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Pride Month Spotlight: Frank Ocean

Lisa Marino, Radio General Manager | Jun 10, 2022

[Eds Note: This article has been published in partnership with Spinnaker Radio to feature LGBTQ+ music artists and celebrate Pride Month.]  On October 28, 1987, Frank Ocean was born with the name Christopher...

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A rainbow flag waves at the starting line of a Pride Observance Month 5K run at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 21, 2019. The rainbow flag is displayed at lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning events worldwide as a symbol for diversity in the LGBTQ community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal)

UNF LGBTQ Center to hold “Comics and Queens” brunch

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Jun 9, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) LGBTQ Center will be holding its quarterly fundraiser, “Rainbow Swoop - Comics and Queens Brunch,” in the Student Union on Sunday, June 12, from 11 a.m. to noon. The...

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Photo courtesy of Atlantic Records.

Pride Month Spotlight: Janelle Monáe

Lisa Marino, Radio General Manager | Jun 9, 2022

[Eds Note: This article has been published in partnership with Spinnaker Radio to feature LGBTQ+ music artists and celebrate Pride Month.]  Eight-time Grammy nominee Janelle Monáe is a successful...

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An orange sign reads: COMING SOON! in front of where Qdoba will open

Qdoba brings Mexican food to campus as construction begins

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Jun 8, 2022

[This article was updated on Thursday, June 9, at 12:30 p.m. to include information about hiring opportunities on campus.] A new place to eat on-campus has been spotted! University of North Florida...

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Photo courtesy of Demi Lovato.

Pride Month Spotlight: Demi Lovato

Lisa Marino, Radio General Manager | Jun 8, 2022

[Eds Note: This article has been published in partnership with Spinnaker Radio to feature LGBTQ+ music artists and celebrate Pride Month.]  Twenty-nine-year-old musician and actor Demi Lovato is an...

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Is Netflix getting ads?

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Jun 7, 2022

Imagine you’re watching the season finale of Stranger Things, and just as the climax unfolds, it's abruptly interrupted by a Coca-cola commercial. Well, that may not be far from the future, as advertisements...

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Photo courtesy of Troye Sivan.

Pride Month Spotlight: Troye Sivan

Lisa Marino, Radio General Manager | Jun 7, 2022

[Eds Note: This article has been published in partnership with Spinnaker Radio to feature LGBTQ+ music artists and celebrate Pride Month.]  Pride Month Spotlight: Troye Sivan Initially attracting...

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Recycling bins are just the beginning of UNF's aim to be green.

OPINION: UNF must increase sustainability efforts

Joshua Smith, Opinions Editor | Jun 6, 2022

When entering the University of North Florida (UNF)’s campus, one is bound to notice the abundance of trees towering over the entryways. Combine that with the generous supply of recycling bins posted...

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A 'Wear Orange' banner reads "we can end gun violence" on a fence at Success Park during a clean-up event

Locals look to brighter future with ‘Wear Orange’ park clean-up

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter | Jun 6, 2022

The city of Jacksonville came together Saturday to clean up a local park and honor the lives taken from gun violence.  As a part of National Gun Violence Awareness Day on June 3 and Wear Orange Weekend,...

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Photo courtesy of Kehlani.

Pride Month Spotlight: Kehlani

Lisa Marino, Radio General Manager | Jun 6, 2022

[Eds Note: This article has been published in partnership with Spinnaker Radio to feature LGBTQ+ music artists and celebrate Pride Month.]  Getting her first recognition with her band Poplyfe on the...

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Colorized image of monkeypox

What is monkeypox?

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Jun 6, 2022

The monkeypox virus has become a rising topic in media, just as the COVID-19 pandemic is starting to loosen its grip on society. The feeling is familiar to the early months of 2020 before COVID-19 surged...

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Photo courtesy of Lil Nas X.

Pride Month Spotlight: Lil Nas X

Lisa Marino, Radio General Manager | Jun 5, 2022

[Eds Note: This article has been published in partnership with Spinnaker Radio to feature LGBTQ+ music artists and celebrate Pride Month.] After breaking into fame with his first hit, Old Town Road,...

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