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Florida’s minimum wage increased by a dollar. Will it make a difference?

Florida’s minimum wage increased by a dollar. Will it make a difference?

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern Oct 4, 2024

The minimum wage is now $13 an hour for all workers in Florida and $9.98 for tipped employees. Many companies took the initiative to adjust their employees’ payroll early to prepare for the transition. Since...

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OPINION: A minimum wage increase should be good for everyone

Sarah Eng, Opinions Intern Oct 2, 2024

This article expresses the views of its author(s), separate from those of this publication. Readers are encouraged to comment or submit a Letter to the Editor to share their opinions. To submit a Letter...

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Sept. 6 job report: a nail in the coffin for recent graduates?

Julia Howey, Volunteer Reporter Sep 18, 2024

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the monthly job report on Friday, Sep. 6. The report revealed a cooling economy following rapid expansion as companies scaled back hiring, particularly for...

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How FAFSA changes affect students this aid year

Thomas Herrold, Reporter Intern Jul 22, 2024

This year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid underwent significant changes due to the new FAFSA Simplification Act. The legislation aimed to simplify the financial aid application process for...

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New law will allow UNF more flexibility with its reserve fund

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter Jul 17, 2024

A new bill went into effect earlier this month that could change how the University of North Florida and other Florida universities use state funds.  House Bill 707 was put into effect on July 1. The...

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UNF Coggin College of Business granted $500,000 by Blackstone Charitable Foundation

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief May 9, 2023

Aiming to help University of North Florida students prepare for careers post-graduation, the Blackstone Charitable Foundation has gifted the Coggin College of Business with a $500,000 grant, the university...

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How Giving Day is helping propel UNF athletics to the next level

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Mar 31, 2023

It’s easy to look at the pageantry and showmanship of upper-level college athletics and assume that revenue comes effortlessly. Unfortunately for many low-major and mid-major schools, such as the University...

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3 things to know about the new UNF faculty contract

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Jan 13, 2023

A new contract has been approved for faculty at the University of North Florida (UNF) but the document, which spans a hefty 254 pages, is just as complex as it is long.  This contract is an agreement...

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Faculty union and UNF BOT tentatively agree on new contract, pending vote

Carter Mudgett and Darvin Nelson Nov 1, 2022

The University of North Florida faculty union — United Faculty of Florida (UFF) — and Board of Trustees (BOT) tentatively agreed upon a contract last that, if ratified and approved, will give faculty...

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Students continue to question the purpose of UNF’s ‘distance learning fee’

Phoebe Mullis, Reporter Jul 11, 2022

The distance learning fee, listed in all students’ account summary by term, has been a hot topic since the closure of the University of North Florida (UNF) during COVID-19, leaving some students wondering...

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A breakdown of UNF’s seventh president’s contract

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor Jul 11, 2022

Dr. Moez Limayem signed his contract with the University of North Florida (UNF) Board of Trustees (BOT) on June 30, which will go into effect on August 1, making him the seventh president of UNF. Spinnaker...

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VyStar online banking issues persist for UNF students

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter Jun 17, 2022

Online banking has become the new norm for most young adults and students, and when you suddenly cannot open the app and manage your finances, panic begins to set in. This has been the case for thousands...

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