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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Depression affects 1 in 5 college students worldwide

Johnakeshia Thompson Sep 16, 2018

Mental health concerns are common amongst college students because of stress and other factors. Anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts are some mental health issues that many college students overlook,...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are on the rise

Steven Thompson Sep 14, 2018

Rates for chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis rose for the fourth consecutive year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2017, nearly 2.3 million cases...

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Reports reveal increased number of measles cases in Florida

Reports reveal increased number of measles cases in Florida

Jake Duff Aug 29, 2018

According to the Center for Disease Control, there have been 124 reported cases of measles in the United States thus far in 2018. Last year, the CDC reported 118 cases total. Since 2010, the number of...

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The entrance to the UNF Counseling Center. The walls are gray and there are silver double doors with large windows, and a sign above the doors reading, "UNF Counseling Center"

UNF Counseling Center accredited by International Association of Counseling Services

Carly Kramer, Video Director Aug 25, 2018

The UNF Counseling Center announced Friday, Aug. 24 via their Facebook page that the International Association of Counseling Services Board of Accreditation approved their application for full-accreditation. “It...

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UNF spring alumni can use the Wellness Center until May 31

UNF spring alumni can use the Wellness Center until May 31

Pierce Turner, Features Editor Apr 30, 2018

If you just graduated but plan on using the UNF gym, you might want to workout as much as you can in the next month. Recently graduated alumni can still swipe their way into the gym until May 31,...

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National Stress Awareness Month and Taming Finals Anxiety

National Stress Awareness Month and Taming Finals Anxiety

Sam Chaney Apr 21, 2018

With final exams being next week, most UNF students are reaching the point where their stress evolves beyond the usual background hum of discomfort. End of semester burnout will threaten to exacerbate...

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The STD testing experience

The STD testing experience

Cori Santucci Mar 7, 2018

I got tested for HIV and syphilis Monday, a free service provided by the LGBT Resource Center as a function of Sex Week 2018. I went into the surprisingly empty testing room, and was instantly welcomed...

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The flu at UNF: 48 recorded cases since December 2017

The flu at UNF: 48 recorded cases since December 2017

Cori Santucci Feb 2, 2018

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 16,000 positive cases of influenza (both A and B strands) have been reported in the U.S. since the start of flu season this past November. The...

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Don’t Drop the Ball: New Year’s deals on drinks and rides

Alexandra Torres-Perez & Samantha Chaney Dec 30, 2017

New Year’s is coming soon, and with it another excuse to drink and party the night away. While most are scrambling to find their New Year’s kiss, we’re scrambling to find the best deals on drinks...

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HIV/AIDS: Then and Now

HIV/AIDS: Then and Now

Joslyn Simmons Dec 1, 2017

With over 30 years since the first documented case of AIDS, the stigma attached to the deadly disease may have wavered, but isn’t completely gone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...

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UNF HIV testing options

UNF HIV testing options

Alexandra Torres-Perez Dec 1, 2017

We are all aware of the dangers of STDs, but often times high school health classes don’t stress the importance of getting tested. One in seven people don’t know they are infected with HIV according...

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Nutrition blog makes eating healthy on campus easier

Samantha Chaney Nov 3, 2017

Between dodging allergies or just attempting to consume something green, many college students know all too well the struggle of healthy eating on a campus where the meal options are always enticing,...

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