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UNFPD patrols for students riding bikes and skateboards through the Student Union. Photo by Alex Bowman.

UNFPD monitoring the Student Union for skateboarders and bicyclists

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter | Sep 12, 2019

This morning around 9 a.m., UNFPD officers watched the Union for anyone skateboarding or riding a bike through. According to signs posted, riding bikes and skateboards through the Student Union is not...

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UNF student union at night

For the first time, UNF ranks nationally among top universities

Courtney Green, News Editor | Sep 12, 2019

It’s official: UNF isn’t just where Ospreys swoop. It’s where we soar. For eight years, UNF has ranked as “Best Regional” university by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges. That...

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Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., wait for the candidate to appear during a town hall on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

Democratic debate: Top 2020 contenders finally on same stage

Bill Barrow, Associated Press | Sep 12, 2019

HOUSTON (AP) — Despite the miles traveled, the tens of millions of dollars raised and the ceaseless churn of policy papers, the Democratic primary has been remarkably static for months with Joe Biden...

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The battle of the "ITs"

The battle of the “ITs”

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor | Sep 11, 2019

After rewatching the original "IT", released in 1990, I brought it upon myself to see the latest, "IT Chapter Two". Of course after seeing two "IT" movies in less than 24 hours, I need to analyze and...

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Zip in, zip out at Eco Adventures this Thursday and Friday

Zip in, zip out at Eco Adventures this Thursday and Friday

Miller Mott | Sep 11, 2019

Looking for a free exciting and adventurous way to swing into your weekend? UNF Eco Adventures is opening their zip-line and challenge course this week on Thursday, September 12 from 6-8 p.m. and Friday,...

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Java coding

Fullstack scholarship available for UNF Coding Bootcamp

Courtney Green, News Editor | Sep 11, 2019

Have your eyes on UNF’s new IT program? Don’t let the cost turn you off! Fullstack Academy is providing a $2000 scholarship to the first class of UNF students to participate in the program.  The...

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Opinions graphic

Opinions: Out of pocket or Out of luck

Austin W Belet, Opinions Editor | Sep 11, 2019

College has become necessary in our society to be able to work in fields we want to work in. Want to be a chemist? Get a degree. Want to be a journalist? Get a degree. Want to work in politics? A degree...

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American Flag

UNF student veteran George Wolfe remembers 9/11

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Sep 11, 2019

Today, 18 years ago, tragedy occurred; a tragedy that continues to heavily impact the United States. There are people who carry their experience from Sept. 11, 2001 with them every day - even some people...

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Insomnia Cookies has come to Jacksonville

Insomnia Cookies has come to Jacksonville

Morgan Holbrook, Copy Editor | Sep 11, 2019

If you've ever craved fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies at 1 a.m., you might be in luck. Insomnia Cookies, a chain known for delivering cookies to college campuses until 3 a.m., has recently opened...

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Convoy of Care: Bahamas Hurricane donations at St. Johns Town Center

Action News Jax joins forces in aide for storm-ravaged Bahamas

Jessica Volz, Reporter | Sep 10, 2019

Action News Jax partnered with other local businesses to bring hurricane relief to the Bahamas. Brittany Austin, the community relations manager at WJAX, said donations will be driven to Melbourne and...

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brass colored bullets in a magazine

Walmart making an exit from the sale of military-style ammunition

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter | Sep 10, 2019

Earlier in August, Walmart received a large amount of scrutiny for continuing the sale of firearms and allowing the open carry of firearms in their stores after two shootings happened in one week, one...

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Hemming Park

Looking for something to do? Keep an eye out for the next Art Walk

Darvin Nelson, Reporter | Sep 10, 2019

On the first Wednesday of each month, Jacksonville city hosts a creative and artistic event downtown on Laura Street called the Art Walk. Starting at the Hemming Plaza and ending at The Landing, or what’s...

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