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Why dining services at UNF aren’t enough for vegan students

Heydi Ortiz Nov 27, 2018

Vegan diets are becoming increasingly popular among college campuses as students seek to not only change their diet for the sake of health, but also for the bettering of the environment by depending solely...

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The benefits of on-campus jobs

The benefits of on-campus jobs

Colin McCann Jan 23, 2018

Juggling school and work is what drives most students to outbursts of insomnia and insanity, often simultaneously. What’s worse, your boss sometimes won’t care that you have a class schedule to work...

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What's open on campus for Veteran's Day

What’s open on campus for Veteran’s Day

Valeree Del Guidice Nov 9, 2017

In observance of Veteran’s Day most services on campus will be closing. Nov. 11 falls on a Saturday this year, and as a result the holiday is being nationally observed the workday before. Almost every...

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Nutrition blog makes eating healthy on campus easier

Samantha Chaney Nov 3, 2017

Between dodging allergies or just attempting to consume something green, many college students know all too well the struggle of healthy eating on a campus where the meal options are always enticing,...

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Food certificates handed out for unclaimed meals due to Irma

Andy Moser Oct 10, 2017

Students who couldn’t use their weekly allotment of meals due to Hurricane Irma may be able to receive “food certificates” for use at UNF dining venues. By now, students who are eligible...

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Dining Services working reimburse meals not claimed due to Irma

Andy Moser Sep 25, 2017

UNF Dining Services is working to provide “food certificates” to students who couldn’t use their meal plans during the week Hurricane Irma impacted northeast Florida, according to the university’s...

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Einstein Bros. Bagels was the second most popular dining option following Chipotle Mexican Grill according to an Osprey Voice survey.

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Where to “swoop” in for a bite

Doriel Gale-Corley Aug 29, 2017

With classes in full swing, those study breaks can work up an appetite. Hungry and confused on where to get a quick snack or a filling meal? UNF has 16 restaurants for students to pick up a bite to...

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Why UNF’s Chick-fil-A menu is so small?

Pierce Turner Aug 17, 2017

Chick-fil-A is one of the most popular dining locations on campus, but students are often frustrated with the slimmed down  menu and the inability for the location to accept coupons. The restaurant...

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Students can buy meal plan online, pay no sales tax

Saphara Harrell Oct 31, 2014
A new state law exempts certain prepaid college meal plans from sales tax. Chartwells is included. Starting Oct. 31 students can purchase their meal plans online, without being charged for sales tax.
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Man on the street: where do you eat on campus?

Brandon Thigpen Jun 12, 2014
On this week's Man on the Street, Brandon set out to find what student's thought about UNF's dining experience on campus.
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Choose the healthier options when driving through

Noor Ashouri Jan 30, 2013
Hungry, broke and in a hurry? There are healthier options at your favorite fast food restaurants.
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Top Five Songs About D.T.F. Women

Spinnaker Jul 22, 2010

Who can forget those summer girls? I can. Inspired by one of the many quotable lines from the 2007 comedy “Superbad,” these songs are about those scandalous babes you meet in the darkest of places....

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