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Some of the members of For a Black Girl, courtesy of DJ Washington.

For a Black Girl celebrates Black History Month with community events and empowerment

Sasha Koresh, Features Volunteer Feb 10, 2025

For a Black Girl, a student-run organization at the University of North Florida, will be hosting multiple events during Black History Month and encourages the UNF community to participate.   DJ Washington,...

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Author Gina Caserta (right) and her debut memoir "In Fifty Pages or More" (left). (Photos courtesy of Gina Caserta)

How a UNF graduate student is continuing the college sexual assault prevention conversation

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Nov 20, 2023

“Stranger danger” is a two-word phrase often associated with keeping someone safe from potential predators and is often instilled in children as early as grade school.  Widespread or not, its message...

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Harriet and Ozzie embrace each other, photo courtesy of UNF Digital Commons

Investigating the disappearance of Harriet the Osprey

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Mar 9, 2022

Ozzie the Osprey. Any student at the University of North Florida (UNF) should be familiar with that name. Ozzie is the school mascot. The large costumed osprey is a school staple and can be found attending...

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WHM: Important women in technology

Ketan Narotam, Police Reporter Mar 22, 2021

Whenever we think of technology innovators, we often think of computer hardware, software, and internet pioneers such as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Mark Zuckerberg. No one can deny the contributions these...

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The importance of Women’s History Month

Ketan Narotam, Police Reporter Mar 11, 2021

Women’s History Month is more than just a celebration of the contributions many women made to both history and society in the United States. Instead, we should use it as an opportunity to bring awareness...

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Celebrate International Women’s Day

Morgan Jeremy, Reporter Mar 8, 2021

Monday, March 8, marks the 110th International Women’s Day, a day “celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women” and raising awareness for women’s equality and...

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Frances Glessner Lee working on one of the dioramas / Courtesy of the Glessner House Museum, Chicago / Photo retrieved from Harvard Magazine

Women’s History Month spotlight: Frances Glessner Lee

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Mar 8, 2021

Little displays of death – Frances Glessner Lee took forensic science and criminal investigations to new heights by recreating violent crime scenes. She recreated them with the tiniest of details at...

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Creating real color: part 4, green

Creating real color: part 4, green

Carissa Marques, Contributing Writer Apr 23, 2020

For the fourth segment of Creating Real Color, I had the pleasure of interviewing the first UNF student of the series, Sarah Ramos. Sarah is a senior majoring in advertising. In her free time, she creates...

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Creating Real Color: Part 3, yellow

Creating Real Color: Part 3, yellow

Carissa Marques, Contributing Writer Apr 15, 2020

I feel as if creativity is not limited to the visual and performing arts, but can be seen throughout everyday life. Some people just remind me of a specific color, partially if their personality matches...

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Creating real color: Part 2, orange

Creating real color: Part 2, orange

Carissa Marques, Contributing Writer Apr 8, 2020

In continuation with the last Creating Real Color story, this week will cover the color orange with Meg Cabras. Meg is a cyber criminology major at Florida State University. She also serves their Asian...

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Women's History Month: Dr. Jennifer Welter as the first woman to coach in the NFL

Women’s History Month: Dr. Jennifer Welter as the first woman to coach in the NFL

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Mar 30, 2020

Dr. Jennifer Welter became the first woman to hold a coaching position in the NFL when she interned as the linebacker coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2015 preseason.  Dr. Welter was born...

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At home beauty tips while salons are closed

At home beauty tips while salons are closed

Hayley Simonson Mar 25, 2020

In most places around the country, salons have shut down to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This also includes many popular stores known for selling hair, skin, and beauty products. A lot of people have...

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