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A statue of former Vice President John C. Calhoun, a South Carolina native, stands in the lobby of the Statehouse on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. Republican South Carolina legislative leaders are unlikely this year to give permission to local governments or colleges who want to take down Confederate statues or rename buildings honoring segregationists. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)

UNF students’ thoughts on renaming high schools named after Confederates

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jun 4, 2021

In recent years, statues, monuments, and other things celebrating Confederate leaders have been facing increasing scrutiny. This also includes things explicitly and intentionally named after them, like...

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Why Apple TV+ is worth adding to your streaming subscriptions

Michael Tracey, Reporter Jun 4, 2021

I am not writing an opinion piece on what is the best streaming service to have, nor am I working for Apple and attempting to market their product to audiences. I adore the craft of storytelling and appreciate...

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FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2021, file photo, violent rioters storm the Capitol, in Washington. The horror of Jan. 6 has been reduced from a stunning assault on American democracy to another political fight. Rather than unite behind a bipartisan investigation like the one that followed the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, Republicans are betting they can regain at least partial control of Congress if they put the issue behind them as quickly as possible without antagonizing former President Donald Trump or his supporters. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

AP: Prosecutors drop case against man charged in Capitol riot

MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and JACQUES BILLEAUD, Associated Press Jun 4, 2021

Federal prosecutors have dropped the criminal case against a New York man who was accused of participating in the riot at the U.S. Capitol, in what appears to be the first such move by the Justice Department...

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E3 2021 & Summer Game Fest kick-off virtually next week

E3 2021 & Summer Game Fest kick-off virtually next week

Michael Tracey, Reporter Jun 3, 2021

Featured Image: E3 The month of June is massive for the video game industry. Two of the most significant gaming events of the year start next week: E3 2021 and Summer Game Fest. Software developers...

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‘A Quiet Place Part II’ review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Jun 3, 2021

It’s been over a year since this film was delayed due to the pandemic, but it’s finally been released and we can see how the story continues.  The film takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where...

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Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds: June 3, 2021

Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds: June 3, 2021

Mario Gardner, UNF School of Communication Jun 3, 2021

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Gulf Coast v East Coast

Gulf Coast v East Coast

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jun 3, 2021

Florida is often viewed as the quintessential vacation destination for the entire country. This is primarily due to 2 factors: Its large number of tourist destinations, such as Disney and Universal, and...

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This image made available by NASA shows the planet Venus made with data from the Magellan spacecraft and Pioneer Venus Orbiter. On Wednesday, June 2, 2021, NASA’s new administrator, Bill Nelson, announced two new robotic missions to the solar system's hottest planet, during his first major address to employees. (NASA/JPL-Caltech via AP)

AP: NASA picks Venus as hot spot for two new robotic missions

MARCIA DUNN, Associated Press Jun 3, 2021

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA is returning to sizzling Venus, our closest yet perhaps most overlooked neighbor, after decades of exploring other worlds. The space agency's new administrator, Bill...

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Senate President on trial for violation of Title X 1002.1; Articles of Impeachment forwarded to Legislative Branch

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter Jun 3, 2021

The Supreme Court of UNF convened yesterday evening to review the Primary Court’s recommendation of Articles of Impeachment against Senate President Rachel Saunders for a violation of Student Government’s...

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Celebrating Pride Month 2021

Morgan Jeremy, Police Reporter Jun 2, 2021

June 1 marks the beginning of Pride, a month-long celebration of LGBTQ+ individuals and culture in remembrance of the 1969 Stonewall Riots.  Back in the 60s, members of the LGBTQ community experienced...

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Jesus Lopez, who was deported from the U.S. last year, holds up his Illinois driver's license and a family snapshot, at his home in Zapopan, Jalisco state, Thursday, May 13, 2021. “I want to go back because I belong there, that's where I have my friends, my family,” said the 25-year-old, once a recipient of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that gives protections to immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. (AP Photo/Refugio Ruiz)

AP: Advocates in US push new efforts to bring back deportees

CLAUDIA TORRENS and GISELA SALOMON, Associated Press Jun 2, 2021

MIAMI (AP) — Jesus Lopez says he feels like a stranger in the place he was born. He's from Guadalajara, Mexico, but his life was in Chicago. After 15 years in the city, he was deported a year ago...

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Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds: June 1, 2021

Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds: June 1, 2021

Paola Castillo, UNF School of Communication Jun 1, 2021

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