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UNF Interim President Pamella "Pam" Chally poses for a photograph

Interim President Chally reflects on tenure

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jun 23, 2022

With her tenure coming to a close, Pamela Chally reflected on her 29-year-long University of North Florida (UNF) story, which began long before becoming Interim President almost one year ago. Chally...

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The UNF Surf Team stands on the beach waving the Florida flag

UNF Surf Team returns from California as 4th in nation with a national champion

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor Jun 22, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) has a new national champion. Upcoming junior, Blake Speir, placed first among college men's shortboarders in the 2022 National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA)...

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Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury performs

Pride Month Spotlight: Freddie Mercury

Lisa Marino, Radio General Manager Jun 22, 2022

[Eds Note: This article has been published in partnership with Spinnaker Radio to feature LGBTQ+ music artists and celebrate Pride Month.]  Musical icon Freddie Mercury built a rock legacy as the lead...

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Ash Faulkner at his graduation in 2003

Professors before they were professors: Dr. Ashley Faulkner

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jun 21, 2022

Dr. Ashley “Ash” Faulkner may seem like your average University of North Florida (UNF) English professor, but that is not the case. Dr. Faulkner is one of a handful of UNF professors that have a very...

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SZA poses for a portrait

Pride Month Spotlight: SZA

Lisa Marino, Radio General Manager Jun 21, 2022

[Eds Note: This article has been published in partnership with Spinnaker Radio to feature LGBTQ+ music artists and celebrate Pride Month.]  New Jersian R&B singer SZA (Solána Imani Rowe) did not...

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Raymon Johnson poses for a photo

Meet Raymon Johnson, UNF’s 2022 Senate President

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter Jun 20, 2022

Raymon Johnson is from Tallahassee, Florida, and is currently a senior at the University of North Florida (UNF), studying Political Science and minoring in Education.   Johnson became intrigued with...

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Pride and pandering: Are companies supporting equality or good PR?

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor Jun 20, 2022

Pride Month in June celebrates equality and justice for the LGBTQ+ community, creating opportunities for corporations to market off the rainbow-themed festivities. While pandering to the queer community...

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Omar Apollo song

Pride Month Spotlight: Omar Apollo

Lisa Marino, Radio General Manager Jun 20, 2022

[Eds Note: This article has been published in partnership with Spinnaker Radio to feature LGBTQ+ music artists and celebrate Pride Month.] Mexican American artist Omar Apollo was taught how to play...

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Girl in Red poses for an album cover

Pride Month Spotlight: Girl in Red

Lisa Marino, Radio General Manager Jun 19, 2022

[Eds Note: This article has been published in partnership with Spinnaker Radio to feature LGBTQ+ music artists and celebrate Pride Month.] Norwegian singer-songwriter Girl in Red, also known as Marie...

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Jason Mraz poses for a portrait at his home

Pride Month Spotlight Jason Mraz

Lisa Marino, Radio General Manager Jun 18, 2022

[Eds Note: This article has been published in partnership with Spinnaker Radio to feature LGBTQ+ music artists and celebrate Pride Month.]  Pop, reggae, and acoustic-rock singer-songwriter Jason Mraz...

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VyStar online banking issues persist for UNF students

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter Jun 17, 2022

Online banking has become the new norm for most young adults and students, and when you suddenly cannot open the app and manage your finances, panic begins to set in. This has been the case for thousands...

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News Fatigue

Tired of hearing bad news?

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist Jun 17, 2022

News fatigue is a common occurrence for those who consume media on a daily basis. These feelings are normal, as a majority of stories covered in the media tend to be negative, outweighing the positive...

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