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Lissie Morales, the president of Students for a Democratic Society, holds a homemade sign in front of Lazzara Hall where University of North Florida President Moez Limayem would later be inaugurated.

Behind the students of activist group Students for a Democratic Society

Grae Barron, Reporter Apr 21, 2023

With the onslaught of bills targeting university students, faculty and staff, protests are happening rain or shine all around Florida. Here at the University of North Florida, students often protest with...

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Beatrice (played by Christine Casey).

Behind the words of UNF Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” adaptation

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Apr 18, 2023

When “all the world’s a stage,” writing a play can be daunting, but how about taking a play by William Shakespeare, editing and then sticking it on a stage? University of North Florida Shakespeare...

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The University of North Florida's National Association of Homebuilders after their victory in Las Vegas. (Photo courtesy of Max Andrews).

The cold, harsh road to victory

Judd Barczak, Reporter Feb 23, 2023

After months of hard work, the University of North Florida chapter of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) was finally making its way to Las Vegas to compete against 40 other school NAHB branches...

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Brennan Wojtyla in the Museum of Contemporary Art Artist-in-Residence Studio.

Merging industrial artifacts with fine art, MOCA features UNF artist

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Feb 8, 2023

University of North Florida alumni Brennan Wojtyla brings industrial artifacts into a fine art setting in his solo exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). Wojtlya has been working as MOCA’s...

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A screenshot of the opening page to the 2022-2025 faculty contract between the faculty union and the University of North Florida Board of Trustees. Copy of the contract courtesy of UFF-UNF.

3 things to know about the new UNF faculty contract

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Jan 13, 2023

A new contract has been approved for faculty at the University of North Florida (UNF) but the document, which spans a hefty 254 pages, is just as complex as it is long.  This contract is an agreement...

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Joe Palmer and his book “A Mariner’s Tale” (Graphic by Spinnaker)

“Follow your dreams, don’t stop”: Spinnaker alum lands movie deal

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Nov 14, 2022

It’s been nearly four decades since Joe Palmer was on the University of North Florida’s campus. Now, Palmer is an award-winning reporter, Spinnaker alumni, Navy veteran and author who recently landed...

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Limayem smiling, wearing a blue suit

‘A meaningful milestone’: Limayem marks 100 days as UNF’s seventh president

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Nov 8, 2022

“I recognize the deep responsibility that I have, and I am so grateful to each of you for walking with me on this journey,” University of North Florida President Dr. Moez Limayem wrote in a university-wide...

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Kenzie sings

Kenzie’s Place wins UNF’s 2022 Battle of the Bands

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Oct 20, 2022

Five groups took the stage at the J.B. Coxwell Amphitheater Thursday night to compete in the University of North Florida’s 2022 Battle of the Bands, but just one walked away the winner: Kenzie's Place.  The...

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Emily Zeck's TikTok

Alum shares heartwarming story about her UNF professor in viral TikTok

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Oct 18, 2022

In 2015, one University of North Florida (UNF) sophomore signed up for the Intro to Leadership course, being freshly taught by UNF Honors Professor — retired Marine Corps Lieutenant General and self-described...

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Photo courtesy of Osprey Robotics

Club Spotlight: Osprey Robotics

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Oct 13, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) College of Computing, Engineering and Construction held a showcase with Osprey Robotics last month, inviting all sorts of professionals to a presentation demonstrating...

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Photo by Justin Nedrow

‘You can go back in time’: UNF reveals interactive map for 50th anniversary

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Sep 23, 2022

Part of the University of North Florida’s (UNF) 50th anniversary, two university speakers gave a presentation as part of the UNF library’s Speaker Series, where they unveiled a new in-depth digital...

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Timothy Bell

Professors before they were Professors: Timothy Bell

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Sep 9, 2022

Dr. Timothy Bell is one of the University of North Florida (UNF)’s most esteemed professors, with over thirty years of education and accounting experience under his belt. One thing that further sets...

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