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Smokers have one more year to smoke freely before UNF goes smoke-free

Jake Stofan Jul 24, 2014
Starting August 2015, UNF will begin the Smoke-Free Campus Initiative to help promote healthier living for students, faculty, and staff. Ash receptacles and designated smoking areas will be removed as a result of the university's transition to being a smoke-free environment.
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Concert Review: Ray LaMontagne and Jenny Lewis

Holt Knight Jul 22, 2014
Ray LaMontagne's psychedelic rock and Jenny Lewis's pure voice brought their audiences back in time at Jacksonville’s Florida Theatre last Tuesday. Two reporters give an account of each of these artist’s timeless performances.
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Local band Herd of Watts isn’t quite what it could be

Douglas Markowitz Jul 16, 2014

Jacksonville’s local music scene doesn’t exactly have a shining reputation. The most successful artist to come out of the city in the last 20 years is Limp Bizkit, and today we play host to a school...

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Local reggae band and One Spark “Best Creator” Sidereal headlines at Freebird

Saphara Harrell Jul 16, 2014
Local reggae band and One Spark "Best Creator" Sidereal will be playing a string of local shows and music festivals starting with Freebird Live on Friday, July 18th. Drummer Niko Costas sits down with Spinnaker to discuss the band's plans for the near future including One Spark Berlin.
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Guantanamo Baywatch talks butts, Seinfeld, and Californian surf-rock genre

Michaela Gugliotta Jul 15, 2014

The focus of the July 5th “Duval LUAU” was Guantanamo Baywatch, the third band who took the stage. Based out of Portland, Ore., they gravitate towards the oldies and play simple but tight riffs...

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UNF students’ guide to living with campus geese

Cassidy Alexander Jul 3, 2014
The geese welcome students and faculty on campus all year-round with their cuteness and waste tracks. Here are the Do's and Don'ts of living with the geese--our campus bird second to Ozzie.
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UNF prepares for tropical storm Arthur and other campus crises

Saphara Harrell Jul 2, 2014
As the hurricane season begins to unfold, UNF’s Crisis Management Team ensures campus safety in disaster situations by devising storm protocol for campus emergencies. From backup power generators to campus alerts, this group works to keep students and staff safe and notified.
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Summer B kicks off with BBQ, camels, and more

Spinnaker Jun 25, 2014
The Spinnaker is checking out all the Summer B Kickoff festivities. See if you can spot yourself in our videos and photos of the events! Most recent: FIFA World Cup viewing in the SU game room.
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Long sleeves and bug spray: Flies are on the rise this season

Brandon Thigpen Jun 23, 2014
UNF Environmental Center Ecologist Justin Lemmons and Assistant Director of Eco-Adventure Amy Costa share their insight on the bugs and pests that thrive on Florida wetland and ways to avoid them.
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Yes, there are fish in those lakes

Brandon Thigpen Jun 17, 2014
The largemouth bass, also called a black bass, is a popular freshwater game fish known for its aggressive behavior. And let's not forget that Florida is the bass-fishing capital of the United States.
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Album Spotlight: American Football & Slint

Douglas Markowitz Jun 17, 2014
Two classic indie albums were recently reissued. Here’s why you should consider adding them to your collection.
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People of UNF

Kiersten Brauner Jun 13, 2014
People of UNF is a chronicle of students, faculty, university staff, and visitors. The hope of this feature is that we as a student body may gain a closer look at those we see walking by us everyday, those we ignore, and those we sometimes wish we might get to know better.
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