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Where to get a cheap tattoo on Friday the 13th

Carly Kramer Apr 11, 2018

There’s no better way to commemorate the spookiest type of Friday than to undergo some good old body modifications. Getting tattoos on Friday the 13th is a tradition among millennials who want ink...

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UNF students take charge to help restore Lake Jesup

Colin McCann Apr 9, 2018

UNF students and staff members participated in a restoration project on the shores of Lake Jesup on March 21. They joined a group of scientists belonging to a volunteer program called Seminole...

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Photo by Colin McCann.

Test your knowledge with Boathouse trivia

Colin McCann Apr 5, 2018

Every Monday, through the combined efforts of Chartwells and UNF Campus Life, a trivia game is held at the Boathouse where students can win prizes. The questions covered topics like music, movies,...

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Photo by Angie Villada.

Liquid nitrogen ice cream social brings freezing delights to UNF

Angie Villada Apr 4, 2018

The National Society of Women in Science hosted the “Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Social,” an event where ice cream brought everyone together. Josh Melko, professor of chemistry demonstrated to students...

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Summoning Spirits: The dead come back in the Robinson Theater

Summoning Spirits: The dead come back in the Robinson Theater

Colin McCann Apr 3, 2018

On Monday, a man who dabbles in the realm of the paranormal performed a show called Summoning Spirits that brought shock and excitement to a crowd in the Robinson Theatre. His name is Peter Boie. “There’s...

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Strain Ej02 and homegrown lemongrass. Photo Courtesy of Michael Lentz.

Getting Crafty: UNF professor discusses homebrewing and yeast research

Sam Chaney Apr 3, 2018

With the summer right around the corner, you may be looking to take up a new hobby that will keep you cool, refreshed and maybe even worthy of some social media attention. With that in mind, Michael Lentz,...

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"T. Versicolor" by Julia McBride. Photo by Sam Chaney.

New UNF art exhibit encourages visitors to “Pre[serve]” nature

Sam Chaney Mar 31, 2018

UNF students and alumni alike had the final say on the current art being featured in the Lufrano Intercultural Gallery when they juried the newest exhibition, Pre[serve]. The art was inspired by...

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Olivia Hodgson working on art. Photo by Colin McCann.

Finding peace through art therapy

Colin McCann Mar 29, 2018

Art takes many forms and can be used as a channel for creativity or expression. However, there is a therapeutic side to it as well. Many people find creating art to be relaxing and a way to forget about...

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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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Bee-ing Proactive: UNF philosophy professor saves bees

Bee-ing Proactive: UNF philosophy professor saves bees

Carly Kramer Mar 18, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZEOZYJTSiQ[/embedyt] Video by Carly Kramer. When she’s not grading papers on the theory of existentialism, UNF Philosophy teacher Meghan Orman can be...

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OPINION: Leave Daylight Savings Alone

OPINION: Leave Daylight Savings Alone

Charlie Needles Mar 14, 2018

Every year, we lose an hour to daylight savings just to add an hour of light to the end of our day. The Sunshine Protection Act sitting on Gov. Rick Scott’s desk would relieve the burden of changing...

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OPINION: Is ridesharing really that risky?

OPINION: Is ridesharing really that risky?

Charlie Needles Mar 12, 2018

The risk of being abused or hurt by your rideshare are very slim. Over-coverage and fear of the possibility escalate the presumed threat in ridesharing, which are for the most part quite safe. In...

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