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Ordinary shipping containers, like the one above, will be converted into livable stuctures.  

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UNF students find unconventional ways to build homes for the homeless in Haiti

Courtney Stringfellow | Sep 21, 2015
Mercyland Orphanage, founded by a UNF alumnus, partnered with the UNF civil engineering department on the project.
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The stresses of work and the first hand experiences of drug addiction lead Matthews into his works.

Photo by Michael Herrera

Franklin Matthews creates empathy and peace in “Lucida” exhibit

Danae Leake | Sep 18, 2015
The charcoal-based art of police officer Franklin Matthews visualizes the pain of addiction and the struggles of the human spirit.
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Graphic by Rachel Rector

Unintentional injury is leading cause of death for college-aged students

Cassidy Alexander | Sep 17, 2015
In the past few years, several UNF students have died from these causes.
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The gender inclusive housing, at the Osprey Fountains, provides a safe and welcoming home for UNF students.  Photo by Garrett Milanovich

UNF students find their niche in lifestyle-based housing option

Rachel Cazares | Sep 16, 2015
UNF now has housing communities on and off campus for students of major lifestyle groups to connect.
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Patty Klocko is a recent UNF graduate who used GoFundMe to help raise money for a summer class. Klocko is one a many students across the country who are turning to crowdfunding to help pay for their education. 

Photo courtesy Patty Klocko

Students turn to crowdfunding to cover rising cost of college

Cassidy Alexander | Sep 15, 2015
As the cost of attending college continues to grow, some UNF students have turned to crowdfunding to help stay afloat.
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Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Getting more bang for your buck at UNF

Michael Herrera | Sep 9, 2015

School is expensive.  From tuition and books to food and having fun, the university experience can leave your bank account a bit empty. According to UNF’s website, total college costs for UNF students...

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Senior physics major Thomas Olejiczak with UNF’s helium liquefier. Photo by Jack Drain

UNF undergrads have rare access to helium liquefier

Rachel Cazares | Sep 8, 2015
The newly acquired helium liquefier gives UNF physics students access to new research opportunities.
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Santavicca holding one of the sensors that is able to be connected to standard equipment. 

Photo by Michael Hererra

The tiny frontier: nanoscience at UNF

Christian Ayers | Aug 25, 2015
Thanks to a group of dedicated scientists, UNF is a hotbed of activity for a field where small machines have a huge impact.
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2.	“Above Average” by senior Alycia Bren sits in front of the College of Education and Human Services. 
Photo by Morgan Purvis

Campus sculptures reach new heights over summer

Morgan Purvis | Aug 20, 2015
New and bigger art pieces by sculpture students bring added meaning and color to campus.
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Ms. Wheelchair Florida plans to help students with disabilities

Ms. Wheelchair Florida plans to help students with disabilities

Courtney Stringfellow | Aug 10, 2015
Sarah Gaver won second-runner up in the Ms. Wheelchair American Pageant and wants to work on making Jacksonville more inclusive.
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Drummer Matt Hearn kicks up the beat with Stein's hard-hitting vocals during "Don't Let Me Break Your Heart Again."Photo by Danae Leake

Jungle of Music: Turbo Fruits and Surfer Blood pack a musical punch at Jack Rabbits

Danae Leake | Jul 15, 2015
The bands performed to a full and sweaty crowd.
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Advertisement at psychedelic music event at Rain Dogs featuring Chilean band The Holydrug Couple.Photo courtesy Facebook

A grounded night out with The Holydrug Couple: Or why not all psych rock really rocks

Holt Knight | Jun 17, 2015
Three local bands and The Holydrug Couple perform at Rain Dogs to a full house.
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