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Letter to the Editor: Tired Of Negative Politics? We Are Too!

Letter to the Editor: Tired Of Negative Politics? We Are Too!

RCV JAX Team Nov 26, 2019

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful and dedicated citizens can change the world.  Indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.” That quote from Margaret Mead perfectly encapsulates a new...

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UNF redesigns student IDs to function as voter IDs

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor May 16, 2019

NextGen Florida met with students, administrators, and student government, so you can now have the shot at voting with your student ID. According to Student Body President, John Aloska, the new ID’s...

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The Atlantic Beach Primary Election is on Aug. 29. Photo by Hannah Lee

OPINION: First Coast Frenzy

Austin Belet, Opinions Writer Mar 22, 2019

Election day has come and gone here on the First Coast, though the sun has hardly set on the Mayor or the direction he has been moving in. Democrats have seen a ridiculously low turnout even when comparing...

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OPINION: Youth Matters

Austin Belet, Opinions Writer Mar 19, 2019

Out of 64 candidates for our municipal election cycle, only 9 are running that are under the age of forty. We live in a generation of people who have grown up with more information and more access...

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Students have until Wednesday at 6 p.m. to vote for Student Government.

SG Voting: Online or in Person

Kristina Smith Mar 5, 2019

As election season comes to an end, UNF students have two options for voting in their Student Government elections. From March 5-6, polling booths will be set up outside the UNF library and in the John...

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OPINION: Get registered for local elections

Austin Belet, Opinions Writer Feb 16, 2019

Feb. 19 is the final day to register for the Duval County municipal elections, set to be held on March 19. This election is going to entail local positions from Mayor all the way down to City Council...

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What you need to know before you vote

Hannah Lee Nov 6, 2018

Here are some Dos and Don'ts for voting today: DO: Be informed! There is a lot on the ballot this year. There are 12 amendments being voted on and several local elections being decided. Do your...

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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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Register now to vote in primary elections

Register now to vote in primary elections

Alan Vargas Jul 23, 2018

Elections are upon us and if you want your voice to be heard, you better be registered to vote. Florida law requires voters to register with the state 29 days prior to an election. The Democratic and Republican...

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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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Write-in votes offer humor and fuel hatred among voters

Write-in votes offer humor and fuel hatred among voters

Logan Ansteatt Nov 10, 2016

  As the votes were rolling in for the 2016 presidential election, rumors about write-in votes sparked hilarity and anger among those on social media. https://twitter.com/David_Leavitt/status/796239651296215041?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw   https://twitter.com/JayJazzi/status/796210414170345472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://twitter.com/TheAnonnMessage/status/796217813555937281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://twitter.com/jkdforthree/status/796364099395391489 https://twitter.com/PresHarambe2016/status/796380631022391296   Although...

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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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