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From aspiring singer to journalist to UNF’s public relations director

From aspiring singer to journalist to UNF’s public relations director

Courtney Stringfellow | Jan 9, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqGjXWXTTow&t=2s How Joanna Norris continues to follow her childhood dream Joanna Norris, UNF’s public relations director and a Christian musician, is reworking...

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Wellness Complex temporarily closed due to strong odor

Courtney Stringfellow | Dec 15, 2016

The Student Wellness Complex closed at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15, due to an "overwhelming" odor coming from the newly resurfaced group fitness room floors. The University sent out an Osprey Update...

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How to College: Earn money fast

How to College: Earn money fast

Courtney Stringfellow | Nov 25, 2016

The holidays are approaching — that’s why everyone is spending money, in case you were confused. Spinnaker decided to put together a list of effective ways to earn money quickly so you can buy...

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Mitchell Gropman does stand-up comedy when he isn't working or studying. Photo courtesy of Mitchell Gropman.

UNF student to travel to Washington for Global megatrends conference

Courtney Stringfellow | Nov 17, 2016

Junior economics and international studies major Mitchell Gropman will travel to Washington, D.C. for the International Conference on America and Global Megatrends from Wednesday, Nov.16 through Friday,...

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Local Eatery of the Week: Harpoon Louie's

Local Eatery of the Week: Harpoon Louie’s

Courtney Stringfellow | Nov 16, 2016

The smell of alcohol fills the pub as I enter a small waiting area. Music from a modern jukebox is playing, but it comes to a halt as customers get heated about a Steelers game playing on a flat screen...

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Escaping Hurricane Matthew

Escaping Hurricane Matthew

Courtney Stringfellow | Oct 13, 2016

Lumberton, North Carolina is still underwater as I write this on Tuesday, Oct. 11 from the comfort of a cozy office in recently washed clothes and a clean body. As my editor put it, this is the story of...

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Local Eatery of the Week: Lubi’s Hot Subs

Local Eatery of the Week: Lubi’s Hot Subs

Courtney Stringfellow | Sep 26, 2016

A beige brick building with its hand-painted sign just starting to show its age, stands alone between a car wash turned car lot and a gas station left abandoned from a time before Jacksonville experienced...

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The Student Union is home to a number of free events for UNF Students. Photo by Alexis Molinaro.

Five reasons to flock to campus for entertainment

Courtney Stringfellow | Sep 14, 2016
With a new semester upon us, Ospreys will have a number of ways to have fun without breaking the bank.
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AASU voted on changing name to Black Student Union

Courtney Stringfellow | Sep 12, 2016

Members of UNF’s African American Student Union (AASU) gathered in a Student Union Ballroom to discuss whether they should change their name to the Black Student Union on Friday, Sept. 9. After...

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Sip on this: The best local coffee shops in Jax

Sip on this: The best local coffee shops in Jax

Courtney Stringfellow | Sep 12, 2016

Find your new study spot with a caffeine fix at one of these local coffee shops. Near Campus: The Coffee Grinder Swing by The Coffee Grinder on Old Baymeadows Road to sip on freshly brewed coffee...

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Photo by Spinnaker Media

Student Health Services helps make staying healthy easy

Courtney Stringfellow | Sep 1, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCM8sU6iYqQ Correction: A quote in a previous version of this article stated that students can get an insurance plan for a little over $2,000 a year. That plan is no...

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Local Eatery of the Week: Pizza Shack

Local Eatery of the Week: Pizza Shack

Courtney Stringfellow | Aug 29, 2016
The Jaguars are catching up to the Cincinnati Bengals on the flat screen behind a lightly lit bar, an announcer's voice serving as the background to lively dinner conversations.
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 Photo by Courtney Stringfellow.

Local Eatery of the Week: Monroe’s Smokehouse

Courtney Stringfellow | Aug 22, 2016

A metal map of the states, a used washboard and other scraps of country pride hang loosely along wood paneled walls. Families gather over glossy wooden picnic tables. Monroe’s Smokehouse on Beach Boulevard...

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 Graphic by Ben Cross,

The Weekend Ahead: August 18-21

Courtney Stringfellow | Aug 17, 2016

Party off the stress and excitement of a new semester with concerts, original films, animals and free food. Thursday, August 18 — Sundressed, Northbound, Divorce Culture & more What: Arizona’s...

