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Dillard's breaks a guinness world record

Dillard’s breaks a guinness world record

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor May 20, 2019

Dillard's broke a Guinness World Record for the amount of people putting on sunscreen at the same time for "Skin Cancer Awareness Month" at 2 p.m Saturday in the St. Johns Town Center Every year in...

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“Drake and Josh” star Drake Bell is coming to Jacksonville Beach

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor May 15, 2019

Drake Bell from the series "Drake & Josh" is coming to Surfer The Bar in Jacksonville Beach  Thursday, June 20, at 8 p.m. Only this time, he won't be acting out our favorite lines from the hit T.V....

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photo by Teeryana Bryant

Our Diverse World: Robin Magnelli speaks at UNF

Teeryana Bryant Apr 10, 2019

UNF hosted an event with guest speaker Robin Magnelli. The event was titled “Our Diverse World,” and addressed evolution and creation. Magnelli discussed the different theories that have been used...

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The first dancers of the evening, Annie Thomas and Sai Spurthi Ravi, greeted guests by placing bindi red dots on their foreheads.

Whisked away to India at the International Dinner Dance

Kristina Smith Apr 8, 2019

The 28th International Dinner Dance proved to be an evening of excitement and beauty. Once students stepped into the field house, they were transported to a beautiful scene where the theme was a Taste...

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Courtesy of UNF Musical Theatre Club.

A moment in the woods: UNF Musical Theatre Club’s “Into the Woods” review

Kaitlyn Anderson Jan 28, 2019

I sat down among the full house of the lucky people that made it to the Andrew Robinson Theater for the UNF Musical Theatre Club’s “Into the Woods.” With very little knowledge of the play...

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Courtesy of UNF Musical Theatre Club.

Musical Theatre Club takes you Into The Woods

Jay Mafela Jan 22, 2019

Anyone looking for good entertainment to unwind after classes is in luck. This weekend, the UNF Musical Theatre Club is putting on their production of Into The Woods. The production will be entirely...

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Astrophysics Professor Dr. Hewitt and Astrophysics Student set up the main telescope for attendees to view nearby planets and stars. Photo by Ashley Pace

A night under the stars with the Physics Department

Lianna Norman, News Editor Dec 13, 2018

This Friday at 8 p.m. the Department of Physics will be holding an astronomy night that will be open to the public. The event will consist of a thirty-minute lecture on the topic of viewing and will...

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Aftermath of Hurricane Irma in San Marco. Photo by Heydi Ortiz.

UNF hosts panel discussion: climate change, locally and globally

Heydi Ortiz Dec 2, 2018

“People are viewing science through the lens of their own ideology and that’s where we run into dead ends,” said UNF Political Science Professor Josh Gellers. UNF hosted a “Climate and...

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Will Ferrell in the film "Elf."

Movie screening of “Elf” kicks off holiday season

Sarah Bethea Nov 28, 2018

Osprey Productions is starting off the season with a holiday movie event on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. The movie “Elf,” featuring actors Will Ferrell and Zooey Deschanel, was originally...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Movies on the House presents “Moonlight”

Heydi Ortiz Nov 19, 2018

On Wednesday, Nov. 14, UNF’s Movies on the House collaborated with the Writing Center to present a panel discussion and screening of the coming-of-age film “Moonlight.” The film tells the story of...

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NAS JAX hosts an airshow this weekend

NAS JAX hosts an airshow this weekend

Jake Beninato Oct 27, 2018

This weekend, on Oct. 27 and 28, Jacksonville will be hosting its annual NAS JAX Air Show at Jacksonville’s Naval Air Base. The event opens at 9 a.m., and gates open at 10 a.m. At this event, you can...

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Astrophysics Professor Dr. Hewitt and Junior Astrophysics Student Shannon Silverman set up the main telescope for attendees to view nearby planets and stars. Photo by Ashley Pace

UNF Astronomy Club to host astronomy night

Steven Thompson Aug 24, 2018

  The University of North Florida Astronomy Club will host a fun-filled and family-friendly astronomy night on Friday, Aug. 24 at 8 p.m. The event will be held on the UNF campus in room...

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