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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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The entrance to the UNF Counseling Center. The walls are gray and there are silver double doors with large windows, and a sign above the doors reading, "UNF Counseling Center"

The UNF Counseling Center gets a new director

Courtney Green, News Editor | Aug 27, 2019

After a brief searching phase that was only in the drafting stages as of late July, Dr. Richmond Wynn has been named the new Director of UNF Counseling Center.  On July 25, it was announced that the...

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UNF Writing Center. Photo by Courtney Green.

A guide for Freshmen: What is the UNF Writing Center?

Courtney Green, News Editor | Aug 26, 2019

In the floating halls above the ground-level of UNF’s sidewalks lies a land of myth spoken about only by concerned professors and dedicated students. It’s rumored that this place can provide you with...

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NARS Cosmetics' newest commercial renews an old question: does sex sell?

NARS Cosmetics’ newest commercial renews an old question: does sex sell?

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor | Aug 26, 2019

If you’ve seen the newest NARS Comestics commercial, then you know sex sells. Or does it? Companies and corporations have long used sex as a means to attract their consumers. But why are we so attracted...

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SPONSORED CONTENT: The UNF Graduate School

SPONSORED CONTENT: The UNF Graduate School

Aug 26, 2019

Thinking about going to graduate school? Considering the earning power, career advancement and personal/academic growth that accompany a master’s degree, what’s holding you back? Luckily, the UNF Graduate...

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