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Free flu shots on UNF campus

Free flu shots on UNF campus

Aloe Suarez, Reporter Nov 3, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - University of North Florida students can get free flu shots on campus tomorrow at J. Brooks Brown Hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The UNF Health Services is partnering with Publix to...

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Duval judge resigns from vote-counting board after Trump donations revealed

Duval judge resigns from vote-counting board after Trump donations revealed

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Oct 30, 2020

Featured Image of Judge Brent Shore in Duval County Courtroom by Bob Self. A judge resigned as chairman of the Duval County Canvassing Board on Thursday, after uncoverings of his donations to the Trump...

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Political satire: Why laughter is the best medicine

Political satire: Why laughter is the best medicine

Grace Stoler, Reporter Oct 30, 2020

At first glance, it may seem like 2020 has had nothing to offer humanity but various forms of doom and gloom. Fortunately however, it has given comedic writers and satirists many opportunities to work...

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UNF researchers survey urban alligator population

UNF researchers survey urban alligator population

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Oct 28, 2020

A UNF biology team conducted a year-long research study of the population of Jacksonville’s urban alligators. The team wanted to observe how alligators behave in large cities, and found that there are...

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My experience of COVID-19 and three weeks of quarantine

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Oct 28, 2020

Three weeks in UNF-administered quarantine has been one of the most unique and challenging experiences in my entire life. That’s saying a lot, considering I had to go through the college admissions process....

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The words "Police Beat" are written in red and white, surrounded by a white square outline. In the background, a University of North Florida Police Department cruiser is tinted blue.

Former UNF Student Sean Lovins on House Arrest

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Oct 27, 2020

Former UNF student Sean Lovin’s recent request for bond was granted almost two years after he was arrested by UNFPD as a suspect for murder in the second degree. The suspect is now on house arrest and...

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UNF sees slight decrease in COVID cases

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Oct 26, 2020

The number of COVID-19 cases at UNF has decreased since last week. From Oct. 16 to Oct. 22, the University reported a smaller number of 31 new student cases, and 6 new employee cases. Previously, the...

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UNF celebrates Interfaith Week: 'Religious and Nonreligious United for Social Change'

UNF celebrates Interfaith Week: ‘Religious and Nonreligious United for Social Change’

Aloe Suarez, Reporter Oct 26, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - This week kicks off the start of Interfaith Week at the University of North Florida, where students and faculty of various religions band together to learn and engage with one another...

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The words "Police Beat" are written in red and white, surrounded by a white square outline. In the background, a University of North Florida Police Department cruiser is tinted blue.

Is there a serial burglar at the Flats?

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Oct 23, 2020

The Flats have continued to be the target of mysterious burglaries and the culprits have yet to be caught. This begs the question: Is UNF dealing with a serial burglar?  “We are not sure if the perpetrator...

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Unofficial SG election results announced

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Oct 22, 2020

The unofficial Student Government election results were released by the Office of Elections last night, and the preliminary results show that the Ignite Party have won the majority of the seats. By...

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Mail-in ballot request deadline approaching

Mail-in ballot request deadline approaching

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Oct 22, 2020

It’s crunch time -- the general election is just under two weeks away, and the deadline to request your mail-in ballot is on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 5 p.m.  Call your county elections office or go...

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Benefits of talking to yourself and when to worry

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Oct 22, 2020

Let’s face it, whether we’re in the shower or home alone for a while, we sometimes exchange a few words with ourselves. So, if you’ve been wondering if it's normal to talk to yourself and crack up...

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