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Mayday Parade return to their signature sound on “Sunnyland”

Mayday Parade return to their signature sound on “Sunnyland”

Alex Toth | Jun 21, 2018

Pop-punk always makes for an interesting review, because it seems to be the genre where artists have the hardest time standing out. Most pop-punk albums are simple, catchy collections of three-minute...

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Student Government clarifies joint resolution regarding skate park grounds

Alan Vargas | Jun 20, 2018

The UNF Student Government released a statement on Wednesday, June 20 regarding the Senate bill meant to handle the rights to the concrete slab behind Lot 18, formerly the campus skate park. Attorney...

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Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Lost phone, a summer camp fight and a car dispute

Sam Chaney, News Editor | Jun 20, 2018

One Man’s Trash, Another Man’s Treasure UNFPD was dispatched to Campus Maintenance in Bldg. 64 on June 11 in response to a report of a lost cell phone. According to the police report, the...

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Upcoming workshops on Canvas changes

Upcoming workshops on Canvas changes

Nolan Hammond | Jun 20, 2018

UNF’s Center for Instruction & Research Technology is offering workshops this week for those interested in learning about new changes to Canvas. The first workshop is on Wednesday, June 20...

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The old skatepark behind Lot 18. Photo by Alan Vargas.

Coastal Engineering Department responds to Student Government bill focusing on the old skate park

Alan Vargas | Jun 20, 2018

For the Coastal Engineering Program, the old skate park is the key location for UNF's one of a kind wave pool. This wave pool is essential for graduate research and is one out of three wave pools in...

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Pride Month 2018: Why River City Pride is in October

Pride Month 2018: Why River City Pride is in October

Carly Kramer | Jun 20, 2018

Like numerous cities around the country, Jacksonville celebrates its LGBT community with a pride festival. However, River City Pride is held annually in October instead of June, and one can't help...

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Jason Ford. Photo courtesy of the Dothan Eagle.

Alabama man charged with attempting to sexually engage minors after impersonating UNF softball coach

Sam Chaney, News Editor | Jun 19, 2018

Jason Ford, previously a teacher at Northview High School and a girls’ softball coach in Alabama, was recently charged with attempting to entice minors to engage in sexually explicit conduct, according...

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‘Incredibles 2’ is…totally wicked!

‘Incredibles 2’ is…totally wicked!

Andy Moser, Features Editor | Jun 19, 2018

When leading up to the release of Incredibles 2, I asked myself who this film would be for. Would this kids’ movie truly be just for kids? Would it be for the now-college/high school-aged students...

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UNF surf team ranked third in the nation at NSSA Interscholastic Championship

UNF surf team ranked third in the nation at NSSA Interscholastic Championship

Sam Chaney, News Editor | Jun 19, 2018

After being ranked the top National Scholastic Surfing East Coast collegiate surf team for four consecutive years, the UNF Surf Team and Club rode their victory wave all the way to the NSSA Interscholastic...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Opinion: Juneteenth Should be Valued

Tamlynn Torchon | Jun 19, 2018

Every American citizen- and even foreigners - know about the Fourth of July, also commonly known as Independence Day. However, many have perhaps never heard of Juneteenth, also referred to as Freedom...

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Students come together at a vigil for 20-year-old Hayden Raulerson.

Students honor Hayden Raulerson with candlelight vigil

Sam Chaney, News Editor | Jun 18, 2018

A random snow cone machine purchased on an early-morning whim. A basketball hoop placed in the front yard as a surprise for his roommate. Heartwarming gifts strategically left out for his friends on...

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UNF summer camp undergoing changes after a boy nearly drowns

UNF summer camp undergoing changes after a boy nearly drowns

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Jun 18, 2018

A six-year-old boy was pulled from a pool during UNF's Youth Sports and Fitness Camp after being underwater for a long period of time. He wasn't pulled out by a lifeguard, but by a random passerby. The...

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