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Graphic by Ben Cross

How to handle move-in like an Olympian

Courtney Stringfellow | Aug 16, 2016

You registered for classes and ordered your books on Amazon. Now you just have to buy a Twin XL sheet set, figure out move-in day logistics and avoid getting a parking ticket without having a break...

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Local Eatery of the Week: Ibex Ethiopian Kitchen

Local Eatery of the Week: Ibex Ethiopian Kitchen

Courtney Stringfellow | Aug 15, 2016

The scent of cooked spices floats through the flooded parking lot outside of Ibex Ethiopian Kitchen on Baymeadows Road. Hay colored woven baskets sit below a grass covered table on a short stage ready...

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 Graphic by Ben Cross,

The Weekend Ahead: August 11-14

Courtney Stringfellow | Aug 10, 2016

  Jacksonville’s various businesses are luring locals to their stores for one of the last stress-free weekends of summer. Whether you’re a food lover, vinyl junkie or shopaholic, you’ll likely...

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Local Eatery of the Week: The Blue Orchid Thai Restaurant

Local Eatery of the Week: The Blue Orchid Thai Restaurant

Courtney Stringfellow | Aug 8, 2016

Intricate artwork, colorful photographs and welcoming service reflective of the culture bring the spirit of Thailand to Atlantic Boulevard. The recently opened Blue Orchid Thai Restaurant brought me...

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When you’re forced to park in Lot 18, slip a jacket over your steering wheel. When you need to leave campus, you can drive away promptly scar-free. Photo Courtesy of Courtney Stringfellow

Seven hot weather hacks to make your life easier

Courtney Stringfellow | Aug 3, 2016

The summer may be ending, but every Floridian knows that doesn’t mean we’re anywhere close to cooler weather. Learn these cheap alternatives to expensive hacks to make the transition to the fall semester...

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 Graphic by Ben Cross,

The Weekend Ahead: August 4-7

Courtney Stringfellow | Aug 3, 2016

Only two weeks separate Ospreys from this relaxed summer vibe and the too-busy-for-anything fall attitude. Make the most of your free time by going to late night events and getting everything you need...

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Local Eatery of the Week: Taco Libre

Local Eatery of the Week: Taco Libre

Courtney Stringfellow | Aug 1, 2016

A brawny luchador, made mysterious by his red mask, eagerly waits at the host station for his next rival. Colorful Lucha Libre masks from previous luchadors watch over him like trophies on shelves as...

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Now Playing: ‘Nerve’ will leave your heart racing

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 28, 2016

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTwtuzc3MPQ Emma Roberts and Dave Franco (James Franco’s equally fit and nearly identical younger brother) become the center of the next gen’s universe when...

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The Weekend Ahead: July 28-31

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 28, 2016

Celebrate the end of summer session with some fun around Jax. Friday, July 29 — UNF School of Computing Pokemon Go Tournament What: A Pokemon Go tournament is finally coming to a campus near you....

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Local Eatery of the Week: Crazy Sushi

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 25, 2016

Bright bulbs transformed by colorful lamp shades illuminate painted ceiling tiles at Crazy Sushi, making the restaurant feel like a disco as pop music surrounds locals. The restaurant on Southside Boulevard...

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The Evolution of Twisted Tuesdays

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 22, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_NQ_TxDsW4 Colorful clipboards, old school plushes and terrariums in mason jars are just a few of the activities the Office of Campus Life has used to engage students...

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The Weekend Ahead: July 21 – 24

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 20, 2016

This weekend is packed with funky food trucks and all kinds of live performances. Thursday, July 21 — 99.9 Gator Country Free Concert Series with Dylan Scott What: Join Jacksonville’s country station...

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 Photo by Jenn Mello

“Unapologetic” brings Black Lives Matter and police brutality discussion to campus

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 18, 2016

Soul music from singers such as Marvin Gaye poured in from invisible speakers in the Osprey Clubhouse multipurpose room and tables were arranged in a rectangle, creating an amiable atmosphere to begin...

