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Their lives are jokes: stand-up comedy hierarchy in Jacksonville

Joseph Pike Sep 19, 2014
The stand-up comedy industry is a hierarchy and making people laugh is the key to getting to the top.
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Fashion on the move at UNF Market Day

Lacey Wyndham Sep 11, 2014
La Fashion Coach comes to UNF Market Day every Wednesday. This mobile boutique can be seen with an outside display of handmade headbands next to a rack full of colorful dresses, tops and bags. The truck’s insides have been transformed into a sophisticated mini boutique, complete with shelves of accessories and even a dressing room.
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UNF professor instating outdoor sculpture exhibit in downtown Jacksonville

Joseph Pike Sep 10, 2014
For the next year, 13 sculptures will be on display in a downtown Jacksonville park near Main Street courtesy of Professor Jenny Hager who teaches sculpture at the University of North Florida.
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MOCA art exhibit: crafting the human brain

Lacey Wyndham Sep 5, 2014
MOCA's Project Atrium is featuring the artist Caroline Lathan-Stiefel's installation piece, Wider Than the Sky, until Oct. 26. The piece depicts Lathan-Stiefel's personal reaction to her father's encephalitis.
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UNF biology majors work to bring back endangered species

Jake Stofan Sep 4, 2014
Through a partnership with the South-East Zoo Alliance for Reproduction and Conservation (SEZARC), UNF biology majors can conduct various testing to help breed endangered species in zoos throughout the U.S.
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Album Spotlight: Rustie’s Green Language has a track for all

Douglas Markowitz Aug 29, 2014
Scottish producer Rustie’s new album, Green Language is EDM for people who hate EDM. Unlike the popular electronic music produced by Zedd, Avicii and their peers that sounds similar, Rustie's album offers a distinctive sound that stands apart from the rest.
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UNF and JU scientists partner to monitor river health

Eduardo Santos Aug 25, 2014
Teams of scientists from UNF and JU partnered to research and report the condition of the lower basin of the St. Johns River.
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Do’s and Don’ts of being a good roommate

Clark Aug 18, 2014
Having roommates can sometimes be difficult--you might not get along, or you might run into other issues. No matter what, you will most likely have to live with your roommates for a while. Here are a few general guidelines to assist you in your roommate endeavors.
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Jack of all trades: UNF holds the latest career for octogenarian working as a maintenance mechanic

Noor Ashouri Aug 12, 2014
At 81 years old, Dale Baker is a maintenance mechanic at UNF. Both a co-worker and supervisor note Baker's humor and penchant for jokes. He has a varied past, from Korean veteran to meatpacking employee, and hopes to retire here at UNF.
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Anxiety, GarageBand, and semesters off: an interview with Alex G

Michaela Gugliotta Aug 8, 2014
Before playing his live set at Backbooth, Spinnaker Radio sat down with the anxious singer/songwriter Alex G to talk about his creative process, uncertainty about music as a career, and honest lyrics.
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Concert Review: Alex G and Elvis Depressedly on their hazy, lo-fi summer tour

Holt Knight Jul 29, 2014
Elvis Depressedly and Alex G performed at Backbooth in Orlando. Under their odd but simple-sounding brand of pop music lies a serious, strange and exciting current.
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UNF student John Spinks breaks ground on new HGTV competition show

Jake Stofan Jul 24, 2014
UNF Construction Management senior John Spinks and his wife Whitney Spinks were chosen to appear on the new HGTV competitive show Flipping the Block. John explains how the couple was chosen to be on the show, what led him to construction, and their plans for the future.
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