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Learning for a Lifetime: How UNF helps senior citizens pursue education at any age

Sasha Koresh, Features Volunteer Feb 7, 2025

The University of North Florida offers many opportunities for senior citizens to continue their education and encourages them to learn for a lifetime through the Learning for a Lifetime (LFL) program. Terri...

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UNF student-athletes react to much-needed Hodges weight room updates

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor Feb 7, 2025

Last month, the University of North Florida athletic department unveiled renovations at Hodges Stadium.  The project, performed over winter break, consisted of upgrades to the weight and training rooms....

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OPINION: Support local Jacksonville bookstores

OPINION: Support local Jacksonville bookstores

Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern Feb 7, 2025

This article expresses the views of its author(s), separate from those of this publication. Readers are encouraged to comment or submit a Letter to the Editor to share their opinions. To submit a Letter...

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UNF SDS protestors march from the library to the Brooks College of Health on Jan. 29, 2025.

Photo Essay: Last week’s on-campus SDS protest

Brennan Ambrose, Police Reporter Feb 6, 2025

Counter-protestors watched as the University of North Florida’s Students for a Democratic Society chapter hosted their first on-campus protest of the 2025 Spring semester on Jan. 29.  SDS’s...

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OPINION: Age verification is a logistical nightmare

OPINION: Age verification is a logistical nightmare

Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern Feb 5, 2025

This article expresses the views of its author(s), separate from those of this publication. Readers are encouraged to comment or submit a Letter to the Editor to share their opinions. To submit a Letter...

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The U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID, is pictured Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Trump and Musk move to dismantle USAID, igniting battle with Democratic lawmakers

The following story was first published by the Associated Press and was last updated on Feb. 3, 2025, at 7:36 p.m. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration and billionaire ally Elon Musk moved...

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President Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak during a news conference in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump won’t rule out deploying US troops to support rebuilding Gaza, sees ‘long-term’ US ownership

Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, and Tia Goldenberg Feb 5, 2025

The following story was first published by the Associated Press and was last updated on Feb 4, 2025, at 9:01 p.m. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday suggested that displaced Palestinians...

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FILE - Packages are seen stacked on the doorstep of a residence, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Upper Darby, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Fast fashion, laptops and toys are likely to cost more due to US tariffs on Chinese imports

Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press Feb 4, 2025

The following story was first published by the Associated Press and was last updated on Feb 4, 2025, at 6:54 p.m. A sweeping new U.S. tariff on products made in China is expected to increase the Fonto...

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An outside view of the Flats at UNF from the lake. (Courtesy of UNF)

Police Beat: Threatening note at Flats, scooter stolen, on-campus arrest

Brennan Ambrose, Police Reporter Feb 4, 2025

The University of North Florida Police Department reported a threatening note at the Flats at UNF, an electric scooter theft and an on-campus arrest, this past January. Threatening Note at the Flats at...

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Barcal and Davidson presenting the Executive Commissions Statute during the SG Senate meeting.

SG passes Executive Commissions Statute: BSU and Pride Club get new homes

Mindy McLarty, Government Reporter Feb 3, 2025

The University of North Florida Student Government Senate unanimously passed the Executive Commissions Statute at the Student Senate meeting on Jan. 31.  The bill allows Black Student Union and Pride...

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UNF fends off furious Dolphins rally, outlasts JU in front of sold-out Swisher crowd

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor Feb 3, 2025

It’s not how you start but how you finish is a common phrase used in sports, and it’s usually accurate.  However, the phrase is inaccurate in describing UNF’s 81-78 road victory over JU on Saturday...

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Lliteras’ layup the difference-maker as Men’s Basketball holds off Stetson

Daniel Cimino, Sports Reporter Feb 3, 2025

The University of North Florida men’s basketball team defeated the Stetson Hatters 101-100 in a tightly fought contest that went into overtime on Wednesday. Six Ospreys made it to double-figures in points,...

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