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The STD testing experience

The STD testing experience

Cori Santucci Mar 7, 2018

I got tested for HIV and syphilis Monday, a free service provided by the LGBT Resource Center as a function of Sex Week 2018. I went into the surprisingly empty testing room, and was instantly welcomed...

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Breakdown of YouNF Week

Breakdown of YouNF Week

Hannah Lee, News Editor Jan 10, 2018

The Student Alliance for Inclusion and Diversity (SAID) is celebrating “YouNF Week” as a way to engage students in events and activities that promote diversity and inclusion all week long. Monday,...

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World AIDS day booth at Market Days

World AIDS day booth at Market Days

Carly Kramer Nov 29, 2017

The UNF LGBT Resource Center partnered with Health Promotions during Market Days to spread awareness for World AIDS Day. The LGBT Resource Center has a booth set up to answer questions. There are also...

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Candle light vigil. Lili Weinstein

Honoring those lost: UNF celebrates Transgender Day of Remembrance

Tom McCormick Nov 22, 2017

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb7fFb_lDeU[/embedyt] A candlelight vigil was held on Monday night in honor of National Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience. Organized by the...

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The UNF LGBT Resource Center will be screening "Intersexion" to celebrate Intersex Awareness Day. Photo courtesy of the LGBTRC

LGBT Resource Center awarded $25,000

Doriel Gale-Corley Oct 17, 2017

Correction: A previous version of this article said students can apply for the grant. This information is incorrect. The grant was awarded to the LGBT Resource Center and students will benefit from...

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UNF’s LGBT Resource Center reacts to Trump’s restrictions on transgender people serving in the military

UNF’s LGBT Resource Center reacts to Trump’s restrictions on transgender people serving in the military

Ronnie Rodgers Jul 26, 2017

The President announced on July 26 that transgender people will no longer be able to “serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military.” https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/890193981585444864 https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/890196164313833472 https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/890197095151546369  ...

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June 12 named Pulse Remembrance Day

June 12 named Pulse Remembrance Day

Ronnie Rodgers Jun 12, 2017

June 12 was proclaimed Pulse Remembrance Day by Governor Rick Scott. Flags will be flown at half-staff to honor the 49 victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting. “The horrific terror attack at...

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Where the presidential candidates stand on LGBT issues

Where the presidential candidates stand on LGBT issues

Audrey Carpenter Oct 17, 2016

UNF is one of the top schools for LGBT students, and continuously supports bills like the expanded Human Rights Ordinance, which was presented last Spring by Jacksonville city councilman Tommy Hazouri. The...

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The Weekend Ahead: June 30 – July 4

Courtney Stringfellow Jul 1, 2016
Step into your JNCO jeans (hopefully Ospreys can’t actually do this), because Independence Day is Monday. This means there are parties all weekend and no classes on Monday.
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Photo by Jordan Bebout

LGBT Resource Center responds to Orlando shooting

Tiffany Butler Jun 21, 2016
In light of the recent shooting in Orlando, safety and support of the LGBT community is in question. From pride events across the nation to Jacksonville’s very own Jasmyn, an LGBT youth services center, security is being increased.
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DePaul is one of the four delegates representing Florida's Fourth District.  Photo Courtesy of DePaul

UNF Adjunct Professor Represents LGBT Community as Florida’s First Transgender Delegate

Nick Blank May 31, 2016
DePaul isn't afraid to criticize fellow Democrats, challenge the misconceptions about the transgender community or fight for better treatment of adjunct professors.
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UNF a top school for the LGBT community

Mark Judson May 10, 2016
The University of North Florida was named one of the nation’s top-50 LGBT-friendly universities by College Choice.
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