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MSERF: UNF's newest research facility

MSERF: UNF’s newest research facility

Joslyn Simmons Jul 20, 2017

Tucked between a wall of plywood and construction zone is a little known research facility that will open for the UNF community this fall. Dr. Paul Eason, an associate professor of mechanical engineering,...

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Venezuelan families gathered outside of La Nota restaurant to vote on whether they should rewrite the Constitution. Photo provided by: Haidy Andrada

UNF Venezuelan students vote against President Maduro’s constitutional rewrite

Alexandra Torres Perez Jul 19, 2017

Over 7.1 million Venezuelan citizens around the world headed to the polls Sunday to vote on a constitutional rewrite. Those who headed to the polls included some UNF students. Violent protests...

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The students behind the Terminus movies

The students behind the Terminus movies

Alexandra Torres-Perez Jul 13, 2017

Levi Jawara: College. Levi Jawara is a senior majoring in computer information systems and minoring in business. He is your average college student who studies, goes to work, plays video games and...

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UNF Music Students Czech-ing Out

UNF Music Students Czech-ing Out

Alexandra Torres-Perez Jul 5, 2017

In the small town of Teplice, students walk the path previous musicians and composers like Beethoven walked. This group of 14 vocal performance students will perform Italian operas in professional...

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People of UNF: What are your plans for Fourth of July?

People of UNF: What are your plans for Fourth of July?

Tierney Harvey Jul 3, 2017

Do you have plans for the Fourth of July? Just go out with my friends. Do you usually watch fireworks? I am new here in America. I just came last spring, so I don’t know what they actually...

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Mallory Schott shows off some of the crops grown at the Ogier Gardens. Picture courtesy of the UNF Ogier Gardens

Mallory Schott: Growing a community through a garden

Tristan Reyes Jul 1, 2017

    The Frederick and Ophelia Tate Ogier Gardens continues to flourish with the help of many volunteers since its inception in 2009. Mallory Schott, a UNF alum, earned a degree in nutrition...

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When is it time to drop a class?

Pierce Turner Jun 30, 2017

Welcome to college where everything’s made up and your GPA doesn’t matter, that’s what some graduates will tell you at least. It’s all about building a resume and making connections, as long...

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Homesickness: How to combat it

Homesickness: How to combat it

Ronnesha Rodgers Jun 30, 2017

While college is a new exciting chapter in the lives of many incoming freshman, even the most self-sufficient student can suffer from homesickness.  Homesickness is categorized as a relationship...

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Four cliche professors

Four cliche professors

Jun 29, 2017

Mellow- These are often the first professors you’ll get in your college career because they occupy a large portion of the general education courses. These professors don’t take attendance, they...

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Where to see fireworks on the Fourth of July

Ronnie Rodgers Jun 27, 2017

With Jacksonville being one of the largest cities there are multiple places to see fireworks on the Fourth of July. Here is a list of places to see fireworks displays :   Jacksonville...

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Eden Meyer running at Hayward Field. Photo courtesy of UNF Athletics

All-American track star Eden Meyer reflects on historic season

Ronnesha Rodgers Jun 21, 2017

  https://youtu.be/lZ-nHaZfffE  Video courtesy of ESPN.   Track star Eden Meyer ran all the way to the NCAA Track and Field Championship this season and finished with All-American...

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Biology Professor Brews Up A Buzz

Biology Professor Brews Up A Buzz

Alexandra Torres-Perez Jun 20, 2017

Many people say beer is an acquired taste, but one UNF professor is using science to craft his own flavor. Michael Lentz, an associate professor of biology, heads a research lab on the science of beer...

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