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There's more to your ballot than presidential candidates

There’s more to your ballot than presidential candidates

Jariss George Oct 21, 2016

With the presidential election less than a month away, everyone is up in arms about which candidate they are going to support. All controversy aside, it’s important for Florida voters to remember...

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Opinion: Double standard emerges between “the haves and the have nots”

John Aloszka Oct 20, 2016

In the 2016 presidential race there is a looming double standard surrounding the candidates. It has been pointed out by Hillary Clinton surrogates and reporters alike that Donald Trump is oft graded...

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Recap: The final debate

Logan Ansteatt Oct 20, 2016

What was arguably the most tame presidential debate this election cycle also happened to be the last between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. With less than three weeks until election day, the candidates...

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Where the presidential candidates stand on LGBT issues

Where the presidential candidates stand on LGBT issues

Audrey Carpenter Oct 17, 2016

UNF is one of the top schools for LGBT students, and continuously supports bills like the expanded Human Rights Ordinance, which was presented last Spring by Jacksonville city councilman Tommy Hazouri. The...

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Trump vs. Clinton: Education

Tiffany Butler Oct 13, 2016

There are a lot of factors to take into consideration when deciding who to vote for, but for college students, one that’s particularly important is the candidate’s stance on education. Is checking...

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Florida voters show support for medical marijuana

Tiffany Butler Oct 11, 2016

According to a recent poll from the Public Opinions Research Lab (PORL) at UNF, the majority of Florida voters are in favor of Amendment 2, which would legalize the use of medical marijuana. When asked,...

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UPDATE: Everything you need to know about voting in this year’s election

Joslyn Simmons Oct 10, 2016

UPDATE 10/12/16 @ 11:51 a.m. Florida voter’s registration has been extended to Tuesday, Oct. 18, according to CNN. The Florida Democratic Party and other political groups pushed for the deadline...

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Debate Recap: Candidates come out swinging, admit some respect for each other

Audrey Carpenter Oct 10, 2016

Sunday night’s debate opened up in full battle mode but ended on a lighter note when the candidates gave one aspect of the other they respected. The second presidential debate was held at Washington...

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2016 Vice Presidential candidates: an overview

Tiffany Butler Oct 4, 2016

Before they were our presidential candidates, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton were common names. Thanks to his business success and reality TV show and her long political history, most American’s...

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Debate Overview: Best arguments and what stood out

Will Weber Sep 27, 2016

It was a back and forth slugfest Monday night, when Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump traded blows at Hofstra University in the first of three presidential debates. What stood out In the year’s most...

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How to follow the election like someone who still cares

Nick Blank Sep 22, 2016
Nick Blank offers some helpful tips on how to keep up with this year's election, with all of the knowledge and none of the emotional commitment.
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2016 Presidential Candidates: An Overview

Tiffany Butler Sep 21, 2016

With the national election fast approaching, Spinnaker is working hard to equip UNF students with the knowledge they need to get out and vote. We’re starting with an overview of who’s running, and...

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