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Opinion: How Do We Stop It?

Austin Belet, Opinions Editor Jul 8, 2019

Whether you are in the warm tropical climate of Cocoa Beach or the swampy underbelly of Gainesville, one thing Floridians love the most is our climate. Sure, we complain about the humidity sometimes and...

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Letter to the Editor: The remake of the Little Mermaid

Letter to the Editor: The remake of the Little Mermaid

Devan Shepard Jul 8, 2019

I have been wondering how I should approach this topic. I was arguing with people all day yesterday on Reddit over this, and that convinced me that I have every right to express my opinion on this subject...

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Campus alert warns of reported sexual assault in Osprey Cove

Ramona Ramdeen, Police Reporter Jul 6, 2019

According to a campus alert, UNFPD are looking for a man who reportedly sexually assaulted a woman on campus Friday. On July 5, at approximately 4:45 pm, UNFPD was dispatched to Osprey Cove, where...

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How UNF students feel about the border crisis

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor Jul 5, 2019

A recent photo of a migrant father and his daughter laying deceased in the Rio Grande River after an attempt to cross the border from Mexico into the United States has become what others describe as...

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UNF to launch new Logistics and Supply Chain Management degree program

Victoria Reed Jul 5, 2019

The Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management degree program, which UNF will launch in August, will help its students gain the competitive edge needed in the high-growth logistics industry,...

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Blink-182 and Lil Wayne to perform in Jax this month

Darvin Nelson Jul 5, 2019

Satisfy your 90s craze by enjoying music by Blink-182 and rapper Lil Wayne. Yes, our favorite old school musicians are performing their hit songs this month here in Jacksonville. From Canada to Kansas...

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Police Beat: An escalated argument, a threatening phone call and a stolen wallet

Ramona Ramdeen, Police Reporter Jul 3, 2019

Wait. What??? On June 24, 2019, UNFPD responded to a call in reference to a disturbance at The Flats. Upon arrival UPD could not locate a disturbance but was stopped by a motorist in the parking lot...

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UNF will be launching a new Health Administration masters program online

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Jul 3, 2019

The Department of Health Administration is launching a new online Executive Master of Health Administration program in August. The program will require 30-credit hours, which can be completed in as...

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The bigger story behind Governor DeSantis’ antisemitism bill

The bigger story behind Governor DeSantis’ antisemitism bill

Victoria Reed Jul 2, 2019

There are rising concerns about how a new antisemitism bill will affect students' ability to criticize Israel and participate in challenging conversations on campus.   House bill, HB741, was signed...

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Why scientists say coffee can help fight off obesity

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor Jul 2, 2019

Thinking about putting down that cup of coffee? Well, don’t. You’re probably thinking “Why won’t these people stop talking about coffee?”  It’s because we know how much college kids love...

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How Florida’s new texting and driving law will affect UNF students

Courtney Green Jul 2, 2019

You might have heard about the new texting and driving law, which went into effect Monday, July 1. The Wireless Communications While Driving Law (also known as the Texting Law) means that you can receive...

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Looking for something to do in Jax this Independence Day? Check out these events

Erik Feliciano Jul 1, 2019

With Independence day coming up there are quite a few things to do. Independence Day Celebration On July 3,  the Jumbo Shrimp will be hosting a Independence day event where the first 2,000 people...

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