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Safe spring break activities for students this week

Jordan Ramos, Reporter Mar 23, 2021

This week is UNF’s Safe Spring Break. There will be many on-campus events, as well as off-campus events. Osprey Life and Productions is hosting the event.  On Monday, March 22, there will be a Trivia...

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Tips for living with roommates

Mally Nichols, Reporter Mar 19, 2021

Many students live with roommates during college. Typically, freshmen end up living with at least one other person, if not two other people, depending on the type of housing.  Sometimes it can be a...

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Swoop and support UNF Giving Day

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Mar 7, 2021

A gift, no matter the size, that makes a difference – UNF Giving Day is an all-day event that will take place March 10, 2021.  Every year, Osprey alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends support...

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How to find sources for your papers at the UNF library

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Mar 3, 2021

There is no need to worry about scrambling for sources to use in your research paper because the UNF library has you covered. Knowing exactly where to go, and what to search for, can help save a lot of...

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A guide to finding an apartment after college

Mally Nichols, Reporter Feb 27, 2021

So the college days are coming to an end, and the idea of settling into your career field looms overhead. There are many things to think about: finances, relationships, jobs, and especially a place to...

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A guide to neighborhoods in Jacksonville and what to expect from them

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Feb 27, 2021

Jacksonville is a huge city that has many unique areas to live. These individual hubs have something special to offer and cater distinctively to the people they host.  There are many different options...

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How does UNF hold up on Rate My Professor?

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Feb 25, 2021

According to a recent poll conducted by Spinnaker, many students feel as if UNF offers bad advising, which is detrimental to the overall graduation rate of its students. While it still hasn’t been determined ...

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A guide to staying secure online

Ketan Narotam, Reporter Feb 15, 2021

Cyber experts agree that it’s time to start taking online security seriously to avoid falling prey to cyber criminals. According to a PR Newswire report, the FBI reported a 300 percent increase in...

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Dorm essentials you didn’t know you needed

Mally Nichols, Reporter Feb 5, 2021

Transitioning into college life is a big step for every student, and that includes moving into college housing. Most people spend a lot of time researching packing checklists for what’s absolutely necessary...

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A guide to meal prepping

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Feb 3, 2021

College students are stressed and busy -- mix that with being hangry and broke, and you have yourself a recipe for disaster. There’s a solution to staying healthy and in control of your finances when...

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Tips to avoid procrastination

Tips to avoid procrastination

Mally Nichols, Reporter Feb 2, 2021

A little procrastination never hurt anyone, right? According to a 2007 study by the University of Calgary, anywhere from 85 and 90 percent of college students procrastinate and almost 50 percent procrastinate...

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Starter job ideas for students

Starter job ideas for students

Mally Nichols, Reporter Jan 21, 2021

Lots of students are looking for ways to get extra cash in their pocket, and a part-time job is an amazing way to do just that. For many college students, there’s not enough time in a day to work long...

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