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Hands Like Houses fail to form a new identity on “Anon."

Hands Like Houses fail to form a new identity on “Anon.”

Alex Toth, Features Editor | Oct 16, 2018

One thing I can say about “Anon.” is that it probably has the most fitting album title of the year so far. Ever since they cast aside their image as the “band that does post-hardcore instrumentals...

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James Gunn has been brought on for Suicide Squad 2. Image Courtesy theplaylist.net

James Gunn: From Guarding Marvel’s Galaxy to joining DC’s Squad

David Eckstein | Oct 15, 2018

Big news has hit the comic book cinematic multiverse--James Gunn is in talks to write, and possibly direct, the upcoming DC sequel, “Suicide Squad 2.” The former director of the Guardians of the Galaxy...

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Weekend Sports Recap

Weekend Sports Recap

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Oct 15, 2018

Women’s Soccer After losing 3-0 to Lipscomb, the Ospreys defeated North Alabama, 2-0,  with key goals from Freshman Kendra Hoffman and Sophomore Thais Reiss. UNF currently sits in seventh place...

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“First Man” vividly brings Neil Armstrong to life

Steven Thompson | Oct 15, 2018

A number of movies and documentaries have been made to recapture and retell Neil Armstrong’s courageous first walk on the moon, but none have ever highlighted his vulnerabilities as well as “First...

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UNF Sophomore Traian Marginean was one of the first to return to Chicago Pizza.

UNF student returns to Chicago Pizza after the Jacksonville Landing Shooting

Steven Thompson | Oct 15, 2018

Chicago Pizza re-opened its restaurant at The Landing on Oct. 5 after being closed for more than a month following the mass shooting that left three people dead, including the alleged gunman. Traian...

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Pink balloons are brought out for a balloon send off for those who have died from breast cancer.

Jacksonville Seafood Soul Festival held at UNF in support of the Edith Marie Foundation

Sarah Bethea | Oct 14, 2018

The Jacksonville Seafood Soul Festival took place at the UNF Coxwell Amphitheater on Saturday, Oct. 13 and featured food trucks from around the city, as well as local musicians, vendors and a play area...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

OPINION: Civility is Dead, Hallelujah!

Noah Meyer, Opinions Editor | Oct 14, 2018

From the beginning of the 2016 election up to this current moment, there has been a loss of civility in political discourse. Gone are the days of reasoned debate, bipartisanship and commitment to country...

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The Finance and Facilities Committee was the first to meet during a day of Board of Trustees Committee meetings. Photo by Sam Chaney.

UNF Board of Trustees hears student sentiment on alcohol policy

Alan Vargas | Oct 14, 2018

The UNF Board of Trustees heard from UNF President David Szymanski on his first 90 days and the direction of the University. The board also heard from Student Body President Jenna DuPilka and voted on...

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Sign stating "Break the silence stop the violence".

OPINION: America’s Domestic Violence Epidemic

Jake Beninato | Oct 14, 2018

Last year, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention released a report that further demonstrated the horrors of what is the domestic violence epidemic in the United States. In the report, which analyzed...

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Scott’s two goals lifts Ospreys to 2-1 victory against JU

Scott’s two goals lifts Ospreys to 2-1 victory against JU

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Oct 13, 2018

Colin Scott’s career night propelled the Ospreys (3-8-0, 2-1 ASUN) attack against the Dolphins(2-10-0, 2-1 ASUN) to win, 2-1, and take home the Dennis Viollet Cup.  First Half The Ospreys...

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Police Beats: Pulled over, a swinging gate, and vandalism in the restroom

Police Beats: Pulled over, a swinging gate, and vandalism in the restroom

Jessica May | Oct 12, 2018

Pulled over and caught A driver was caught with marijuana after being pulled over for speeding on Alumni Drive on Sept. 19, according to a UNFPD report. The driver was reportedly traveling at...

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Entry to the LGBT Resource Center. Photo by Tiffany Butler.

LGBT Resource Center granted $30,000

Jessica May | Oct 12, 2018

$30,000 was granted to UNF LGBT Resource center from the LGBTQ Community Fund for Northeast Florida to make the Jacksonville community more inclusive, according to the press release. The school’s...

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