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Video: Students gather for bubble soccer on the green

Video: Students gather for bubble soccer on the green

Joslyn Simmons | Feb 10, 2017

https://youtu.be/7AbdwpUj7pQ Video by Joslyn Simmons

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Photo by Lili Weinstein

Creativity and community combine in Lend-A-Wing Can Castle Competition

Tierney Harvey | Feb 10, 2017

Students showed school spirit and supported the UNF community at the Homecoming Lend-A-Wing Can Castle Competition on Thursday. Clubs gathered to build elaborate displays out of cans and other goods...

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Kappa Sigma and Delta Gamma

Kappa Alpha Theta and Sigma Chi take first place at Lip Sync

Tristan Reyes | Feb 9, 2017

All photos by Lili Weinstein  UNF hosts the Lip Sync event every year during Homecoming, and each time, it gets better and better. This year was no exception. Students and alumni quickly filled the...

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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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Dr. Cara Tasher Photo courtesy of caratasher.com

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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