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UNF study finds having indoor plants can decrease stress levels in women

Jessica Volz • Nov 6, 2019

If you're thinking about getting an indoor plant but don't know if the hassle is worth it then you may want to consider it more beneficial for your mental health. Especially, after hearing about a new study...

Where to get cheap roses, free hot wings and heart-shaped food on Valentine’s Day

Wesley Leblanc • Feb 14, 2017

62 percent of American adults celebrate Valentine’s Day, according to History.com. If you’re in the party that celebrates this holiday, chances are you know exactly what you’re doing, considering...

Behind the beauty: UNF’s flowers hide interesting quirks

Christian Ayers • Jun 3, 2015

Find out more about the fabulous flora growing on campus.

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The future looks bleak in Elysium

Daniel Woodhouse • Aug 24, 2013

After having success with his last film, District 9, writer/director Neill Blomkamp is back with another movie, Elysium, depicting the traditional haves versus the have-nots story in a refreshing way. The visual effects, acting and plot are all strong, making Elysium another successful film to add to Blomkamp's collection.

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2 Guns has terrible aim, no ammunition

Daniel Woodhouse • Aug 24, 2013

Buddy cop movies rely on strong on-screen chemistry and dynamic action scenes, 2 Guns has neither. The movie comes off as cliche and forced.

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The Conjuring: a good old fashioned ghost story

Daniel Woodhouse • Aug 4, 2013

Director James Wan stikes fear into the hearts of many again in The Conjuring. The film is scary good to its core without the implementation of cheap scare ploys or too much phony CGI.

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The East: A tale of mystery, complicated morality

Daniel Woodhouse • Jul 23, 2013

Indie films are hit or miss, and The East makes direct contact. The indie political thriller takes the audience through a tumultuous plot ride, challenging the concept of morality every step of the way.

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Pacific Rim: perfect summer blockbuster

Daniel Woodhouse • Jul 22, 2013

If you've been hungry for an action film of monsters and machines tearing each other to shreds, than look no further than Guillermo Del Toro's Pacific Rim.

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Mercs take over Pennsylvania Avenue again in White House Down

Daniel Woodhouse • Jul 19, 2013

Roland Emmerich successfully creates a visually strong movie in White House Down. The film proves to be a surprisingly fun action comedy with a solid story line.

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The Purge: A $3 million “snuff” film

Daniel Woodhouse • Jun 13, 2013

The Purge creates a strange world in which utopia meets apocalypse. The film attempts to portray a unique take on crime and civility within society, but doesn't completely succeed in doing so.

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Star Trek: Into Darkness Review

Daniel Woodhouse • Jun 8, 2013

The second installment of J.J. Abrams' Star Trek series doesn't disappoint. The film provides dazzling aesthetics along with gritty action sequences to keep its audience entertained.

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Anything but miserable

Dargan Thompson • Jan 8, 2013

A classic novel made award-winning musical, Les Misérables has it all: a powerful story, interesting historical context and fantastic music. The musical, written by Alain Boublil and composed by Claude-Michel...