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The Atlantic Ocean

Are shark attacks on the rise?

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director • Aug 8, 2019

The word ‘relaxing’ may be the first thing you think of when talking about the beach, but with all the recent shark attacks on Florida’s east coast, is the word ‘dangerous’ becoming more accurate?  In...

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Another surfer hits the waves.

Local pros and surf “groms” compete in Void PRO/AM surf competition

Kevin Beaugrand • Jul 30, 2018

Correction* 8/2 10:19 a.m.: The original publication of this article stated that the retro "fish" board were supplied by the Surfboard Warehouse. However, the were actually supplied by the Surf Boardroom. Hundreds...

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UNF Surf Team: A force to be reckoned with

UNF Surf Team: A force to be reckoned with

Joslyn Simmons • Apr 10, 2017

The UNF surf team has done it again, winning its third consecutive East Coast Collegiate Surfing Championship to punch their ticket to head to California. The team is relatively underground on the...

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The UNF surf team. Photo courtesy Facebook

UNF surf team ready to rip into nationals in California

Rachel Cazares • Jun 13, 2015
Solid mindsets, positive team bonding, phenomenal new talent and overall organization were the key to success for the team.
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UNF skimboarder wins Florida Pro/Am competition

Nolan Wagner • Aug 22, 2014
This past weekend, the United Skim Tour held a Florida Pro/Am competition at Vilano Beach, and UNF junior Casey Kiernan took home the win in the women's division.
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UNF Campus Update

Katie Gile • Feb 22, 2012
Construction on campus is leading the way to new buildings and shuttle routes. Check out all the upcoming changes to campus in this article.
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Long Board, Short-Circuited

Dargan Thompson • Nov 16, 2011
Standing on water - A student-surfer shares his stories of life on the longboard as one of the country’s top surfers.
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Coffee tables for the college student

Spinnaker • Mar 25, 2011
No need to head to Rooms to Go Check out some do-it-yourself coffee tables, perfect for students on the I-actually-just-don’t-have-any-money budget.
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A Jacksonville bucket list

Spinnaker • Nov 10, 2010
See what you’re missing! Clear some room on you refrigerator for this list and make the most of the time you have left at UNF.
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Professional surfer Hangs Ten with surf club, premieres film in Neptune Beach

Spinnaker • Oct 19, 2010
Innovative pro-surfer screens his film in Jacksonville, swapping secrets with the UNF surf team.
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Top Five Sun, Sand and Surf Songs

Spinnaker • Sep 28, 2010
Shred the soundwaves of this week's Top Five songs about the sun, sand and surf. They are sure to get your mind flowing and your sea legs wagging.
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Osprey’s Pitcher Attacked by Shark

Spinnaker • Jul 26, 2010
UNF baseball's red-shirt sophomore pitcher, Clayton Schulz, is in recovery after an apparent shark attack on Friday while he was surfing at Jacksonville Beach.
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