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Instagram does the unexpected

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Nov 14, 2019

The Instagram app has gone through many changes in recent years. From allowing users to archive their photos, to allowing users to post longer videos and multiple photos, and being able to switch their...

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UNF Wellness Center hosts a mental health first aid training

UNF Wellness Center hosts a mental health first aid training

Lianna Norman, Editor in chief Sep 26, 2019

First aid isn't just for cardiac arrest. The UNF Recreation and Wellness center is hosting a first aid training for mental health. The training is free to attend. The event will be hosted in Founders...

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The UNF Counseling Center gets a new director

Courtney Green, News Editor Aug 27, 2019

After a brief searching phase that was only in the drafting stages as of late July, Dr. Richmond Wynn has been named the new Director of UNF Counseling Center.  On July 25, it was announced that the...

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The future of the UNF Counseling Center

Courtney Green, News Editor Jul 31, 2019

Big changes are coming to the UNF Counseling Center in the wake of Dr. Andy King's decision to step down from his position as UNF Counseling Center Director.  Student mental health is one of UNF President...

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New Counseling Center satellite office on Candy Cane Lake

Morgan Holbrook, Copy Editor Jul 19, 2019

Mental health counseling for students living on campus just got a lot more accessible. During his June 28 report to the Student Senate, Student Government President John Aloszka announced that an additional...

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OPINION: Mental health week

Patrick Cantin May 21, 2019

It was mental health week last week, for some it’s a moment of reflection and for others it’s a huge wake up call.  I think back to my own inner toxicity and looked back on this past week with ease...

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How fried food affects your brain

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor May 14, 2019

We've all heard the term "brain food" before, but as students, it can mean more than we think. Food high in refined sugars are linked to stress, impaired brain function and depression, according to health.harvard.edu. College...

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Does the “Florida Man” trend have anything to do with mental health?

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter Apr 9, 2019

There seems to be a new challenge circulating throughout social media every week. The most recent twitter craze is the Florida Man challenge. The trend has sparked debate about its role in exploiting mental...

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UNF Counseling Center limiting individual appointments per student

Paolo Cesar Jan 25, 2019

With students raising concerns about time for appointments, the UNF Counseling Center has started limiting sessions to a maximum of six per student. Last fall, the Counseling Center received concerns...

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Opinion: We need to talk about PTSD

Tamlynn Torchon Jun 26, 2018

This month is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month, and PTSD Awareness Day is Wednesday, June 27. With these dates in mind, it’s the right time to discuss the reality of PTSD and the importance...

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OPINION: We need to talk about it – suicide

Tamlynn Torchon Jun 11, 2018

The past week has been very turbulent one: like many other societies, the U.S. values life over death, which explains why it’s always shocking to hear that someone committed suicide. As much as life...

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Mental Health Awareness Month: Former UNF basketball player creates new mental health foundation

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 31, 2018

Fitness can have a great impact not just on one’s overall physical health, but on one's ability to manage their mental health. In light of this, one UNF alumna has taken mental health into her own...

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