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Tips for commuting students

Lianna Norman, Editor in Chief Jul 1, 2019

There are plenty of guides with tips and tricks on how to survive your freshman year in college. However, most of these lists directly apply to students who live on campus during their first year of college...

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College student discounts and deals

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor Jul 1, 2019

We all know attending college while working and trying to maintain a safe budget is not the easiest task. Companies are aiming to make this easier for college students through discounts and deals. Here...

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UNF Student Government Senate meets to discuss and revise several different bills

Samantha Addy, Student Government Reporter Jun 28, 2019

On Friday, June 28, the UNF Student Government Senate met to discuss several different bills, including the two previously-passed bills (SB-19SA-3396 and SB-19SA-3398) that allowed for the installation...

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Tolbert returns to the court

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jun 28, 2019

Junior Tiffany Tolbert was in a groove as the 2018-19 season began, but an injury during practice put her on the shelf for four months.  [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv39vVLVO1c[/embedyt] Video...

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The Latest: Biden says Harris misrepresented busing stance

Associated Press Jun 28, 2019

The Latest: Biden says Harris misrepresented busing stance MIAMI (AP) — The Latest on the second Democratic presidential debate (all times local): 11:45 p.m. Former Vice President Joe Biden says...

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The Rolling Stones are coming to Jacksonville

Morgan Holbrook, Copy Editor Jun 27, 2019

After a brief postponement, The Rolling Stones “No Filter” tour is set to roll into Duval’s own TIAA Bank Field on July 19. Tickets are currently available for as low as $99.50. In March of this...

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Pit-Gate: Halsey, body hair and UNF’s opinion

Courtney Green Jun 27, 2019

Rolling Stone’s forthcoming July issue features singer Halsey and her pits-- unshaven. While the internet had a lot to say about the cover’s release, we decided to ask UNF students their opinions. Overall,...

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Study shows increase in suicide rates among young adults

Study shows increase in suicide rates among young adults

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Jun 27, 2019

An unprecedented surge in teen and young adult suicide rates in the past few years has led to studies that link the glamorization of suicide in pop culture. The study shows that suicide rates are the...

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The Latest: Dems end debate by touting promise of America

Associated Press Jun 26, 2019

  MIAMI (AP) — The Latest on the Democratic presidential debates (all times local): 11:10 p.m. The Democratic presidential candidates have concluded the first 2020 debate emphasizing the...

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2020 democratic presidential candidate Michael Bennet.

2020 democratic presidential candidate: Michael Bennet

Alex Toth Jun 26, 2019

Age: 54 Experience: U.S. Senator from Colorado (2009-present), Chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (2013-2015). Fun Fact: Bennet was diagnosed with prostate cancer on April 3, 2019....

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2020 democratic presidential candidate: Bill de Blasio

2020 democratic presidential candidate: Bill de Blasio

Alex Toth Jun 26, 2019

Age: 58 Experience: Mayor of New York City (2014-present) Fun Fact: Bill de Blasio’s birth name is Warren Wilheim Jr. He legally changed his name to Warren de Blasio-Wilheim because of his father’s...

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2020 democratic presidential candidate: Andrew Yang

2020 democratic presidential candidate: Andrew Yang

Alex Toth Jun 26, 2019

Age: 44 Experience: N/A Fun Fact: Andrew Yang is the founder of Venture for America, a nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurship by training recent graduates and young professionals to...

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