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Rain, sleet or snow, the biggest shopping holiday of the year still went on. Over the weekend, I went into the trenches to live-tweet about Black Friday at the St. Johns Town Center. This is usually the...
Every year on the day after Thanksgiving, retailers open their doors early so that consumers can purchase items at a discounted price. However, over 100 retail stores will not be participating in the national...
The holidays are usually a time that friends and family come together to celebrate. Some traditions begin with dinner at a family member’s house and then decorating the Christmas tree or going to...
You may dread shopping, but if you apply a few quick tips to the way you approach retail, you may realize that you can turn the painstaking process into an enjoyable one. The key to shopping is having...
Monochromatic looks can be challenging to style if the wardrobe selections aren’t the same tone.
Adding accessories can be fun and add an extra flair of chic to an outfit. The benefits of adding...
Fashion is constantly repeating itself, and the accessories for this season are proof of this cycle. The accessory trend for fall is paying homage to popular styles from trends in the 90s, an era when...
Janrei Villavicencio is a communications major with a focus in advertising at UNF. He is also the former president of the UNF Filipino Student Association. According to him, his involvement with the FSA...
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Balancing classes throughout the week and still managing to have a social life might be an issue this holiday, but overthinking a costume is a thing of the past. Here are some easy and budget-friendly...
Going out for a weekday meet-up after class is no longer a question of what to bring with you, as the thought of dragging bags around campus with clothing is dreadful. However, adding a different shoe...
On Sept. 27, the UNF Student Government held a town hall meeting about the school’s new alcohol policy on the Green from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SG collected surveys and informed students about...
A new season usually means a change in weather for most states, but Florida typically experiences two seasons year-round which causes many fashionistas to miss out on some of the fall trends. Here are...
Get the grade you desire and score your crush—all in one term. A study date is a date that you’ve set aside to study with your friends or crush.
Let’s say you and your crush have a mutual class....
Being a college student can have its retail perks. Retail stores are aware that some of their biggest spenders are college students and offer some great discounts for these students to keep them coming...
Three women from three different backgrounds addressed issues that women face in the workplace at the Women’s Center panel Tuesday, Sept. 18. This event was organized by Joanna Young. The panelists...
Mental health concerns are common amongst college students because of stress and other factors. Anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts are some mental health issues that many college students overlook,...
AmeriCorps is preparing students who are studying to become a teacher for urban classroom settings. The College of Education and Human Services at UNF has been awarded $283,708 for their Jacksonville Teacher...
Having an expensive taste in fashion while only having a college budget to work with is every fashion lover's nightmare. Staying ahead of trends without breaking the bank as a college student can sometimes...
Osprey students, if you have never been proud to be an Osprey, then the time is now. UNF is has been named a “Best Regional” university in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 “Best Colleges”...
The UNF Student Nurses' Association is hosting a shoe drive to raise funding for the Nursing Association as well as create economic growth in developing countries.
They’re asking that...
Osprey Students, you have been challenged. All around the globe, students from different universities are partaking in the Academic Bicycle Challenge. Some of the different universities that are participating...
Warm clothes, hot cocoa and pumpkin spices are some of fall’s must-haves. Now that the seasons have changed, it’s time to put up your summer clothing and pull out your fall pieces. After all, fall...
Photo of building 8, Roy Lassiter Hall.
Photo of building 8, Roy Lassiter Hall.
The smell of sweet and tangy spices lingers on campus as an invitation to come and indulge in Chinese food. This soft launch can speak for itself; as soon as you enter the food court, you’re greeted...
Fashion is a constantly evolving industry. While designers always seek to move forward, it's inevitable that some trends from past decades will eventually find their way back into the limelight, like the...