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Behind the scenes of ‘Dolphin Tale’: Winter the dolphin’s trainer speaks at UNF

Carly Kramer Apr 18, 2018

https://youtu.be/LA0zRCOAgl8 Video by Carly Kramer In the winter of 2005, a two-month-old dolphin was found ashore entangled in a crab trap in Clearwater, Florida. Six years later, she became a movie...

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Staying on Target: Archery 101 Workshop

Staying on Target: Archery 101 Workshop

Carly Kramer Apr 16, 2018

If you didn’t already know, you can participate in a pretty unique activity at Eco Adventure. During an Archery 101 workshop, students spent some time in the great outdoors to test their skills with...

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Girls working together to build a marshmallow catapult.

Shoot for the stars and maybe Mars: Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day

Cori Santucci and Carly Kramer Apr 15, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gqyxjr4oZE0[/embedyt] Young girls around Jacksonville were inspired to pursue their dreams at the Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day event, hosted by the UNF...

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Photo by Colin McCann.

Test your knowledge with Boathouse trivia

Colin McCann Apr 5, 2018

Every Monday, through the combined efforts of Chartwells and UNF Campus Life, a trivia game is held at the Boathouse where students can win prizes. The questions covered topics like music, movies,...

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Semester send-off party

Semester send-off party

Cori Santucci Apr 5, 2018

The annual Semester Send-Off party, sponsored by the Office of Campus Life, is taking place this Saturday, April 7.  It will take place at Osprey Plaza in the Student Union. EDM artist Mad in the Hat...

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Photo by Angie Villada.

Liquid nitrogen ice cream social brings freezing delights to UNF

Angie Villada Apr 4, 2018

The National Society of Women in Science hosted the “Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Social,” an event where ice cream brought everyone together. Josh Melko, professor of chemistry demonstrated to students...

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Summoning Spirits: The dead come back in the Robinson Theater

Summoning Spirits: The dead come back in the Robinson Theater

Colin McCann Apr 3, 2018

On Monday, a man who dabbles in the realm of the paranormal performed a show called Summoning Spirits that brought shock and excitement to a crowd in the Robinson Theatre. His name is Peter Boie. “There’s...

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Celebrate National Poetry Month with Student Workshops

Carly Kramer Apr 2, 2018

In honor of National Poetry Month, the Writing Center is hosting various workshops where you can channel your creativity. These workshops will all be occurring in Bldg. 4, the Skinner-Jones Hall North,...

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UNF Game Room.

Players break their limits at the ‘Dragon Ball FighterZ’ tournament

Tristan Reyes Mar 31, 2018

The Esports Club and the UNF Game Room hosted a Dragon Ball FighterZ tournament on Thursday. The prizes included a Funko Pop figure, an exclusive poster, a mug, trading cards, and a small crystal...

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A look into infusing water with the Wellness Dietitians

A look into infusing water with the Wellness Dietitians

Sam Chaney Mar 28, 2018

We all have #ClearSkinGoals, but let’s be honest... when it comes to hydration, plain water is boring, green tea is mostly an acquired taste, and sometimes sugar-abundant coffee in the morning is just...

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Photo by Colin McCann

Women Veterans: Making a difference for future generations

Colin McCann Mar 14, 2018

In honor of women veterans everywhere, the UNF Military and Veterans Resource Center hosted an event to talk about the history, major accomplishments, and issues facing veterans on Tuesday. Taking...

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Holocaust survivor tells her story at UNF

Holocaust survivor tells her story at UNF

Hannah Lee Mar 13, 2018

Over 700 people entered the Herbert University Center on March 7 to listen to Eva Schloss, a woman who not only survived the Holocaust but also ended up being Anne Frank’s stepsister. The evening...

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