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Deck the Chairs holiday beach event

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Dec 2, 2020

Deck the Chairs is an annual celebration in Jacksonville Beach in which citizens display beautifully decorated lifeguard chairs. People come from across state lines to see these creative chairs. “Free...

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The UNF Bookstore. Photo credit Emily Echevarria.

UNF Bookstore ‘More the Merrier Sale’ on Wednesday

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 23, 2020

The UNF Bookstore will be having a “More the Merrier” cyber sale from Wednesday, Nov. 25 until Monday, Nov. 30.  Gifts, clothing, and accessories will be discounted. Ospreys can save more on...

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Professional chef to teach Ospreys how to up their noodle game

Professional chef to teach Ospreys how to up their noodle game

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Nov 18, 2020

If you’re tired of the same boring, repetitive recipes, look no further. On Thursday Nov. 19, from 3p.m. to 4p.m., a special virtual cooking tutorial will be hosted by Chef Dennis Chan, the owner of...

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UNF Thanksgiving food drive ends soon

UNF Thanksgiving food drive ends soon

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 17, 2020

The UNF Psychology Department is collecting non-perishable food items for the Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive.   The drive benefits local families enrolled in Head Start, and will end on Wednesday,...

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Enjoy these events for International Education Week

Enjoy these events for International Education Week

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 16, 2020

International Education Week (I.E.W.) starts today, and celebrates the academic and cultural exchange programs worldwide. From Monday, Nov. 16 until Thursday, Nov. 19, UNF will celebrate the week with...

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UNF honors Veteran's Day

UNF honors Veteran’s Day

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 11, 2020

Featured grapphic by Erika Romanczuk. In honor of Veteran’s Day, UNF President Szymanski will be giving a special message on Instagram (@unfmvrc) today. There will also be an array of honoring events...

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Osprey Productions hosts drive-in for 'Friday the 13th'

Osprey Productions hosts drive-in for ‘Friday the 13th’

Erik Feliciano, Reporter Nov 9, 2020

Osprey Life & Production is back with another movie to enjoy from the inside of your car. If you're missing the feeling of going to the cinema but also want to stay safe and socially distanced, why...

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UNF Gallery presents ‘How Soon Is Now’ exhibition

UNF Gallery presents ‘How Soon Is Now’ exhibition

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Nov 6, 2020

The UNF Gallery of art has put on an exhibit called ‘How Soon Is Now,’ that students can visit and admire for free.    The exhibit hosts works in ceramics, drawing, graphic design,...

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Electoral College explained

Electoral College explained

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 3, 2020

When you cast a vote, you’re not really voting for the president, but rather a group of people to vote for them called the Electoral College. Many voters may not know what the Electoral College is, or...

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UNF celebrates Interfaith Week: 'Religious and Nonreligious United for Social Change'

UNF celebrates Interfaith Week: ‘Religious and Nonreligious United for Social Change’

Aloe Suarez, Reporter Oct 26, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - This week kicks off the start of Interfaith Week at the University of North Florida, where students and faculty of various religions band together to learn and engage with one another...

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LGBT center kicks off LGBT History Month with numerous special events

LGBT center kicks off LGBT History Month with numerous special events

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Oct 8, 2020

The UNF LGBT Resource Center is celebrating LGBT History Month with some special events to celebrate bisexual, queer, and pansexual communities via Zoom.  #BeBrave / Friday, Oct. 9: A joint event...

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Poster sale returns

Poster sale returns

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Sep 1, 2020

Amid worry that it might not return due to COVID-19 restrictions, the University’s annual Poster Sale has indeed come back - along with some restrictions, such as hand sanitizer and social distancing...

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