Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing on intercollegiate athlete compensation on Capitol Hill in Washington. College sports is entering a new era: Athletes will be permitted to be paid endorsers and social media influencers without fear of running afoul of NCAA rules.  (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

AP: Amid uncertainty, schools prepare for paid athlete endorsers

RALPH D. RUSSO, Associated Press Jun 8, 2021

There is Arizona Edge and Buffs with a Brand. Oklahoma State rolled out OSU Elite and Texas Tech launched Beyond Verified. Florida State unveiled Apex in April with a social media video that included...

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SPORTS: Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds

TJ Tomkunas, UNF School of Communication Jun 7, 2021

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NEWS: Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds

Paola Castillo, UNF School of Communication Jun 7, 2021

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Logan Paul, left and Floyd Mayweather fight during an exhibition boxing match at Hard Rock Stadium, Sunday, June 6, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

AP: Paul lasts the distance against Mayweather in exhibition

Associated Press Jun 7, 2021

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Floyd Mayweather Jr. outclassed YouTube personality Logan Paul but couldn’t stop him inside the distance. Mayweather and Paul boxed an eight-round exhibition Sunday night...

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'Cruella' movie review

‘Cruella’ movie review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Jun 7, 2021

Featured Image: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures I’m not gonna lie, my thoughts on the Disney live action remakes are mixed at best. Mainly because most of them either repeat the same story again,...

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Why Apple TV+ is worth adding to your streaming subscriptions

Michael Tracey, Reporter Jun 4, 2021

I am not writing an opinion piece on what is the best streaming service to have, nor am I working for Apple and attempting to market their product to audiences. I adore the craft of storytelling and appreciate...

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FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2021, file photo, violent rioters storm the Capitol, in Washington. The horror of Jan. 6 has been reduced from a stunning assault on American democracy to another political fight. Rather than unite behind a bipartisan investigation like the one that followed the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, Republicans are betting they can regain at least partial control of Congress if they put the issue behind them as quickly as possible without antagonizing former President Donald Trump or his supporters. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

AP: Prosecutors drop case against man charged in Capitol riot

MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and JACQUES BILLEAUD, Associated Press Jun 4, 2021

Federal prosecutors have dropped the criminal case against a New York man who was accused of participating in the riot at the U.S. Capitol, in what appears to be the first such move by the Justice Department...

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E3 2021 & Summer Game Fest kick-off virtually next week

E3 2021 & Summer Game Fest kick-off virtually next week

Michael Tracey, Reporter Jun 3, 2021

Featured Image: E3 The month of June is massive for the video game industry. Two of the most significant gaming events of the year start next week: E3 2021 and Summer Game Fest. Software developers...

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‘A Quiet Place Part II’ review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Jun 3, 2021

It’s been over a year since this film was delayed due to the pandemic, but it’s finally been released and we can see how the story continues.  The film takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where...

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Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds: June 3, 2021

Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds: June 3, 2021

Mario Gardner, UNF School of Communication Jun 3, 2021

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Gulf Coast v East Coast

Gulf Coast v East Coast

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jun 3, 2021

Florida is often viewed as the quintessential vacation destination for the entire country. This is primarily due to 2 factors: Its large number of tourist destinations, such as Disney and Universal, and...

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This image made available by NASA shows the planet Venus made with data from the Magellan spacecraft and Pioneer Venus Orbiter. On Wednesday, June 2, 2021, NASA’s new administrator, Bill Nelson, announced two new robotic missions to the solar system's hottest planet, during his first major address to employees. (NASA/JPL-Caltech via AP)

AP: NASA picks Venus as hot spot for two new robotic missions

MARCIA DUNN, Associated Press Jun 3, 2021

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA is returning to sizzling Venus, our closest yet perhaps most overlooked neighbor, after decades of exploring other worlds. The space agency's new administrator, Bill...

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