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The Student Alliance for Inclusion and Diversity is throwing YouNF Week this week.

YouNF Week offers programs to celebrate diversity

Paolo Cesar | Jan 22, 2019

The Student Alliance for Inclusion and Diversity is opening the “YouNF Week” series of programs and activities to celebrate diversity and inclusion. “YouNF” aims to bring the student body together...

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“Glass”: Unbreakable premise, Split ending

David Eckstein | Jan 19, 2019

It took nineteen years and a surprise sequel, but we finally have a conclusion to M. Night Shyamalan's "Unbreakable"--the psychological thriller that gained a following over the years with many people...

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Barnes Bathroom Initiative pushes for free feminine products in bathrooms

Paolo Cesar | Jan 19, 2019

Last January, Biomedical Sciences major Yvonne Barnes started a bathroom initiative under the American Chemical Society to provide free emergency toiletries for students in STEM. When talks about sponsorship...

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What it's like to be a college veteran

What it’s like to be a college veteran

Teeryana Bryant | Jan 18, 2019

For some students who are veterans or in the military, being a college student may feel like a war zone at times.  UNF student Shanaed Gales, a psychology major, has spent five years in the military....

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Woman on the Street: Low-Rise Jeans

Woman on the Street: Low-Rise Jeans

Heydi Oritz, Police Reporter | Jan 17, 2019

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Cheryl Gonzalez bids goodbye to UNF community

Aisling Glocke, Managing Editor | Jan 17, 2019

On Wednesday, January 16, UNF hosted a farewell reception for Director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, Cheryl Gonzalez. Faculty, staff, and students came together to say their goodbyes to Dr. Gonzalez...

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UNF earns a place among the elites with Carnegie Classification

Kristina Smith | Jan 16, 2019

UNF has been recognized as a top tier of national universities by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. According to a UNF press release on January 16, 2018, UNF was recognized...

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Blaze Pizza to offer $5 pizzas to students

Paolo Cesar | Jan 14, 2019

Blaze Pizza in Jacksonville announced that it will offer build-your-own pizzas for only $5 on Tuesday, Jan. 15 for students with their college I.D. The offer applies to students and staff from the University...

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The historic Barnett National Bank building will host UNF's new downtown Center for Entrepreneurship. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

UNF opening new downtown Center of Entrepreneurship

Paulo Cesar | Jan 14, 2019

The University of North Florida will host the grand opening of a new Center for Entrepreneurship on Feb. 4, in the renovated historic Barnett National Bank Building on Adams Street in downtown Jacksonville....

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“Replicas” review: If you want more Keanu Reeves, wait till “John Wick 3”

David Eckstein | Jan 13, 2019

The movie season of 2019 started off with "Replicas," a film that, despite having an intriguing premise, could not avoid the fall into old and tired science fiction tropes. The film centers on Keanu...

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UNF alum files to run for Mayor of Jacksonville

Lianna Norman, News Editor | Jan 11, 2019

Incumbent Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry will be facing stiff competition this coming Spring. Anna Brosche is a Jacksonville City Council member and Duval county native whose alma mater is none other than...

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Why is Meningitis B a hot topic in university wellness?

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter | Jan 11, 2019

Flus and viruses are among the most known diseases on university campuses as students don’t always take preventative measures like flu shots. But as flu season continues on, so does arising fear of...

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