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A spoiler-free review of ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor May 23, 2022

After dipping their toes into the idea of a multiverse in Spider-Man: No Way Home, the full unrestrained chaos of the theory of infinite realities was put on full display in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse...

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A cartoon globe sits against a blue background. Visualization of sound is placed in white at the top of the image. Text curved around the globe reads: The "Tele-everything" World

The “Tele-Everything” World

Majdouline Bakor, Reporter May 21, 2022

Experts from a study claim that the new normal in 2025 will be tech-driven while others believe it will widen economic disparities according to the Pew Research Center. While experts on the study claim...

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The words "Police Beat" are written in red and white, surrounded by a white square outline. In the background, a University of North Florida Police Department cruiser is tinted blue.

Former UNF student sentenced in case of girlfriend’s 2017 death

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor May 20, 2022

A former University of North Florida student was sentenced to one year in jail Thursday for killing his girlfriend in 2017 and lying to authorities, claiming she committed suicide, according to the Duval...

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis answers questions related to school openings and the wearing of masks, Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, in Surfside, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

OPINION: DeSantis’s push for constitutional carry could have dangerous effects for Florida schools

Joshua Smith, Opinions Editor May 20, 2022

About two weeks after Florida governor Ron DeSantis stated his desire to pass a bill legalizing “constitutional carry,” an 18-year-old man drove approximately three hours to a Tops grocery store in...

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A hand drops a dime into a piggy bank with bills and other coins littering the table

Ways to save for next semester and beyond

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor May 19, 2022

Students are investors. From Pre-K to university, the time spent in the classroom is an investment in a student’s future. Investing in education starts early in life, but young people may be less prepared...

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The new walkway to Lot 18 will provide students with a newly lit, straight path to the core of campus

Construction of new Lot 14 walkway will finish before summer ends

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor May 18, 2022

In the midst of the spring semester, many Osprey’s were thrown for a loop when the cement pathway leading to the main campus from Lot 14 was closed down. However, this was just to create a better path,...

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Letter to the Editor: Register to vote in minutes on your phone or laptop

Arielle Mizrahi, Florida State Coordinator for Campus Vote Project May 17, 2022

Want to have a say in solving the student debt crisis? How about policies affecting the cost and availability of higher education? How will we address climate change, racial justice, and reproductive freedom? All...

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The University of North Florida's prior president headshots are shown on the left next to president-elect Dr. Moez Limayem on the right.

Dr. Moez Limayem chosen as UNF president-elect, awaiting BOG confirmation

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief May 16, 2022

With four hours set aside for the Board of Trustees to deliberate and discuss the candidates, it took less than an hour to choose Dr. Moez Limayem as the University of North Florida president-elect. Beginning...

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A protestor speaks into a microphone at “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse

Jacksonville activists join state-wide protests for women’s rights

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief May 14, 2022

Several hundred people filled the front lawn of the Duval County Courthouse Saturday afternoon as they protested in support of abortion rights during the “The People’s Abortion Rally.”  Organized...

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The University of North Florida Board of Trustees debates after finishing their four presidential candidate interviews

Developing relationships and diversity in higher education, the final day of presidential interviews

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief May 14, 2022

A cloudy morning, the gloomy mood failed to penetrate the Talon Room's cheerful energy as the University of North Florida Board of Trustees (BOT) interviewed the final two presidential candidates Saturday.  The...

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University of North Florida Board of Trustee members listen to Marc Miller as he answers a question during his final interview

What is “uniquely UNF?”: First half of final presidential interviews conclude

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief May 13, 2022

The sun rose over the University of North Florida Talon Room as the Board of Trustees (BOT) convened to conduct their final interviews of two candidates for the university’s seventh president Friday...

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Recapping the meet-and-greets: What you need to know

Recapping the meet-and-greets: What you need to know

Lauren Fox and Carter Mudgett May 7, 2022

The candidates for the University of North Florida’s presidential search have been narrowed down to four men: David Blackwell, David Brennen, Moez Limayem and Marc Miller. The university’s seventh...

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