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Professor Andres Gallo. Photo by Alan Vargas.

UNF professor explains what the recent Chinese tariffs are, how they work and why we should care

Alan Vargas Sep 27, 2018

With the words “trade war” being thrown around lately, one may wonder what is actually going on and how this “trade war” started. Put simply, there has been a recent back-and-forth effort between...

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Gathering of attendees at Black Lives Matter rally listening to guest speaker speak.

UNF SDS holds a Blacks Lives Matter rally to stand against racial injustice and police brutality

Jessica May, Khorri Newton, and Heydi Ortiz Sep 27, 2018

Students gathered on the Green on Wednesday, Sept. 26 for a Black Lives Matter rally hosted by the Students for a Democratic Society. The event was hosted as a means of standing against social and racial...

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Students waiting outside of the Thomas G. Library.

Students evacuate library after fire alarm goes off

Hannah Lee and Jessica May Sep 26, 2018

Students evacuated the Thomas G. Carpenter Library and Starbucks after the fire alarm in Bldg. 12 went off Wednesday, Sept. 26. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3dBKpddMiU[/embedyt] Video...

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The CEROC met to further discuss the specific definition of "Responsible Employees" on campus." Photo by Sam Chaney.

Student workers removed from the definition of mandatory reporters in UNF Committee meeting

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Sep 26, 2018

The UNF Compliance, Ethics and Risk Oversight Committee met on Tuesday, Sept. 26 in order to delve into an update regarding the nondiscrimination and sexual misconduct regulations, as well as address the...

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Photo by Sam Chaney.

The Lufrano Art Gallery’s new exhibit highlights the rich history of Italy

Steven Thompson Sep 26, 2018

The Department of Art and Design’s Study Abroad Program in Italy is instructed by ten faculty members. In this program, students are encouraged to absorb and immerse themselves in a culture agriculturally,...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney.

Studying and dating: The perfect study date

Johnakeshia Thompson Sep 26, 2018

Get the grade you desire and score your crush—all in one term. A study date is a date that you’ve set aside to study with your friends or crush. Let’s say you and your crush have a mutual class....

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Courtesy of UNF Department of Diversity Initiatives.

Department of Diversity Initiatives hosts opportunity to discuss immigration

Joseph Girouard Sep 26, 2018

Immigration is always a hot topic, not only in America but all over the world. But for all the talk about immigration, not a lot of people know many facts about the subject. The Department of Diversity...

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The cover of Mountain Man’s new record, “Magic Ship.” Courtesy Partisan Records.

Mountain Man’s “Magic Ship” is the perfect campfire soundtrack

Zachary Haigley Sep 25, 2018

Mountain Man, despite what you may infer from the name, isn’t a bluesy-rock group of 40-somethings with long, white beards. The trio of Molly Erin Sarle, Alexandra Sauser-Monnig and Amelia Rundall Meath...

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Photo by Khorri Newton

River City Rumble: Volleyball Preview

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Sep 25, 2018

The River City Rumble begins on Tuesday, Sept. 25 when the UNF Volleyball team (5-13, 0-2 ASUN) takes on the Jacksonville University Dolphins (1-14, 0-3 ASUN). After losing all three matches this...

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the Sun-Ray Cinema at Riverside. Photo by Heydi Ortiz.

Riverside: A hotspot for millennials

Heydi Ortiz Sep 25, 2018

Why would anyone want to move to a city like Jacksonville when there are places like Los Angeles and San Francisco? Well, according to RENTCafe, Riverside in Jacksonville places sixth in the nation for...

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UNF Healthy Campus Week 2018

UNF Healthy Campus Week 2018

Kylie Selvage Sep 25, 2018

We have all heard of the notorious Freshman 15, and the stereotype may be a bit hyperbolic, but it does hold a certain amount of truth. The fact of the matter is that eating healthy and being active...

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Casey Grotz looks for a teammate to pass to. Photo by Khorri Newton

Women’s Soccer falls to FGCU, 4-0

Hunter Horstman Sep 24, 2018

The UNF Women’s Soccer team looked to keep their hot streak going against Florida Gulf Coast on Sept. 23 but were defeated 4-0 with the relentless attack by FGCU. The Ospreys have gone 5-0-1...

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