Majdouline is a multimedia journalist major and film studies minor at the University of North Florida. She is passionate about combining these two studies and pursuing documentary making. Journalism allows her to research and publish a variety of topics through different forms.
During her free time, she loves to practice her digital art, watch movies, and play PC games with friends such as Minecraft and Dead by Daylight. She also likes to visit new boba tea shops around Jacksonville.
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The United States Consumer...
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The Second...
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Social media is a platform designated for users to share content and participate...
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Today,...
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UNF...
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Science...
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Majdouline Bakor, General Assignment Reporter
• September 22, 2021
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