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On The Horizon: UNF's New Observatory

On The Horizon: UNF’s New Observatory

Kristina Smith | Apr 22, 2019

In the next few weeks, students should keep an eye on the physics building for a change in the skyline. Come May 2019, an observatory dome will be installed on the roof of the physics building. This...

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Artist Ricder Ricardo's theme, ster•e•o•type, portrays people that go against society's negative impressions.

The Senior Showcase of Art and Design

Kristina Smith | Apr 21, 2019

Though it was curated at the last minute, the senior showcase at the UNF gallery made for a great afternoon getaway. Nine seniors presented their capstone projects at a reception thrumming with intrigue. While...

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How much do UNF events cost?

How much do UNF events cost?

Kristina Smith | Apr 18, 2019

While snagging shirts and free food from numerous campus events, you may not consider how much it costs to fund university attractions. Every year, the Student Life & Services Fee Allocation committee...

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A stellar evening at astronomy night

A stellar evening at astronomy night

Kristina Smith | Apr 13, 2019

At the latest installment of Astronomy night, the Astronomy club welcomed NASA Ambassador Sam Turley and delved into the matter of NASA's Apollo projects. After a short lecture on the history of humankind's...

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Eating with the Ogier Gardens

Eating with the Ogier Gardens

Kristina Smith | Mar 31, 2019

Students interested in free food and a colorful potluck should watch the calendar. Once a month the Ogier Gardens hosts a potluck where workers try their hand (including any green thumbs) at cooking. At...

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Panda Express is open at the Student Union.

Panda Express expands hours

Kristina Smith | Mar 25, 2019

Panda lovers rejoice—starting on Saturday, March 30, Panda Express will be open on weekends from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. These hours will extend through the rest of the Spring semester. But as the newest...

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Students have until Wednesday at 6 p.m. to vote for Student Government.

SG Voting: Online or in Person

Kristina Smith | Mar 5, 2019

As election season comes to an end, UNF students have two options for voting in their Student Government elections. From March 5-6, polling booths will be set up outside the UNF library and in the John...

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Dr. Russell Ivy at Open Forum

Meet Provost candidate Russell Ivy

Kristina Smith | Mar 1, 2019

Russell Ivy was the fourth and final candidate for the Provost open forums. He took this opportunity to detail a few of his initiatives and accomplishments and explain why he could be a great addition...

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Dr. Juan Aceros demonstrates the adaptive toys.

Adaptive Toys at UNF

Kristina Smith | Feb 24, 2019

In a busy week of homecoming and the inauguration of President David Szymanski, the Adaptive Toy lab was one of many to showcase their projects and accomplishments for the school. The lab may be hidden...

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Photo by Ronnie Rodgers.

Who’s Running for Student Government?

Kristina Smith | Feb 19, 2019

UNF has two parties with presidential candidates and three with senate candidates running for Student Government office this semester. Here's a quick look at who's running. The Forward Party The...

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The College of Health is located inside J. Brooks Brown Hall.

Student Fee Assessment Committee Report

Kristina Smith | Feb 12, 2019

While many students aren’t aware of what happens with tuition once it’s paid, the Student Fee Assessment Committee keeps track of every cent. At the first of three Spring 2019 meetings, representatives...

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