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Courtesy of UNF Interfaith Center

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text: Applying sacred reading to the wizarding world

Sarah Bethea Nov 1, 2018

UNF Interfaith Week strives to bring people of different faiths together through common goals and interests. This week, co-hosts of the "Harry Potter and the Sacred Text" podcast Vanessa Zoltan and Casper...

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Interfaith week brings faith-centric events to UNF campus

Sarah Bethea Oct 29, 2018

Oct. 29 to Nov. 2 is Interfaith Week, with this semester’s theme being “Making Magic Every Day.” Here are some fun events you can take part in. Monday, Oct. 29 - Interfaith Week Kickoff on the...

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Photo Gallery: Democratic Rally

Photo Gallery: Democratic Rally

Lili Weinstein Oct 23, 2018

Photos by Lili Weinstein Want the recap of the rally? Click here. Want to hear student reactions of the rally? Click here. — For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this...

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The Teal Pumpkin Project came to UNF Market Days. Photo by Sarah Bethea.

UNF Dining Services encourages students to go teal on Halloween for allergy awareness

Sarah Bethea Oct 18, 2018

While decorating pumpkins is a cute way to have a little seasonal fun, the important message some may spread is the real takeaway.  In fact, Wednesdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. is a busy time at Osprey...

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UNF hosted a lecture on America's role in the changing world. photo by Jessica May.

UNF hosts lecture on America’s role in the changing world

Jessica May Oct 17, 2018

The question, “Is America in decline?” was posed to a group of 500 to 600 people at the Herbert University Center Tuesday, Oct. 16 by Walter Mead. Mead is a Distinguished Fellow at Hudson Institute,...

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Pink balloons are brought out for a balloon send off for those who have died from breast cancer.

Jacksonville Seafood Soul Festival held at UNF in support of the Edith Marie Foundation

Sarah Bethea Oct 14, 2018

The Jacksonville Seafood Soul Festival took place at the UNF Coxwell Amphitheater on Saturday, Oct. 13 and featured food trucks from around the city, as well as local musicians, vendors and a play area...

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Richard Kimball spoke at the "Vote Smart" lecture event on campus. Photo by Jessica May.

President of “VoteSmart” speaks to students about making informed decisions when voting

Jessica May Oct 10, 2018

UNF’s Hicks Honors College welcomed the president of VoteSmart, Richard Kimball, who spoke to students about “voter self-defense” and how to find evidence-based information on politicians in order...

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The Gandhi Statue in Peace Plaza is continuing to rust.

Celebrating Gandhi’s birthday

Jessica May Oct 7, 2018

The University of North Florida and members of the Gandhi Memorial Society put on a celebration in Peace Plaza to remember and celebrate Gandhi's birthday on Saturday, Oct. 4. Members in attendance...

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International Mondays: The November election and its importance for Latinos

Steven Thompson Oct 3, 2018

International Mondays is a series of informal discussions about world events, told by a core group representing multiple ethnicities and languages. The events are a collaborative effort of the International...

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People representing middle income families receive rice and beans while low income families receive rice and water. Photo by John Watson.

Student Powered Hunger Relief hosts second annual “Hunger Dinner”

Heydi Ortiz Oct 3, 2018

The Student Powered Hunger Relief at UNF hosted their second annual Food Fighters Hunger Dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 2 to bring awareness to food insecurity at UNF and in the Jacksonville community. Food Fighters...

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A voice for the voiceless: Student government holds a town hall meeting on alcohol

Johnakeshia Thompson Sep 28, 2018

On Sept. 27, the UNF Student Government held a town hall meeting about the school’s new alcohol policy on the Green from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. SG collected surveys and informed students about...

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Gathering of attendees at Black Lives Matter rally listening to guest speaker speak.

UNF SDS holds a Blacks Lives Matter rally to stand against racial injustice and police brutality

Jessica May, Khorri Newton, and Heydi Ortiz Sep 27, 2018

Students gathered on the Green on Wednesday, Sept. 26 for a Black Lives Matter rally hosted by the Students for a Democratic Society. The event was hosted as a means of standing against social and racial...

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