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The Search for Sgt. Quackers

The Search for Sgt. Quackers

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Sep 27, 2021

If you live on-campus this semester, you've probably been to the Library. If you've been to the library, you've probably also seen a certain large floating goldfish in the nearby lake. That is Colonel...

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Darvin Nelson

UNF Game room hosts massive Smash Tournament

Marie Billow, Volunteer Reporter Sep 20, 2021

Nate Lee and Josh Chapple are the winners of the UNF Game Room’s Super Smash Bros. Tournament. Last Friday, Lee narrowly beat his good friend Chapple after six grueling hours of narrowing down the...

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Photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash

What are the most common Emotional Support Animals among UNF students?

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Sep 9, 2021

Studies have shown that our generation is far more likely than other generations to suffer from anxiety and depression. This cannot be attributed to one singular source, but it is alarming for our future. While...

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A student listens to the teacher's instructions at iPrep Academy on the first day of school, Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, in Miami. Schools in Miami-Dade County opened Monday with a strict mask mandate to guard against coronavirus infections. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

‘Demoralized and helpless,’ UNF faculty afraid to return to campus, feel the university is not doing enough

Nathan Turoff and Carter Mudgett Aug 25, 2021

The fall semester has officially started and UNF is attempting to make a return to normalcy. The University has set a “strong expectation” for students to wear masks indoors but has fallen short of...

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Pamela Chally, photo courtesy of UNF

UNF Board of Trustees Appoints Pamela Chally as Interim President

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Aug 12, 2021

This morning, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved Pamela Chally as the interim president. She is replacing President Szymanski, who will be leaving his position to become the CEO of MedNexus....

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Swoop Troupe's new logo referencing the show

Swoop Troupe Announces “Lightning Thief” as their next Musical

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Aug 12, 2021

The writer is a member of Swoop Troupe. Last week, UNF’s premiere theatre group, the Swoop Troupe Theatre Corporation, announced “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” as its musical...

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Photo by Justin Nedrow

UNF students share what degrees and programs they wish UNF offered

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Aug 6, 2021

It's not a controversial statement to say that UNF does not have every major someone could want. Among several different Colleges, there are numerous programs, degrees, and majors that are noticeably absent. But...

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Photo courtesy of University of North Florida.

Upcoming graduation walks for Summer Class of 2021 and Class of 2020

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Jun 17, 2021

UNF will be honoring and holding in-person graduation walk events for both the Summer Class of 2021 and the Class of 2020.  The Class of 2020 will have the opportunity they missed last year amid the...

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5 Safety Tips for Incoming Freshmen from UNF Police Chief Mackesy

Morgan Jeremy, Reporter Jun 8, 2021

Starting your first year of college can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be unsafe. Here are five important tips on ways to stay safe as an incoming freshman according to the Chief of UPD, Francis...

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A statue of former Vice President John C. Calhoun, a South Carolina native, stands in the lobby of the Statehouse on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. Republican South Carolina legislative leaders are unlikely this year to give permission to local governments or colleges who want to take down Confederate statues or rename buildings honoring segregationists. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)

UNF students’ thoughts on renaming high schools named after Confederates

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jun 4, 2021

In recent years, statues, monuments, and other things celebrating Confederate leaders have been facing increasing scrutiny. This also includes things explicitly and intentionally named after them, like...

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CDC announces that vaccinated people don’t need masks indoors or outdoors

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor May 13, 2021

This afternoon, the CDC updated its guidance on mask-wearing, saying that fully vaccinated people may take off their masks both indoors and outdoors.  This is a big deal, and it officially allows us...

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UNF students install new sculptures at local parks

UNF students install new sculptures at local parks

Hayley Simonson Apr 21, 2021

Check out some art by University of North Florida students that has been and will be installed around Jacksonville. The students' sculptures were installed at James Weldon Johnson Park on April 16, 2021....

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