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Local Eatery of the Week: Gumbo Ya Ya’s

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 18, 2016
New Orleans memorabilia dances around Gumbo Ya Ya’s on Beach Boulevard in the form of Mardi Gras signs on the front door and fleur-de-lis on Saints jerseys and the bar.
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The Weekend Ahead: July 14-17

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 14, 2016

Jacksonville’s temperatures are unwaveringly above 90 degrees, but these events are sure to keep you cool. Thursday, July 14 — 99.9 Gator Country Free Concert with Thompson Square What: Begin your...

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Where to play Pokemon Go on campus

Where to play Pokemon Go on campus

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 12, 2016

Spinnaker compiled a list of UNF’s 10 Gyms and more than 70 Pokestops so you can properly plan your journey to class. Students who somehow aren't fans of Pokemon can roll their eyes and get annoyed with...

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Local Eatery of the Week: Biggie’s Pizza

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 12, 2016
Pizzas with names like “The Bianca,” “Benny Blanco” and “Mary Jane Pesto” sit beside each other like old schoolmates on the bleachers at Biggie’s Pizza on Third Street.
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 Photo by Brittany Moore

Time Lord Fest comes to campus

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 11, 2016
The President, Cassandra, Silence and various other characters from the Doctor Who Universe gathered at the Herbert University Center on Saturday, July 9 for Jacksonville’s first Time Lord Fest.
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The finished product.  Photo by Courtney Stringfellow

Students learn the process of pickling without creating a health hazard

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 8, 2016
Ospreys and their families filled the Brooks College of Health Food Lab Wednesday night to make their own pickling creations.
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 Graphic by Ben Cross,

The Weekend Ahead: July 7-11

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 7, 2016
Fourth of July Celebrations are over which leaves plenty of room for Ospreys to turn their attention to a big convention coming to campus.
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Student volunteers are the main force behind up keeping the garden. Photo by Michael Herrera

Don’t let a small budget get you in a pickle: join Ogier Gardens for a Pickling Frenzy

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 6, 2016
Those colorful glass jars of pickled peppers, green olives and other vegetables in your grandmother’s house aren’t just for decoration. Even though they look like a science experiment (because they are), you can pickle your way to saving vegetables, and therefore money, that would otherwise end up in the trash.
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Local Eatery of the Week: Colonel Mustard’s Phat Burgers

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 5, 2016
The door slams, the expected rush of cool air never comes, and the staff is working hard to take orders and get entrees out. The burger joint’s yellow walls are a combination of beige slatwall, pictures and business cards; a television sits on a shelf to the left, classroom style; and the air conditioning is turned down.
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 Photo by Mark Judson.

Where to celebrate the Fourth of July in Jacksonville

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 3, 2016

Bottle rockets and sparklers are a great way to celebrate the Fourth of July for Ospreys who want to limit the party to a patio. Try celebrating Independence Day with your community this summer. There’s...

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Five bugs to watch out for this summer

Five bugs to watch out for this summer

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 2, 2016
Jacksonville’s historic Riverside neighborhood has been dealing with mass quantities of formosan termites since the city discovered them eating up the Women’s Club of Jacksonville late May.
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The Weekend Ahead: June 30 – July 4

Courtney Stringfellow | Jul 1, 2016
Step into your JNCO jeans (hopefully Ospreys can’t actually do this), because Independence Day is Monday. This means there are parties all weekend and no classes on Monday.
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 Photo by Courtney Stringfellow

Local Eatery of the Week: Sid and Linda’s Seafood Market and Restaurant

Courtney Stringfellow | Jun 27, 2016
Sid and Linda’s Seafood Market and Restaurant, located near the corner of Kernan and Atlantic Boulevard, proves that an eatery doesn’t have to overlook the Atlantic Ocean and name itself after a dynamic creature to serve and sell fresh seafood.
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 Graphic by Ben Cross,

The Weekend Ahead: June 24-26

Courtney Stringfellow | Jun 24, 2016
Summer has officially begun, and UNF’s campus could not be more prepared. No matter what subject students may be studying, they are sure to find an event that grabs their attention this weekend.
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 Photo by Courtney Stringfellow

Local Eatery of the Week: India’s Restaurant

Courtney Stringfellow | Jun 21, 2016
Crate-sized paintings and long delicate curtains are the only decorations that grace the walls of India’s Restaurant on Baymeadows Road.
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 Graphic by Ben Cross,

The Weekend Ahead: June 15-19

Courtney Stringfellow | Jun 16, 2016
UNF and Jacksonville have plenty of exciting events to choose from to make the weekend between Summer A and Summer B your best so far this season.
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 Photo by Courtney Stringfellow.

