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Students flocked to the World Fest Village at the Student Union. Photo by Ronnie Rodgers

OPINION: Getting involved

Charlie Needles Mar 8, 2018

If you’re immersed in student culture, then the chances that you’ll stay enrolled are higher than students who stay at home and don’t come to campus except for classes. Student government...

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One of the films screened at the event.

International Scholars Association hosts two-night movie event

Andy Moser Feb 28, 2018

Foreign films can be a turn-off for those who aren’t passionate about cinema. It’s difficult to get into something new and different, and reading subtitles can be distracting. Without making the...

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UNF Krishna Club: an outsider experience

Cori Santucci Feb 26, 2018

The UNF Krishna Club had a general meeting in the Student Union on Feb. 21. After seeing members sit cross-legged on colorful tapestries, using shakers and chanting to themselves, I decided to attend...

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Esports club promises to put UNF on the map for gamers

Esports club promises to put UNF on the map for gamers

Tristan Reyes Feb 12, 2018

An Esports club is on its way to UNF, promising a competitive campus gaming experience. Graduate student and president of the new club Luis Puesan talked about why UNF gamers should be excited. He...

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The best #tweetlikethe2000s trends

The best #tweetlikethe2000s trends

Reggie Jolly Feb 8, 2018

It feels like every 10 years, the new set of 20-year-olds says, “life was better 10 years ago.” It’s common to the point of cliché, to be honest. Twitter is our savior, once again, and has given...

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The Best Worst Movies of All Time

The Best Worst Movies of All Time

Pierce Turner, Features Editor Feb 2, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1Wmz-NaQw4[/embedyt] The success of The Disaster Artist (2017) brought Tommy Wiseau’s The Room (2004) back to the to spotlight as the “so-bad-it’s-good”...

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Race in America: campus discussion brings up important racial issues

Race in America: campus discussion brings up important racial issues

Reggie Jolly Feb 1, 2018

Let’s Talk About It… Race in America was the second part of a campus community discussion held on Tuesday covering important racial issues. At the event, Psychology Professor Curtis Phills introduced...

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Photo by Alex Torres-Perez.

Club Con is exactly what UNF needs

Logan Ansteatt Jan 31, 2018

Few things are more essential to having a complete and fulfilling college experience than being involved in something bigger than yourself. Freshman year and beyond, having a solid group of people with...

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Left to Right: Maddie Stubboefield, Firall Alemayehu, Taylor Pederson, Brianna Nadeau, Danielle, Daniel Avalos, and Madeline Duvall. Photo by Colin McCann.

The OCT Program takes another step toward improving student’s lives

Colin McCann Jan 25, 2018

For some people, life is about following your passion, and for the UNF On Campus Transition (OCT) Program Director Bernadette Gismonde, her passion is working with individuals who have intellectual developmental...

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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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UNF Hosts ‘African-American Museum on Wheels’

UNF Hosts ‘African-American Museum on Wheels’

Andy Moser Jan 18, 2018

The Sankofa African-American Museum on Wheels made its way to the Student Union ballrooms of UNF on Thursday. Students got the chance to attend the museum and learn more about African-American history. The...

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Photo by Pierce Turner

History and importance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. statue

Pierce Turner, Features Editor Jan 15, 2018

Today is everyone’s favorite Monday, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. More importantly, it’s a day that celebrates pride, diversity, and progressive achievements made in equal opportunity movements. UNF...

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