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Former UNF student Ken Parker publicly apologizes and denounces white supremacy

Sam Chaney Apr 23, 2018

*Correction: A previous version of this article said that Parker declined to identify the church he is affiliated with. He has since identified the church as All Saints Holiness Church. Both the...

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Danielle Hammond, public relations junior, enjoys some quality downtime from the intensity of finals with one of the loving service dogs in-training. 
Photo by Michael Herrera

Don’t lose your mind over finals. Relax, breathe, and participate in free events.

Valeree Del Guidice Apr 23, 2018

The semester is almost over and summer is upon the student body. Whether that means summer classes, graduation or a long break, who knows. What is known is that the various agencies around campus have...

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The Student Union. Courtesy of UNF.

UNF named a 2018 “Best Value College” by Forbes

Sam Chaney Apr 23, 2018

Having already won various national awards for areas of distinction and excellence, UNF can now add the title of 2018 Forbes “Best Value College” to its list of recognition. UNF now ranks among...

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Profesor Dominik Guess in Germany. Photo courtesy Dominik Guess

UNF Psychology Professor Reveals How Patient Certain Cultures are

Tristan Reyes Apr 21, 2018

UNF Psychology professor, Dominik Guess, conducted a study regarding patience in everyday life.  The study revealed the cultural differences between people from France, Germany and Romania, when they...

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UNF Give and Go yard sign. Courtesy of the UNF Environmental Center

Donate your unwanted mini-fridge while you move-out at the UNF Give and Go sites

Valeree Del Guidice Apr 21, 2018

It’s that time of year again. It’s move-out! Everyone, sans graduating seniors, have to be completely moved out by 3 p.m. on April 27. Graduating seniors have until 12 p.m. on April 28 to be completely...

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Rodriguez-Velez will be receiving the Caring Award. Photo courtesy of the University of North Florida.

UNF to honor students with exceptional service history at spring commencement

Sam Chaney Apr 19, 2018

UNF students Sara-Marie Saliba and Ayshka Elise Rodriguez-Velez will be honored for their “outstanding records of volunteerism and caring spirits” as they cross the stage at spring commencement on...

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Students participating in the Chocolate Games could indulge on both chocolate and video games, all at once. Photo by Logan Ansteatt

Playing for Elias: UNF students host charity tournament

Colin McCann Apr 19, 2018

To all students who want to support a good cause and have some fun in the process, on April 19, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., a charity video game tournament will be held at the Boathouse. A group of...

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A controlled burn. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Prescribed burns happening near UNF Wednesday

Cori Santucci Apr 18, 2018

You’re not imagining that smoky smell outside. If you notice smoke around campus, it’s not vape clouds. A prescribed burn is taking place between the south UNF entrance and I-295 Wednesday. Prescribed...

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Want to work on campus? Hiring fairs happening this week

Want to work on campus? Hiring fairs happening this week

Cori Santucci Apr 18, 2018

Chartwells Dining Services is hiring at all on-campus dining venues, including Chick Fil-A, Starbucks, Panda Express, Pita Pit and the Osprey Cafe for the summer and fall semesters. The hiring...

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Student Government is giving away free tall drinks April 23. Courtesy of Student Government

Free Starbucks courtesy of SG

Sam Chaney Apr 17, 2018

Finals week means getting that final caffeine fix before heading in for your exams, and Student Government has your back. On April 23 you can stop by the campus Starbucks between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m....

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Osprey CareerLink

Goodbye Osprey CareerLink, Hello Handshake: A change in connecting students to employers

Jas Chung Apr 17, 2018

Osprey CareerLink is the current website that UNF's Career Management Center uses to help students find jobs and internships; however, that will soon change. The new career system, Handshake, will...

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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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