Local Eatery of the Week: Kabob-e

Courtney Stringfellow | Jun 13, 2016
A taste of Afghan and other Middle Eastern cuisine is cooking in a restaurant wedged between a Dollar General and hair salon on Beach Boulevard. Kabob-e appears to be considerably small from the parking lot, but a step inside proves otherwise.
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 Graphic by Ben Cross,

The Weekend Ahead: June 9 – 12

Courtney Stringfellow | Jun 9, 2016

Take a break this weekend by getting to know what Jacksonville’s different communities have to offer, or adopt a pet you can binge-watch your favorite shows with. Thursday, June 9: Seaside Community...

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Photo by Courtney Stringfellow.

Local Eatery of the Week: The Potter’s House Soul Food Bistro

Courtney Stringfellow | Jun 7, 2016
Florida is typically only considered part of “the South” because of its location, not its culture. But the Potter’s House Soul Food Bistro is bringing Southern charm to the First Coast.
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 Graphic by Ben Cross,

The Weekend Ahead: June 2 – 5

Courtney Stringfellow | Jun 2, 2016
Have fun every evening this weekend with exciting concerts downtown and free events on campus.
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Photo by Courtney Stringfellow

Local Eatery of the Week: Ancient City Subs

Courtney Stringfellow | May 31, 2016
An ancient sub shop, buried near the intersection of Baymeadows Road and Philips Highway, is waiting for Ospreys to discover the riches it holds. Since schedules tend to be more open during summer semesters, now is the perfect time to explore other areas of Jacksonville.
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​Fall into a darker world of Underland as the eccentric cast returns with Alice to take on her new adventure when she steps through the looking glass - in theaters May 27, 2016. The movie contains a few ups and downs that might drive you mad. Photo courtesy of  IMDb.

Movie Review: ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ slips into a more curious and darker world

Courtney Stringfellow | May 26, 2016
Audiences have gone bonkers for this sequel to “Alice in Wonderland” as Alice and her cast of eccentric friends return to the big screen.
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 Graphic by Ben Cross,

The Weekend Ahead: May 26 – 30

Courtney Stringfellow | May 26, 2016
Make the most of the long weekend, and remember the reason behind it. Memorial Day is celebrated during a blossoming time of the year when the United States remembers soldiers who died while serving in the military. Do not confuse this with Veterans Day, which honors all members of the military.
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Stuff-a-Plush kicks off Twisted Tuesdays

Courtney Stringfellow | May 25, 2016
Nearly 120 students stuffed their new plush animals in the Osprey Plaza on Tuesday night. The giveaway was a preview of Campus Life’s rebranded Twisted Tuesdays promotion (formerly named Tuesdays with a Twist).
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Photo by Courtney Stringfellow

Five Points Spring Festival: Would I go again?

Courtney Stringfellow | May 24, 2016
Threats of rain didn’t scare Jacksonville residents away from stopping by Five Points for its Tenth Annual Spring Festival on Saturday, May 21.
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Students can begin to regrow their stuffed animal empire with Summer A’s Twisted Tuesday

Students can begin to regrow their stuffed animal empire with Summer A’s Twisted Tuesday

Courtney Stringfellow | May 24, 2016
Childhood is the enjoyable stage in one’s life when hoarding a collection of soft stuffed animals is viewed as the norm. As adulthood approaches, teenagers are expected to keep only one or two plushes from their childhood.
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Photo by Courtney Stringfellow

Local Eatery of the Week: Bowl of Pho

Courtney Stringfellow | May 23, 2016
Across from FSCJ’s Deerwood campus on Old Baymeadows Road, a locally owned Vietnamese restaurant peacefully waits to satisfy customers’ needs for a flavorful meal.
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 Graphic by Ben Cross,

The Weekend Ahead: May 19 – 22

Courtney Stringfellow | May 19, 2016
Summer B is still a few weeks away, but Ospreys can soak up Jacksonville’s nightlife until then.
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Photo by Courtney Stringfellow.

