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OPINION: Friday afternoon and nowhere to go

Noah Meyer, Opinions Editor Sep 9, 2018

As much as Friday nights are deemed as the “time to go out,” even the most social people sometimes find their Fridays less exciting than usual. Every so often, Friday rolls around and no one wants...

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Campus parking lots and roads reserved starting Thursday

Campus parking lots and roads reserved starting Thursday

Sam Chaney, News Editor May 2, 2018

If you primarily park in Lot 18, you may want to alter your usual route and enter via Eco Rd., Varsity Lane or the Central Pkwy. campus entrance starting at noon Thursday. From Thursday, May 3 through...

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Fountains hot spot map. UNF.

A look inside UNF WiFi

Colin McCann Mar 27, 2018

As a visitor, faculty member, staff member, or student, you can enjoy access to internet connection almost everywhere on campus. There are five different wireless networks set up specifically for students,...

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The benefits of on-campus jobs

The benefits of on-campus jobs

Colin McCann Jan 23, 2018

Juggling school and work is what drives most students to outbursts of insomnia and insanity, often simultaneously. What’s worse, your boss sometimes won’t care that you have a class schedule to work...

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New food options on campus

Ronnesha Rodgers and Ronnie Rodgers Jul 11, 2017

  On-campus dining is rolling out new food options this summer.   Einstein Bros. Bagels will be testing some exclusive items on UNF’s campus before the company decides whether or not...

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Bored over break? We have some suggestions.

Help! I’m stuck on campus for Spring Break

Cassidy Alexander Mar 20, 2017

By James Donlon Your life is boring. Day in and day out you feel time slowly chipping away at you. Everyday feels like the same, worn out record, looping over and over again. Wake-up, go to school,...

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Student musician Samuel Herb to open for Rodney Atkins on campus

Cassidy Alexander Aug 16, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfs8AP66ALY Samuel Herb is an aspiring country music writer, with an affinity for bow ties, who also happens to be a senior studying journalism. His budding country music...

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Students can expect several closures around campus during President Obama's visit. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Arena walkway teardown: What to expect

Tiffany Butler Jun 12, 2016
Monday, June 13 marks the beginning of demolition on the arena walkway and iconic UNF staircase across from the Osprey Fountain.
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There are usually people studying at the tables downstairs around Starbucks and the Library, but this little area on the second floor is usually pretty empty.  Photo by Tiffany Butler.

Finals Week: Where to study, on and off campus

Tiffany Butler Apr 25, 2016
The library fills up, finding a study room that isn’t booked is a rarity, and just looking at the lounge area in Starbucks seems over-whelming. If you’re looking for somewhere else to go, here are a few options on and off campus.
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Man on the street: where’s the ideal place to study?

Brandon Thigpen Jun 19, 2014
On this week's Man on the Street, reporter Brandon Thigpen asks students about their ideal study spots on and off campus.
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Osprey Clubhouse open with new pool, mailboxes, and game room

Saphara Harrell Jun 12, 2014
The Osprey Clubhouse is now open and students can access the new pool, game room, and mailboxes. On June 22nd, the Clubhouse will accomodate the Summer Swoop Party with food, inflatables, and more.
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Biological Sciences Building ranks ninth most environmentally friendly university building in the world

Brandon Thigpen May 21, 2014
The Biological Sciences Building with its state-of-the-art design and features has been ranked the 9th greenest building in the world by bestmastersdegrees.com.
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