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Let's make Jacksonville roads safer

Let’s make Jacksonville roads safer

Jennifer Ronzon, Reporter Jan 28, 2021

Last week, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office shared a photo on their Facebook page that read, “Duval Traffic Truth: In Jacksonville you are more likely to die in a traffic crash than be murdered.”...

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Gov. DeSantis speaks about 2021-22 state budget plan during press conference in Tallahassee on Thurs. Jan. 28 / Photo screenshot by Shelby Senesac

DeSantis 2021-22 state budget plan; $2.7 billion for Florida’s universities, no tuition increase

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Jan 28, 2021

Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed his state budget plan for the next fiscal year, 2021-2022, on Thursday, Jan. 28. The budget presents a bright outlook for colleges and universities. The 2021-22 budget...

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A dog’s day out in Jacksonville

Jennifer Ronzon, Reporter Jan 28, 2021

Living in an apartment with a dog can be tricky. You have to find creative ways to exercise your pup without a yard. Traditional walks will do the trick, but with so many dog-friendly spots in Jacksonville,...

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Photo by Markus Winkler on Unsplash.

Market surges resulting from unlikeliest of sources

Riley Platt, Reporter Jan 27, 2021

Online forums have emerged as a beloved piece of the internet. They serve as a great place to connect with others who enjoy similar hobbies. The most popular of these platforms is by far Reddit, which...

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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.

$3,000 worth of equipment missing from UNF construction site, police say; Graffiti spotted in parking garage

Ketan Narotam, Police Reporter Jan 27, 2021

UPD’s Officers were dispatched to the construction site at Building 46 to investigate the burglary, committed on Monday evening, Jan. 27, 2021.  On Monday, construction workers left two red Honda...

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“Night On Earth” Netflix documentary review

“Night On Earth” Netflix documentary review

Kyle McGovern, Reporter Jan 27, 2021

Have you ever thought about what animals are doing in their natural habitats when the sun goes down? Well, “Night on Earth” will make any viewer a fan of nature documentaries after seeing the razor-sharp...

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Severe thunderstorm warning in Northeast Florida; rain, hail, possible tornado

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief Jan 27, 2021

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, the following counties are under a severe thunderstorm warning until approximately 4:15 p.m.: Southwestern Nassau County, Southeastern Baker...

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FILE - In this undated file photo issued by the University of Oxford, a volunteer is administered the coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University, in Oxford, England. New results released Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, on the possible COVID-19 vaccine suggest it is safe and about 70% effective. (John Cairns/University of Oxford via AP, File)

COVID-19 vaccine available for UNF faculty over 65 next week

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief Jan 27, 2021

An on-campus  COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be open for UNF faculty who are over the age 65 to get vaccinated on Tuesday, Feb. 2, and Wednesday, Feb. 3. The vaccinations will take place at the UNF Field...

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Interim Provost Karen Patterson, Photo courtesy of UNF

Provost Patterson speaks to the UNF Senate

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter Jan 27, 2021

Interim Provost Karen Patterson spoke at last Friday’s Senate meeting, Jan. 22, discussing topics ranging from the importance of a strong mindset, to the university COVID-19 response. She has been a...

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UNF Persistence Advocacy Program Manager shares valuable note-taking strategies; Take notes

UNF Persistence Advocacy Program Manager shares valuable note-taking strategies; Take notes

Kyle McGovern, Reporter Jan 27, 2021

Persistence Advocacy Program Manager Matthew Harris recently hosted a Note-Taking Webinar to share some listening and note-taking tips for UNF students. “Organization is challenging but manageable,”...

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Roses lie with a note saying "#weremember", at the Holocaust Memorial on the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

AP: Auschwitz survivors mark anniversary online amid pandemic

VANESSA GERA, Associated Press Jan 27, 2021

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A Jewish prayer for the souls of people murdered in the Holocaust echoed Wednesday over where the Warsaw ghetto stood during World War II as a world paused by the coronavirus pandemic...

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Photo from Brody’s series “Public Domain” - Welcome to Fabulous Art (Mural collaboration by Dustin Harewood, Elena Ohlander and Shaun Thurston; mirror mosaic by Christy Frazier, Jacksonville, FL), 2020, Archival Inkjet Print / Image courtesy of Ally Brody

Meet UNF’s Student Artist-in-Residence, Ally Brody; exhibit now open at MOCA

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Jan 26, 2021

The UNF Student Artist-in-Residence exhibit, “Ally Brody: Public Domain,” is a sight to see. Brody’s “Public Domain” captures and highlights the uniqueness and creativity of street art throughout...

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