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President Trump will accept his nomination in Jacksonville in August. (Graphic courtesy of WOKV)

Trump cancels RNC in Jax

Zach Yearwood, News Editor Jul 23, 2020

The Republican National Convention will no longer be held in Jacksonville, President Trump announced in a Thursday White House press briefing. “I told my team it’s time to cancel the Jacksonville,...

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Is coronavirus testing accurate?

Is coronavirus testing accurate?

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Jul 23, 2020

In the past few months coronavirus cases have surged in Florida, with over 380, 000 confirmed COVID cases as of today.  Many are rushing to the testing centers to know whether or not they have...

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Student doing work (Photo from Unsplash)

Florida education leaders working to ensure mental health services for school

Haneifah Ahmad, Intern Reporter Jul 23, 2020

Students and families are likely getting access to mental health resources for this upcoming school year.  This week, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) and the Department of Children and Families...

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The Walk-Ons talk community relations, career choices and following your dreams

The Walk-Ons talk community relations, career choices and following your dreams

John Watson, Sports Editor Jul 23, 2020

On this week's episode of The Walk-Ons, Christina Hovestadt joined the crew to talk about her career and how she ended up as the Community Relations Manager of the NFL Full Episode: [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9fvAdZkIIk[/embedyt] Christina...

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Students at "higher risks" of contracting COVID when schools reopen

Students at “higher risks” of contracting COVID when schools reopen

Haneifah Ahmad, Reporter Jul 23, 2020

As the fall semester slowly approaches, students, staff, and faculty prepare for schools to reopen. Colleges and universities are taking the necessary steps to make sure everyone remains safe, but students...

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Movie review: Hulu's Palm Springs

Movie review: Hulu’s Palm Springs

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Jul 22, 2020

Featured image courtesy of IMDb. Since the beginning of film itself, humans have used movies to explore fears that seem irrational. Palm Springs is a new Hulu original film starring Andy Samberg...

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It runs in the family: former UNF hooper Chase Driscoll begins coaching career close to home

It runs in the family: former UNF hooper Chase Driscoll begins coaching career close to home

John Watson, Sports Editor Jul 22, 2020

As a former basketball player at UNF, Chase Driscoll is no stranger to the legacy behind the last name of "Driscoll". Now, he looks to create his own story as he looks forward to a new opportunity in coaching...

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Album Review: “Lianne La Havas” by Lianne La Havas

Album Review: “Lianne La Havas” by Lianne La Havas

Carissa Marques, Creative Services Director Jul 22, 2020

Introduction: British soul-singer, Lianne La Havas, released her self-titled album on July 17, 2020. Unlike most self-titled albums, this is not La Havas’ first. This third full-length studio album discusses...

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Bubonic Plague making a comeback?

Nathan Turoff, Critter Column Jul 21, 2020

Just when you thought 2020 couldn't get any worse, a squirrel tests positive for the Bubonic plague. For those of you unfamiliar with the Bubonic plague, it is a bacterial plague that is spread mainly...

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No matter the reopening plan, school will inevitably  look very different this year. (photo from unsplash.com)

Duval County teachers say no reopening plan is a good reopening plan

Siddie Friar, Intern Reporter Jul 21, 2020

As the first day of school draws near for Duval County Public Schools, teachers, students and parents are bracing for what is likely to be a rocky road at best, and a deadly catastrophe at worst.  Florida...

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The Walk-Ons talk MLB baseball, the 2020 season and who will win the World Series

The Walk-Ons talk MLB baseball, the 2020 season and who will win the World Series

John Watson, Sports Editor Jul 21, 2020

Who will win the World Series? What is there to make of the 60-game season? Will the Mets ever make a breakthrough? On this week's episode of The Walk-Ons, we talk about all of those questions and more...

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Demonstrators face members of the Austin Police Department as they gather in downtown Austin, Texas, Thursday, June 4, 2020, to protest the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on Memorial Day.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)

UNF professor discusses race, diversity and healing from history

Sheifalika Bhatnagar, TV News Director Jul 20, 2020

The University of North Florida is gearing up for the upcoming fall semester. Many precautions are being taken, including making issues like racial-sensitivity training an important issue for staff and...

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