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#MeToo shows sexual assault and harassment victims that they aren’t alone

Carly Kramer Oct 23, 2017

The empowering hashtag "MeToo" has recently taken the internet by storm. Victims and allies are striving to break the silence of sexual assault and harassment by sharing their stories on social media.  By...

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Reflections on political violence: UF’s response to white nationalism

Tom McCormick Oct 22, 2017

“Not in our town, not in our state, we don’t want your nazi hate,” chanted protesters rhythmically to the beat of drums. A mass of people, standing together in opposition to the presence of white...

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Members of the SDS stand outside President Delaney’s office.
Photo by Pierce Turner

SDS to host a study-in at the President’s office

Andy Castro Oct 20, 2017

The UNF Students for a Democratic Society will hold a "study-in" on Monday, Oct. 23 to draw attention to racism as a serious student issue after recent incidents on campus. Students will march from...

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Many students took a knee on the Green during the BLM protest. Photo by Andy Castro

Black Lives Matter Rally: Take a Knee UNF

Ronnie Rodgers Oct 11, 2017

https://youtu.be/IWl3HG0EwBI Video by Jas Chung-Campbell and Andy Castro  Students of all types flocked to the Green on Oct. 11 for Take a Knee UNF, a rally hosted by the Students for a Democratic Society...

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Library hosting book sale, all items under $5

Library hosting book sale, all items under $5

Samantha Chaney Oct 11, 2017

The Thomas G. Carpenter Library will be hosting a book sale on Thursday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the first floor in order to raise funds for new library materials. The items for sale include...

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UNF students get no sauce; The Szechuan Sauce fail

Andy Castro Oct 9, 2017

“Rick and Morty” fans visited multiple McDonald’s locations in Jacksonville this weekend hoping to get the famous Szechuan sauce. McDonald’s listened to the fans requests and decided to...

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Dave Steinmeyer. Photo by Joslyn Simmons

The Jazz Faculty Scholarship Concert gives UNF students the chance to perform original work

Joslyn Simmons Oct 7, 2017

Even 30 years later, UNF’s jazz program is swinging and creating new sounds that capture its audience and won’t let go until the last note. UNF students and faculty performed original compositions...

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Students take on challenges with Eco Adventure

Students take on challenges with Eco Adventure

Colin McCann Oct 6, 2017

Students from UNF and people from all around Jacksonville can enjoy UNF’s Sawmill Slough Preserve, as well as the amenities Eco Adventure has to offer. UNF President John Delaney designated 300...

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Ozzie's Oktoberfest is right around the corner

Ozzie’s Oktoberfest is right around the corner

Valeree Del Guidice Sep 20, 2017

Campus Life is throwing their annual Ozzie’s Oktoberfest on Friday, Sept. 29 at 7:00 p.m. at the Coxwell Amphitheater. There's going to be free beer for those over 21, free snacks from local...

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Behind the Badge: Officer Dario Montero

Alexandra Torres-Perez Aug 30, 2017

Around a year ago, Dario Montero came to UNF as a police officer for the first time. In a year, he has won the hearts of several students as their favorite officer. “His support has been very...

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Hurricane Harvey has caused catastrophic damage across Texas. Photo courtesy of CNN

How students can help Hurricane Harvey victims

Hannah Lee Aug 28, 2017

Hurricane Harvey has affected thousands of people in Texas and there will be a long rebuilding process following catastrophic storm. Here are some ways students can help the victims of Hurricane...

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Former FBI agent and current UNF professor Ellen Glasser is running for Mayor of Atlantic Beach.

Atlantic Beach Mayor: Next target of former FBI agent and UNF professor

Hannah Lee Aug 22, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knNzKrLD_lw&feature=youtu.be UNF instructor and former FBI Special Agent, Ellen Glasser, is running for mayor of Atlantic Beach. Glasser teaches several classes in...

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