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What does Hurricane Dorian mean for the FSU-Boise State game?

What does Hurricane Dorian mean for the FSU-Boise State game?

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Aug 28, 2019

Week one of college football season is this weekend and the Florida State-Boise State matchup in Jacksonville could possibly be affected by Hurricane Dorian. Cecilia Manazec of the Palm Beach Post reported...

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Text that says "Tracking Dorian" over an arial picture of a hurricane

Tracking Dorian: Storm upgrades to a hurricane

Lianna Norman, Editor in Chief Aug 28, 2019

According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Dorian has upgraded to a category 1 hurricane. Wind from the storm is projected to arrive on the coast of Jacksonville Saturday evening, with...

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Hurricane Isaias' projected path, per National Hurricane Center

Do you know your evacuation zone?

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Aug 28, 2019

Hurricanes are extremely unpredictable and while there isn’t an evacuation order currently in effect, it is important to know where you need to go if things take a turn for the worse. Luckily, there...

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Flatlay of Hurricane Supplies

Hurricane prep list for college students

Sarah Bethea Aug 28, 2019

Since it is now peak hurricane season, it’s always important to be prepared in case we have a repeat of Irma and Matthew. Florida is currently not under any hurricane watches or warnings, but it’s...

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People arrive to a private harbor to move boats away for protection ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Dorian in Boqueron, Puerto Rico, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

Storm Dorian heads for Puerto Rico amid fears of flooding

Danica Coto, Associated Press Aug 28, 2019

  SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Dorian threatened Puerto Rico with a direct hit at near-hurricane force on Wednesday and forecasters said it could strengthen further as it approaches...

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Dark Clouds

Can UNF withstand a hurricane?

Steven Thompson Aug 28, 2019

Can UNF withstand a hurricane? “I think hurricane conditions are going to stay more heated up because there was a period here when we had winds out of the east and those rains that would come every...

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Text that says "Tracking Dorian" over an arial picture of a hurricane

Tracking Dorian: UNF crisis management sends out alert

Lianna Norman, Editor in Chief Aug 28, 2019

On Wednesday morning, the UNF Crisis Management Team sent out an update on their preparation as now-Tropical Storm Dorian is anticipated to near the coast of Jacksonville on Sunday morning. According to...

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Tips to make the Grey Lot lifestyle a little bit easier

Tips to make the Grey Lot lifestyle a little bit easier

Breanna Cataldo Aug 27, 2019

Grey Lot parking can make a student ready for a nap before they even make it to their first class. Luckily, there are some tips that can help make the hike a smidge easier. Show up early: I know...

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A random Popeyes.

Everybody panic– Popeyes ran out of chicken sandwiches

Courtney Green, News Editor Aug 27, 2019

Why did the chicken cross the road? Hopefully not to get its wings on the new and overly-popular Popeyes chicken sandwich that launched August 12. Unfortunately, those are already sold out. Even Gayle...

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Universal logo at the Orlando theme park.

Universal’s mysterious new theme park

Darvin Nelson Aug 27, 2019

Universal Studios has announced the creation of a new theme park called Universal’s Epic Universe. Universal describes the new park as “epic” with “vibrant lands” and astounding journeys. The...

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Amazing Spider-man drawing

Spider-Man out of MCU amid Disney and Sony disagreement

David Eckstein-Schoemann Aug 27, 2019

No good thing lasts forever. For those who don’t know it has been recently reported that Spider-Man will not appear in any more MCU movies due to Disney and Sony not being able to reach an agreement...

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Tropical Storm Dorian expected to head towards Florida

Tropical Storm Dorian expected to head towards Florida

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Aug 27, 2019

It’s still hurricane season and now Tropical Storm Dorian is expected to head near Florida and past the Eastern Caribbean on Labor Day weekend. Hurricane watches have been issued for both Puerto Rico...

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