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3D printing works by layering material over itself one pass at a time building up a structure. 

Photo by Michael Herrera

3D printing facility gets $250,000 boost

Jas Chung Campbell Sep 19, 2017

UNF’s College of Computing, Engineering and Construction (CCEC) 3D printing center is about to get a quarter of a million dollar upgrade. APR Energy and The John and Suzanne Campion Family Foundation...

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“Potentially Catastrophic” Hurricane Maria is now a Category 5

“Potentially Catastrophic” Hurricane Maria is now a Category 5

Samantha Chaney Sep 19, 2017

Hurricane Maria graduated rapidly and unexpectedly to a Category 5 hurricane late on Sept. 18, though this was not initially expected to happen until Wednesday. Having reached sustained winds of...

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A large tree fell close to the Student Wellness Complex. Photo by Ronnie Rodgers

Nature trails closed due to Irma

Samantha Chaney Sep 19, 2017

The UNF nature trails are currently closed due to safety concerns following Hurricane Irma. Multiple trees and debris have fallen as a result of the hurricane that blew through Florida last week,...

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A large tree fell close to the Student Wellness Complex. Photo by Ronnie Rodgers

How students can help Florida recover from Hurricane Irma

Colin McCann Sep 18, 2017

After Hurricane Irma moved up Florida last week, many people wish to donate or volunteer to help those struggling  get back on their feet. There are a number of volunteer opportunities, and according...

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Hurricane Maria's trajectory may possibly affect the coast of Florida. Photo courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Will Hurricane Maria affect UNF?

Jas Chung Campbell Sep 18, 2017

After a week of recovery from Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Maria is following the path that Hurricane Irma devastated not too long ago. Hurricane Maria is Category 3, but has the potential to reach...

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Fences were knocked down during Irma. Photo by Pierce Turner

After the storm: Irma’s damage around UNF

Alexandra Torres-Perez Sep 13, 2017

https://youtu.be/7Mo1prOX8uA Video by Ronnie Rodgers and Alexandra Torres-Perez Hurricane Irma has come and gone, leaving behind a mess in its path. The hurricane hit Florida starting Sunday, Sept....

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The Big Red Bus will be on campus June 16 from noon to 5 p.m. Photo courtesy One Blood

Irma relief efforts: UNF to hold a blood drive

Ronnie Rodgers Sep 13, 2017

Hurricane Irma left many areas damaged, flooded and without power. With statewide efforts to rebuild already underway, UNF  is doing its part to help. A OneBlood blood drive will take place on campus...

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UNF is in the predesign phase of building the new dorm.

New residence hall in pre-design phase

Ronnie Rodgers Sep 12, 2017

The university is planning to build new student dorms in the near future. East Ridge Residence Hall is in the pre-design phase and could break ground as soon as 2018. The university wants to build...

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Graphic by Kyle Crompton

UPDATE Irma Aftermath: Classes cancelled through Wednesday

Tiffany Salameh Sep 11, 2017

***Update: Residential students who took shelter at Osprey Fountains and off-campus can return to their dorms as of 7 p.m. Monday evening. UNF Housing and Residence life also asked students to be careful,...

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Fences were knocked down during Irma. Photo by Pierce Turner

Hurricane Irma: UNF’s aftermath

Ronnie Rodgers Sep 11, 2017

Now that Hurricane Irma has passed, Spinnaker was able to get a better look at what the storm did to campus. Although there seems to be no significant structural damage to any buildings, some walkways...

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Jacksonville under Tornado Watch as Irma pounds South Florida

Jacksonville under Tornado Watch as Irma pounds South Florida

Hannah Lee Sep 10, 2017

https://twitter.com/FloridaStorms/status/906934865911787520 While Hurricane Irma continues to batter South Florida, tornados have been popping up statewide. All of Jacksonville is now under a tornado...

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Students can evacuate to the Fountains at noon tomorrow

Hannah Lee Sep 9, 2017

According to a recent update for UNF residents, residential students can start evacuating to the Osprey Fountains beginning at noon tomorrow, Sept. 10. There will be a temporary shuttle that will help...

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