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Opinion: Remembrance

Opinion: Remembrance

Austin W Belet, Opinions editor May 27, 2019

In the process of sending a snapchat on Saturday morning, I noticed a filter which boasted the 3-day weekend that many of us enjoy as a result of Memorial Day. Monday will be filled with movie-goers,...

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Local Memorial Day events

Erik Feliciano May 24, 2019

Memorial Day is around the corner and there is great importance in spending the day remembering and honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice . Here are some events that are going on this weekend according...

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IHOP is selling $1 pancakes just in time for memorial day

IHOP is selling $1 pancakes just in time for memorial day

Breanna, Features Editor May 21, 2019

IHOP is selling $1 pancakes nationwide today in order to benefit the college scholarships of children who have lost a parent in the military, according to firstcoastnews.com. From 7 a.m to 7 p.m today,...

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Letter from the Editor: Memorial Day

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief May 28, 2018

“Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them.” - Franklin D. Roosevelt When most think of Memorial Day, they think of the start of summer,...

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The ride that changes lives

Lili Kendall May 28, 2018

Imagine waking up in your quaint little neighborhood to what sounds like a loud car engine, roaring and droning outside of your home. Curious and confused, you walk outside only to find hundreds of motorcycles...

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Memorial Day closures and hours of operation on campus

Sam Chaney, News Editor May 26, 2018

Most UNF students will be inclined to spend their Memorial Day either sleeping in or basking in the sun at the beach, and they won’t be the only ones. The majority of the University Offices will...

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Remembering the Fallen: Students share what Memorial Day means to them

Remembering the Fallen: Students share what Memorial Day means to them

Tiffany Butler May 27, 2016
About 7.5% of students at the University of North Florida (UNF) are military affiliated, according to Diane Stover, office manager of the Military Veterans Resource Center (MVRC).
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The Weekend Ahead: May 26 – 30

Courtney Stringfellow May 26, 2016
Make the most of the long weekend, and remember the reason behind it. Memorial Day is celebrated during a blossoming time of the year when the United States remembers soldiers who died while serving in the military. Do not confuse this with Veterans Day, which honors all members of the military.
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