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What I wish I’d known about registering for freshman classes

Tiffany Butler | Aug 12, 2016

Arguably the most important thing incoming freshmen do at orientation is create their first course schedules as students of the University of North Florida. For some, this is also the most stressful...

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Children answer question “what makes you happy?” in new MOCA exhibition

Children answer question “what makes you happy?” in new MOCA exhibition

Emily Bailey | Aug 9, 2016

https://youtu.be/TvSu_SMdVjw What makes you happy? This is the question that children try to answer in MOCA’s latest exhibition, Inside the Outline. The exhibition features personalized silhouettes...

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Zika: What you should know

Zika: What you should know

Will Weber | Aug 8, 2016
The Florida Department of Health announced July 29 that four people in Dade and Broward counties contracted Zika after being bit by mosquitoes.
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Two students are trying to get young writers’ work published with new start-up literary journal

Danae Leake | Aug 2, 2016

For a young writer trying to get their work published, it’s tough. A writer’s life is a one that can often be unappreciated, and as young writers submit their precious drafts they've spent hours...

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UNF professor Beth Nabi interviews a fan as part of the U2 Tattoo Project. Photo courtesy Chris LeClere

UNF professor studying U2 tattoos to display work at gallery

Cassidy Alexander | Aug 2, 2016
Beth Nabi, professor of graphic design and digital media, has been working with visual anthropologist Chris LeClere to catalogue U2 tattoos across the world. That project will be on exhibit at the UNF Gallery in August.
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Pokemon Go Tournament — in photos

Pokemon Go Tournament — in photos

Cassidy Alexander | Aug 1, 2016

The Pokemon Go Tournament on July 29, organized by the UNF School of Computing, drew thousands to campus to take advantage of our numerous Pokestops, gyms and Pokemon waiting to be caught. Spinnaker was...

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UNF Digs: Highlights from the school’s first 25 years

Danae Leake | Jul 30, 2016

UNF Digs is a weekly column that delves into UNF’s archives to find treasures worth sharing. This column would be more of a snapshot of UNF’s history than an excerpt from a history textbook. But...

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Andrew Baker points out pokestops on the Pokemon Go app. Photo by Audrey Carpenter

Thousands flock to campus to catch Pokemon

Audrey Carpenter | Jul 29, 2016

With the Pokémon theme song setting the mood, hundreds of people crowded around the Osprey Plaza Friday night as they prepared for the start of UNF’s Pokemon Go tournament. UNF College of Computing...

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People of UNF

Danae Leake | Jul 29, 2016

Meg Jenkins, Junior, Psychology “I used to play Pokémon when I was little and watch the shows and everything, so I’m a really big fan, but it doesn’t come for my phone because I have a Windows...

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Signature creations from Cold Stone. Photo courtesy Cold Stone Creamery.

The Scoop: Best Ice Cream Shops in Jacksonville

Tiffany Salameh | Jul 27, 2016
Ice cream is the perfect treat to keep cool and bear the dog days of summer. Fortunately, Jacksonville is home to a handful of great ice cream shops that are worth the trip. Stop by one of these spots for a tasty frozen dessert.
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UNF faculty member named woman of influence

Danae Leake | Jul 26, 2016
The Jacksonville Business Journal is naming a UNF faculty member a “Woman of Influence.” Janet Owen, the Vice President of Governmental Affairs, said she was very surprised to receive the award.
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The Evolution of Twisted Tuesdays

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 22, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_NQ_TxDsW4 Colorful clipboards, old school plushes and terrariums in mason jars are just a few of the activities the Office of Campus Life has used to engage students...

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