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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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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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UNF’s English Department hosts inclusivity talk in response to election results

Kevin Wilson Nov 20, 2016

In response to recent election results, a group of about 30 faculty and students gathered in Bldg. 8 on Tues., Nov. 15 for an inclusivity talk hosted by the English Department and lead by Professor Jennifer...

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UNF’s Veterans speak on student-veteran experience

Nick Blank Nov 11, 2016

On Thursday, I stopped by the Military Veteran’s Resource Center, which provides assistance to help those who exchange the military for civilian life. The bookshelf is packed with autobiographies, strategies...

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