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IHOP is selling $1 pancakes just in time for memorial day

IHOP is selling $1 pancakes just in time for memorial day

Breanna, Features Editor | May 21, 2019

IHOP is selling $1 pancakes nationwide today in order to benefit the college scholarships of children who have lost a parent in the military, according to firstcoastnews.com. From 7 a.m to 7 p.m today,...

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Lather on the real stuff

Lather on the real stuff

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor | May 21, 2019

We hate to break it to you, but according to a recent study from the Brooks College of Health, that homemade sunscreen is not going to cut it. The study, conducted by an associate professor at UNF’s...

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Graphic by Lianna Norman

OPINION: Mental health week

Patrick Cantin | May 21, 2019

It was mental health week last week, for some it’s a moment of reflection and for others it’s a huge wake up call.  I think back to my own inner toxicity and looked back on this past week with ease...

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Sippers Coffeehouse on Gate Parkway has an assortment of tables and cubbies perfect for group studying or reading silently.Photo courtesy of Sippers Coffeehouse.

Why you might have the coffee poops

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor | May 20, 2019

As college students it’s not uncommon to stop by Starbucks for your daily cup of coffee. After grabbing your iced caramel latte, you head straight to class. As you sit there, listening to your professor...

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Dillard's breaks a guinness world record

Dillard’s breaks a guinness world record

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor | May 20, 2019

Dillard's broke a Guinness World Record for the amount of people putting on sunscreen at the same time for "Skin Cancer Awareness Month" at 2 p.m Saturday in the St. Johns Town Center Every year in...

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“Study drug” abuse and its side effects

Breanna Catalo, Features Editor | May 20, 2019

The use of Adderall and other related drugs has soared over the past twenty years, according to Simon Aberg with the National Center for Health Research. One reason for the increase in use has been...

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Senior Ethan Michaelis delivers the pitch

Hatters edge past Ospreys in 6-5 win

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | May 18, 2019

After some costly errors by the Ospreys on the field, the Hatters squeaked by with a 6-5 win in the Ospreys final regular season game. Redshirt-Senior Wes Weeks and Junior David Maberry plated...

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Student Government’s first committee meetings of the summer

Samantha Addy, Government Reporter | May 18, 2019

On May 17, the four Standing Committees of Student Government gathered to kick off the summer semester and discuss expectations. The Government Oversight (GO) Committee interviewed three candidates...

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Junior David Maberry prepares for the pitch

Maberry’s monster night leads Ospreys to 7-6 win

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | May 17, 2019

In a back and forth battle between UNF and Stetson, the Ospreys emerged victorious with Junior David Maberry leading the charge with four RBI’s. Maberry got the offense going early with an RBI...

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Anthony Stagnitta mugshot. Courtesy of Bradford County Sheriff's Office.

Anthony Stagnitta pleads guilty to collection and distribution of child pornography

Lianna Norman, Editor-in-Chief | May 17, 2019

A little over a year after being arrested for collecting and distributing child pornography, former UNF student Anthony Stagnitta pled guilty. According to a release from the Department of Justice,...

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Graphic by Lianna Norman

Opinion: Tallahassee knows best

Austin W Belet, Opinions editor | May 17, 2019

Governor DeSantis, in a surprising move, blocked the Florida legislature from banning municipalities banning plastic straws. That is a mouth full, so give me just a second to explain. Back in February,...

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Publix Chicken Tender Subs are back for a limited time.

Publix Chicken Tender Subs on sale for a limited time

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | May 17, 2019

The sale that all college students are clamoring about on social media is back as the Publix Chicken Tender Subs are on sale for $6.99 until Wednesday, May 22, according to Publix. The Chicken...

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