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OPINION: UNF’s Lousy Response to Borderline Harassment Twitter Video

Mellisa Soehono • Feb 28, 2019

According to Urban Dictionary, having a “gaydar” means having the ability and gift of being able to detect homosexualty in other people. This term was used Feb. 13 by a male preacher on the Green towards...

Why are preachers on the Green allowed? Campus religious leaders give their take

John Newsom • Jan 29, 2019

Campus preachers have become aggressive enough that the UNF Interfaith Center has planned an open forum for students and faculty to discuss the issue. Students and even other campus ministers are reporting...

Never Forget: 2,977 flags planted on the Green in honor of the lives lost on 9/11

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor • Sep 11, 2018

In a day and age where America’s political landscape can only be described as becoming increasingly polarized, it was a sight to behold when UNF’s physical landscape was temporarily altered to reflect...

Surf team rides wave of attention

Jariss George • Aug 30, 2016

UNF’s award-winning surf team, stirred up a few waves of excitement on the green today. Students watched in awe as the team garnered some attention by setting up a huge Slip ’N Slide on the green. Members...

Student Government hosts a cookout on the Green for students completing survey

Robert Curtis • Sep 16, 2014

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Green, Student Government will be asking students to complete a survey concerning SG's initiative proposals. Free food catered by Mayes Food Service will be provided for those who participated in the survey.

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Study spots: The eight best places to study on and off campus

Clark • Jun 12, 2014

Finding the ideal study spot can be difficult with the traffic of students on campus. Here are eight on- and off-campus places to consider.

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Alpha Tau Omega reaches out to Jacksonville homeless

Christen Hancock • Sep 19, 2013

It’s 90 degrees out, unbearably humid and noisy with the daily commotion of the campus. There are tents on the Green.

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Exposed metal cuts student

Brandon Thigpen • Sep 13, 2013

A student cut his foot while playing ultimate frisbee on the Green.

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A visit from Brother Micah

Catherine Byerly • Feb 21, 2013

[cycloneslider id="a-visit-from-brother-micah"] On Jan. 30, 2013 Micah Anderson, commonly known across college campuses as "Brother Micah," came to visit the UNF green. Photos and narrative by Catherine...

Campus pastor sparks controversy on green

Gordon Rhyne • Jan 23, 2013

A Christian, an Atheist and a pastor walked onto the UNF Green. The pastor said, “She pulled out her breasts and they were like big ole’ cantaloupes.” The surrounding students broke out...

The GOP debate event recap

Dargan Thompson • Jan 27, 2012

UNF found itself in the national spotlight Jan. 26 as the CNN GOP debate swept through campus.News trucks and hundreds of members of the media took over the Student Union. CNN filmed live from campus all...

Protesters swarm the Green

Jordan Harirchi • Jan 27, 2012

Occupy Jacksonville, Ron Paul Fans, and Terry Jones were present Protestors from the farthest...