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UNF Jewish community comes together for Pittsburgh

Heydi Ortiz Oct 29, 2018

Grief, sadness and prayers were expressed Saturday evening as the Jewish Ospreys united to pay their respects to the eleven congregants who lost their lives in Pittsburgh to yet another mass shooting. “Throughout...

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Vigil to be held at UNF following synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh

Vigil to be held at UNF following synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh

Jessica May, Police Reporter Oct 27, 2018

The Jewish community across the United States were shocked to find that eleven people were killed in a mass shooting, and UNF’s Jewish community was no different. The UNF Interfaith Center and the Jewish...

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Framed pictures of Greg Yutuc with friends and family displayed on table, along with framed bible verse.

Photo Gallery: Remembering the life of Greg Yutuc

Jake Duff Aug 14, 2018

In the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 14, the UNF Navigators celebrated the life of former UNF Student Greg Yutuc. Yutuc was 22-years-old when he passed away in July.   — For more information...

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Yutuc's Facebook profile picture. Photo from Facebook.

UNF Navigators honors Greg Yutuc through a Celebration of Life vigil

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief Aug 13, 2018

Greg Yutuc was only 22 when he passed away in a car crash on July 14. In the car crash, Yutuc was able to save his mother's life by grabbing the steering wheel last minute. “My wife was the driver,”...

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Preparation for vigil with lit candles, signs, and inspirational t-shirt.

Vigil held in honor of black and transgender victims of gun violence

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Jul 28, 2018

Just after Parkland students and other survivors of gun violence spoke to the Jacksonville community at the Road to Jax: Town Hall event on July 27, activists proceeded to gather in the center of the John...

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Students come together at a vigil for 20-year-old Hayden Raulerson.

Students honor Hayden Raulerson with candlelight vigil

Sam Chaney, News Editor Jun 18, 2018

A random snow cone machine purchased on an early-morning whim. A basketball hoop placed in the front yard as a surprise for his roommate. Heartwarming gifts strategically left out for his friends on...

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Hayden Raulerson

Funeral information for UNF student, Hayden Raulerson released

Hannah Lee Jun 14, 2018

Funeral information has been released for UNF student Hayden Raulerson, who passed away on Saturday, June 9 in a car crash.   The funeral will be on Friday, June 15 at the Impact Church...

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Photo by Alex Torres-Perez

Vigil held at UNF to honor victims of Parkland shooting

Alexandra Torres-Perez, Managing Editor Feb 21, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUUjqeIZw28[/embedyt] 17 candles representing 17 lives. Lives taken too soon after a former student entered Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and opened...

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UNF will hold vigil for Parkland shooting victims

Alexandra Torres-Perez, Managing Editor Feb 20, 2018

A vigil honoring the 17 victims who lost their lives at last week’s school shooting will be held at the Peace Plaza at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 21. The Peace Plaza is where the Mahatma Gandhi and the Martin...

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Students hold a candlelit vigil to honor Vegas victims

Students hold a candlelit vigil to honor Vegas victims

Pierce Turner Oct 3, 2017

https://youtu.be/bGD_F0Oq6rk *Editor's Note: According the Associated Press, at the time of publication, 59 people were reported dead as a result of the attack. The video included in this story says...

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Photo by Luiza Motta

Vigil on campus will honor victims of Las Vegas attack

Tierney Harvey Oct 3, 2017

The UNF Muslim Student Association is holding a vigil Tuesday to honor victims of the Las Vegas mass shooting. The vigil will be held at 7 p.m. in Osprey Plaza. All UNF clubs, students and faculty...

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Members of the UNF community held a candle light vigil to honor George Louissaint Jr. Photo by Lili Weinstein

UNF community honors George Louissaint Jr. with candlelit vigil

Marielisa Martinez Feb 21, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU6iQLbr_0E Students and members of the community gathered Monday evening to remember George Louissaint, Jr. and say goodbye to him. As the sun came down, the memorial...

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