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UNF center in Downtown Jacksonville helps new entrepreneurs

UNF center in Downtown Jacksonville helps new entrepreneurs

Victoria Reed Jul 12, 2019

A Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, located downtown, is providing students with a place to live and an office space as they work to start their new business.  The entrepreneurship program...

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Spoiler-free review of "Stranger Things" season 3

Spoiler-free review of “Stranger Things” season 3

Erik Feliciano Jul 12, 2019

Another year, another trip back to the infamous town of Hawkins, Indiana. "Stranger Things" season 3 takes place 1 year after the events that transpired in season 2, and while everything seems to have...

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UNFPD police cars. Photo by Lili Weinstein

Police Beat: A repeat trespasser and stolen feminine products

Ramona Ramdeen, Police Reporter Jul 12, 2019

Trespassing On July 8th, UNFPD was dispatched to The Fountains where a group was causing a disturbance in the lobby. Upon questioning the group, it was revealed that they were all minors. Further...

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One-Stop

One-Stop life hacks for incoming freshmen

Courtney Green Jul 12, 2019

Many students privately express frustration with their university’s financial aid department, no matter what university it might be. So how can you make One-Stop actually one stop? Here are some tips...

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How healthy eating could improve your college life

How healthy eating could improve your college life

Darvin Nelson Jul 11, 2019

With back to back classes and endless assignments, most of us tend to forget about our nutritional needs. By taking some time to think about what you need to eat, you can give college your best academic...

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Meet UNF’s first Deaf nursing student

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Jul 11, 2019

Bethany Baker plans to improve accessibility to education, communication and preventative care in her community as the first Deaf nursing student here at UNF. Baker's parents found out she was Deaf...

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Mark Tumeo, the former dean of the College of Computing, Engineering and Construction. Courtesy of the University of North Florida

Former dean asks for job back in civil lawsuit against the Board of Trustees of UNF

Ramona Ramdeen, Police Reporter Jul 10, 2019

On Tuesday, July 9, a dean who filed suit against the University of North Florida back in November of 2018, took the stand arguing that he was forced to resign. He is just weeks away from finding out if...

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Man sitting down on public transportation

Opinions: The roads are never big enough

Trent Gautney Jul 10, 2019

For years, Jacksonville has touted being one of the fastest growing cities in the south, but has done little to deal with the city’s glaring lack of an adequate public transportation system.  Right...

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UNF inks seven-year partnership with Under Armour

UNF inks seven-year partnership with Under Armour

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jul 10, 2019

The swoosh has been swapped for the UA as UNF has joined the Under Armour family on a partnership through 2026. According to UNF Athletics, Under Armour will “provide UNF's 19 varsity sports with...

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Letter to the Editor: College scandals

Letter to the Editor: College scandals

Devan Shepard Jul 9, 2019

Actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman have been in the news recently, as they have been connected with the largest college cheating scandal of all time.  They, along with 50 other wealthy parents,...

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Photo by National Hurricane Center

Tropical depression expected to form in Gulf this weekend

Victoria Reed Jul 9, 2019

The chances of tropical storms and hurricanes rise during Hurricane Season. According to The Hurricane Center, now there’s an 80 percent chance that a tropical storm could develop from a low-pressure...

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"Spider-Man: Far From Home" Spoiler-Free Review

“Spider-Man: Far From Home” Spoiler-Free Review

Erik Feliciano Jul 8, 2019

"Spider-Man: Far from Home" is the most recent installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Taking place 8 months after the events of "Avengers: Endgame," Peter is eager to take a break from the life...

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