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Catholic Ospreys march for life in D.C.

Catholic Ospreys march for life in D.C.

Tiffany Salameh | Feb 13, 2017

UNF students Mikaela Benedict, Elizabeth Bendis, Michael Augustine, Joshua Nagales traveled to D.C. by bus with the Diocese of St. Augustine to participate in the March for Life Jan. 27. Benedict,...

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Creativity and community combine in Lend-A-Wing Can Castle Competition

Tierney Harvey | Feb 10, 2017

Students showed school spirit and supported the UNF community at the Homecoming Lend-A-Wing Can Castle Competition on Thursday. Clubs gathered to build elaborate displays out of cans and other goods...

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The little guy, safe at last. Photo courtesy Emily Tronti

Not all heroes wear capes: A hamster’s tale

Wesley Leblanc | Feb 8, 2017

A simple hamster adoption was plunged into disarray when one of ten hamsters went rogue in a student's car. Emily Tronti, a student at UNF, was on her way to meet with the new parent of one of the nine...

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Students watching and asking questions. Photo by Marielisa Martinez

Black Men of Influence inspires students at UNF to become leaders

Marielisa Martinez | Feb 3, 2017

Three African-American leaders talked with UNF students about the benefits of mentoring in overall education and the effect of slavery in black’s people development. “Mentoring doesn't always have...

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UNF choir director headed to world symposium

Brooks Baptiste | Feb 2, 2017

The Director of UNF’s choirs is headed to Barcelona to present at the 11th World Symposium on Choral Music. Dr. Cara Tasher, director of choral activities, said she has been to the symposium on many...

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UNF engineering students build custom toys for disabled children

UNF engineering students build custom toys for disabled children

Brooks Baptiste | Jan 23, 2017

https://youtu.be/58wk2holK7o Video by Brooks Baptiste Some students go to class for the grade, but one professor said his students have a new way of thinking every time they enter the classroom doors. Juan...

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Donated wetlands shakes up marine biology research at UNF

Donated wetlands shakes up marine biology research at UNF

Pierce Turner | Jan 18, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_ft3YiNlpA&t=2s In December, the University of North Florida received a donation of 1,050 acres of pristine wetlands for research. The land was appraised at nearly...

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Tattoo by by Lars Lundquistat at the Riverside Inksmith and Rogers location. Photo courtesy Mark Judson

7 Places to get Friday the 13th tattoos

Avelina Acosta | Jan 12, 2017

With Friday the 13th looming near, so comes an abundance of spontaneous tattoos.  This has been an ongoing tradition for as long as Millennials can remember.  And while the prices may be inviting--starting...

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Local’s Guide: Where to see lights

Tiffany Butler | Dec 9, 2016

There’s nothing quite like a good light display to put us in the Christmas spirit. Some of my favorite memories from growing up are of mom loading us kids into the car with hot chocolate and driving...

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How not sleeping can affect your brain

How not sleeping can affect your brain

Rahull Patel | Dec 8, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEu6_MItIT8 Video by Jack Drain With finals well under way, you can find students in the library with everything from large backpacks full of textbooks, to energy drinks...

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Delaney and LASO talk immigration

Hannah Lee | Dec 1, 2016

On Tues. Nov. 22, the Latin American Student Organization (LASO) co-hosted an inclusivity discussion alongside the African American Student Union (AASU) and the Asian Students in Alliance (ASA). President...

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Transgender Day of Remembrance

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Audrey Carpenter | Nov 20, 2016

Transgender Day of Remembrance is on Nov. 20, but UNF celebrated it early, gathering in the Student Union Wednesday, Nov. 16. The ceremony remembered all those who have lost their lives to anti-transgender...

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