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Ann and David Hicks. Courtesy of University of North Florida

David Hicks, major UNF contributor and philanthropist, dies at age 82

Hannah Lee Jul 11, 2018

Most UNF students will recognize his last name as it is plastered all over campus: the building that hosts OneStop, Ann & David Hicks Hall, as well as a college— the Hicks Honors College. These buildings...

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Armada host first playoff game in Jacksonville Wednesday at Hodges Stadium

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jul 11, 2018

UNF students looking for something to do on Wednesday night can come witness history as the Jacksonville Armada host their first-ever playoff match in Jacksonville against Miami United FC. This is the...

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UNF to host an Environmental Equity Seminar

Nolan Hammond Jul 11, 2018

  On Friday, July 13, Robert Bullard, a Distinguished Professor of Urban Planning and Environmental Policy at Texas Southern University, will lead a free Environmental Equity Seminar. Bullard...

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Photo courtesy of LITE Team Seat Belt Safety

Click it or ticket: Seat belt safety on campus

Aisling Glocke Jul 11, 2018

All it takes is one click of a seat belt to save a person’s life. After the recent accidents involving students not wearing seat belts, it has become important to bring awareness to seat belt safety....

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Brooks College of Health.Photo by Alexis Molinaro

UNF nursing students to host Wellness Workshop

Alan Ahmad Jul 10, 2018

Students from the UNF Nursing Program will be hosting a Wellness Workshop at the Military and Veterans Resource Center on July 11, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The workshop will involve a discussion...

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Starbucks. Photo by Ronnie Rodgers.

Opinion: It’s the last straw for straws

Tamlynn Torchon Jul 10, 2018

The popular coffee chain Starbucks has announced a plan to do away with disposable plastic straws in all of its stores by 2020. This news comes after a wave of other similar measures taken by cities such...

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Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Battery report and a questionable drink

Sam Chaney, News Editor Jul 10, 2018

Battery Report Officials spoke with a UNF faculty member on July 2 in response to a report of sexual battery. According to the police report, the battery took place at an unknown location. The...

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‘Hot Summer Nights’ glows with 90s nostalgia if little else

‘Hot Summer Nights’ glows with 90s nostalgia if little else

Andy Moser, Features Editor Jul 10, 2018

Every town has its stories. In Cape Cod, the myths, like the people who reside there over the summer, are filthy stinking rich. Such is the basis for writer/director Elijah Bynum’s Hot Summer Nights,...

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The UNF LGBT Resource Center will be screening "Intersexion" to celebrate Intersex Awareness Day. Photo courtesy of the LGBTRC

UNF recognized as one of the top five schools in the country for affordability and LBGTQ friendliness

Alan Ahmad Jul 9, 2018

The University of North Florida has been recognized by Affordable Colleges Online and the SR Education Group as a leader in LBGTQ inclusion and affordability for the 2018-2019 academic year. According...

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Photo courtesy of the Jacksonville Museum of Science and History.

UNF’s Archaeology Department provides proof of Jacksonville’s history

Alan Ahmad Jul 9, 2018

*Correction 7/10 10:45 a.m.: An original publication of this article stated the findings are from the "Malcove Complex." This is an incorrect spelling. The correct title is Mill Cove Complex. UNF...

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Ozzie’s Closet has relocated

Ozzie’s Closet has relocated

Nolan Hammond Jul 9, 2018

Ozzie’s Closet, UNF’s effort to give students professional attire for job interviews and workforce opportunities, has been relocated. Originally having its home in Career Services, Ozzie’s...

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Semifinals set for FIFA World Cup

Semifinals set for FIFA World Cup

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jul 9, 2018

World Cup brackets have been busted and sports fans are distraught on how these highly touted teams crumbled throughout the tournament. The defending World Cup champion, Germany, was eliminated...

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