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UNF computer science students win big at One Spark

Colin McCann Apr 13, 2018

In an increasingly technological world, connecting with other people has never been easier. However, despite the vast jungle of social media apps and other methods of connection, five UNF students have...

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Streaking Ospreys win four straight in Homestand

Drew McDonald Apr 12, 2018

There must be an aura around Harmon Stadium as North Florida have won four straight against USC Upstate and Bethune Cookman. After a weather-delay the day before for the second time in a week, the...

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North Florida Softball falls short against UCF

DeAndre Pearson Apr 12, 2018

On a mild-weathered evening, North Florida (21-24 Overall, 1-8 ASUN) couldn’t pull of a late comeback at home against the University of Central Florida Knights (28-15 Overall, 6-3 American ) on Wednesday....

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UNF Student, Jesse Martinez, was arrested on April 9.

UNF student arrested for threatening to share explicit photos for sexual favors

Hannah Lee Apr 12, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6G7Fu3cNn0 Video by Carly Kramer Police arrested a UNF student on April 9 for threatening to share nude pictures of another student in exchange for sexual favors, according...

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Felipe Calderón, former President of Mexico, talks immigration and more at UNF

Alan Vargas Apr 11, 2018

Felipe Calderón, who served as the President of Mexico from 2006 to 2012, spoke April 10 at the Herbert University Center to a room filled with UNF students, as well as members of the local community....

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The Florida Institute of Education at UNF hits the books with renewed literacy program

Sam Chaney Apr 11, 2018

With Jefferson County ranking among the least literate of Florida counties, the Florida Institute of Education (FIE) at UNF has stepped in to help children become better exposed to community-based learning...

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LIVESTREAM: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies

Hannah Lee Apr 10, 2018

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will face the Senate Judiciary and Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation committees at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday. Zuckerberg is answering questions regarding the Facebook...

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“I have never worked in a place with so much bullying;” Survey reveals faculty-on-faculty bullying at UNF

Hannah Lee Apr 10, 2018

Bullying on campus isn’t only relevant to students -- A recent survey shows faculty have been victims of bullying within themselves for at least the last two years. The Faculty Affairs Committee...

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WEATHER ALERT: North Florida baseball vs. Bethune Cookman postponed

Joslyn Simmons Apr 10, 2018

The North Florida baseball game against Bethune Cookman has been moved to Wednesday due to inclement weather. The game was originally scheduled for 6:05 p.m Tuesday. North Florida Athletics...

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9 things students should know when filing taxes

Alexandra Torres-Perez Apr 9, 2018

Tax season is upon us, and you might be feeling completely lost. If you haven’t already been reminded by your parents, the last day to file your tax return is April 17. Students usually use free...

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The Thomas G. Carpenter library.

National library week at UNF

Valeree Del Guidice Apr 9, 2018

Time to pull out the library card and go explore the school library. It’s National Library Week and the Thomas G. Carpenter Library will be celebrating with events every day. On Monday, April...

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UNF students take charge to help restore Lake Jesup

Colin McCann Apr 9, 2018

UNF students and staff members participated in a restoration project on the shores of Lake Jesup on March 21. They joined a group of scientists belonging to a volunteer program called Seminole...

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