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Rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are on the rise

Steven Thompson Sep 14, 2018

Rates for chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis rose for the fourth consecutive year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2017, nearly 2.3 million cases...

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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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HIV/AIDS: Then and Now

HIV/AIDS: Then and Now

Joslyn Simmons Dec 1, 2017

With over 30 years since the first documented case of AIDS, the stigma attached to the deadly disease may have wavered, but isn’t completely gone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...

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STDs on campus: What you should know about what’s common at UNF

Pierce Turner Mar 23, 2017

STDs are a scary subject, especially when talking about a campus full of horny students. Last year the American College Health Association (ACHA) found that almost 50 percent of college students were...

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STI epidemic: Half of all sexually-active college students will be infected by age 25

Carter Roush Jun 3, 2014
With about 50% of college students likely to be STI-positive in their lifetime, this silent epidemic is worth more awareness and education than free condoms and sex-ed fliers.
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Amazon launches textbook rental service for students

Jason Howard Aug 27, 2012
When it comes to textbook rental, students can now use Amazon's textbook division to rent the books they need for a semester.
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Professors by class time, authors by vacation time

Maggie Seppi Mar 22, 2012
Four UNF professors talk about the books they’ve written in their spare time -- some used in their classes and some not used in classes.
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Safe is sexy. Find out how to keep yourself safe in the sack.

Spinnaker Sep 8, 2011

Safe is sexy. Find out how to keep yourself safe in the sack. Ospreys: take control of your sexual health A new school year brings new students and new experiences. Sexual encounters go with the territory,...

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UNF Bookstore Ditches Plastic for Cloth

Spinnaker Jun 30, 2011

The UNF Bookstore is catching on to the green movement diminishing its plastic bag dispersal and providing cloth bags for students. Vince Smyth, director of auxiliary services, said the blue cloth bags...

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Commentary: STDs affect UNF

Spinnaker Feb 25, 2009

In the past months, students have been hearing the buzz about getting tested and knowing their status for HIV and AIDS. The chatter began on campus when UNF kicked off a huge campaign for World AIDS Day...

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