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Kanye West drops a release date for his new album...Again

Kanye West drops a release date for his new album…Again

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter Oct 22, 2019

Over the past two years, Kanye West has been teasing release date after release date for his ninth coming album, “Jesus Is King”. Previously, the album was expected to be released at midnight on...

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Canadian Geese invasion

Canadian Geese invasion

Nathan Turoff, Critter Columnist Oct 22, 2019

Last week, a large flock of Canadian Geese were spotted on campus.  Canadian Geese have spread all over North America, especially along the East and West coasts of the United States.  They are...

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Two-factor authentication is coming: Time to rise and shine without MyWings issues

Two-factor authentication is coming: Time to rise and shine without MyWings issues

Courtney Green, News Editor Oct 22, 2019

If you're already annoyed with the two-factor authentication notifications...You'll be even more annoyed tomorrow. MyWings can be a hassle to login into on a good day, but tomorrow morning will be the...

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UNF named as only Florida university to receive a U.S. Department of Education grant

Ambar Ramirez Oct 22, 2019

The College of Education and Human Services was awarded a Teacher Quality Partnership grant of $1.6 million. UNF was the only Florida school to receive the grant, given by the U.S. Department of Education,...

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Opinion: Floridian Species Seasonal Spectacle

Normandi Tapia Oct 22, 2019

The Floridian species is a spectacle… Florida Man for example.  You could call these men a club of sorts. This elite and exclusive club is made up of Florida men that attract a ridiculous amount...

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Swoop up the bucks: Federal Work Study offers new jobs for UNF students

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Oct 22, 2019

If you qualify for the Federal Work Study program and are looking for a new job, there have been some new openings here at UNF within the last week you might be interested in. The first one is a FWS...

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Are you ready to kick-start your weekend alcohol-free?

Are you ready to kick-start your weekend alcohol-free?

Jessica Volz, Reporter Oct 22, 2019

Are you ready to kick-start your weekend? Why not jump-start it with a kickback. The National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week kickback is aiming to set the mood without alcoholic beverages. The featured...

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College-friendly stores in Town Center

College-friendly stores in Town Center

Chris Jennings, Anchor Oct 22, 2019

Let’s face it, the one commonality most college students share is financial status: broke. Between the overpriced textbooks, rent, and nights out with peers, it seems like we often find our bank accounts...

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Late surge lifts Jaguars past Bengals

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter Oct 21, 2019

Despite being down 10-9 early in the fourth quarter, the Jaguars pounced in the final minutes of the game to take the 27-17 road win against the Cincinnati Bengals. For the first three quarters, the...

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UNF chemistry professor does office hours in an unconventional way

UNF chemistry professor does office hours in an unconventional way

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Oct 21, 2019

There’s one thing we’re all too busy for: office hours. Yes, we understand it’s crucial to our success as college students but sometimes we just don’t have the time for it between classes and part-time...

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Celebrate Reptile Awareness Day with our campus critters

Celebrate Reptile Awareness Day with our campus critters

Nathan Turoff, Critter Columnist Oct 21, 2019

 Today, October 21, is National Reptile Awareness  Day. Reptiles are profound creatures, and they deserve the respect other animals receive. Reptiles are often confused with amphibians, but they are...

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T.I. awards a college student with a $25,000 scholarship

T.I. awards a college student with a $25,000 scholarship

Jessica Volz, Reporter Oct 21, 2019

Rapper and TV personality, T.I. Harris,  honored the life of his late sister by awarding a college student a 25-thousand dollar scholarship.  The recipient, Tierany Scott, was distinguished for being...

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