Local Eatery of the Week: The Mossfire Grill

Courtney Stringfellow | May 16, 2016
At the intersection of Herschel and Margaret Street in Five Points sits a southwestern restaurant as warm as the region its cuisine reflects.
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Photo by Tiffany Salameh

Ospreys “Paw”sed their study sessions for pups during finals week

Courtney Stringfellow | Apr 25, 2016
Ospreys flocked to the first floor of the Thomas G. Carpenter Library on Monday, April 25 to take a break from finals and spend some time with therapy dogs in training.
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Local Eatery of the Week: Joseph's Pizza

Local Eatery of the Week: Joseph’s Pizza

Courtney Stringfellow | Apr 25, 2016
Joseph’s Pizza, located on Ocean Boulevard by Whit’s Frozen Custard, offers traditional Italian cuisine in a casual environment
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Photo courtesy Dr. Croft

UNF faculty member completes marathon in Earth’s least inhabited continent

Courtney Stringfellow | Apr 22, 2016
She waited five years to travel on a boat for a marathon in Earth’s no man’s land. Not to mention, she gets seasick easily.
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Local Eatery of the Week: Corner Taco

Local Eatery of the Week: Corner Taco

Courtney Stringfellow | Apr 18, 2016
Glowing from the edge of Jacksonville’s Five Points is a “semi-swanky” hangout brimming with warmth.
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UNF Equestrian Leah Irwin and her captain, Reily Rieker, snap a selfie after learning that Irwin qualified for the national competition.

UNF student makes history as first on team to qualify for national equestrian competition

Courtney Stringfellow | Apr 12, 2016
A childhood filled with horseback riding and an equestrian for a mother paid off for one UNF sophomore devoted to the sport.
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Local Eatery of the Week: Riverside's new HOBNOB

Local Eatery of the Week: Riverside’s new HOBNOB

Courtney Stringfellow | Apr 11, 2016
Lounging on Riverside Avenue overlooking Unity Plaza’s amphitheater lies a modern restaurant ripe for mingling.
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“Club of the Year” Rasine Kreyol Still Moves Toward Raising Awareness

“Club of the Year” Rasine Kreyol Still Moves Toward Raising Awareness

Courtney Stringfellow | Apr 6, 2016
Hosting trivia games, enabling relationships with alumni and teaching history through art are only a few of the many ways Rasine Kreyol introduces Ospreys to the Haitian culture.
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Get ready for a blast from the past.  Photo by Courtney Stringfellow.

Local Eatery of the Week: Johnny Angel’s

Courtney Stringfellow | Apr 4, 2016
Johnny Angel's Diner on St. John’s Bluff is a poodle skirt and a greaser jacket away from stepping back in time to the 50s.
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Teal Kane will fly out to Culver City, Calif. on Mar. 18 to participate on Wheel of Fortune, the longest-running syndicated game show in the United States.
 Photo by Courtney Stringfellow

UNF student spent spring break spinning the big wheel on America’s Game

Courtney Stringfellow | Mar 29, 2016

When a UNF student and her mother spotted the Wheelmobile at the Jacksonville Fair last November, they decided to take on the wheel of chance and audition. Senior child psychology major Teal Kane sat...

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Local Eatery of the Week: Epik Burger

Local Eatery of the Week: Epik Burger

Courtney Stringfellow | Mar 28, 2016
This sleek burger joint is worth the time it takes to get to the water.
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Local Eatery of the Week: Tabouleh

Local Eatery of the Week: Tabouleh

Courtney Stringfellow | Mar 22, 2016
Back from Spring break but still want to grab a bite from the mediterranean? We've got the place.
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Local Eatery of the Week: Hana Yori

Local Eatery of the Week: Hana Yori

Courtney Stringfellow | Mar 8, 2016
Local-owned sushi and hibachi restaurant, Hana Yori, is located on Beach Boulevard.
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Mambo's was established in 2007. The family-owned and run cafe is currently the only Mambo's location.  Photo by Courtney Stringfellow.

