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OPINION: Andrew Gillum should be the Democrats’ new moderate

Noah Meyer, Opinions Editor Sep 2, 2018

Even with the rise of Bernie Sanders in the 2016 presidential primaries and a renewed interest in social democratic policies, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum’s victory in the Democratic gubernatorial...

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Early voting can now happen on college campuses in Florida

Early voting can now happen on college campuses in Florida

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief Jul 24, 2018

In a recent federal ruling, it was deemed that barring students from voting early on college campuses in Florida was unconstitutional. The lawsuit was brought on by the League of Women Voters of Florida,...

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Opinion: Political education and awareness are essential to vote in any election

Tamlynn Torchon Jul 20, 2018

The U.S. presidential election is perhaps the single most important event every four years, and reasonably so: the outcome can change the lives of everyone, whether they are U.S. citizens or not. Therefore,...

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'Art and Politics' exhibit at Lufrano Gallery reflects political turmoil

‘Art and Politics’ exhibit at Lufrano Gallery reflects political turmoil

Carly Kramer Nov 21, 2017

The UNF Department of Art and Design presented its newest work in Art and Politics, an exhibit at the Lufrano Intercultural Gallery. Professor Sheila Goloborotko decided to bring this theme to...

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Trump's immigration ban affects UNF community

Trump’s immigration ban affects UNF community

Audrey Carpenter Feb 2, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocwpCM5dg-I Video by Jas Chung Donald Trump’s immigration ban, an executive order issued on Jan. 27, caused confusion and unrest in many parts of the country, including...

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Opinion: Can we talk?

John Aloszka Dec 5, 2016

I wanted to delete my Twitter account at least five, but no more than eight, times during the election cycle. Because I am a liberal, you could automatically assume my “twexit” would be caused by...

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Where the candidates stand on the major issues

Will Weber Nov 8, 2016

The 2016 race for President of the United States looks more like a torturously long season of The Real World, than a competition for leader of the free world. Deleted emails, missing tax returns, a...

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Opinion: Privacy and presidency don’t mix

John Aloszka Oct 26, 2016

  If anyone still believed that a politician could have a both public and private life, the 2016 presidential race has put that belief to rest. Social media, email hacks and secretly recorded...

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Carl Bernstein: the ever-present watchdog

Cameron Garrett Nov 8, 2014
Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist Carl Bernstein delivered anecdotes and invaluable knowledge on journalism to UNF students on Nov. 7.
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Stand Up For America: “not a campaign event,” said sponsor

Kathleen Godfrey Nov 4, 2014
Rick Scott visited UNF Oct. 31 at a 'Stand Up For America' political event, sponsored by News 104.5 WOKV. At this event, Rick Scott, Pam Bondi, Sean Hannity and Brian Kilmeade spoke on current political topics and urged attendees to vote in the upcoming election.
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Fun with geopolitics: The forces behind the new treaty with Iran

Daniel Woodhouse Feb 24, 2014
"Times are changing again. Enemies are becoming friends, and friends are becoming enemies. Old alliances wither and die, and new ones are born."
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Bob Woodward talks journalism and politics

Jessica Harden Jan 27, 2014

Standing in front of a more-than-sold-out crowd, Bob Woodward captivated his audience. No politician was safe from his remarks as he shared stories from his years in journalism. Woodward is a two-time...

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