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From left to right: Gabriel Peralta, Ethan "Spud" Bond, Tyler Peterson and Andy Kirton, who comprise the band Photophobia along with drummer Byron Nelson.

Live from 5565; How Photophobia is challenging Jacksonville’s death metal expectations

Joseph Wolfe, Reporter Jun 5, 2023

An anticipative haze lingered in the air as the quintet stepped onstage. The audience, revved from sound-check alone, cheered the band’s name. When the sound technician had given the band a thumbs up,...

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BOG WeChat ban builds barrier for international students

Judd Barczak and Carter Mudgett May 2, 2023

The Florida Board of Governor’s recent decision to ban TikTok, a popular social media app, at public universities — including the University of North Florida — created controversy among students,...

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The Chabad of Southside’s entrance.

How the Chabad of Southside has helped Jacksonville students prepare for Passover

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Apr 5, 2023

Jewish people worldwide celebrate Passover today, a holiday commemorating their liberation from Egypt in ancient times. The first two nights of Passover are when Jews hold a Seder, a 15-step feast full...

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The University of North Florida hosted the Female Founders Forum on Friday, March 3, 2023.

Embracing Equity: Female Founders Forum held at UNF

Mallory Pace, News Editor Mar 6, 2023

To kick off Women’s History Month, the University of North Florida hosted the eighth annual PS27 Female Founders Forum on Friday in a sold-out event that welcomed inspiring guest speakers and the chance...

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A sign by UNF's Eco Adventure pavilion by Lot 54.

UNF’s first open zip night of the semester happens tonight. What do you need to know?

Aubrey Lowery, Multimedia Journalist Feb 9, 2023

The Osprey Challenge Course is reopening to the community tonight and the University of North Florida’s Eco Adventure is celebrating with its first open zip night of the semester.  This is an opportunity...

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Brennan Wojtyla in the Museum of Contemporary Art Artist-in-Residence Studio.

Merging industrial artifacts with fine art, MOCA features UNF artist

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Feb 8, 2023

University of North Florida alumni Brennan Wojtyla brings industrial artifacts into a fine art setting in his solo exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). Wojtlya has been working as MOCA’s...

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UNF celebrates Black History Month; here’s the rundown

Grae Barron, Reporter Feb 7, 2023

Black History Month has begun and the University of North Florida is celebrating with events from multiple organizations on campus all month long.   Starting on the Feb. 1, the Intercultural Center...

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The Tabacinic Campus for Jewish Life at UNF is located a short mile drive from the core UNF campus.

Fighting hate and antisemitsm, Holocaust museum travels to UNF next week

Mallory Pace, News Editor Jan 13, 2023

The Chabad Center at the University of North Florida is partnering with UNF’s Interfaith Center to present the Hate Ends Now Tour, a traveling Holocaust museum aimed at bringing awareness and recognition...

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Kick off 2023 with UNF’s event-packed week

Mallory Pace, News Editor Jan 10, 2023

The University of North Florida (UNF) welcomes back its students – new and returning – for the 2023 Spring semester with a week filled with campus events that include free food, special giveaways and...

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Thanksgiving: The importance of gratitude

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter Nov 24, 2022

It’s the last Thursday of November; friends and relatives are gathered around the dining table passing rolls and cranberry sauce while hints of Christmas slowly fill the air—Thanksgiving. But before...

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Entrance to Neckles’ Bless This House gallery at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Jacksonville.

MOCA artist Shervone Neckles shares the creative process behind her thought-provoking artwork

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Nov 16, 2022

The second floor of the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (MOCA) features Shervone Neckles’ Bless This House, a hospitable collection of pieces that explore welcoming themes of family, home, and...

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Photo courtesy of Osprey Robotics

Club Spotlight: Osprey Robotics

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Oct 13, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) College of Computing, Engineering and Construction held a showcase with Osprey Robotics last month, inviting all sorts of professionals to a presentation demonstrating...

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