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The history of Halloween

Steven Thompson • Oct 25, 2018

Halloween, with its costumes, candy sales, decorations, television specials and movies, has become a multi-million dollar a year industry. It has grown to be one of the most highly anticipated events of...

Dallas Moore: A historic career

Joslyn Simmons • Mar 24, 2017

Dallas Moore, the greatest player in UNF history, finished his career with a record-shattering performance. The 6 foot 1 guard dazzled the crowd with his fancy footwork and just-right floaters night...

The history of Valentine’s Day

Wesley Leblanc • Feb 14, 2017

Valentine’s Day stands as one of the most-hated and most-loved holidays. Falling on Feb. 14, couples grow excited as the prospect of a delicious and romantic dinner comes to fruition. For some, a dinner...

UNF Digs: UNF was almost located downtown

Danae Leake • May 27, 2016

UNF Digs is a weekly column that delves into UNF's archives to find treasures worth sharing. This column would be more of a snapshot of UNF’s history than an excerpt from a history textbook. But let us do the digging and brush up on your university history with UNF Digs.

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Get off your couch and go visit the Cummer

Ellie Strube • Feb 14, 2014

The Facts: What: Jacksonville’s Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens Cost: $6 for students with UNF ID, free on Tuesdays Date: Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m....

“The Art of War” exhibit opening in Lufrano Gallery

Jocelyn Tolbert • Jul 17, 2013

“The Art of War,” a collection of authentic World War II posters, is now on display at UNF’s Lufrano Gallery. Tonight, the exhibit of 17 original posters, all from the private collection...

A History of the Student Union

Zach Singer • Apr 8, 2012

UNF’s Student Union nominated for top 100 buildings in Florida by the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects.

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Chief information officer snaps landmark photographs

Hali Harden • Feb 22, 2012

A UNF vice president speaks about the photographs of edifices he shot, which will be on display in the Library until Feb. 28.

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Long-time professors reflect on UNF history

Spinnaker • Sep 2, 2011

Two professors at the University of North Florida, Charlotte Mabrey and Kenneth Wilburn, are celebrating their 30-year anniversary of teaching here in the nest.

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Seeing the invisible, ex-child soldier speaks to inspire

Spinnaker • Oct 19, 2010

Agony in Africa: Listen to the voices of Ugandan and Sudanese conflict survivors at back to back fundraiser events

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