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Struggling to get enough sleep?: UNF administrator offers tips for improvement

Jaina Lockhart-Rome,, Reporter Feb 4, 2022

Sleep, one of the most basic and important needs to maintain a healthy self, is often the one aspect of life that college students struggle with. Swamped with other duties, many students fail to prioritize...

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Digital Health: How to deal with trolls and bullies online

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist Feb 3, 2022

There’s a universal rule when engaging online with trolls and bullying: Ignore them and don’t feed into their commentary.  Social media is a platform designated for users to share content and participate...

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The official UNF seal, courtesy of UNF

The evolution of the UNF logo

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Feb 2, 2022

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the University of North Florida. That’s 50 years of students, faculty, staff, and more. But there is one thing that might first come to mind when you think of...

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Exploring the importance of stretching

Exploring the importance of stretching

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Feb 2, 2022

One of the most beneficial and straightforward exercises you can do is stretching. However, many people don’t do it in their daily lives. Understanding the importance of stretching will assist in creating...

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UPD's new Ford Explorers circa 2016.

50 years of UPD

Julia Croston, News Editor Feb 1, 2022

Set to cross the 50-year threshold of existence this year, check out the history of the University of North Florida Police Department (UPD) and revisit some of the most interesting cases and stories over...

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Through the eyes of a photographer: January

Justin Nedrow, Photographer Feb 1, 2022

Wrap up the first month of 2022 with this gallery of photos by Spinnaker Photographer Justin Nedrow.

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Black History Month graphic by Spinnaker Creative Services.

Black History Month 2022 UNF calendar of events

Julia Croston, News Editor Feb 1, 2022

(Updated 10:00 am Tuesday, Feb. 1, to include updated Kickoff event.) Celebrating Black History Month, various organizations on UNF’s campus are hosting free events throughout the month of February.  The...

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The words "smile" spray painted onto a driftwood next to a smiley face emoji.

New year, New you: How to succeed in Spring 2022

Mallory Pace and Lauren Fox Jan 31, 2022

As we kick out of bed and wake up into a new semester in a new year, it can be easy to get caught up in the same old routine. Wake up, log in to Zoom or go to class, eat something, go home, then contemplate...

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The cast of Hamlet receives applause from the audience after their performance at MOCA Jacksonville.

A closer look at UNF Shakespeare’s Hamlet

Ethan Leckie, Volunteer Reporter Jan 21, 2022

For the last week, UNF Shakespeare has been performing Hamlet to audiences in MOCA Jacksonville and UNF’s Lazarra Theater, respectively. Their production is unique in that students were integral in every...

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Meet the Candidates. Graphic by Carter Mudgett.

Meet the candidates: Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer interviews to begin

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Jan 21, 2022

Three candidates for Vice President (VP) and Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) have presented their applications and will be present for individual day-long interviews on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday respectively....

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Lufrano Gallery installation created by Camryn Media. Photo by Carter Mudgett.

The Lufrano Intercultural Gallery’s new exhibit opens for students and faculty to view

Mallory Pace, Volunteer Reporter Jan 21, 2022

A new senior exhibition has opened at the Lufrano Intercultural Gallery and the UNF Gallery of Art for students to experience through the end of Jan. The Lufrano Gallery is located in the John A. Delaney...

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The Bachelor: Episodes 1 and 2 Recap

Mallory Pace, Reporter Jan 20, 2022

ABC’s ‘The Bachelor’ approaches its 26th season, and as they always say, “the most dramatic season yet.” For those who think that sentence doesn’t make sense, ‘The Bachelor’ is a reality...

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