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‘You can go back in time’: UNF reveals interactive map for 50th anniversary

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Sep 23, 2022

Part of the University of North Florida’s (UNF) 50th anniversary, two university speakers gave a presentation as part of the UNF library’s Speaker Series, where they unveiled a new in-depth digital...

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Ozzie Oktoberfest: The 5 W’s to know

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter | Sep 21, 2022

What: 2022 Ozzie Oktoberfest festival on the University of North Florida (UNF) campus, a UNF tradition held since 1972 that celebrates the traditional Oktoberfest held in Germany.  When: Tomorrow,...

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The video game posters, featuring posters for Nintendo’s Metroid Dread and The Legend of Zelda: The Breath of the Wild, the former of which is one of “100’s” of new additions to their inventory, according to the sale

UNF poster sale this week

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Sep 20, 2022

The University of North Florida’s (UNF) annual poster sale is this week. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., tables will be set up outside the Student Union with a large selection of posters for purchase. These posters...

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One of the events LASO is hosting to celebrate Hispanic History Month at UNF.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with UNF

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Sep 15, 2022

¡Hoy es un día especial! It’s time to honor the contributions of Hispanic culture, history, and people. UNF will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with tons of events, including a “Nuestra Noche,”...

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Epistolae Sancti Hieronymi, The UNF Library’s 526-year-old book

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Sep 15, 2022

Every UNF student will probably visit the library at some point in their careers. This massive five-story behemoth holds millions of books, movies and various other resources across its digital and physical...

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An iPhone with headphones with podcasts open on Spotify

The power of podcasts

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor | Sep 15, 2022

A news story can be a funny thing. Depending on the medium, an anchor may use a 30-second segment to read out the very basics of a multi-faceted, exceedingly complex issue before moving on to the next....

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A local’s guide to thrifting in Jacksonville

A local’s guide to thrifting in Jacksonville

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Sep 9, 2022

Given you might want to buy things like underwear brand new, you never know what gem you may find at the local thrift shop. Second-hand apparel has thankfully become increasingly popular among Gen-Z over...

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Timothy Bell

Professors before they were Professors: Timothy Bell

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Sep 9, 2022

Dr. Timothy Bell is one of the University of North Florida (UNF)’s most esteemed professors, with over thirty years of education and accounting experience under his belt. One thing that further sets...

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Interior of the Ogier Garden’s greenhouse.

Nothing beets the Ogier Garden’s hidden gems

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Sep 8, 2022

Imagine sitting under the shade of a pear tree, sipping on sweet homemade organic tea as the light breeze tickles your nose with the smell of freshly picked citrus. Well, that peaceful daydream can come...

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UNF is hosting a series of events during the Fall semester to discuss the Red Zone.

Red Zone panel opens conversation about trauma and sexual assault at UNF

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter | Sep 8, 2022

The University of North Florida hosted a panel event last week in the Student Union to discuss sexual violence and the Red Zone.  The Red Zone is a time of statistically heightened instances of sexual...

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The game room, open for business! Photo by Nathan Turoff

What’s new in the Gameroom?

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Sep 7, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) Game Room in the Student Union is one of the best places for friends to gather, have fun, and be loud, all while remaining indoors. While Freshmen are experiencing...

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A view across the small lake in front of the Thomas G. Carpenter Library.

Tips and tricks for the UNF library

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter | Aug 30, 2022

Since 1980, the Thomas G. Carpenter Library has served as an excellent common space for UNF students to gather and study, but Tommy G’s offers more to students than they might be aware of.  Students...

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