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Nathan Turoff

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor

Nathan is a theatre/english major at the University of North Florida. He is very interested in theatrical works and dramaturgy. His hobbies include building Lego sets, acting, and watching movies. He is an avid gamer, playing video games, board games, and role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons.

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Colonel Crackers, a giant goldfish floating in the lake outside the library, on its side by shore

Colonel Crackers down!: UNF begins cleanup after Hurricane Ian

September 30, 2022
Branches down on the ground by tables

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Branches were seen strewn on the ground in front of a swinging bench by the Student Union and Business college

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A Physical Facilities truck and employee were seen taking away a bunch of debris

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2 portable toilets, one fallen over, along a fence

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A giant sculpted Shark statue in the pond by the dining hall

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A UNF boat was parked in the parking garage to protect it from Hurricane Ian

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A UNF boat was parked in the parking garage to protect it from Hurricane Ian

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A palm frond was blown into the parking garage

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A tilted Flowbird sign by the parking garage

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A stop sign was shaking in the wind at the front of the Student Union

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A palm frond was blown into the bike rack

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Debris covered the entire area by the Bamboo Garden

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Debris covered the entire area by the Bamboo Garden

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Debris covered the entire area by the Bamboo Garden

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Debris covered the entire area by the Bamboo Garden

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Debris covered the entire area by the Bamboo Garden

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Debris covered the entire area by the Bamboo Garden

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Debris covered the entire area by the Bamboo Garden

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A potted plant tipped over

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Colonel Crackers, a giant goldfish floating in the lake outside the library, on its side by shore

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Colonel Crackers, a giant goldfish floating in the lake outside the library, on its side by shore

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A tree split nearly in half

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Debris littered the sidewalk

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A tree split nearly in half

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A potted plant was ripped out of its pot by the Hurricane Ian and was covering part of the sidewalk

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A potted plant was ripped out of its pot by the Hurricane Ian

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Coastal Watches/Warnings and Forecast Cone for Storm Center as of 1 p.m. Thursday

Free Wi-Fi hotspots available amidst power outages, some UNF services to resume after Ian

September 29, 2022
UPDs new Ford Explorers circa 2016.

UNF student finds antisemitic symbol on dorm door

September 23, 2022
Photo by Justin Nedrow

‘You can go back in time’: UNF reveals interactive map for 50th anniversary

September 23, 2022
Students with umbrellas, rain coats and a pride flag gather around a preacher on the Green

Students raise concerns for their safety on campus in discussion on campus preachers

September 22, 2022
The video game posters, featuring posters for Nintendo’s Metroid Dread and The Legend of Zelda: The Breath of the Wild, the former of which is one of “100’s” of new additions to their inventory, according to the sale

UNF poster sale this week

September 20, 2022
Two laminated large posters of Godzilla on a table

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Photo courtesy of UNF Library

Epistolae Sancti Hieronymi, The UNF Library’s 526-year-old book

September 15, 2022
Timothy Bell

Professors before they were Professors: Timothy Bell

September 9, 2022
The game room, open for business! Photo by Nathan Turoff

What’s new in the Gameroom?

September 7, 2022
Limayem smiling, wearing a blue suit

‘Always be accessible’: Moez Limayem marks one month as UNF president

September 2, 2022
ADHD: What it is and resources available

ADHD: What it is and resources available

August 30, 2022
The SLS accelerates through the atmosphere faster than a bullet

NASA cancels Orion Launch

August 29, 2022
The SLS in Cape Canaveral

NASA to launch Artemis 1 in preparation for return to the moon

August 27, 2022
Chally shaking hands with a student

UNF to host part-time job fair this Tuesday

August 22, 2022
Photo Courtesy of Amelia Simmons

Best part-time jobs for freshman at UNF

August 22, 2022
Teresa Steele wears a white jacket with the name TERESA written in black sharpie on it and stands next to a young child wearing a black hoodie. The child is holding a baby wearing red and white.

UNF nurse spends 30 years helping people in underdeveloped countries

August 8, 2022
Professor Charles Fitzsimmons. Courtesy of Charles Fitzsimmons.

Professors before they were professors: Charles Fitzsimmons

August 5, 2022
The Clubhouse (glass doors on right) and Osprey Cove (brick building on the left). (Photo courtesy of UNF)

Housing reservations open up: What to know and quick tips

August 3, 2022
Colorized image of monkeypox

“Anyone can get it”: Jacksonville detects first cases of monkeypox

July 29, 2022
Professors before they were professors: Dr. Heather Truelove

Professors before they were professors: Dr. Heather Truelove

July 20, 2022
Photo by Colin McCann.

