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Richard Tryon. Photo by Alan Vargas.

UNF professor weighs in on the potential for war with China

Alan Vargas Oct 8, 2018

A dangerous naval incident on Sunday, Sept. 30, combined with ongoing trade disputes have raised the specter of war between the two largest militaries and economies of the world. The likelihood of...

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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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Photo courtesy of UNF Athletics

UNF alumna spotlight: Tesh Hanson

Steven Thompson Oct 5, 2018

One of Tesh Hanson’s best memories of playing basketball at the University of North Florida is playing with her teammates, whom she regards as little sisters and a coaching staff, that always kept everyone...

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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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Vapes and Juuls: History repeats itself

Heydi Ortiz Sep 29, 2018

Cigarettes were all the rave for the generations before us. Now, vapes and Juuls have taken their place. UNF held a vapes and Juuls workshop on Thursday, Sept. 27 to talk about the dangers of vaping, which...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Study shows that parental pressure affects students’ decisions for college

Jessica May Sep 28, 2018

Students are becoming heavily influenced by their parents when picking a college or major in college, according to a Noel-Levitz Benchmark Psychographic study, titled Institutional Brand and Parental...

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Courtesy of Student Government.

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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Photo by Sam Chaney.

The Lufrano Art Gallery’s new exhibit highlights the rich history of Italy

Steven Thompson Sep 26, 2018

The Department of Art and Design’s Study Abroad Program in Italy is instructed by ten faculty members. In this program, students are encouraged to absorb and immerse themselves in a culture agriculturally,...

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Courtesy of UNF Department of Diversity Initiatives.

Department of Diversity Initiatives hosts opportunity to discuss immigration

Joseph Girouard Sep 26, 2018

Immigration is always a hot topic, not only in America but all over the world. But for all the talk about immigration, not a lot of people know many facts about the subject. The Department of Diversity...

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The cover of Mountain Man’s new record, “Magic Ship.” Courtesy Partisan Records.

Mountain Man’s “Magic Ship” is the perfect campfire soundtrack

Zachary Haigley Sep 25, 2018

Mountain Man, despite what you may infer from the name, isn’t a bluesy-rock group of 40-somethings with long, white beards. The trio of Molly Erin Sarle, Alexandra Sauser-Monnig and Amelia Rundall Meath...

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