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How the trade war between China and the U.S. could affect Chinese students

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Jun 21, 2019

Chinese students using visas to attend U.S. colleges could be affected by the tariffs and retaliations made between Beijing and Washington D.C. Trade negotiations between China and the U.S. began wavering...

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UNF offers full scholarships to future educators

UNF offers full scholarships to future educators

Victoria Reed Jun 20, 2019

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah9tDYEQlNg[/embedyt] UNF is offering scholarships that will help historically underrepresented students who want to pursue careers in education. UNF plans...

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Kids learn how to build prosthetic limbs at UNF summer camp

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Jun 19, 2019

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3hF3ukMXIc[/embedyt] This summer, UNF has given students from 3rd grade all the way up to 12th grade the opportunity of a lifetime: the opportunity to participate...

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Krispy Kreme offering free donuts for fiftieth anniversary of moon landing

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jun 19, 2019

To celebrate the anniversary of the moon landing 50 years ago, which is on July 20, Krispy Kreme is giving away a free donut to each customer on Saturday, June 22. Customers have two options when...

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Hemming Park

Hemming park reveals sculptures created by UNF graduates

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Jun 18, 2019

  [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUcaErlGKHA[/embedyt] Hemming Park is no stranger to art installations. On Tuesday, three UNF student’s sculptures were added to the park’s scenery....

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Dr. Brent Mai, the new Thomas G. Carpenter Library Dean

UNF welcomes new dean of Thomas G. Carpenter Library

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor Jun 14, 2019

After a long search, Dr. Brent Mai, who currently serves a position as dean of libraries and university librarian at Fairfield University, has accepted UNF’s offer to become the new dean of the Thomas...

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Beaches Go Green to become a club on campus

Beaches Go Green to become a club on campus

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Jun 12, 2019

Beaches Go Green is expanding their reach by starting their own club on UNF’s campus with the goal to get college students more involved in taking care of the Earth so that future generations can better...

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How the 2020 census could lead to less education funding

How the 2020 census could lead to less education funding

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Jun 11, 2019

Members of the Supreme Court will decide this month if the 2020 census will ask respondents if they are a U.S. citizen, and educators fear what the outcome could mean for future school funding. The...

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Dunkin’ Donuts and Krispy Kreme offer free donuts on National Donut Day

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jun 7, 2019

Go nuts for donuts as Krispy Kreme and Dunkin' Donuts are giving away free doughy delicacies on National Donut Day. According to Business Insider, "Dunkin' is giving away free donuts with any...

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Study says half of LGBTQ+ members fear coming out at work

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Jun 5, 2019

The support for members of the LGBTQ+ community seems to have grown exponentially over the years, but a new study shows that some members still might not feel very accepted when it comes to the workplace. A...

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UNF named 2019 Best and Most Affordable LGBTQ-Friendly Online College

UNF named 2019 Best and Most Affordable LGBTQ-Friendly Online College

Erik Feliciano Jun 4, 2019

The University of North Florida has been named the Best and Most Affordable 2019 LGBTQ-Friendly Online College by SR Education Group, a leading education research publisher. “This recognition spotlights...

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Student Government discusses the passing of three bills

Samantha Addy, Student Government reporter Jun 2, 2019

On Friday, May 31, the Student Government Senate gathered to hear the remarks of the public, discuss the passing of three bills, and appoint a new associate justice and senator. One Stop Director,...

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