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UNF Dance Marathon raises money for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

Jas Chung | Mar 8, 2018

Dance “For The Kids." The University of North Florida Dance Marathon is a student operated event that hosted its 10th annual 12-hour Dance Marathon on Saturday, March 3.  The event raises funds for...

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A little girl in her NASA outfit watches Nicole Stott on stage

The spaceship doesn’t care if you’re a boy or a girl: a NASA astronaut visits UNF

Carly Kramer | Mar 8, 2018

“I wish we didn’t have to do events like this.” This is how Alexandra Schönning, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, opened the Women in STEM Conference at the Herbert University Center. What...

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Larry Love uses his music to bring people together and inspire them to get involved in the community Photo by Colin McCann

The Influence Crew and The Wave: Fighting social issues, affecting generations to come

Colin McCann | Mar 7, 2018

People around the world are combating social issues on a daily basis. For The Influence Crew and The Wave, bringing awareness to these issues is important to make a change. These groups believe in...

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BSU President Markale Ford in the Glory music video.

Black Student Union brings “Glory” to UNF

Alexandra Torres-Perez | Feb 28, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN2pUQVKsJ8[/embedyt] Video by Alisha Johnson. In honor of Black History Month, the Black Student Union created a music video to bring unity and “Glory”...

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One of the films screened at the event.

International Scholars Association hosts two-night movie event

Andy Moser | Feb 28, 2018

Foreign films can be a turn-off for those who aren’t passionate about cinema. It’s difficult to get into something new and different, and reading subtitles can be distracting. Without making the...

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Osprey Productions.

How can OP win back the faith of UNF students?

Logan Ansteatt | Feb 27, 2018

The Homecoming comedy show featuring Ron Funches and Marlon Wayans was one of the best I’ve ever been to. But, I happen to be part of an exclusive club of Ospreys that actually attended the premiere...

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Photo from UNF Krishna Facebook page.

UNF Krishna Club: an outsider experience

Cori Santucci | Feb 26, 2018

The UNF Krishna Club had a general meeting in the Student Union on Feb. 21. After seeing members sit cross-legged on colorful tapestries, using shakers and chanting to themselves, I decided to attend...

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Man On the Street: Gun Control

Man On the Street: Gun Control

Jas Chung-Campbell | Feb 22, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPfidlxQkps[/embedyt]   We checked to see what student's viewpoint on gun control is, especially after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. -- For...

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Osprey Connector timing tested by Spinnaker

Valeree Del Guidice | Feb 20, 2018

On and off. Fast and slow. Night and day. This is the way the Osprey Connector works. The bus has 11 stops within the core of campus. It doesn’t run on Saturdays, and there is only a modified route on...

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UNF classes with the highest pass rates

UNF classes with the highest pass rates

Colin McCann | Feb 19, 2018

Classes. We all have them. Some are a breeze, others a struggle. If what you're looking for is a class with a high passing rate, the below classes may be for you. Don't be fooled, however. All of them...

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Award-winning UNF professor lectures on being a writer

Award-winning UNF professor lectures on being a writer

Samantha Chaney | Feb 19, 2018

Ever thought you’d be eligible for awards just for spending years thinking about murders and stripteases? In 2008, UNF English Professor Michael Wiley was nominated for the Shamus Award by The Private...

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Valentine events on and around UNF campus

Valentine events on and around UNF campus

Valeree Del Guidice | Feb 13, 2018

You may have the flowers, you may have the chocolates, but do you have a date planned for Valentine's Day tomorrow? No? We've got your back. Here's a list of what's going on around UNF and Jacksonville...

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