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An Unexpected Encounter from under the sea

An Unexpected Encounter from under the sea

Ronnie Rodgers Aug 29, 2017

  https://youtu.be/HKOFMiT6pmc Video by Ronnie Rodgers As you walk through the doors on the second floor of the Student Union, you can’t help but notice the large, colorful coral reef...

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Hurricane Harvey has caused catastrophic damage across Texas. Photo courtesy of CNN

How students can help Hurricane Harvey victims

Hannah Lee Aug 28, 2017

Hurricane Harvey has affected thousands of people in Texas and there will be a long rebuilding process following catastrophic storm. Here are some ways students can help the victims of Hurricane...

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Some student veterans now qualify for the “Forever GI Bill”

Joslyn Simmons Aug 23, 2017

The GI Bill will no longer have an expiration date for service members who left the military after January 1, 2013. Benefits of the Forever GI Bill include tuition, fees, books and supplies stipend...

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Former FBI agent and current UNF professor Ellen Glasser is running for Mayor of Atlantic Beach.

Atlantic Beach Mayor: Next target of former FBI agent and UNF professor

Hannah Lee Aug 22, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knNzKrLD_lw&feature=youtu.be UNF instructor and former FBI Special Agent, Ellen Glasser, is running for mayor of Atlantic Beach. Glasser teaches several classes in...

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Osprey Impact is a  new way to track community service. Photo by Lili Weinstein

Osprey Impact: A new way to track community service  

Joslyn Simmons Aug 22, 2017

Doing a lot of community service? Don’t worry, UNF has moved to a new system called Osprey Impact to track volunteer hours in a user-friendly form. Once a profile is completed with information,...

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10 campus services you should know about

Tierney Harvey Aug 21, 2017

After the lull of a deserted summer campus, fall semester is here, and students are back at UNF. Both new and returning Ospreys should know that campus offers a lot more than classes. Here is a...

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Last minute reminders for the Great American Eclipse

Hannah Lee Aug 21, 2017

The solar eclipse is today, with the peak being at 2:47 p.m. We have some last minute tips from Aditi Mahadir, a physics junior, who is part of the Astronomy Club and is the Treasurer of the Society...

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Eclipse steals and deals

Cassie Peterinelli Aug 21, 2017

With the Great American Eclipse only hours away from Jacksonville, many local businesses are participating in the fun with deals on this much anticipated day. MoonPie Post or tweet a photo today...

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9 things to know about the solar eclipse

Doriel Gale-Corley Aug 21, 2017

Ospreys have a chance to catch the sight of a lifetime Monday - the solar eclipse. Eclipses only happen every 20 years, according to Dr. Chris Kelso, UNF assistant professor of physics. Many students will...

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Where to find solar eclipse glasses

Where to find solar eclipse glasses

Alexandra Torres-Perez Aug 20, 2017

https://youtu.be/_EXp19CHcmo The solar eclipse is coming a lot sooner than you think, and one of the main necessities for watching it are solar eclipse glasses. Though they look like outdated 3D glasses...

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What to watch out for during the Week of Welcome

Ronnie Rodgers Aug 19, 2017

With Fall 2017 right around the corner, UNF’s Week of Welcome isn't too far behind. Spinnaker put together a compilation of the most exciting events during the week long celebration. If you want...

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UNF student creates virtual reality tool to study tumors

UNF student creates virtual reality tool to study tumors

Tristan Reyes and Alexandra Torres-Pérez Aug 16, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZzX9mwfV30 A few years ago, Jason Smith, an undergrad majoring in computing and information sciences, wanted to keep his head down. Then after looking at careers, he...

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