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How the 2020 census could lead to less education funding

How the 2020 census could lead to less education funding

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Jun 11, 2019

Members of the Supreme Court will decide this month if the 2020 census will ask respondents if they are a U.S. citizen, and educators fear what the outcome could mean for future school funding. The...

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Archaeology students find artifacts in Big Talbot Island

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Jun 11, 2019

UNF students began digging for artifacts in Big Talbot Island in early May. The goal was to find evidence that an ancient Native American Village was once there. Professor Keith Ashley and some of his...

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Twenty One Pilots Bandito Tour

Twenty One Pilots makes a stop in Jacksonville

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor Jun 11, 2019

If you're a fan of their new album Trench then be sure to buy last minute tickets. Twenty One Pilots will perform at the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena on June 14 as a part of their "Bandito" Tour. The...

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is coming to UNF

Victoria Reed Jun 10, 2019

A production for The Wonderful Wizard Oz is coming to the Andrew A. Robinson Jr. Theater June 16th at 6 p.m. The show will be directed by Alexa Mieses, and Bryan Jenkins is the featured guest artist....

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Cyberpunk casts Keanu Reeves

Erik Feliciano Jun 10, 2019

CD Projekt Red, known for their work on the Witcher series as well as a card game have been hard at work on their upcoming title Cyberpunk 2077, which is set in a dystopian grimy cybernetic future where...

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Junior Noah Perkins races toward the finish line

Perkins exits Nationals race with injury

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jun 10, 2019

In the 5,000 meter event at the NCAA Track and Field National Championships, Junior Noah Perkins of UNF exited midway through the race with an injury. Perkins had a standout Junior season, meeting...

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Opinion: Movie remakes

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Jun 9, 2019

Movie remakes have been on the rise in recent times. Live action “The Jungle Book”, “Aladdin” and the upcoming “Lion King” are just a few examples of recent films that have been brought back....

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How wealth influences college admissions

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor Jun 8, 2019

Recent scandals and data continue to fuel the belief that post-secondary education is rigged for the wealthy. With the recent college admissions scandal, involving prominent actresses Lori Loughlin and...

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Diamondbacks sign Nick Marchese

Drew McDonald, Sports Editpr Jun 8, 2019

After the 2019 MLB Draft, the Arizona Diamondbacks signed UNF pitcher Nick Marchese as a free agent. Marchese is the third Osprey to earn a spot on a major league team after sporting a 7-0 record...

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The do’s and don’ts of recycling

The do’s and don’ts of recycling

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Jun 7, 2019

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yh1jdjIuWY8[/embedyt] Reduce, reuse, recycle. These are the three R’s that have been repeated to us time and time again. But what exactly do these words mean?...

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Dunkin’ Donuts and Krispy Kreme offer free donuts on National Donut Day

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jun 7, 2019

Go nuts for donuts as Krispy Kreme and Dunkin' Donuts are giving away free doughy delicacies on National Donut Day. According to Business Insider, "Dunkin' is giving away free donuts with any...

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Barista pouring coffee into a filter at a coffee shop.

Why working in college might be a good idea

Morgan Holbrook Jun 7, 2019

Student loan debt in the United States currently sits at $1.5 trillion. If each of those dollars were laid end to end, it would reach from the surface of the Earth past the sun. This staggering number...

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