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Forget Black Friday: social critic Lewis Black to perform at UNF Thursday Mar. 12

Forget Black Friday: social critic Lewis Black to perform at UNF Thursday Mar. 12

Jake Stofan Feb 25, 2015
Lewis Black will perform at UNF on Mar. 12 as part of his national tour. He has performed on The Daily Show and recently lent his voice to a character in an upcoming Pixar film.
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UNF was part of Gaffigan’s 2015 tour which will lead up to the debut The Jim Gaffigan Show this summer.   Photo by Morgan Purvis

Steak, Hot Pockets and always taking the elevator: Jim Gaffigan performs at the UNF Arena

Amber Lake Feb 23, 2015
Jim Gaffigan performed at the UNF arena in the first event of this year's homecoming.
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Lamps are a recurring theme in Boysin’s visual aesthetic.
 Photo by Tyler Van Voorthuijsen

Boysin leaves the light on: local indie rock band releases its first full-length album

Rachel Cazares Feb 20, 2015
Local indie band Boysin's album Siding is made up of ecclectic influences including the band's pastor, Brand New and haunting black and white photos. The band is hosting an album release show Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at The Birdhouse
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Gaffigan will perform Sunday, Feb. 22 at the UNF Arena at 8:00 p.m.
Graphic by Caitlyn Broyles

Expect Jim Gaffigan’s shtick to be clean Sunday

Amber Lake Feb 19, 2015
Opener Tom Shillue's and headliner Jim Gaffigan's sets will be PG clean this Sunday, Feb. 22 due to a contract between the comedians and Osprey Productions. Gaffigan is the author of two books and his new television show, The Jim Gaffigan Show, debuts this summer.
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UNF Market Day celebrates Mardi Gras with beads and jambalaya

UNF Market Day celebrates Mardi Gras with beads and jambalaya

Spinnaker Feb 18, 2015
UNF celebrated Mardi Gras in the Osprey Plaza during Market Day on Feb. 18.
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MOCA receives $185,000 grant

MOCA receives $185,000 grant

Patrick Lloyd Feb 17, 2015
MOCA received a grant for $185,000 from the Jessie Ball duPont fund.
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Candle light vigil held for Chapel Hill victims at UNF Peace Plaza

Candle light vigil held for Chapel Hill victims at UNF Peace Plaza

Aidan Scurti Feb 13, 2015
On Thursday Feb. 12, many gathered at UNF’s Peace Plaza to honor three Muslim students in North Carolina who were murdered on Tuesday, Feb 10.
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 Photo courtesy Facebook

Krishna Club to host meditation music festival on Friday

Patrick Lloyd Feb 11, 2015
Krishna Club will host Kirtan Festival, a music meditation festival, on Friday Feb. 13.
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Sangree was a runner and outdoorsman who always found ways to stay active. Photo courtesy of Facebook

A life fulfilled: who was Garth Sangree?

Amber Lake Feb 10, 2015
Garth Sangree is remembered as more than just a headline. Friends remember him as a passionate adventurer who sought out ways to challenge his abilities. He has been missing since Jan. 24. Neither Sangree nor his kayak have been recovered.
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Nunez uses a monopod to have full control of his set up in extreme environments.
Photo by Tyler Van Voorthuijsen

Cameron Nunez: a monopod in the mosh pit

Justin Belichis Feb 9, 2015
Cameron Nunez, a graduate of the UNF photography program, uses his talent to capture moments at the shows of the underground music scene in Jacksonville from inside the mosh pits.
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Nine supporting bands to perform at OZ Music Fest

Nine supporting bands to perform at OZ Music Fest

Patrick Lloyd Feb 4, 2015
Osprey Productions announced the supporting acts will be Sidereal, Radical Something, Split Tone, The Band Be Easy, Weekend Atlas, Fjord Explorer, Fort Stories, Charles Adderley and Summer Goodman.
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UNF gears up for One Spark

UNF gears up for One Spark

Tiziana Onstead Feb 4, 2015
One Spark is an event where ideas can become reality through crowdfunding, and UNF is an active part of the event.
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