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Duval Christmas tree lighting tradition will be hosted downtown; event will also be shown virtually

Duval Christmas tree lighting tradition will be hosted downtown; event will also be shown virtually

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Dec 8, 2020

Jacksonville’s 34th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, usually held at the Landing, will now be held at the James Weldon Johnson Park tonight, Dec. 8 at 6:15 p.m.  Mayor Lenny Curry, who’s...

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Local farm offers introduction to outdoor gardening class

Local farm offers introduction to outdoor gardening class

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Dec 3, 2020

White Harvest Farms in Jacksonville is inviting the public to attend a class on outdoor gardening next Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The staff will go over ways to create and maintain your...

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Photo from Deck the Chairs’ Facebook.

Deck the Chairs holiday beach event

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Dec 2, 2020

Deck the Chairs is an annual celebration in Jacksonville Beach in which citizens display beautifully decorated lifeguard chairs. People come from across state lines to see these creative chairs. “Free...

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The UNF Bookstore. Photo credit Emily Echevarria.

UNF Bookstore ‘More the Merrier Sale’ on Wednesday

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 23, 2020

The UNF Bookstore will be having a “More the Merrier” cyber sale from Wednesday, Nov. 25 until Monday, Nov. 30.  Gifts, clothing, and accessories will be discounted. Ospreys can save more on...

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Professional chef to teach Ospreys how to up their noodle game

Professional chef to teach Ospreys how to up their noodle game

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Nov 18, 2020

If you’re tired of the same boring, repetitive recipes, look no further. On Thursday Nov. 19, from 3p.m. to 4p.m., a special virtual cooking tutorial will be hosted by Chef Dennis Chan, the owner of...

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UNF Thanksgiving food drive ends soon

UNF Thanksgiving food drive ends soon

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 17, 2020

The UNF Psychology Department is collecting non-perishable food items for the Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive.   The drive benefits local families enrolled in Head Start, and will end on Wednesday,...

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Enjoy these events for International Education Week

Enjoy these events for International Education Week

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 16, 2020

International Education Week (I.E.W.) starts today, and celebrates the academic and cultural exchange programs worldwide. From Monday, Nov. 16 until Thursday, Nov. 19, UNF will celebrate the week with...

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Student Union. Photo credit Jonathan Merin.

UNF hosts meeting discussing Indigenious Communities of Northeast Florida

Jonathan Melancon, Reporter Nov 10, 2020

Join UNF archaeologist Keith Ashley and historian Denise I. Bossy today as they discuss the indigenous communities of the Northeastern region of Florida and some of the myths surrounding the area. “Indigenous...

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Osprey Productions hosts drive-in for 'Friday the 13th'

Osprey Productions hosts drive-in for ‘Friday the 13th’

Erik Feliciano, Reporter Nov 9, 2020

Osprey Life & Production is back with another movie to enjoy from the inside of your car. If you're missing the feeling of going to the cinema but also want to stay safe and socially distanced, why...

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UNF Gallery presents ‘How Soon Is Now’ exhibition

UNF Gallery presents ‘How Soon Is Now’ exhibition

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Nov 6, 2020

The UNF Gallery of art has put on an exhibit called ‘How Soon Is Now,’ that students can visit and admire for free.    The exhibit hosts works in ceramics, drawing, graphic design,...

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UNF School of Music showcases first annual Opera Gala

UNF School of Music showcases first annual Opera Gala

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Oct 28, 2020

The School of Music is putting on an event like never before with their first annual Opera Gala.  The virtual gala, which will premiere at 7 p.m. on Oct. 30, can be viewed here.  Watch the...

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Downtown Jacksonville Landing View of St.Johns River.

Downtown Jacksonville to host numerous Halloween events

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Oct 21, 2020

Downtown Jacksonville is safely hosting a spooky “Halloweek” with a socially distanced movie screening of the Disney classic “Hocus Pocus”,  food trucks, and more. Jacksonville's new “Halloweek”...

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