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A thermometer is viewed on a wall behind the Kansas City Chiefs bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Jacksonville heat mapping project initiated by UNF professor

Janessa Freeman, Copy Editor May 6, 2022

The city of Jacksonville has teamed up with the University of North Florida (UNF) to create a city-wide heat map. Dr. Adam Rosenblatt, an assistant professor of biology at UNF, initiated the project after...

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The USS Orleck, moored on the North bank of the St Johns River.

The USS Orleck’s future in Jacksonville

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor May 5, 2022

Last March, Jacksonville residents making their daily drive across the Main Street Bridge were greeted with an unfamiliar sight in the St. Johns River. The USS Orleck, a former Navy destroyer, had dropped...

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VJ Ibones (center) with members of his team

Osprey and entrepreneur: a UNF alum’s journey through the crypto world

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor May 3, 2022

In 2016, VJ Ibones, a graduate of the University of North Florida (UNF), had never heard of Bitcoin. Six years later, he is a founding creator of the cryptocurrency index protocol, Polylastic.  “I...

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Courtesy of Osprey Racing’s Instagram. Posted on Dec. 15, 2021.

Osprey Racing prepares for national competition

Julia Croston, Copy Editor May 3, 2022

Since the competition last year, the University of North Florida Osprey Racing Club has been preparing for the Formula SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) Collegiate Design Series held at the Michigan...

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Introducing UNF’s VR lab dedicated to cultural anthropology

Mallory Pace, Reporter Apr 29, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) first opened its Virtual Learning Center (VLC) in March 2021. Located on the third floor of the UNF Library, students suddenly had access to equipment that could transport...

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First, only opportunity for UNF community to meet candidates begins during finals

First, only opportunity for UNF community to meet candidates begins during finals

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Apr 27, 2022

With the candidates announced, the University of North Florida presidential search committee is moving on to its next stage: introducing the candidates to the campus community.  A meet and greet schedule,...

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Column: What your preferred location to study says about you

Mallory Pace, Reporter Apr 27, 2022

UNF Library: You’re classic. If you prefer the UNF library, you’re either messing around with friends who don’t get anything done, or you’re seriously cramming and this time it’s not a joke.  You...

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Khalil Osborne (left) and Tenny Rudolph (right).

Local photographers Tenny and Khalil introduce “FORVERGREEN,” their upcoming farewell gallery

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Apr 25, 2022

Khalil Osborne and Tenny Rudolph are two Duval artists that create killer work that explores culture through portraiture. “FOREVERGREEN” is their farewell show, which will display fresh ideas and new...

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Multimillion-dollar Alzheimer’s disease prevention research led by UNF professor

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Apr 22, 2022

(Updated April 23, 2022, to correct minor factual inconsistencies.) Most students may not have Alzheimer’s disease, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t care. Meet Dr. Jody Nicholson, a University...

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Unidentified people at tables outside the original Boathouse, circa 1973-1975.

A look into the Boathouse’s tumultuous history

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Apr 20, 2022

Did you know that the original Boathouse burned down in a fire? Or that it used to be called “Wackadoo’s?” Well, the Boathouse has quite an interesting history, and many hope its future is likewise. In...

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Are UNF students addicted to coffee?

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Apr 20, 2022

Most college students face similar struggles—late-night studying and early morning classes—causing many to use caffeine to boost their energy levels faltering from a lackluster sleep schedule, but...

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UNF officials give advice on safe sex in college

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Apr 12, 2022

College is a well-known place of exploration in various aspects of young adult life, including sexual activity. It’s important to educate yourself on the practices of safe sex, especially if you are...

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