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UNF offers resources to help students de-stress during finals

Kaili Cochran, General Assignment Reporter Nov 24, 2024

With only a few weeks left of the 2024 fall semester and finals quickly approaching, students tend to get stressed and search for resources to help them cope during this hectic time.  UNF offers many...

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A piece of artwork made at the Expressive Arts Open Studio

Open art studio gives UNF students a place to belong

Sierra Parsons, Volunteer Reporter Nov 15, 2024

Every Thursday inside the Counseling Center, University of North Florida students channel their experiences and emotions into creativity. The Expressive Arts Open Studio is one of the walk-in workshops...

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A field of United States flags outside the UNF Student Union.

The day after: Student thoughts post-Election Day

Sierra Parsons, Volunteer Reporter Nov 12, 2024

The air was filled with contention and dissonance on Wednesday, Nov. 6— the day after the 2024 general election. Early Wednesday morning, the Associated Press confirmed Donald Trump to have won the...

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A blue UNF yard sign with the words "Soar to Success" and a photo of graduating students sits in the grass next to a sidewalk, encouraging students to register for fall and summer classes.

UNF Spring Registration 2025: What students need to know before Nov. 12

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern Nov 7, 2024

Spring registration week at the University of North Florida is approaching fast as time tickets will open for students to select their classes beginning the morning of Nov. 12. Students can view their...

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Flyer of UNF Digital Badging Inventory: Approved and Awarded Badges. The badges listed are the full list of badges offered for free to current UNF students.

Is digital badging legit? Here’s what to know and how to earn them

Kaili Cochran, General Assignment Reporter Nov 7, 2024

The University of North Florida offers students free digital badging opportunities, providing verified skills to enhance resumes and appeal to employers. Digital badges are short, self-paced and skill-focused...

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Two scare actors work on applying fake blood to one another before being sent into the trails.

UNF Swoopocalypse: Over 50 students take on haunted trails in Halloween thrills

Kaili Cochran, General Assignment Reporter Nov 6, 2024

University of North Florida Healthy Osprey hosted its annual Swoopocalyspe event on Oct. 29, with over 50 student racers who walked the UNF Nature Trails, which were decorated for Halloween and full of...

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OSLCE provides shuttle service to the polls for Vote Early Day

OSLCE provides shuttle service to the polls for Vote Early Day

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern Nov 3, 2024

The University of North Florida’s Office of Service-Learning and Civic Engagement celebrated Vote Early Day with a party on the Green on Oct. 29, 2024, to raise awareness for early voting. A shuttle...

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Home in the local historic district of Jacksonville featuring lanterns and lights for RAP’s Luminaria event. (Mark Krancer/submitted by Marisa Whittmore)

RAM is a hit, but have you heard of RAP?

Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor Nov 1, 2024

Every Saturday, the Riverside Arts Market transforms downtown Jacksonville into a popular attraction for locals and visitors. However, the dedicated people who make it all happen are just as impressive...

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(Davies Designs Studio/Unsplash)

OPINION: You’re never too old for Halloween

Sarah Eng, Opinions Intern Oct 30, 2024

This article expresses the views of its author(s), separate from those of this publication. Readers are encouraged to comment or submit a Letter to the Editor to share their opinions. To submit a Letter...

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UNF Pride Club hosts Halloween arts market for campus community

UNF Pride Club hosts Halloween arts market for campus community

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor Oct 29, 2024

Local small businesses, community organizations and Registered Student Organizations lined the Student Union’s Osprey Plaza for the UNF Pride Club’s Halloween Market. The event took place from 5...

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Morgan Ray swims at the 2022 Para World Championships, two years before he won a silver Paralympic medal. (Courtesy of Morgan Ray's family).

‘It means everything’: UNF student Morgan Ray takes home silver medal at Paralympics

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor Oct 26, 2024

University of North Florida senior and Paralympian Morgan Ray is no stranger to winning silver medals.  After winning silver at the 2022 Para Swimming World Championships, Ray took it up a notch and...

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Saturday volunteers dig small holes and plant flowers near the inner part of the bioswale garden.

Bacardi Bottling Corporation donates $3,000 to a new bioswale garden and bird sanctuary

Kaili Cochran, General Assignment Reporter Oct 24, 2024

The Bacardi Bottling Corporation donated $3,000 to help make a bird sanctuary for the Bioswale Garden at the University of North Florida on Oct. 23. The donation came along with Bacardi employees helping...

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