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Finding freebies on campus

Ronnie Rodgers | Sep 19, 2016

As a college student, is there anything more appealing than free stuff? Here’s a list of the best services and products UNF provides: Necessities- Lend-A-Wing Pantry gives out everything from peanut...

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How to handle move-in like an Olympian

Courtney Stringfellow | Aug 16, 2016

You registered for classes and ordered your books on Amazon. Now you just have to buy a Twin XL sheet set, figure out move-in day logistics and avoid getting a parking ticket without having a break...

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Going to the gym is a big part of being an Osprey. Photo by Jenn Mello

UNF Gym Life: What you should know

Tiffany Salameh | Aug 12, 2016

Correction: A print version of this story stated that students get a free pass into the gym using their N# once a month. The story has since been updated to reflect that students get a free pass into...

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Old-fashioned networking still reigns supreme

Old-fashioned networking still reigns supreme

Tiffany Butler | Aug 4, 2016

When I was sixteen, I started applying to jobs for the first time. I would fill out the applications in the store or restaurant and my mom would make me introduce myself to the manager. She would remind...

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When you’re forced to park in Lot 18, slip a jacket over your steering wheel. When you need to leave campus, you can drive away promptly scar-free. Photo Courtesy of Courtney Stringfellow

Seven hot weather hacks to make your life easier

Courtney Stringfellow | Aug 3, 2016

The summer may be ending, but every Floridian knows that doesn’t mean we’re anywhere close to cooler weather. Learn these cheap alternatives to expensive hacks to make the transition to the fall semester...

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Signature creations from Cold Stone. Photo courtesy Cold Stone Creamery.

The Scoop: Best Ice Cream Shops in Jacksonville

Tiffany Salameh | Jul 27, 2016
Ice cream is the perfect treat to keep cool and bear the dog days of summer. Fortunately, Jacksonville is home to a handful of great ice cream shops that are worth the trip. Stop by one of these spots for a tasty frozen dessert.
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The Evolution of Twisted Tuesdays

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 22, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_NQ_TxDsW4 Colorful clipboards, old school plushes and terrariums in mason jars are just a few of the activities the Office of Campus Life has used to engage students...

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The Weekend Ahead: July 21 – 24

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 20, 2016

This weekend is packed with funky food trucks and all kinds of live performances. Thursday, July 21 — 99.9 Gator Country Free Concert Series with Dylan Scott What: Join Jacksonville’s country station...

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“Unapologetic” brings Black Lives Matter and police brutality discussion to campus

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 18, 2016

Soul music from singers such as Marvin Gaye poured in from invisible speakers in the Osprey Clubhouse multipurpose room and tables were arranged in a rectangle, creating an amiable atmosphere to begin...

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The Weekend Ahead: July 14-17

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 14, 2016

Jacksonville’s temperatures are unwaveringly above 90 degrees, but these events are sure to keep you cool. Thursday, July 14 — 99.9 Gator Country Free Concert with Thompson Square What: Begin your...

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The finished product.  Photo by Courtney Stringfellow

Students learn the process of pickling without creating a health hazard

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 8, 2016
Ospreys and their families filled the Brooks College of Health Food Lab Wednesday night to make their own pickling creations.
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Student volunteers are the main force behind up keeping the garden. Photo by Michael Herrera

Don’t let a small budget get you in a pickle: join Ogier Gardens for a Pickling Frenzy

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 6, 2016
Those colorful glass jars of pickled peppers, green olives and other vegetables in your grandmother’s house aren’t just for decoration. Even though they look like a science experiment (because they are), you can pickle your way to saving vegetables, and therefore money, that would otherwise end up in the trash.
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