Parking permits start opening for purchase, tips for getting one

July 18, 2022
Obi Wan Kenobi sits on a hill in the sand with his back to the camera

Obi-Wan Kenobi: Worth the wait? A review

July 15, 2022
Students in masks and gloves work to uncover the trench more with yellow buckets and other tools

UNF Archaeology Lab finishes Summer A excavation with big finds

June 30, 2022
Someone taking notes during a meeting

Internships bridge the gap between college and the real world, professor explains

June 24, 2022
UNF Interim President Pamella Pam Chally poses for a photograph

Interim President Chally reflects on tenure

June 23, 2022
Ash Faulkner at his graduation in 2003

Professors before they were professors: Dr. Ashley Faulkner

June 21, 2022
Kirby and the Forgotten Land

Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Creative from beginning to end, a review

June 14, 2022
A rainbow flag waves at the starting line of a Pride Observance Month 5K run at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 21, 2019. The rainbow flag is displayed at lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning events worldwide as a symbol for diversity in the LGBTQ community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal)

UNF LGBTQ Center to hold “Comics and Queens” brunch

June 9, 2022
A red sign with white text reads: FOR HIRE

Good part-time summer jobs for students

June 2, 2022
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.

The best Lego Star Wars game: Lego Star Wars the Skywalker Saga, a review

May 27, 2022
Courtesy of Marvel Studios.

A spoiler-free review of ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’

May 23, 2022
The new walkway to Lot 18 will provide students with a newly lit, straight path to the core of campus

Construction of new Lot 14 walkway will finish before summer ends

May 18, 2022
The USS Orleck, moored on the North bank of the St Johns River.

The USS Orleck’s future in Jacksonville

May 5, 2022
(Robina Weermeijer/Unsplash)

Multimillion-dollar Alzheimer’s disease prevention research led by UNF professor

April 22, 2022
(P.O.sitive Negative/Unsplash)

Are UNF students addicted to coffee?

April 20, 2022
UNF Presidential Search Committee meets, plans for future

UNF Presidential Search Committee meets, plans for future

April 11, 2022
UNF Sculpture Program to bring potatoes to Germany

UNF Sculpture Program to bring potatoes to Germany

April 8, 2022
Ramadan starts this month; professor explains safe fasting practices

Ramadan starts this month; professor explains safe fasting practices

April 6, 2022
turning red movie poster

The “Turning Red” debate: Spinnaker reviews

April 4, 2022
Drawing of a man drinking beer in one hand and holding an alligator in the other while standing in a boat floating in a swamp.

Origins of the “Florida Man”

March 29, 2022
Courtesy of Netflix.

“The Cuphead Show!”: A half-empty glass of milk

March 11, 2022
Harriet and Ozzie embrace each other, photo courtesy of UNF Digital Commons

Investigating the disappearance of Harriet the Osprey

March 9, 2022
A UNF choir member performs the Ukrainian National Anthem during a performance dedicated to a country in crisis on the UNF Green on March 7, 2022.

UNF School of Music perform in solidarity with Ukraine

March 7, 2022
SDS meets with Interim President Chally

SDS meets with Interim President Chally

March 4, 2022
Graphic of the popular word game Wordle

Why is Wordle so addictive? UNF professor explains

March 3, 2022
UNF Women’s Center Womens Center event calendar advertisement, courtesy of UNF Women’s Center.

Women’s History Month begins today, events to look out for

March 1, 2022
The new sculpture, which in essence is just the “UNF” abbreviation. Photo by Nathan Turoff

UNF installs new photo-op sculpture near Student Union

February 22, 2022
Mount Rushmore

Why doesn’t UNF have Presidents Day off?

February 21, 2022
UNF’s core campus, screenshot taken from the official UNF digital map.

The “Founding Fathers” of UNF and their buildings

February 18, 2022
Strawberry Shortcake.

Strawberry Shortcake named official Florida dessert

February 15, 2022
Courtesy of Walt Disney Studios.

“Encanto,” a spoiler-filled movie review

February 7, 2022
Student Government graphic.

SG releases new Osprey Voice on Drink Cards

February 2, 2022
The official UNF seal, courtesy of UNF

The evolution of the UNF logo

February 2, 2022
Four police cars sit parked in the parking lot outside the UNF Thomas G. Carpenter Library.

Updated: Increased police presence at UNF Tuesday after reported threat, multiple events canceled

February 1, 2022
Graphic by Spinnaker Creative Services.

UNF COVID cases explode to highest number ever

January 18, 2022
UFF-UNF logo. Courtesy of the UFF-UNF website.

Faculty raise concerns over COVID-19 in open letter to UNF Interim President Chally

January 13, 2022
Graphic by Spinnaker Creative Services.

UNF COVID cases surge as students return

January 10, 2022
What is staying open at UNF over winter break?

What is staying open at UNF over winter break?

December 16, 2021
Osprey Fountains, photo courtesy of Housing and Residence Life

Updated: UNF Osprey Fountains evacuated over ‘malfunctioning fire alarm’

December 7, 2021
A Holiday themed display case in the Bookstore.

Top UNF gifts this holiday season

December 3, 2021
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