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FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2019, file photo students walks in front of Fraser Hall on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence, Kan. Americans collectively owe nearly $1.5 trillion in student loans, more than twice the total a decade ago. It’s a burden that weighs on millions of adults, shaping their life choices and often stunting their financial growth. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)

More employers offer workers help paying off student loans

AP Newsroom Oct 29, 2019

Americans collectively owe nearly $1.5 trillion in student loans — more than twice the total a decade ago. It's a burden that weighs on millions of adults, shaping their life choices and often stunting...

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Rejoice! Popeyes chicken sandwich is back!

Rejoice! Popeyes chicken sandwich is back!

Courtney Green, News Editor Oct 29, 2019

Remember back in August when that magical sandwich came out at Popeyes and was subsequently consumed in its mass produced entirety two weeks later? Well, it’s back! The menu item is slated...

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In this Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019 photo, college student, Sheida Assar, poses for a photo in Chandler, Ariz. Assar said she was expelled from GateWay Community College in Phoenix last month for violating the school’s drug policy after she tested positive for marijuana, which she uses to treat chronic pain from polycystic ovary syndrome. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Medical pot on campus: Colleges say no and face lawsuits

Associated Press Oct 29, 2019

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Colleges are becoming a battleground in the conflict between federal and state marijuana laws as students who use medical pot challenge decades-old campus drug policies. In...

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Spinnaker Spoilercasts: Zombieland Double Tap

Spinnaker Spoilercasts: Zombieland Double Tap

Aisling Glocke, Morgan Holbrook, and John Watson Oct 29, 2019

After 10 years of anticipation, the sequel to Zombieland was finally released. The film featured the original cast with some surprising twists and new characters. Here's what Spinnaker...

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Shortest End of the Stick

Trent Gautney, Opinions Reporter Oct 28, 2019

Everyone knows all too well what it’s like to overhear or see someone acting in an improper way towards an employee at a restaurant.  The scene may go something like this: You (and maybe a partner...

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Jacksonville Goes Ham

Ethan McLaughlin, Reporter Oct 28, 2019

“Do you own a ham radio? You do now.” This is what Herb Minton, a local ham radio operator, said to me when I told him I would be taking the test to receive my FCC ham radio license at the technical...

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Police beat: another stolen skateboard, violence between roommates, vehicle damage

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Oct 28, 2019

Another skateboard theft What's scarier than the spooks this week? Skateboard theft. A student’s skateboard was stolen from the racks outside the Osprey Cafe after being left there for only an...

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Judicial branch plays a game of musical chairs

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter Oct 28, 2019

UNF’s judicial branch may not get the spotlight very often, but changes are happening behind the scenes with the justices.  Potential new justices have been meeting with Chief Justice Richter, President...

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Ospreys outplay winless Dolphins in 2-1 battle

Ospreys outplay winless Dolphins in 2-1 battle

Catherine Cavallo, Sports Anchor Oct 27, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson The Ospreys defeated the Jacksonville University Dolphins, 2-1, on Senior Night in their last home game of the regular season with goals by Thais Reiss and Lisa Cedeno. After...

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Ospreys clip Owls in four sets

Ospreys clip Owls in four sets

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter Oct 27, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson After dropping the first set, the Ospreys won three straight to hand the Kennesaw State Owls their second conference loss of the season.  The Owls took a deceptively...

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Jaguars look to ground struggling Jets

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter Oct 27, 2019

The Jacksonville Jaguars (3-4) will look to take down the New York Jets (1-5) at home on Sunday, October 27 after pouncing on the Cincinnati Bengals last week, 27-17. The Jets, on the other hand, were...

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Hatters pull off reverse sweep against Ospreys

Hatters pull off reverse sweep against Ospreys

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter Oct 26, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson After taking the first two sets, the Ospreys’ lead slipped away as Stetson won three straight sets for a reverse sweep.    The Ospreys took an early...

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