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Album cover of Cat Power's "Wanderer." Courtesy of Cat Power.

Cat Power’s “Wanderer” is Chan Marshall Coming Back Down to Earth

Zachary Haigley Oct 11, 2018

Charlyn Marie “Chan” Marshall’s tenth studio album as Cat Power, “Wanderer,” opens with an acapella track performed entirely by Marshall. This isn’t unusual for Cat Power, as Marshall typically...

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The album artwork for "Trench." Courtesy of Fueled by Ramen.

Twenty One Pilots break old habits on “Trench”

Alex Toth, Features Editor Oct 9, 2018

I did not expect this album from Twenty One Pilots in 2018. To be honest, I’d be surprised if anyone did. After “Blurryface” catapulted them into the mainstream three years ago, it seemed certain...

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OPINION: Jason Van Dyke verdict brings new hope to battle over police brutality

OPINION: Jason Van Dyke verdict brings new hope to battle over police brutality

Noah Meyer, Opinions Editor Oct 7, 2018

I didn’t think Jason Van Dyke would be held accountable for the murder of Laquan McDonald. It seems very few did. Case after case, from the killings of Michael Brown Jr., Eric Garner, Tamir Rice, and...

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Courtesy of Sony Pictures.

Venom: Dumb and fun

Leonardo Paley Oct 6, 2018

The fate of “Venom” has been in constant question since it was announced. Functioning outside of the MCU, and after Marvel had bought the rights for Spider-Man, expectations for the film were low....

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Caffeine addiction: why you should drop pumpkin spice lattes

Caffeine addiction: why you should drop pumpkin spice lattes

Chelsea Foster Oct 5, 2018

From wearing sweaters to pumpkin carving, fall brings a bucket of undeniable perks. But this year, you might want to leave your pumpkin spice latte behind. Now you may be wondering why on Earth you...

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UNF's Student Union will likely be effected by the test.  Photo by Alexis Molinaro

OPINION: The Nanny University

Noah Meyer Oct 2, 2018

Universities hold the unique position of being the first place many young adults live away from their families. UNF is no different and, while the university has a reputation as a commuter school, there...

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OPINION: Elon Musk and the myth of meritocracy

OPINION: Elon Musk and the myth of meritocracy

Noah Meyer, Opinions Editor Oct 1, 2018

Elon Musk, founder and CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has not had a very good year. Despite having a raving fan base who defends him at every turn, Musk’s public reputation has tanked due to a variety...

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The cover of Mountain Man’s new record, “Magic Ship.” Courtesy Partisan Records.

Mountain Man’s “Magic Ship” is the perfect campfire soundtrack

Zachary Haigley Sep 25, 2018

Mountain Man, despite what you may infer from the name, isn’t a bluesy-rock group of 40-somethings with long, white beards. The trio of Molly Erin Sarle, Alexandra Sauser-Monnig and Amelia Rundall Meath...

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Recently appointed Supreme Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Court of Appeals.

OPINION: Kavanaugh’s confirmation process is more evidence that the Supreme Court is undemocratic

Noah Meyer, Opinions Editor Sep 23, 2018

*Correction: 1:15 p.m. An earlier version of this opinion piece said that there were 535 representatives. There are only 100 senators in the Senate. The United States has spent most of its existence...

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The House With A Clock In Its Walls: Subpar in every aspect

The House With A Clock In Its Walls: Subpar in every aspect

Leonardo Paley Sep 22, 2018

When Jack Black had his breakout, Golden Globe-nominated performance in 2003’s “School of Rock,” it was something fresh. A loveable goofball with fun faces, crazy voices and a true dedication to...

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Photo by Morgan Purvis.

OPINION: Let’s Breathe Fresher

Chantel Folks Sep 21, 2018

Secondhand smoke kills 41,000 nonsmokers a year in the U.S. Just think about this chilling statistic, and then think about how many times you’ve been sitting outside of the library with someone smoking...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

OPINION: The American cultural necropolis

Noah Meyer, Opinions Editor Sep 20, 2018

As the second decade of the 21st century comes to a close, the American culture industry seems to have either given up or just stopped producing anything new. It seemed in some way inevitable that...

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