Local Eatery of the Week: Mambo’s Cuban Cafe and Pizzeria

Courtney Stringfellow | Mar 1, 2016
Cuban music flows through the restaurant from home speakers as the host guides you to your table at this local Jax-Cuban cafe.
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Night of Fun brings the carnival to the campus backyard

Night of Fun brings the carnival to the campus backyard

Courtney Stringfellow | Feb 23, 2016
Night of fun brought the carnival to campus, and students dug it.
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Local Eatery of the Week: Angie's Subs

Local Eatery of the Week: Angie’s Subs

Courtney Stringfellow | Feb 22, 2016
This week's featured local eatery of the week is Angie's Subs--a sandwich shop in Jax Beach well worthy of a trip.
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Local Eatery of the Week: Chomp Chomp

Local Eatery of the Week: Chomp Chomp

Courtney Stringfellow | Feb 11, 2016
Chomp chomp is Spinnaker's eatery of the week for the week of February 8.
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For the ninth year in a row, UNF has been named one of the most military friendly schools. Photo by Tyler van Voorthuijsen

UNF named Military Friendly School

Courtney Stringfellow | Nov 17, 2015
Victory Media has awarded UNF with this distinction for the seventh consecutive year.
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Photo by Luiza Motta

Swoopocalypse Run: zombies plague brave runners

Courtney Stringfellow | Oct 30, 2015
UNF Health Promotions held their third annual Swoopocalypse Zombie Run on Oct. 29.
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Photo by Rachel Cazares

Beloved Neptune Beach coffee bar Lillie’s closes down

Courtney Stringfellow | Oct 23, 2015
The lack of agreement in a lease extension spells the end of local coffee place, Lillie's Coffee Bar.
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Students, dance instructors, and event organizers gather together after So You Know You Can’t Dance to snap a picture to remind them of their time together. Photo by Courtney Stringfellow

Latin American Student Organization and Sigma Beta Rho exemplify UNF’s diversity at So You Know You Can’t Dance

Courtney Stringfellow | Oct 20, 2015
UNF students recently had the opportunity to learn more about the Latin American culture and how to dance at the So You Know You Cant't Dance event hosted by LASO and Sigma Beta Rho fraternity.
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Junior psychology major Josef Kim (middle) stopped by the LGBT Center tent with Jake Moore, program director of the center. Kim is a frequent visitor to the center on campus, spreads the word about their upcoming events and coordinates other events for the center. Photo by Rachel Cazares

LGBT Center represents UNF at River City Pride Festival

Courtney Stringfellow | Oct 5, 2015
The River City Pride Festival this past weekend included representatives from UNF's LBGT community.
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Paul Hawkins is trying to get medical marijuana on the ballot through petitioning.

Photo by Courtney Stringfellow

Local medical marijuana petitioner sets sights on UNF for signatures

Courtney Stringfellow | Sep 24, 2015
A previous ballot measure failed to pass during the 2014 General Election.
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Ordinary shipping containers, like the one above, will be converted into livable stuctures.  

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UNF students find unconventional ways to build homes for the homeless in Haiti

Courtney Stringfellow | Sep 21, 2015
Mercyland Orphanage, founded by a UNF alumnus, partnered with the UNF civil engineering department on the project.
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Associate Professor William Dally. 

Photo courtesy UNF.

UNF professor receives $500,000 grant to develop surf rover

Courtney Stringfellow | Sep 14, 2015
Dr. William Dally has been developing the rover design for roughly 30 years
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UNF currently has no plans to rebuild the skatepark or replace it. Photo by Courtney Stringfellow

No plans to repurpose UNF’s demolished skatepark site

Courtney Stringfellow | Sep 9, 2015
Without a source of funding, the site of the former skateboarding park next to Lot 18 will remain empty for the foreseeable future.
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Ms. Wheelchair Florida plans to help students with disabilities

Ms. Wheelchair Florida plans to help students with disabilities

Courtney Stringfellow | Aug 10, 2015
Sarah Gaver won second-runner up in the Ms. Wheelchair American Pageant and wants to work on making Jacksonville more inclusive.
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Overseas, college is for one thing and one thing only: a degree

Courtney Stringfellow | Nov 21, 2014
The number of international students at UNF has expanded in recent years, and some are coming to the United States earlier in their degree program. Many international students are involved in extracurricular activities, but don't typically find non-international students there.
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