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Strawberry Shortcake named official Florida dessert

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Feb 15, 2022

Most states in the U.S. have their own symbols. These are often nicknames, animals, and foods that are chosen by each state’s government to represent their state. For example, Florida’s nickname is...

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Mr. D (Joshua Benet) screams at the gods in anguish during the UNF Swoop Troupe’s performance of The Lightning Thief in Jacksonville, Florida, Friday, Feb. 11.

Gallery: The Lightning Thief

Justin Nedrow and Lauren Fox | Feb 15, 2022

Check out some of the photos from the Swoop Troupe's performance of The Lightning Thief taken during rehearsal and during the performance! ___ For more information or news tips, or if you see...

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Column: Valentine’s Day ideas for couples and singles

Mallory Pace, Reporter | Feb 11, 2022

Valentine’s Day is a day seemingly reserved for couples to have an extra day to be gushy and loving, but it can be stressful. There seems to be so much pressure on having the perfect day with your perfect...

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Cast members for the Swoop Troupe production of the Lightning Thief after a run of the show.

Lightning in the theater: A first look at The Lightning Thief

Lauren Fox, Reporter | Feb 10, 2022

The Lightning Thief, a coming-of-age adventure musical, premiers Friday night as the University of North Florida (UNF) Swoop Troupe brings the first book of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series to...

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Don Toliver and The Third Estate to perform at Ozfest; what to expect and how to score free tickets

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Feb 9, 2022

One of the University of North Florida’s (UNF) most prominent annual events, Ozfest, has a lot riding on it, especially after Ozfest 2021 was held as a drive-in event.  This year, it will be held...

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The Bachelor: Episode 4 recap

Mallory Pace, Reporter | Feb 8, 2022

The third episode of ABC’s ‘The Bachelor’ ended with the women in agreement that Shanae is at the center of all the drama, and episode 4 immediately picked up on that theme.  Clayton began the...

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“Encanto,” a spoiler-filled movie review

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Feb 7, 2022

I had very low expectations going into this movie, as most of Disney’s recent films had been generic sequels to its cash-crop movies like “Frozen.” I was completely wrong. Upon first viewing,...

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Orlando Van Gogh exhibit. Photo courtesy of Carter Mudgett.

‘Beyond Van Gogh’ Immersive Exhibit coming to Jacksonville

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Feb 7, 2022

Soon enough, you’ll be able to experience the work of one of the world’s most popular post-impressionist artists in quite an enveloping way. The Beyond Van Gogh exhibition immerses its guest in a large...

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The UNF time capsule, created in 1997, was opened for the university’s 50th anniversary. Photo via the UNF archives.

UNF opens 25 year old time capsule

Julia Croston, Managing Editor | Feb 4, 2022

Celebrating the university’s 50th anniversary, University of North Florida library archivists opened a time capsule created in 1997, revealing documents and memorabilia important to university history....

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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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