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UNF's #1 Student-Run News Source

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Nest news | live on YouTube on Fridays at 3pm
All content by Courtney Stringfellow
From aspiring singer to journalist to UNF’s public relations director

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

Courtney Stringfellow
January 9, 2017
Photo courtesy UNF

Wellness Complex temporarily closed due to strong odor

Courtney Stringfellow
December 15, 2016
How to College: Earn money fast

How to College: Earn money fast

Courtney Stringfellow
November 25, 2016
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
November 17, 2016
Local Eatery of the Week: Harpoon Louie's

Local Eatery of the Week: Harpoon Louie’s

Courtney Stringfellow
November 16, 2016
Escaping Hurricane Matthew

Escaping Hurricane Matthew

Courtney Stringfellow
October 13, 2016
Local Eatery of the Week: Lubi’s Hot Subs

Local Eatery of the Week: Lubi’s Hot Subs

Courtney Stringfellow
September 26, 2016
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
September 14, 2016
Photo courtesy UNF

AASU voted on changing name to Black Student Union

Courtney Stringfellow
September 12, 2016
Sip on this: The best local coffee shops in Jax

Sip on this: The best local coffee shops in Jax

Courtney Stringfellow
September 12, 2016
Photo by Spinnaker Media

Student Health Services helps make staying healthy easy

Courtney Stringfellow
September 1, 2016
Local Eatery of the Week: Pizza Shack

Local Eatery of the Week: Pizza Shack

Courtney Stringfellow
August 29, 2016
Photo by Courtney Stringfellow.

Local Eatery of the Week: Monroe’s Smokehouse

Courtney Stringfellow
August 22, 2016
Graphic by Ben Cross,

The Weekend Ahead: August 18-21

Courtney Stringfellow
August 17, 2016
Graphic by Ben Cross

How to handle move-in like an Olympian

Courtney Stringfellow
August 16, 2016
Local Eatery of the Week: Ibex Ethiopian Kitchen

Local Eatery of the Week: Ibex Ethiopian Kitchen

Courtney Stringfellow
August 15, 2016
Graphic by Ben Cross,

The Weekend Ahead: August 11-14

Courtney Stringfellow
August 10, 2016
Local Eatery of the Week: The Blue Orchid Thai Restaurant

Local Eatery of the Week: The Blue Orchid Thai Restaurant

Courtney Stringfellow
August 8, 2016
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
August 3, 2016
Graphic by Ben Cross,

The Weekend Ahead: August 4-7

Courtney Stringfellow
August 3, 2016
Local Eatery of the Week: Taco Libre

Local Eatery of the Week: Taco Libre

Courtney Stringfellow
August 1, 2016
Image courtesy Facebook.

Now Playing: ‘Nerve’ will leave your heart racing

Courtney Stringfellow
July 28, 2016
Graphic by Ben Cross,

The Weekend Ahead: July 28-31

Courtney Stringfellow
July 28, 2016
Photo by Courtney Stringfellow

Local Eatery of the Week: Crazy Sushi

Courtney Stringfellow
July 25, 2016
UNF Campus Life Facebook Event

The Evolution of Twisted Tuesdays

Courtney Stringfellow
July 22, 2016
Graphic by Ben Cross,

The Weekend Ahead: July 21 – 24

Courtney Stringfellow
July 20, 2016
Photo by Jenn Mello

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

Courtney Stringfellow
July 18, 2016
Photo by Courtney Stringfellow

Local Eatery of the Week: Gumbo Ya Ya’s

Courtney Stringfellow
July 18, 2016
Graphic by Ben Cross,

The Weekend Ahead: July 14-17

Courtney Stringfellow
July 14, 2016
Where to play Pokemon Go on campus

Where to play Pokemon Go on campus

Courtney Stringfellow
July 12, 2016
Photo by Courtney Stringfellow

Local Eatery of the Week: Biggie’s Pizza

Courtney Stringfellow
July 12, 2016
Photo by Brittany Moore

Time Lord Fest comes to campus

Courtney Stringfellow
July 11, 2016
The finished product. Photo by Courtney Stringfellow

Students learn the process of pickling without creating a health hazard

Courtney Stringfellow
July 8, 2016
Graphic by Ben Cross,

The Weekend Ahead: July 7-11

Courtney Stringfellow
July 7, 2016
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
July 6, 2016
Photo by Courtney Stringfellow

Local Eatery of the Week: Colonel Mustard’s Phat Burgers

Courtney Stringfellow
July 5, 2016
Photo by Mark Judson.

