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Album cover of Cat Power's "Wanderer." Courtesy of Cat Power.

Cat Power’s “Wanderer” is Chan Marshall Coming Back Down to Earth

Zachary Haigley | Oct 11, 2018

Charlyn Marie “Chan” Marshall’s tenth studio album as Cat Power, “Wanderer,” opens with an acapella track performed entirely by Marshall. This isn’t unusual for Cat Power, as Marshall typically...

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Recently appointed Supreme Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Court of Appeals.

Solidarity circle: Discussing sexual assault and proper consent

Heydi Ortiz | Oct 11, 2018

On a rainy Wednesday afternoon, hidden from the storm’s downpour, a group of students gathered to talk about sexual assault and what to do now that Brett Kavanaugh is an associate justice on the Supreme...

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Image created by Johnakeshia Thompson

Fashion ideas: From the classroom to a night out on the town

Johnakeshia Thompson | Oct 11, 2018

Going out for a weekday meet-up after class is no longer a question of what to bring with you, as the thought of dragging bags around campus with clothing is dreadful. However, adding a different shoe...

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JU will be closing as a result of Hurricane Michael. Courtesy of JU.

JU closes due to Hurricane Michael

Jessica May | Oct 10, 2018

As UNF has stuck to its decision to continue “operating under normal business hours,” Jacksonville University announced on Oct. 10 that their campus will be closed from 3 p.m. until tomorrow morning,...

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Richard Kimball spoke at the "Vote Smart" lecture event on campus. Photo by Jessica May.

President of “VoteSmart” speaks to students about making informed decisions when voting

Jessica May | Oct 10, 2018

UNF’s Hicks Honors College welcomed the president of VoteSmart, Richard Kimball, who spoke to students about “voter self-defense” and how to find evidence-based information on politicians in order...

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UNF sends emails reminding students that classes are still in session

UNF sends emails reminding students that classes are still in session

Hannah Lee | Oct 10, 2018

A Special Edition Osprey Update was sent to students and faculty reminding them that UNF will still be open. "The University would like to remind the campus community that it's operating under normal...

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FSCJ will be closing the college and canceling all classes. Courtesy of FSCJ.

FSCJ closes campus in response to Hurricane Michael

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Oct 10, 2018

Despite the fact Hurricane Michael is forecast to track north of Jacksonville and through Georgia, Florida State College at Jacksonville announced their decision to close the college in expectation of...

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Courtesy of Sonya Mongar's Facebook page.

UNF alumna returning to campus for book signing

Steven Thompson | Oct 10, 2018

A reading and book signing by UNF journalism alumna Sonja Mongar will be held at the UNF Bookstore on Wednesday, Oct. 10 from 1 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. “Two Spoons of Bitter” is Mongar’s newest...

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Courtesy of the UNF Women's Center.

“Take Back the Night” postponed due to Hurricane Michael

Sarah Bethea | Oct 10, 2018

The UNF Women’s Center sent out a notice this afternoon stating that the 10th annual “Take Back the Night,” originally planned for 7:30 p.m. this evening, has been postponed due to inclement...

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Courtesy of the National Weather Service.

Tornado watches are expected in Jacksonville today due to Hurricane Michael

Jessica May | Oct 10, 2018

Tornado watches are expected later on Wednesday Oct. 10 with the landfall of Hurricane Michael, according to the National Weather Service Jacksonville. “Landfalling major hurricanes are known to...

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Graphic by Drew McDonald

Riding apps offering free/discounted rides to polls for Election Day

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Oct 10, 2018

  Uber and Lyft are making it easier for voters to get to the polls on Election Day by offering free/discounted rides. With cooperation from the #VoteTogether and Democracy Works organizations,...

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Hurricane Michael is now . Category 4 hurricane. Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Michael continues to strengthen to an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 hurricane

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Oct 10, 2018

As Hurricane Michael barreled its way over the Gulf of Mexico and towards the Florida Panhandle, it only continued to strengthen and, in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Oct. 10, it upgraded to what...

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