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Why scientists say coffee can help fight off obesity

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor Jul 2, 2019

Thinking about putting down that cup of coffee? Well, don’t. You’re probably thinking “Why won’t these people stop talking about coffee?”  It’s because we know how much college kids love...

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Sippers Coffeehouse on Gate Parkway has an assortment of tables and cubbies perfect for group studying or reading silently.Photo courtesy of Sippers Coffeehouse.

Why you might have the coffee poops

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor May 20, 2019

As college students it’s not uncommon to stop by Starbucks for your daily cup of coffee. After grabbing your iced caramel latte, you head straight to class. As you sit there, listening to your professor...

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UNF Dining Services presents: Caffeine passports?

UNF Dining Services presents: Caffeine passports?

Lianna Norman, News Editor Jan 28, 2019

UNF Dining Services has announced that during this week, they will be putting on a "coffee crawl" in which students will receive a free mug at the end, should they participate. During the week-long...

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Caffeine addiction: why you should drop pumpkin spice lattes

Caffeine addiction: why you should drop pumpkin spice lattes

Chelsea Foster Oct 5, 2018

From wearing sweaters to pumpkin carving, fall brings a bucket of undeniable perks. But this year, you might want to leave your pumpkin spice latte behind. Now you may be wondering why on Earth you...

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Coffee: A means of morning survival

Coffee: A means of morning survival

Jac Caruso Aug 23, 2018

Coffee, coffee everywhere but how to make a good cup? According to USA Today, over 83 percent of Americans start their day with coffee. For many college students who are adjusting to new schedules...

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UNF graduate opens local coffee shop

UNF graduate opens local coffee shop

Aisling Glocke May 4, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV0Be7AAFqE[/embedyt] Video by Carly Kramer Local coffee shop Brass Tacks Coffee Co. had its grand opening last week on Southside Blvd. The Operations Manager...

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Student Government is giving away free tall drinks April 23. Courtesy of Student Government

Free Starbucks courtesy of SG

Sam Chaney Apr 17, 2018

Finals week means getting that final caffeine fix before heading in for your exams, and Student Government has your back. On April 23 you can stop by the campus Starbucks between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m....

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Photo courtesy of the Thomas G. Carpenter Library Twitter

Guide to finals week events

Andy Castro Dec 3, 2017

With finals week in full effect, students have multiple activities they can attend to relieve their stress. Here are some of the events going on around campus: PAWS your stress On Monday, Dec....

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Starbucks Lounge

Church paying for free Starbucks on campus

Chase Carle Jan 16, 2017

There are two things that virtually everyone enjoys: coffee and free stuff. Students and faculty at UNF will have the opportunity to enjoy both as Celebration Church brings their “Pay-It-Forward”...

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The Week Ahead: Sept. 1-4

Justin Belichis Sep 1, 2015
Some of this week's events include coffee, a cookout, and magazine release party.
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Wake Up: Foods that give you energy

Noor Ashouri Feb 24, 2014
Sources of energy are not limited to coffee, energy drinks, or even fruits and vegetables. There are many other ways to boost that endurance.
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Drink up: coffee is better for you than you think

Noor Ashouri Feb 5, 2014
Seriously, even the smell of coffee is rewarding for the sleep-deprived college student
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