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Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden takes off his face mask as he arrives to speak, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

AP: Biden pushes closer to victory in race for the White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Joe Biden was pushing closer to the 270 Electoral College votes needed to carry the White House, securing victories in the "blue wall" battlegrounds of Wisconsin and Michigan...

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Walk-Ons talk world series drama, Jake Luton and covering high school football

Walk-Ons talk world series drama, Jake Luton and covering high school football

John Watson, Sports Editor Nov 4, 2020

What is going on with Justin Turner and his defiant world series celebration? Why haven’t the Jaguars fired Dave Caldwell and Doug Marrone? Who is this new sports writer for the Palm Beach Post? We talk...

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Election Opinion: America prides itself as a beacon of democracy, but is it really?

Zach Yearwood, Managing Editor Nov 4, 2020

As the country awaits the results of the 2020 Presidential Election with bated breath, there is one issue that hasn’t – and shouldn’t – go unnoticed. The United States likes to market itself...

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The Flaming Lips

Bubble concerts: the newest way to enjoy live music

Erik Feliciano, Reporter Nov 4, 2020

If you're missing the sound of blaring music and live shows, you’re in luck. Bubble concerts might be something to look forward to in your future. Earlier this week, the band “The Flaming Lips”...

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Florida votes to increase minimum wage to $15 an hour

Florida votes to increase minimum wage to $15 an hour

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Nov 4, 2020

Florida voters have voted yes to gradually increasing the minimum wage to $15 an hour, making it the first state in the South to have done so.  Florida Amendment 2, also known as the $15 minimum wage...

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Dealing with the upcoming flu season among COVID-19

Dealing with the upcoming flu season among COVID-19

Aloe Suarez, Reporter Nov 4, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - With flu season around the corner and a pandemic surrounding us, college students may question how to prepare for the upcoming months. Influenza viruses, commonly known as the flu,...

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Election Update: Where do things stand?

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Nov 4, 2020

It’s the day after the election, and there appears to be no clear winner. As of writing, neither candidate has reached the 270-electoral threshold to win the presidency. Overall, Joe Biden is ahead with...

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2020 U.S. Election Update: President Trump wins Florida, AP reports

Zach Yearwood, Managing Editor Nov 4, 2020

President Trump has won Florida, the Associated Press reported at 12:35 a.m. Wednesday. The key swing state was considered a must-win in the president’s re-election bid. Despite losing Duval County,...

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2020 US Election update: Trump ‘very likely’ to win Florida

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Nov 3, 2020

As the ballots for the 2020 Presidential Election continue to be counted, it seems that President Trump is closing in on a win in Florida.  According to the Associated Press, as of 10:10 p.m., Trump...

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Electoral College explained

Electoral College explained

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 3, 2020

When you cast a vote, you’re not really voting for the president, but rather a group of people to vote for them called the Electoral College. Many voters may not know what the Electoral College is, or...

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Cow milk and plant-based milk; which is better?

Cow milk and plant-based milk; which is better?

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 3, 2020

For centuries, humans have been consuming dairy milk, but non-dairy alternatives are on the rise. Both cow milk and plant-based milk have their pros and cons, but which type of milk is best for you to...

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Free flu shots on UNF campus

Free flu shots on UNF campus

Aloe Suarez, Reporter Nov 3, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - University of North Florida students can get free flu shots on campus tomorrow at J. Brooks Brown Hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The UNF Health Services is partnering with Publix to...

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