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UNFPD hosted the "wet lab" to show officers what to look for when pulling over drunk drivers. Photo courtesy WikiCommons

How a UNF student got drunk with police

Jordan Fuqua Dec 19, 2016

Getting paid to drink free alcohol on campus? Sounds like a dream right? It kind of was. On Thursday, Dec. 15, a police organization hosted a class on campus to teach police officers the effects alcohol...

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How to shop for that special someone this holiday season

Tiffany Salameh Dec 14, 2016

The holidays — arguably the most awkward time period for start-up couples. There’s the question of what gift to get, how much should you spend and then the crippling realization that Christmas is...

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Local’s Guide: Where to see lights

Tiffany Butler Dec 9, 2016

There’s nothing quite like a good light display to put us in the Christmas spirit. Some of my favorite memories from growing up are of mom loading us kids into the car with hot chocolate and driving...

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How not sleeping can affect your brain

How not sleeping can affect your brain

Rahull Patel Dec 8, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEu6_MItIT8 Video by Jack Drain With finals well under way, you can find students in the library with everything from large backpacks full of textbooks, to energy drinks...

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JOAN MITCHELL, Chord III, 1986. Oil on canvas, 77 x 44 inches. Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Gift of Donald and Maria Cox. © Estate of Joan Mitchell.

UNF students work with $5.8 million art collection

Tiffany Butler Dec 7, 2016

This fall, students enrolled in associate art history professor Peter Scott Brown’s junior methods seminar catalogued pieces from the Donald and Maria Cox Collection at Jacksonville’s Museum of Contemporary...

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Elizabeth Stout is an education freshman, Santiago Hernandez is a sign language interpreting sophomore and José Maba is a political science freshman. Photo by Lili Weinstein.

People of UNF: Finals Week

Lili Weinstein Dec 6, 2016

How do you feel about finals week? I guess it depends on your major and the classes you’re taking. Last year I remember drinking like four venti iced coffees every night just to stay alive and get...

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The UNF Ethics Bowl team. Photo by Jariss George

UNF Ethics Team going to Nationals

Jariss George Dec 4, 2016

The University of North Florida Ethics Team will compete in the twenty-first intercollegiate Ethics Bowl Nationals on Sunday, Feb. 26. The club is described by its members as a debate team for philosophy...

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How to help out over the holidays

How to help out over the holidays

Logan Ansteatt Dec 2, 2016

It’s officially the season of giving. As you’re scrambling to find the perfect gift for family and friends, it’s important to remember those who are in greater need than us this holiday season. Volunteer...

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Delaney and LASO talk immigration

Hannah Lee Dec 1, 2016

On Tues. Nov. 22, the Latin American Student Organization (LASO) co-hosted an inclusivity discussion alongside the African American Student Union (AASU) and the Asian Students in Alliance (ASA). President...

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UNF senior follows his dream as a Jiu-Jitsu fighter

Tierney Harvey Nov 27, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuuNBJO2B1g A typical day for UNF senior Iuri Lucius involves training for two hours at a local gym and weightlifting for another hour. To the average student, that may...

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Professor Profile: Chris Kelso studies dark matter

Brenda Zelaya Nov 26, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_lGghNWFu4 Decorating a room with glow-in-the-dark stars that adhere to the ceiling, having “Back to the Future” as a favorite movie, and watching science fiction...

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Jessica Gonzalez is a political science freshman. Photo by Lili Weinstein.

People of UNF: What are your Thanksgiving traditions?

Lili Weinstein Nov 23, 2016

Chapman: We’re from Belize, so we don’t really celebrate Thanksgiving. But we do celebrate Both: Christmas! Do you have any traditions for Christmas time? Gillette: You cook a whole pile of food,...

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