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Sara Walsh interviewed Dallas Moore outside of the arena to get his thoughts on the team’s trip to the “Big Dance.”

Sara Walsh visits her alma mater

Morgan Purvis Mar 9, 2015
ESPN SportsCenter anchor Sara Walsh stopped by the University of North Florida on March 9 to cover the men’s basketball team’s journey to the NCAA tournament. She seemed to be as excited to return to her alma mater, as the rest of the UNF community was to see her.
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Playwrights’ Project showcases the production of five student one-act plays

Lee Watters Dec 5, 2014
On Dec. 6 and 7, the UNF Department of English will be hosting the annual Playwrights' Project, featuring students' work from CRW4424: Playwrights’ Project. The five one-act plays are written by students Kelsey Crow, Keaton Groves, Nicholas Lorini, Vanessa Posso and Ann Raja-Somu.
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Jax locals support nudes: skin is not a sin, it’s art

Lee Watters Dec 4, 2014
After the recent controversy surrounding a city councilman's remarks on a nude photograph displayed at MOCA, Jacksonville locals joined together on Wednesday night, Dec. 3, in a rally to promote the freedom of artistic expression.
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UNF holds Oxfam Hunger Banquet to raise awareness for world hunger

Lexi Suda Nov 21, 2014
On Nov. 19, UNF's International Center held an Oxfam Hunger Banquet to raise awareness for world hunger. Students were randomly assigned income levels and then served food and different amounts of food based on the levels assigned, to simulate what meals would be like for people depending on their income
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Ignite Media visits Berlin for first overseas One Spark

Morgan Purvis Nov 18, 2014
After covering One Spark in Jacksonville, Fla., UNF students raised money to travel to Berlin and attend the first overseas One Spark event. The team, Zünden Media, arrived in Berlin a few days before the event started and took this time to dive into the culture of Berlin and learn all they could about the history of the city.
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UNF student John Spinks breaks ground on new HGTV competition show

Jake Stofan Jul 24, 2014
UNF Construction Management senior John Spinks and his wife Whitney Spinks were chosen to appear on the new HGTV competitive show Flipping the Block. John explains how the couple was chosen to be on the show, what led him to construction, and their plans for the future.
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Smokers have one more year to smoke freely before UNF goes smoke-free

Jake Stofan Jul 24, 2014
Starting August 2015, UNF will begin the Smoke-Free Campus Initiative to help promote healthier living for students, faculty, and staff. Ash receptacles and designated smoking areas will be removed as a result of the university's transition to being a smoke-free environment.
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Summer B kicks off with BBQ, camels, and more

Spinnaker Jun 25, 2014
The Spinnaker is checking out all the Summer B Kickoff festivities. See if you can spot yourself in our videos and photos of the events! Most recent: FIFA World Cup viewing in the SU game room.
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Osprey Clubhouse open with new pool, mailboxes, and game room

Saphara Harrell Jun 12, 2014
The Osprey Clubhouse is now open and students can access the new pool, game room, and mailboxes. On June 22nd, the Clubhouse will accomodate the Summer Swoop Party with food, inflatables, and more.
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Archaeology students dig up a little of the past at Big Talbot Island

Alex Wilson Jun 11, 2014
This year students of Dr. Ashley's Summer A - Archaeological Field Methods are digging up the past at a site on Big Talbot Island. This hands-on unique experience is a full credit class available each summer for interested students--anthro majors and enthusiasts alike.
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Campus Chick-fil-A serving milkshakes in time for summer

Saphara Harrell Jun 11, 2014

Milkshakes bring all the students to the courtyard The Chick-fil-A on campus will be adding a new item to their menu this summer--milkshakes! There isn’t an exact date, but UNF Chick-fil-A...

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Food trucks compete at Jax Landing for charity

Saphara Harrell May 16, 2014
Tomorrow May 17th, food trucks will compete in the 3rd Annual Jax Truckies Food Truck Championship. All profits will go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Florida.
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