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The little guy, safe at last. Photo courtesy Emily Tronti

Not all heroes wear capes: A hamster’s tale

Wesley Leblanc | Feb 8, 2017

A simple hamster adoption was plunged into disarray when one of ten hamsters went rogue in a student's car. Emily Tronti, a student at UNF, was on her way to meet with the new parent of one of the nine...

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Eiman and Anusha. Photo by Lili Weinstein

Immigration ban: What do you think?

Lili Weinstein | Feb 7, 2017

I asked people of UNF one question: “How do you feel about Trump’s immigration ban?” Here’s what they had to say. Eiman Eltinay, Post-Bach, Nutrition “I feel like this is the time that...

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Frank Brown Photo by Michelle Grisham

UNF maintenance worker recalls heroics during frantic hostage situation

Nick Blank | Feb 6, 2017

Nicholas Humphrey never sought money when he drew a handgun on the customers and staff at the Edgewood Community First Credit Union. He ordered the 13 hostages to line up behind a booth and wait until...

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Students watching and asking questions. Photo by Marielisa Martinez

Black Men of Influence inspires students at UNF to become leaders

Marielisa Martinez | Feb 3, 2017

Three African-American leaders talked with UNF students about the benefits of mentoring in overall education and the effect of slavery in black’s people development. “Mentoring doesn't always have...

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Racer twins Nick and Sky. Courtesy of Joanna Norris

How racer twins from UNF now compete in the big leagues

Wesley Leblanc | Feb 2, 2017

Just over a year ago, twin brothers Nick and Sky Squillace were building a race-car with their fellow Ospreys as part of the UNF Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Today, the brothers have returned...

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UNF choir director headed to world symposium

Brooks Baptiste | Feb 2, 2017

The Director of UNF’s choirs is headed to Barcelona to present at the 11th World Symposium on Choral Music. Dr. Cara Tasher, director of choral activities, said she has been to the symposium on many...

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A groundhog. (Not necessarily Punxatawney Phil.)

Six more weeks of winter, and a look back at why a groundhog tells us so

Wesley Leblanc | Feb 2, 2017

Every year, we divert our attention from our phone’s weather app or the meteorologist on tv to observe something a little more traditional: a groundhog. If you’re not aware, today is Groundhog’s...

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UNF engineering students build custom toys for disabled children

UNF engineering students build custom toys for disabled children

Brooks Baptiste | Jan 23, 2017

https://youtu.be/58wk2holK7o Video by Brooks Baptiste Some students go to class for the grade, but one professor said his students have a new way of thinking every time they enter the classroom doors. Juan...

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New exhibit at Lufrano Gallery: Testimony

New exhibit at Lufrano Gallery: Testimony

Lili Weinstein | Jan 19, 2017

  With a new semester comes a new exhibit at the Lufrano Intercultural Gallery. Until March 17, students can view 13 pieces of art from Testimony, an exhibit created by the award winning UNF art...

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Donated wetlands shakes up marine biology research at UNF

Donated wetlands shakes up marine biology research at UNF

Pierce Turner | Jan 18, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_ft3YiNlpA&t=2s In December, the University of North Florida received a donation of 1,050 acres of pristine wetlands for research. The land was appraised at nearly...

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Meet UNF's resident Border Collie

Meet UNF’s resident Border Collie

Tiffany Butler | Jan 17, 2017

A highly trained Border Collie named Bee has taken up a tedious task on UNF’s campus. She’s part of the Goose Masters program the university has chartered, and has been working hard to scare geese...

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Beau Beech. Photo by Connor Spielmaker

Where are they now? A look at UNF stars in the pros

Al Huffman | Jan 15, 2017

This past year has seen several UNF players from different sports get their shot at the professional level with different results. Last we saw of former UNF soccer player Alex Morrell, he was drafted...

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