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Winter and Abigail Stone. Photo courtesy UNF PR

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.

How the UNF Arena Parking Garage sign works

Colin McCann Apr 13, 2018

You may notice, as you pass the garage, that the electronic sign will display the words “OPEN” or “FULL.” This sign, which has been in place for about four years, refers to the 712 blue spaces...

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Left to Right: Salim Zubair, Camron Conway, Sotiri Kolvani, Michael Vasquez, Adrian Santos. Photo by Colin McCann.

UNF computer science students win big at One Spark

Colin McCann Apr 13, 2018

In an increasingly technological world, connecting with other people has never been easier. However, despite the vast jungle of social media apps and other methods of connection, five UNF students have...

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Iron Clad Tattoos. Photo from Facebook.

Where to get a cheap tattoo on Friday the 13th

Carly Kramer Apr 11, 2018

There’s no better way to commemorate the spookiest type of Friday than to undergo some good old body modifications. Getting tattoos on Friday the 13th is a tradition among millennials who want ink...

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UNF students take charge to help restore Lake Jesup

Colin McCann Apr 9, 2018

UNF students and staff members participated in a restoration project on the shores of Lake Jesup on March 21. They joined a group of scientists belonging to a volunteer program called Seminole...

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The Hope in History Mural Project

The Hope in History Mural Project

Angie Villada Apr 8, 2018

The University of North Florida’s Center for Urban Education and Policy (CUEP) and The Eastside Brotherhood collaborated with The Jacksonville Cultural Council Public Art Week to paint a mural inspired...

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Photo by Alexandra Torres-Perez.

OPINION: #NeverAgain and #BLM should team up

Charlie Needles Apr 6, 2018

The Black Lives Matter and The March for Our Lives movements could gain a lot of social growth puns by teaming up. The two different movements both protest the disregard for the safety of human...

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UNF computer science students bring their idea to life at One Spark

Tiffany Salameh Apr 6, 2018

Ever been to a career fair or symposium and felt empty afterward, like there was no way to connect? UNF computer science senior Adrian Santos and his team have the solution. sosympo.com — A website...

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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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