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UNF hosted a lecture on America's role in the changing world. photo by Jessica May.

UNF hosts lecture on America’s role in the changing world

Jessica May Oct 17, 2018

The question, “Is America in decline?” was posed to a group of 500 to 600 people at the Herbert University Center Tuesday, Oct. 16 by Walter Mead. Mead is a Distinguished Fellow at Hudson Institute,...

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Jamal Khashoggi, the journalist presumed dead after entering a Saudi Arabia embassy in Turkey. Image Courtesy flicker.com/photos/pomed/

OPINION: Murdered journalist exposes American media’s failure to cover Saudi Arabia’s crimes

Noah Meyer, Opinions Editor Oct 17, 2018

There is a lot of ground to cover for the contemporary journalist. The defining value of modern news agencies is essentially that “everyone must know everything all the time,” and the amount of newsworthy...

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The cover of The Stress of Leisure's "Eruption Bounce." Courtesy Plus One Records.

1,000 Listens or Less: The Stress of Leisure’s “Eruption Bounce”

Nicole Moore, Assistant Music Director Oct 16, 2018

"Eruption Bounce" is the sixth studio album by Brisbane-based post-punk rockers The Stress of Leisure, bringing their own unique twist to an already decorated genre. The simple orange cover, void of anything...

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Logo of the Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacksonville Jaguars post-game review

DeAndre Pearson Oct 16, 2018

Earlier this season, Jacksonville was one of the teams to watch after a suffering a defeat to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship. Now, they are in the middle of a two game losing skid and...

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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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Courtesy of Universal Studios.

“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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