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To close out the celebration, a lei was garlanded onto the statue of Martin Luther King Jr. in UNF's Peace Plaza.  Photo by Jordan Perez

Martin Luther King Jr. holiday events around UNF

Logan Ansteatt Jan 9, 2018

Martin Luther King Jr. Day brings a three-day weekend early in the semester. For those looking to celebrate the holiday or simply avoid a lazy day at home, here are some events in and around UNF for students...

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Don’t Drop the Ball: New Year’s deals on drinks and rides

Alexandra Torres-Perez & Samantha Chaney Dec 30, 2017

New Year’s is coming soon, and with it another excuse to drink and party the night away. While most are scrambling to find their New Year’s kiss, we’re scrambling to find the best deals on drinks...

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Guide to finals week events

Andy Castro Dec 3, 2017

With finals week in full effect, students have multiple activities they can attend to relieve their stress. Here are some of the events going on around campus: PAWS your stress On Monday, Dec....

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After. Photo by Liliana Kendall.

I Escaped: UNF escape room first person experience

Liliana Kendall Nov 29, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rrWTdV55fg&feature=youtu.be Video by Courtney Stringfellow You're graduated, independent and thriving. Grad school is one semester away, and you have some time and...

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Candle light vigil. Lili Weinstein

Honoring those lost: UNF celebrates Transgender Day of Remembrance

Tom McCormick Nov 22, 2017

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb7fFb_lDeU[/embedyt] A candlelight vigil was held on Monday night in honor of National Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience. Organized by the...

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World Fest Village: Around the world in 15 minutes

World Fest Village: Around the world in 15 minutes

Valeree Del Guidice Nov 18, 2017

The International Center hosted the World Fest Village event which featured food from local international-themed restaurants to the sounds of  international music. The event is part of the Center’s...

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Pres. Beaucham discusses campus concerns with students at SG open forum

Colin McCann Nov 15, 2017

On Nov. 14, President Thomas Beaucham addressed the UNF community in an open forum for the first time. The purpose of the forum was for the students to get to know their student body president better and...

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Photo by Lee Giat

Inside of the IKEA grand opening

Lee Giat Nov 8, 2017

The long-awaited Jacksonville IKEA is finally opened, and Spinnaker has an inside look at the popular furniture store.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyxCw21XK4w&feature=youtu.be Video...

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Celebrating Halloween on UNF campus 

Celebrating Halloween on UNF campus 

Andy Castro Oct 30, 2017

This year Halloween is on a Tuesday, which it might not be the best day for everyone. This means that the Halloween spirit might be lowered due to different obligations. However, to boost your Halloween...

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Club Fest 2017

Club Fest: Wizarding World of Clubs

Carly Kramer and Andy Castro Oct 26, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbONsi-vRMQ Participants were taken to the Wizarding World of Clubs during this year's Harry Potter themed Club Fest. __ For more information or news tips, or if you...

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Dr. Jenny Stuber on ‘The Enduring Myth of Race’

Dr. Jenny Stuber on ‘The Enduring Myth of Race’

Andy Moser Oct 25, 2017

If you asked multiple people how they define race, you may get a variety of answers. Dr. Jenny Stuber, UNF associate professor of sociology, is here to help people understand what race is through...

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Members of the SDS stand outside President Delaney’s office.
Photo by Pierce Turner

SDS to host a study-in at the President’s office

Andy Castro Oct 20, 2017

The UNF Students for a Democratic Society will hold a "study-in" on Monday, Oct. 23 to draw attention to racism as a serious student issue after recent incidents on campus. Students will march from...

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