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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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Jacksonville sees its first ever ‘rage room’

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Dec 10, 2019

Get ready to relieve some stress. Jacksonville is seeing it’s first ever 'rage room' called “Just Smash It” where you can rent out a room with a theme of your choice to smash things. You'll 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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Put your money where your mouth is: students have opinions on meal periods

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Dec 6, 2019

Restrictions on the meal plan has given first-year students some strong opinions. The Meal Plan has what is called “meal periods” which allows students to eat once between each period.  “On most...

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Cost-effective tips and tricks for traveling 

Jessica Volz, Reporter Dec 5, 2019

Students or not, at some point the need to travel will present itself. If you choose to go, here are some ways to cut costs.  Before booking a ticket, renting transportation or reserving any lodging,...

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What’s going on with housing over winter break?

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Dec 5, 2019

The University's housing policy for Winter Break does not allow first-year students to stay in their dorms during the break. For first-year students, Osprey Hall, Osprey Landing, Osprey Cove, and Osprey...

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What's up with all the construction?

What’s up with all the construction?

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter Dec 4, 2019

Getting from the Fountains to the main campus is about to get much easier as a new road leading to the Fountains to Lot 18 is being built. Currently, getting to and from campus can be a little tedious,...

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Cool things to do in Jax this winter

Cool things to do in Jax this winter

Jessica Volz, Intern Reporter Dec 4, 2019

Here’s a handful of activities to check out around town now that those high-temperature beach days are in hibernation. The whimsical and holiday-themed months of entertainment and festivities are happening...

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UNF students take on DC

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter Dec 4, 2019

College is the designated time for students to explore their interests, discover new career paths, and develop their professional skills. Many students come to college with grandiose ideas of changing...

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Study abroad programs in your college

Study abroad programs in your college

Emily Barrett Dec 4, 2019

The University of North Florida highly encourages study abroad programs for students as they bring more cultural awareness and great learning opportunities for students. At UNF, each college offers a study...

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Star Wars rewind: Attack of the Clones

After The Phantom Menace left audiences conflicted over the direction of the prequels, people wondered how the next film would turn out. What we got was Attack of the Clones, a movie that is very much...

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Review: Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order

Review: Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter Dec 2, 2019

Taking Place after Revenge of the Sith, 5 years after Order 66 which would wipe out the Jedi Order, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order has you play as Call Kestice, a former Padawan who is in hiding from the...

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