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Miranda Padilla holds her 11-month-old son Grayson Sanchez while marking her ballot at a polling center in the South Valley area of Albuquerque, N.M., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)

Midterms 2022: How young voters did this time around

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor Nov 21, 2022

It’s no secret that younger generations are least likely to show up to the polls. In today’s world of technology, which constantly updates us about voter sites and educates us on how to vote, it’s...

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The Capitol is seen in Washington, Nov. 11, 2022. Republicans have won control of the U.S. House. A call by The Associated Press on Wednesday, Nov. 16, for Republican Mike Garcia in California’s 27th District secured the party the 218 seats needed for the majority.(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

The midterms have finished. What do the results mean?

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter Nov 18, 2022

The 2022 U.S. midterms resulted in a new balance of power in Congress—Republicans control the House; Democrats control the Senate. But what does that mean? To answer that, it’s important to understand...

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“We are not going to be bullied”: Malcolm Turnbull warns UNF audience of China’s push for control

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter Sep 15, 2022

To a crowd filled with a mix of University of North Florida (UNF) faculty, students and guests, former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull gave a speech Wednesday night about the state of China,...

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Charile Crist waves while on a podium

Florida’s gubernatorial election might be more competitive than voters may think

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter Sep 13, 2022

Charlie Crist won the 2022 democratic primary election for Governor of Florida on Aug. 23 and will be facing incumbent Ron DeSantis in November’s midterm election.  Crist’s history with Florida...

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Charlie Crist shakes hands with supporters

AP: Florida Democrats choose Rep. Crist to challenge DeSantis

MIAMI (AP) — U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist won the Democratic nomination for governor in Florida, setting him up to challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis this fall in a campaign that the Republican incumbent sees...

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AP: Judge blocks Florida ‘woke’ law pushed by Gov. DeSantis

CURT ANDERSON, Associated Press Aug 19, 2022

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A Florida judge on Thursday declared a Florida law championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis that restricts race-based conversation and analysis in business and education...

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Cost of living top concern for Florida voters, Nikki Fried leads in Democratic governor’s primary, UNF poll shows

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Aug 16, 2022

A new poll of likely primary voters in Florida from The Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) at the University of North Florida shows gubernatorial candidate Nikki Fried ahead of Charlie Crist in the Democratic...

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U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) speaks at a rally held by March Fourth near the U.S. Capitol on July 13, 2022, calling for universal background checks for guns and an assault weapons ban in the wake of continued mass shootings.

Lawmakers disagree whether the “Gunshine State’s” firearm laws are unconstitutional or protective

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist Jul 20, 2022

Florida gained its nickname the “Gunshine State,” not only for the state’s shape but for having the highest number of concealed carry permits which topped over 2.5 million as of June 30. The Second...

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OPINION: SCOTUS ruling will test America’s true value of childbirth

Joshua Smith, Opinions Editor Jul 1, 2022

On May 2, 2022, Justice Samuel Alito’s draft, stating abortion was not a Constitutional right, leaked. On June 24, 2022, the court overturned Roe v Wade in a 6-3 decision. The past two months have...

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OPINION: Compromise is key to democracy

Joshua Smith, Opinions Editor Jun 27, 2022

Responding to the Uvalde shooting, actor and Uvalde native Matthew McConaughey delivered a blistering speech attacking senseless gun violence and inefficient gun legislation. He spoke about a need to come...

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demonstrators outside the Supreme Court protest about abortion

Abortion no longer a constitutional right, Jacksonville protests planned

Lauren Fox, Carter Mudgett, and Phoebe Mullis Jun 24, 2022

Roe v. Wade was overturned in a 6-3 Supreme Court decision Friday morning, nearly 50 years after the case set the precedent that abortions were protected by the Constitution. With the case overturned,...

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The Florida Statehouse. Photo Courtesy of Wikipedia Commons.

New Bill could change Florida university presidential searches

Lauren Fox, General Assignment Reporter Mar 4, 2022

Florida Senate Bill (SB) 520 is currently in review by the House and, if passed, could impact the future of collegiate presidential searches by keeping the list of applicants off public record until the...

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