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LGBT Resource Center brings ‘SUPERHERO’ to UNF

Lee Watters Nov 4, 2014
Tonight at the Student Union Auditorium, UNF LGBT Resource Center presents Ian Harvie's award-winning show "SUPERHERO" to celebrate differences within the community. According to the LGBT assistant director, the transgender comedian's visit is one of UNF LGBT's largest scale event thus far.
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Students eat their way through Ghastly Gourmet contest

Rachel Cazares Oct 30, 2014
Students ate a variety of "gross foods," ranging from jellied eggs, to fish heads to shots of sauerkraut juice at Ghastly Gourmet Market Day on Oct. 29.
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UNF library staff hold pumpkin carving contest at Market Day

Rachel Cazares Oct 30, 2014
Students participated in a pumpkin carving contest at UNF Market Day yesterday, Oct. 29. Students can vote for their favorite designs on the Thomas G. Carpenter Library Facebook page.
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A beer guide for the drinking osprey

Eduardo Santos Oct 28, 2014
In the spirit of Oktoberfest, enterprise editor Eduardo Santos took a tour of the local breweries to experience what's beyond domestics and stereotypical college drinks. Here's a beer review that could guide the thirsty osprey (21+, of course) into the craft beer world.
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Encounters with the supernatural at UNF

Joseph Pike Oct 24, 2014
The University of North Florida is not a stranger to urban legends. There are several tales of hauntings taking place around the campus, ranging, in location, from Lot 18 to Osprey Hall.
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Rocky Horror: UNF does The Time Warp again

Erica Santillo Oct 10, 2014
The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Oct. 3 marked the seventh year Osprey Productions has put on the show at UNF. Students and guests new to the experience were "initiated," and the cast provided insight into the show through interviews.
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CNN Legal Analyst Mark O’Mara on race and justice

Alex Wilson Oct 8, 2014
Lawyer turned Legal Analyst Mark O'Mara visited UNF on Oct. 2 to speak on the topics of race and justice.
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Ozzie’s Oktoberfest coming Oct. 18

Tyler LaMay Oct 6, 2014
UNF will hold Ozzie’s Oktoberfest 2014 on Oct. 18 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This annual event will include eating, drinking and a live polka band.
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OP planning music festival for UNF

Erica Santillo Oct 6, 2014
Instead of having two separate fall and spring concerts, Osprey Productions plans to put on a 24-hour music festival this spring on March 5-6 that will have multiple performers, food trucks and vendors.
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UNF students take back the night

Danae Leake Oct 6, 2014
Students walked across campus and shared their personal stories to raise awareness about domestic violence during the sixth annual Take Back the Night.
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Engineering course rebuilds children’s toy cars to aid in rehabilitation

Sarah Ricevuto Oct 2, 2014
Electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and physical therapy students at UNF are working together to aid children with physical disabilities in rehabilitation. Students build toy cars for the children, build sensors to record data of children learning and work with the children in their rehabilitation process.
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Pride and prejudice: breaking down LGBT discrimination

Alex Wilson Sep 29, 2014
Over the past decade, UNF has made significant improvements in stopping discrimination based on gender or sexuality. From adding a non-discrimination policy to a full-time staffed LGBT Resource Center, UNF continues to advocate for LGBT rights.
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