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Students flocked to the World Fest Village at the Student Union. Photo by Ronnie Rodgers

OPINION: Getting involved

Charlie Needles Mar 8, 2018

If you’re immersed in student culture, then the chances that you’ll stay enrolled are higher than students who stay at home and don’t come to campus except for classes. Student government...

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Opinion: Why you should watch an Oscar nominated movie

Opinion: Why you should watch an Oscar nominated movie

Charlie Needles Mar 5, 2018

There is a collective groan in school when you’re told to take notes during a movie. No one likes to be so focused or high strung when there is a film playing. You want to enjoy it. But just like...

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UNF students protesting at white nationalist student's discipline hearing. Photo by Lili Weinstein.

OPINION: The power of student protest

Charlie Needles Mar 1, 2018

High school students from all over Florida are staging walkouts to have their voices heard across the nation. Students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School were under attack by a 19-year-old shooter...

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Opinion: Is vinyl an aesthetic?

Jesse Raymer Mar 25, 2017

With the closing of Deep Search in Jacksonville this past December, the local vinyl enthusiasts are looking for new places to acquire their favorite albums. Vinyl has made a huge comeback in the last few...

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Commentary: 8 Things we learned watching the condiment table at the Republican National Convention

Mark Judson Jul 19, 2016

Monday night, two college newspaper editors more than 300 miles apart watched Republicans put mustard and relish on their hotdogs and thought the same thing — “this is educational.” For two hours,...

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The Roost: Winter (break) is coming

The Roost: Winter (break) is coming

Nick Blank Dec 12, 2015
See how UNF men's basketball will do against Arkansas, Virginia Commonwealth and more.
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Photo courtesy Twitter (@OspreyMBB)

The Roost: An easy opening week for men’s basketball

Nick Blank Nov 13, 2015
The Roost is a new weekly feature detailing the week's run of games for UNF’s men’s basketball team.
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Photo by Spinnaker Media

Opinion: Busting the ‘best years of our lives’ myth

Cassidy Alexander Sep 10, 2015
The popular phrase "the best four years of your life" is put under the microscope by UNF professors and alumni.
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Opinion: Elected representatives taking advantage of students’ summertime absence

Opinion: Elected representatives taking advantage of students’ summertime absence

Cassidy Alexander Aug 26, 2015
Over the summer, a nearly empty Student Government passed several expensive bills on a nearly empty campus. Why are our leaders being so sneaky?
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Opinion: Interns deserve payment for beneficial work

Opinion: Interns deserve payment for beneficial work

Kathryn Williford Aug 24, 2015
Unpaid internships are legal, but are they ethical?
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Graphic by David Guerrero

Less preparation in high school leads to roadblocks in college

Cassidy Alexander Jul 27, 2015
Mandatory courses for freshmen do little more than add money and time on the path to graduation.
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A symbol for equality. Photo courtesy Facebook

Opinion: Florida poised to take another step for LGBT rights

Cassidy Alexander May 4, 2015
The Competitive Workforce Act will make it easier for LGBT individuals and those whose gender identity may differ from the norm to find jobs and places to live.
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