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The UNF Film Club: A Cinematic Society

The UNF Film Club: A Cinematic Society

Andy Moser | Sep 20, 2017

What if I told you there is an environment where a group of people gather on a weekly basis to watch movies, talk about movies, and appreciate the fine art of filmmaking? It just so happens that such...

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UNF through the years: student population and housing

Colin McCann | Sep 5, 2017

UNF is growing, and as the increasing student body prepares for the challenges of the real world, the school races to meet every student’s needs. Since UNF’s establishment, there have been numerous...

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What is Labor Day?

Jordan Bebout | Sep 3, 2017

Why do we get a three-day weekend, and what relevance does this holiday have now? The UNF campus will be closed on Monday, September 4 as we celebrate Labor Day. There’s still some debate on who...

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Dr. Catherine Christie earns Distinguished Professor award. Photo courtesy of UNF

Dr. Catherine Christie earns Distinguished Professor award

Ronnie Rodgers | Aug 30, 2017

Dr. Catherine Christie was awarded the 2017 Distinguished Professor award, the highest award a UNF faculty member can be given, at the 46th Annual Fall Convocation ceremony. “I am deeply honored...

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Behind the Badge: Officer Dario Montero

Alexandra Torres-Perez | Aug 30, 2017

Around a year ago, Dario Montero came to UNF as a police officer for the first time. In a year, he has won the hearts of several students as their favorite officer. “His support has been very...

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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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