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How the UNF Arena Parking Garage sign works

Colin McCann | Apr 13, 2018

You may notice, as you pass the garage, that the electronic sign will display the words “OPEN” or “FULL.” This sign, which has been in place for about four years, refers to the 712 blue spaces...

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UNF students take charge to help restore Lake Jesup

Colin McCann | Apr 9, 2018

UNF students and staff members participated in a restoration project on the shores of Lake Jesup on March 21. They joined a group of scientists belonging to a volunteer program called Seminole...

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The Hope in History Mural Project

The Hope in History Mural Project

Angie Villada | Apr 8, 2018

The University of North Florida’s Center for Urban Education and Policy (CUEP) and The Eastside Brotherhood collaborated with The Jacksonville Cultural Council Public Art Week to paint a mural inspired...

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UNF computer science students bring their idea to life at One Spark

Tiffany Salameh | Apr 6, 2018

Ever been to a career fair or symposium and felt empty afterward, like there was no way to connect? UNF computer science senior Adrian Santos and his team have the solution. sosympo.com — A website...

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Getting Crafty: UNF professor discusses homebrewing and yeast research

Sam Chaney | Apr 3, 2018

With the summer right around the corner, you may be looking to take up a new hobby that will keep you cool, refreshed and maybe even worthy of some social media attention. With that in mind, Michael Lentz,...

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UNF supports National Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Angie Villada | Mar 28, 2018

***CORRECTION: A previous version of this article stated Take Back The Night would take place on April 5, 2018. That is not correct.The event is typically held in August.  It also stated "Walk in a Women's...

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A Fin-tastic speech coming with a Porpoise to UNF

Logan Ansteatt | Mar 27, 2018

Abigale Stone, primary caretaker of Winter, the rescued dolphin featured in the film “Dolphin Tale,” will speak at UNF as part of the Distinguished Voices Lecture Series April 17. Winter was...

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A look inside UNF WiFi

Colin McCann | Mar 27, 2018

As a visitor, faculty member, staff member, or student, you can enjoy access to internet connection almost everywhere on campus. There are five different wireless networks set up specifically for students,...

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I was one of the thousands at the March for Our Lives rally in Washington, D.C.

Alexandra Torres-Perez | Mar 26, 2018

A crowd of thousands had mixed reactions at Emma Gonzalez’s silence. One kid in front of me asked his friend what she was doing, but the other kid assured him that she knew what she was doing. Some...

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Bee-ing Proactive: UNF philosophy professor saves bees

Bee-ing Proactive: UNF philosophy professor saves bees

Carly Kramer | Mar 18, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZEOZYJTSiQ[/embedyt] Video by Carly Kramer. When she’s not grading papers on the theory of existentialism, UNF Philosophy teacher Meghan Orman can be...

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Pi Day Deals: Where to grab a pizza for under $4

Braxton Afshari | Mar 14, 2018

$3.14 won’t get you a fancy cup of coffee at your local Starbucks, but it will get you a pie at one of your favorite pizza joints.  At least it will today -- on National Pi Day. Yes, March 14th,...

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OPINION: Is ridesharing really that risky?

OPINION: Is ridesharing really that risky?

Charlie Needles | Mar 12, 2018

The risk of being abused or hurt by your rideshare are very slim. Over-coverage and fear of the possibility escalate the presumed threat in ridesharing, which are for the most part quite safe. In...

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