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UNF Digs: Highlights from the school’s first 25 years

Danae Leake Jul 30, 2016

UNF Digs is a weekly column that delves into UNF’s archives to find treasures worth sharing. This column would be more of a snapshot of UNF’s history than an excerpt from a history textbook. But...

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Photo by Tiffany Salameh

Ospreys “Paw”sed their study sessions for pups during finals week

Courtney Stringfellow Apr 25, 2016
Ospreys flocked to the first floor of the Thomas G. Carpenter Library on Monday, April 25 to take a break from finals and spend some time with therapy dogs in training.
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Students will now have to swipe their Osprey 1 Cards to pass through the library's turnstiles. Photo by Jordan Perez

UNF library implements turnstile system to enhance campus safety

Jordan Perez Nov 24, 2015
The turnstiles went active on Nov. 16 and require the use of an Osprey 1 Card to get through.
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Library to stay open 24 hours as trial

Kathleen Godfrey Nov 4, 2014
The library will have a trial period of being open 24 hours, five days a week, in Spring 2015 and could expand these hours into Fall 2015.
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Encounters with the supernatural at UNF

Joseph Pike Oct 24, 2014
The University of North Florida is not a stranger to urban legends. There are several tales of hauntings taking place around the campus, ranging, in location, from Lot 18 to Osprey Hall.
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Poetry on the pond

Kayla Davis Sep 30, 2014
The Thomas G. Carpenter Library displays a poetry installation inspired by Emily Dickinson. Dr. Lunberry orchestrated this installation with the help of his students.
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Survey says: your Student Government to focus on library changes, kayaks

Saphara Harrell Sep 26, 2014
After students gave their opinion in the recent Student Government survey, SG is expected to focus on implementing three projects: two would see changes in and at the library, and the other would expand free checkout gear at the Eco center.
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Thomas G. Carpenter Library soon to be under renovations

Saphara Harrell Sep 1, 2014
The Library Learning Commons initiative will add new renovations, adding more study spaces and resources at the Thomas G. Library. Funded by Florida's BOG, the construction is expected to begin late July and completed by late Jan. 2015.
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Opinion: UNF student callers work hard, gain results

Opinion: UNF student callers work hard, gain results

Cassidy Alexander Jul 29, 2014
UNF student callers work diligently when they call alumni nightly in order to get donations for the university, which go toward more things than you might expect--financial aid, and other student resources. Compared to other universities of its size, UNF does well with its contributions from alumni.
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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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Student sees camera flash in the bathroom

Saphara Harrell Apr 16, 2014
Not for the first time, a student thinks someone was peeping on him in a bathroom.
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Event to be held to unveil list of UNF traditions

Blake Middleton Feb 19, 2014
A list of UNF traditions will be unveiled at an event tomorrow. Read about it here...
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