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UNF raises almost $2,000 for Parkland victims

Alexandra Torres-Perez | Mar 8, 2018

Last week, two fundraisers raised $1,840 for the school shooting victims in Parkland, Florida. The UNF Social Work Club hosted a bake sale on Feb. 26. The club wanted to be able to raise at least $100....

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UNF Dance Marathon raises money for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

Jas Chung | Mar 8, 2018

Dance “For The Kids." The University of North Florida Dance Marathon is a student operated event that hosted its 10th annual 12-hour Dance Marathon on Saturday, March 3.  The event raises funds for...

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A little girl in her NASA outfit watches Nicole Stott on stage

The spaceship doesn’t care if you’re a boy or a girl: a NASA astronaut visits UNF

Carly Kramer | Mar 8, 2018

“I wish we didn’t have to do events like this.” This is how Alexandra Schönning, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, opened the Women in STEM Conference at the Herbert University Center. What...

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Students flocked to the World Fest Village at the Student Union. Photo by Ronnie Rodgers

OPINION: Getting involved

Charlie Needles | Mar 8, 2018

If you’re immersed in student culture, then the chances that you’ll stay enrolled are higher than students who stay at home and don’t come to campus except for classes. Student government...

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Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Swastika, burglary, and a stolen cell phone

Sam Chaney | Mar 8, 2018

Swastika Found In Bathroom UNFPD was dispatched to Bldg. 45 in response to a report of vandalism in a bathroom on Feb. 28. According to the police report, a UNF staff member called UNFPD upon finding...

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October 1, 1999 Inauguration of Anne  Hopkins. UNF Presidents l-r: Curtis McCray, Anne Hopkins, Adam Herbert, Thomas Carpenter

History of UNF presidents

Tristan Reyes | Mar 8, 2018

David Szymanski is officially UNF’s president elect, setting him up to take the mantle as the sixth president of the university. But what about the other five? What did they bring to UNF in their time...

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ASUN Semifinal: Women’s basketball loses a nail biter to JU in overtime

ASUN Semifinal: Women’s basketball loses a nail biter to JU in overtime

DeAndre Pearson | Mar 7, 2018

Photo Gallery by Joslyn Simmons  It was an epic River City Rumble matchup with the winner punching a ticket to the ASUN Championship for a right to play in the NCAA Tournament. The upset-minded...

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Jenna DuPilka and Maria Bermudez, the Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidates of the Forward Party

Forward Party wins SG Election

Colin McCann | Mar 7, 2018

On Mar. 7, Student Government and the three parties (Red, Forward, and Howard) gathered together in the Student Union Plaza to hear the election results. The Forward Party won the Presidential Election...

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Behind the Badge: UPD Chief reads to preschoolers

Behind the Badge: UPD Chief reads to preschoolers

Sam Chaney | Mar 7, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcvlowgHwdU[/embedyt] Video by Jas Chung “Don’t you want a sticker?” Chief Mackesy asked the room of excitable preschool children. “If you want a...

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Larry Love uses his music to bring people together and inspire them to get involved in the community Photo by Colin McCann

The Influence Crew and The Wave: Fighting social issues, affecting generations to come

Colin McCann | Mar 7, 2018

People around the world are combating social issues on a daily basis. For The Influence Crew and The Wave, bringing awareness to these issues is important to make a change. These groups believe in...

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photo by Joslyn Simmons

North Florida’s Baseball dismantle Dolphins to bring home the Mayor’s Cup

Cody Hagerty | Mar 6, 2018

Photo Gallery by Joslyn Simmons Coming off a strong performance over the weekend the winning ways continued for North Florida(6-7) as they defeated cross town rival Jacksonville Dolphins (7-5) Tuesday...

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Stephen Sestanovich will be talking to students about Putin’s plans and U.S. Foreign Policy.
 Photo courtesy of UNF Distinguished Lecture Series

Advisor on Russia policy will talk at UNF

Hannah Lee | Mar 6, 2018

Ambassador Stephen Sestanovich will be coming to UNF tonight as a part of the Distinguished Lecture Series. Sestanovich will be talking to students about Putin’s plans and U.S. Foreign Policy. Sestanovich...

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