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The University of North Florida Flight Deck hosted a GeoGuessr tournament for staff and faculty on Wednesday, Aug. 14. The tournament was part of “Feathering the Nest,” a dedicated week of community activities designed to energize and connect employees before the fall 2026 semester begins. Other festivities throughout the week included a campus cookout, Ospr
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Getting that golden glow from the sun’s intense UV radiation has often been sold as part of living in Florida, but rising melanoma cases suggest that a tan and bikini lines come at a price. Dr. Vanessa Riegert-Johnson, the chief medical officer and medical director at UNF Student Health Services, says that, because the university... The post Love Islan
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As the University of North Florida continues construction on new soccer practice fields, Ogier Gardens staff members say the work encroaches on their space and could jeopardize the garden’s plant life. Ogier Gardens is a student-maintained community garden located next to Lot 18. The space hosts events such as workshops and tours for students. It... The post
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The University of North Florida’s campus provides habitat for a wide variety of birds, but artificial light, reflective windows and ongoing development pose risks to local and migratory species. UNF students and local Audubon volunteers are documenting bird-window collisions through Lights Out Northeast Florida. The regional initiative identifies high-risk b
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Student Health Services is preparing for the incoming wave of new students this fall semester, many of whom are unaware of the comprehensive medical facility tucked away on the second floor of Building 39A. Staffed by licensed physicians and Mayo Clinic internal medicine residents and equipped with an X-ray unit, students have access to all... The post Plan
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The University of North Florida Student Government announced that student season-ticket sales for the Jacksonville Jaguars will open on Monday, Aug. 17, with 150 tickets available, according to an SG press release. The ticket offering comes as the venue undergoes major renovations as part of the team’s “Stadium of the Future” project, the p
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University of North Florida students debate the legitimacy of claims of voter fraud and discuss the importance of voter participation as state and national elections approach. The discourse has gained momentum following President Donald Trump’s recent claims that foreign intelligence influenced the 2020 election. Voter fraud concerns With debates over voter
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Students at the University of North Florida have access to several local resources battling food insecurity, including on-campus and nearby options. Food insecurity significantly impacts college students, with prevalence rates on campuses ranging from 19% to 56%, up to four times the national average, according to the National Library of Medicine. On-campus
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The University of North Florida is gearing up for a landmark 2026-27 season, headlined by a newly structured ASUN Conference and first-time matchups for men’s and women’s basketball and cross country. Following a wave of June schedule releases for soccer and volleyball, fans can look forward to a fresh conference landscape for basketball and cross... The pos
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