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How FAFSA changes affect students this aid year

Thomas Herrold, Reporter Intern | Jul 22, 2024

This year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid underwent significant changes due to the new FAFSA Simplification Act. The legislation aimed to simplify the financial aid application process for...

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What students should know when parking on campus this fall

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor | Jul 19, 2024

Parking permit sales began earlier this month for University of North Florida students. UNF Director of Business and Parking Services, George Androuin, gave his tips for students parking on campus this...

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Heat waves could be more common as global temperatures rise

Thomas Herrold, Reporter Intern | Jul 9, 2024

Florida is known for its humidity and scorching heat, but heat waves and extreme weather may become more common due to global temperature rise.  Last summer was the hottest on average in recorded history...

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The dos and don’ts of living on campus at UNF

The dos and don’ts of living on campus at UNF

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter | Jul 8, 2024

Many students planning to live on campus this fall have lengthy packing lists for their dorms, but what are they allowed to bring, and what aren’t they? UNF Senior Director of Housing Bob Boyle talked...

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Car-dependency and ‘third places’ in Jacksonville

Thomas Herrold, Reporter Intern | Jul 8, 2024

Once hallmarks of the classic American aesthetic, pedestrian-oriented “third places” like quaint main streets and public squares are declining. Now, younger generations are left with little other...

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Over 80% of the world lives with light pollution—what are they missing out on?

Thomas Herrold, Reporter Intern | Jun 24, 2024

The stars above Jacksonville are slowly disappearing, becoming dimmer due to increasing light pollution and urban development. But the growing obstruction of our night sky shouldn’t only concern astronomers—it...

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The Lycoming Tri-County NAACP organized a Juneteenth Celebration featuring food vendors, music, and speakers at Brandon Park in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on June 19, 2021. Juneteenth was officially made a federal holiday two days earlier. (Photo by Paul Weaver/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)

The significance of Juneteenth to UNF’s Black Student Union

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor | Jun 18, 2024

Wednesday is Juneteenth, a federal holiday celebrating the end of slavery for African Americans in the United States. The University of North Florida will be closed for the holiday, and members of the...

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Maynite and White-Bing use the UNF library's new recording studio to make ASMR content. (Sebastian Pandelache/Unsplash)

UNF library employees helping students relieve stress with ASMR content

Thomas Herrold, Reporter Intern | Jun 18, 2024

ASMR has made its way to the University of North Florida’s Thomas G. Carpenter Library, and the two librarians behind the videos said they hope this new resource will help students during stressful times.  Scientifically...

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Tattoo artist Paul Booth of the United States works during the International Tattoo Convention Bucharest 2016 in Bucharest, Romania, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016. Prominent tattoo artists from across the world displayed their skills in the Romanian capital over the weekend.(AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

Thirty-two percent of Americans have tattoos: Do they still carry a stigma?

Thomas Herrold, Reporter Intern | Jun 7, 2024

Once seen as a rebellious symbol of counterculture or an indicator of criminal affiliation, tattoos have long been seen as unprofessional or even threatening. However, with 32% of Americans now having...

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ChatGPT is a large language model chatbot that Open AI claims can “help with writing, learning, brainstorming and more.”

Students using generative AI to write essays and solve problems: Should we be worried?

Thomas Herrold, Reporter Intern | Jun 6, 2024

Generative AI has entered the mainstream in recent years, prompting reactions ranging from cautious fascination to dystopian fear. These ever-improving programs are being used for various creative and...

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A rainbow flag waves at the starting line of a Pride Observance Month 5K run at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 21, 2019. The rainbow flag is displayed at lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning events worldwide as a symbol for diversity in the LGBTQ community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal)

Members of the UNF LGBTQ community share their stories for Pride Month

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor | Jun 3, 2024

June 1 marked the first day of Pride Month, a time to celebrate and increase the visibility of the LGBTQ community. However, the University of North Florida's LGBTQ Center closed a month before. UNF...

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Hurricane season 2024: What UNF students need to know

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter | May 24, 2024

Being a Floridian means dealing with hurricane season and while the dates of hurricane season always remain the same, the outlook, preparation, and predictions change yearly.  This year is no different....

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