Where to celebrate the Fourth of July in Jacksonville

Courtney Stringfellow
July 3, 2016
Five bugs to watch out for this summer

Five bugs to watch out for this summer

Courtney Stringfellow
July 2, 2016
Graphic by Ben Cross,

The Weekend Ahead: June 30 – July 4

Courtney Stringfellow
July 1, 2016
Photo by Courtney Stringfellow

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

Courtney Stringfellow
June 27, 2016
Graphic by Ben Cross,

The Weekend Ahead: June 24-26

Courtney Stringfellow
June 24, 2016
Photo by Courtney Stringfellow

Local Eatery of the Week: India’s Restaurant

Courtney Stringfellow
June 21, 2016
Graphic by Ben Cross,

The Weekend Ahead: June 15-19

Courtney Stringfellow
June 16, 2016
Photo by Courtney Stringfellow.

Local Eatery of the Week: Kabob-e

Courtney Stringfellow
June 13, 2016
Graphic by Ben Cross,

The Weekend Ahead: June 9 – 12

Courtney Stringfellow
June 9, 2016
Photo by Courtney Stringfellow.

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

Courtney Stringfellow
June 7, 2016
Graphic by Ben Cross,

The Weekend Ahead: June 2 – 5

Courtney Stringfellow
June 2, 2016
Photo by Courtney Stringfellow

Local Eatery of the Week: Ancient City Subs

Courtney Stringfellow
May 31, 2016
​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
Graphic by Ben Cross,

The Weekend Ahead: May 26 – 30

Courtney Stringfellow
May 26, 2016
UNF Campus Life Facebook Event

Stuff-a-Plush kicks off Twisted Tuesdays

Courtney Stringfellow
May 25, 2016
Photo by Courtney Stringfellow

Five Points Spring Festival: Would I go again?

Courtney Stringfellow
May 24, 2016
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
Photo by Courtney Stringfellow

Local Eatery of the Week: Bowl of Pho

Courtney Stringfellow
May 23, 2016
Graphic by Ben Cross,

The Weekend Ahead: May 19 – 22

Courtney Stringfellow
May 19, 2016
Photo by Courtney Stringfellow.

Local Eatery of the Week: The Mossfire Grill

Courtney Stringfellow
May 16, 2016
Photo by Tiffany Salameh

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

Courtney Stringfellow
April 25, 2016
Local Eatery of the Week: Joseph's Pizza

Local Eatery of the Week: Joseph’s Pizza

Courtney Stringfellow
April 25, 2016
Photo courtesy Dr. Croft

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

Courtney Stringfellow
April 22, 2016
Local Eatery of the Week: Corner Taco

Local Eatery of the Week: Corner Taco

Courtney Stringfellow
April 18, 2016
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
April 12, 2016
Local Eatery of the Week: Riverside's new HOBNOB

Local Eatery of the Week: Riverside’s new HOBNOB

Courtney Stringfellow
April 11, 2016
“Club of the Year” Rasine Kreyol Still Moves Toward Raising Awareness

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

Courtney Stringfellow
April 6, 2016
Get ready for a blast from the past. Photo by Courtney Stringfellow.

Local Eatery of the Week: Johnny Angel’s

Courtney Stringfellow
April 4, 2016
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
March 29, 2016
Local Eatery of the Week: Epik Burger

Local Eatery of the Week: Epik Burger

Courtney Stringfellow
March 28, 2016
Local Eatery of the Week: Tabouleh

Local Eatery of the Week: Tabouleh

Courtney Stringfellow
March 22, 2016
Local Eatery of the Week: Hana Yori

Local Eatery of the Week: Hana Yori

Courtney Stringfellow
March 8, 2016
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
March 1, 2016
Night of Fun brings the carnival to the campus backyard

Night of Fun brings the carnival to the campus backyard

Courtney Stringfellow
February 23, 2016
Local Eatery of the Week: Angie's Subs

Local Eatery of the Week: Angie’s Subs

Courtney Stringfellow
February 22, 2016
Local Eatery of the Week: Chomp Chomp

Local Eatery of the Week: Chomp Chomp

Courtney Stringfellow
February 11, 2016
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
November 17, 2015
Photo by Luiza Motta

Swoopocalypse Run: zombies plague brave runners

Courtney Stringfellow
October 30, 2015
Photo by Rachel Cazares

Beloved Neptune Beach coffee bar Lillie’s closes down

Courtney Stringfellow
October 23, 2015
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
October 20, 2015
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
October 5, 2015
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
September 24, 2015
Ordinary shipping containers, like the one above, will be converted into livable stuctures. Photo courtesy Facebook

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

Courtney Stringfellow
September 21, 2015
Associate Professor William Dally. Photo courtesy UNF.

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

Courtney Stringfellow
September 14, 2015
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
September 9, 2015
Ms. Wheelchair Florida plans to help students with disabilities

Ms. Wheelchair Florida plans to help students with disabilities

Courtney Stringfellow
August 10, 2015

Overseas, college is for one thing and one thing only: a degree

Courtney Stringfellow
November 21, 2014