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Opinions

Back view of Xavier Perkins

OPINION: The CFP is just the BCS with a fresh coat of paint

Ethan Leckie, Opinions Editor • Dec 8, 2023
After almost two decades of the Bowl Championship Series, the postseason for Division I FBS college football would be organized into a four-team playoff system. This system, simply known as the College Football Playoff (CFP), was created to put an end to the BCS’ antiquated, convoluted rankings system. In theory, a 13-member committee will select the best four teams each year for a chance to play for the National Championship.
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OPINION: UNF needs more in-person classes

Jace Brown, Opinions Reporter • Dec 5, 2023
There are many integral parts of a college degree that are far more than just earning a degree itself. The underlying factors contribute almost equal weight to your name on a diploma.
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The Osprey Cafe, often called the dining hall, is situated on the southern part of UNF’s campus, close to the dorms. (Photo courtesy of the UNF dining website)

OPINION: Meal periods just don’t make sense for meal swipes

Ethan Leckie, Opinions Editor • Dec 4, 2023
I was aware of a harsh reality during my first year at UNF.
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OPINION: Christmas still counts in November

Jace Brown, Opinions Reporter • Nov 30, 2023
November, falls final ochre sunset that bids welcome to the rise of an alabaster winter moon. Although you won’t find much of winter past the Florida-Georgia line, Christmas is just around the corner down Candy Cane Lake. December is remembered as a time when Christmas magic is most plentiful. Traditions of cheer-evoking music, inviting light displays and hearty foods are factors that rush into life on Dec. 1. But what about November?
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Letter to the Editor: Fighting injustice

Tyreese Learmond, UNF student • Nov 28, 2023
Recently, I was in a class session where a fellow student was all but chided for not, well, being caught up on current affairs. In the approximately 2 ½ years I’ve been at UNF, this is not the first time I’ve witnessed such an event.
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OPINION: Rain? Where’s the coverage?

Jace Brown, Opinions Reporter • Nov 17, 2023
Our campus wouldn’t be UNF without nature engulfing the concrete in a serene atmosphere. The cupbearer of nature’s kingdom–rain–brings both sour and sweet inevitabilities. But it’s a double-edged sword. On campus, our focus on preserving the beauty of mother nature also allows for a high risk of being drenched when her cupbearer spills the glass.
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American flags on the Green honoring veterans for Veterans Day.

OPINION: Veterans built America

Jace Brown, Opinions Reporter • Nov 11, 2023
Veterans have always been an integral part of what gives America its identity, a fact that has stood time’s trial. Whether we know a veteran personally or not, it's important to take at least a moment or two on Veterans Day to appreciate those who have made tremendous personal sacrifices to ensure our own safety.
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OPINION: Guys, six tickets are actually a lot of tickets

Ethan Leckie, Opinions Editor • Nov 10, 2023
Parents and students come out of the woodwork yearly to complain about the graduation ceremony. Having been at UNF for three years, this has become as much of a tradition as the graduation itself. No matter the circumstances, the masses unify to voice this one grievance year after year.
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Letter to the Editor: The disingenuous presentation of the proposed Title VIII changes

Jonah Vazquez, SG B&A Committee Chair • Oct 20, 2023

This article expresses the views of its author(s), separate from those of this publication. Readers are encouraged to comment or submit a Letter to the Editor to share their opinions. To submit a Letter...

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Letter to the Editor: A missed opportunity, the rejected Title VIII revision and its implications

Mitchell Aarons, SG Chief of Staff • Oct 19, 2023
As a stakeholder deeply involved in the student government's executive branch, and from my personal point of view working in student government, I can't help but feel a sense of disappointment and concern over the recent rejection of the proposed Title VIII change. This proposed legislation would have significantly impacted how Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) access funding for their events and operations that fall beyond the Club Funding Board's purview.
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OPINION: Disney Star Wars is on its way out

OPINION: Disney Star Wars is on its way out

Jace Brown, Opinions Reporter • Oct 17, 2023
Star Wars is in a Bacta tank. Disney has a knack for turning hulking franchises into Cinderella’s mice, and unfortunately, Star Wars is no exception. The ending of the franchise’s cultural relevance doesn’t seem to be far far away.
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Faculty members filled the seats behind the Board of Trustees for their Monday morning meeting.

OPINION: UFF-UNF put the pressure on UNF to act; another W for the union

Ethan Leckie, Opinions Editor • Oct 16, 2023
Well, I guess it’s finally over… for now. Two weeks ago, the United Faculty of Florida (UFF) and the University of North Florida reached an agreement on new procedures concerning post-tenure review. These updated policies will ensure that faculty aren’t ranked against each other and undergo a simple review process, as well as receive financial benefits for participating in post-tenure review. In addition, faculty who meet expectations during their annual evaluations will not be at risk of losing their jobs or receiving low marks during the review process.
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