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UNF Osprey Sculpture. Photo credit Jonathan Merin.

Spring Into Action With These Events This Semester

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Feb 4, 2020

Madeleine Albright: Tomorrow at 7:00 pm., Madeleine Albright, the first female secretary of state (under Bill Clinton) will be discussing her new book and career highlights at the UNF Arena. Prior to the...

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Photo credit Darvin Nelson.

“The Sound of Music” photo gallery

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Jan 28, 2020

The Swooptroupe presented an outstanding portrayal of the famous “The Sound of Music” musical with silky smooth vocals and a beautiful backdrop of the mountains. Funny lyrics, characters and comical...

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Jonathan Catherman. Photo credit Romario Gardner.

Taylor Leadership Institute kicks off the spring semester

Courtney Green, News Editor Jan 23, 2020

The Taylor Leadership Institute kicked off the spring semester with a Mentorship Orientation session on Jan. 22. The session was an opportunity for both mentors and students apprentices to meet (some for...

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UNF Women's Center 33rd annual Celebration of Women in the Arts. Photo credit Alex Bowman.

UNF Women’s Center hosts annual Celebration of Women in Arts

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Jan 9, 2020

The Celebration of Women in the Arts is a variety show featuring local, woman-centered talent and has been annual event since 1987. Last night was the 33rd annual showcase of talented women in Jacksonville. The...

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Students waiting in line for food at Party in the Plaza event.

Spring into action with UNF’s Spring Week of Welcome: snacks, food trucks, and Harry Potter

Courtney Green, News Editor Jan 6, 2020

Welcome back, Ospreys! As the Spring semester officially kicks off its first day of classes, check out these exciting events throughout the week. On Monday, January 6, get your grub on with some welcome-back-snacks...

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The Florida Ballet presents "The Nutcracker" at UNF

The Florida Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” at UNF

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Dec 11, 2019

Have you been wondering what’s crackin’ this Christmas? Experience the magic and beauty of the timeless classic, "The Nutcracker." Here at UNF in the Lazarro Theater, The Florida Ballet will be...

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PAWS Your Stress at the Library

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Dec 10, 2019

Finals week is here, and the Thomas. G. Carpenter library started it off right by giving students a chance to play with puppies between exams. The library held a PAWS Your Stress day, where students...

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It's Transgender Day of Remembrance

It’s Transgender Day of Remembrance

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Nov 20, 2019

22 instances of fatal violent crimes against transgender or gender non-conforming individuals have been reported this year in the US alone. Today, the world remembers those victims, and all others who...

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Fun, Fried Food, and Furry Friends

Fun, Fried Food, and Furry Friends

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Nov 13, 2019

From classic carnival rides and live music, Jacksonville’s Agricultural Fair is here with something for everyone to enjoy. If you show your valid college I.D., you can get free admission on Nov. 14....

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Mechanics? Who needs ’em!: UPD offers basic vehicle maintenance class

Ethan Mclaughlin, Reporter Nov 12, 2019

Karen Livingston, an officer with the University Police Department at UNF, is very passionate about helping students learn how to fix and maintain their cars.  "I want to make sure that kids here on...

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Outstanding Senior: Bruce Hope, Spinnaker’s resident veteran

Taylor Smiley, Reporter Nov 11, 2019

Graduating Fall 2019 Major: Multimedia Journalism Fun fact: Bruce served in the U.S Army for 9 years. “When you really love something, you’re driven to do it, and so you make a drastic leap...

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The Swooptroupe presents: The Sound of Music

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Nov 7, 2019

The Swooptroupe is presenting The Sound of Music, a wonderful, multi-oscar awarded musical about an Austrian abbey who becomes a governess in the home of a widowed Naval officer with seven kids. She warms...

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