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An area behind the UNF Library has been fenced off to serve as a staging area for construction.

Detour! What to know about construction across campus

Jeanne Gilbert, Reporter Sep 10, 2023

Students at the University of North Florida returning to school for the fall may have noticed many construction sites across campus; here’s what’s under construction this fall.  Most projects include...

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What to know and what’s changing about UNF’s graduation

Grae Barron, Reporter Apr 26, 2023

It’s graduation season and finals week will be over before we know it. Here’s what to know and what to expect for the University of North Florida's graduation next week. Leading up to the event,...

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Six students raise their fists in the air while holding a "Students for a Democratic Society sign"

‘Protect us’: UNF SDS to hold rally next week calling for university response

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Feb 14, 2023

The University of North Florida’s Students for a Democratic Society, a student-led on-campus activist group, will hold a rally next week to speak out against Gov. Ron DeSantis’s pledge to curb diversity...

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Daylight Saving Time

Daylight Saving Time

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist Nov 4, 2021

Don’t forget to reset your clocks back an hour this Sunday, as we enter the fall season and daylight-saving time (DST) approaches. During this time change, the days get shorter as the sun sets before...

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Photo by Justin Nedrow.

UNF to host COVID-19 vaccine clinic

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Mar 23, 2021

UNF announced that Student Health Services (SHS)  will host a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for eligible employees and students on Tuesday, March 30, and Wednesday, March 31.  Appointment times on Day One,...

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AP: Impeachment trial heads to historic end in frenetic week

AP: Impeachment trial heads to historic end in frenetic week

HOPE YEN, Associated Press Feb 3, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's impeachment trial heads toward a historic conclusion this week, with senators all-but-certain to acquit him on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of...

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Students waiting in line for food at Party in the Plaza event.

Spring into action with UNF’s Spring Week of Welcome: snacks, food trucks, and Harry Potter

Courtney Green, News Editor Jan 6, 2020

Welcome back, Ospreys! As the Spring semester officially kicks off its first day of classes, check out these exciting events throughout the week. On Monday, January 6, get your grub on with some welcome-back-snacks...

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Ready for that report card?

Ready for that report card?

Courtney Green, News Editor Dec 17, 2019

Grades are available for view this Friday through MyWings. If you're looking for validation in all of your academic efforts, first login to MyWings and get past the two-factor authentication step. Then...

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Luther and Blanche Coggin. Photo courtesy of UNF.

In memory of Luther Coggin

Courtney Green, News Editor Dec 13, 2019

Businessman and philanthropist Luther Coggin passed away on Tuesday, December 10. While his name was a familiar one to the city of Jacksonville, he was also an important figure to the University of North...

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Kernan road closure sign. Photo credit Lili Weinstein.

Graduating Friday? Prepare for the Kernan Blvd closure

Courtney Green, News Editor Dec 12, 2019

If you're graduating Friday, be prepared for the worst traffic of your life -- and not because of everyone else graduating and their families pouring into UNF's circular campus. The north intersection...

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Black Student Union Puts the Jam in Pajamas

Black Student Union Puts the Jam in Pajamas

Aisling Glocke, Station Manager Oct 20, 2019

Pajamas, dancing, and fun. These three words perfectly sum up the annual Pajama Jam, hosted by Black Student Union.   “This is an annual thing that we’ve done throughout the years,” Psychology...

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Reserved parking in the Arena Garage

Reserved parking in the Arena Garage

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Sep 9, 2019

Make sure you plan ahead for the 50 blue lot parking spaces that will be reserved on Wednesday, September 11. Parking Services sent out an alert warning students that the third floor of Garage 38 would...

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