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Students in lines attending UNF Spring Art Fest on Thursday, April 17, 2025. (Submitted by Nicole Cunha)

Spring Art Fest returns to UNF: A celebration of student creativity, community, and culture

Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter Apr 18, 2025

University of North Florida students celebrated their art and community at the Spring Art Fest on campus Thursday. Lance Vickery, a sculpture professor and the faculty committee chair, said the Spring...

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The slogan, "North or Nowhere," could be seen on the backs of T-shirts everywhere around campus after the university rolled out its brand refresh last October. 
Model: Molly Abbott

Identity Crisis: ‘It’s a North Thing’

“Inspirational,” “Hopeful,” “Northward”—these are just a few words that Vice President of Marketing and Communications Andrea Jones used to describe the University of North Florida’s brand...

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(Courtesy of Jax Rental Housing Project)

Fighting for fair housing: How the Jax Rental Housing Project supports student tenants

Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter Feb 27, 2025

A community-based sociology research initiative at the University of North Florida is making strides to support tenants struggling with housing insecurity.  The Jax Rental Housing Project is led by...

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Ambassador Soderberg (left) with Real World Policy course students in Washington (Courtesy of Daniel Loe)

How a UNF program is helping students become part of a global community

Julia Howey, Volunteer Reporter Feb 22, 2025

UNF has committed to expanding the Public Service Leadership Program (PSLP) in upcoming semesters to encourage student involvement. The PSLP was founded in 2006 by Ambassador Nancy Soderberg, a former...

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A statue of Martin Luther King Jr. stands in the UNF Peace Plaza.

Students serve community on MLK Day, one stitch at a time

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief Jan 21, 2025

Some students at the University of North Florida spent the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday picking away at threads from dusty, old airplane seat covers.  In honor of the holiday, the Office of Service-Learning...

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Rooke Breede, a graphic design student, stands by the display case she designed for the Embroidery for Peace and Memory event.

UNF Digital Humanities Institute connects past and future

Kaili Cochran, General Assignment Reporter Jan 6, 2025

Students in the Digital Humanities Institute at the University of North Florida are combining technology, historical research and art to provide the community with easily accessible and invaluable information. The...

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One of the Avonlea vendor's booths with items for sale including teapots, ceramics, furniture and paintings.

With over 200 vendors, this last-surviving Jacksonville antique mall has something for everybody

Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor Jan 5, 2025

Avonlea Antiques and Interiors in Jacksonville is a 15-minute drive from the University of North Florida campus and is the last antique mall standing of the six-location antique mall conglomerate. Originally...

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A piece of artwork made at the Expressive Arts Open Studio

Open art studio gives UNF students a place to belong

Sierra Parsons, Volunteer Reporter Nov 15, 2024

Every Thursday inside the Counseling Center, University of North Florida students channel their experiences and emotions into creativity. The Expressive Arts Open Studio is one of the walk-in workshops...

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Home in the local historic district of Jacksonville featuring lanterns and lights for RAP’s Luminaria event. (Mark Krancer/submitted by Marisa Whittmore)

RAM is a hit, but have you heard of RAP?

Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor Nov 1, 2024

Every Saturday, the Riverside Arts Market transforms downtown Jacksonville into a popular attraction for locals and visitors. However, the dedicated people who make it all happen are just as impressive...

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UNF Pride Club hosts Halloween arts market for campus community

UNF Pride Club hosts Halloween arts market for campus community

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor Oct 29, 2024

Local small businesses, community organizations and Registered Student Organizations lined the Student Union’s Osprey Plaza for the UNF Pride Club’s Halloween Market. The event took place from 5...

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Saturday volunteers dig small holes and plant flowers near the inner part of the bioswale garden.

Bacardi Bottling Corporation donates $3,000 to a new bioswale garden and bird sanctuary

Kaili Cochran, General Assignment Reporter Oct 24, 2024

The Bacardi Bottling Corporation donated $3,000 to help make a bird sanctuary for the Bioswale Garden at the University of North Florida on Oct. 23. The donation came along with Bacardi employees helping...

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Skaters use Riverside Skate Park located on Park Street.

UNF students share their thoughts on now-open Artist Walk Skate Park

Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor Oct 15, 2024

After several long delays, the new Artist Walk Skate Park in Jackosnville’s Riverside community has become a place for skaters from all walks of life to enjoy their hobby, find community and stay active. University...

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