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UNF to launch new Logistics and Supply Chain Management degree program

Victoria Reed | Jul 5, 2019

The Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management degree program, which UNF will launch in August, will help its students gain the competitive edge needed in the high-growth logistics industry,...

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Blink-182 and Lil Wayne to perform in Jax this month

Darvin Nelson | Jul 5, 2019

Satisfy your 90s craze by enjoying music by Blink-182 and rapper Lil Wayne. Yes, our favorite old school musicians are performing their hit songs this month here in Jacksonville. From Canada to Kansas...

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Police Beat: An escalated argument, a threatening phone call and a stolen wallet

Ramona Ramdeen, Police Reporter | Jul 3, 2019

Wait. What??? On June 24, 2019, UNFPD responded to a call in reference to a disturbance at The Flats. Upon arrival UPD could not locate a disturbance but was stopped by a motorist in the parking lot...

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UNF will be launching a new Health Administration masters program online

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor | Jul 3, 2019

The Department of Health Administration is launching a new online Executive Master of Health Administration program in August. The program will require 30-credit hours, which can be completed in as...

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The bigger story behind Governor DeSantis’ antisemitism bill

The bigger story behind Governor DeSantis’ antisemitism bill

Victoria Reed | Jul 2, 2019

There are rising concerns about how a new antisemitism bill will affect students' ability to criticize Israel and participate in challenging conversations on campus.   House bill, HB741, was signed...

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Why scientists say coffee can help fight off obesity

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor | Jul 2, 2019

Thinking about putting down that cup of coffee? Well, don’t. You’re probably thinking “Why won’t these people stop talking about coffee?”  It’s because we know how much college kids love...

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How Florida’s new texting and driving law will affect UNF students

Courtney Green | Jul 2, 2019

You might have heard about the new texting and driving law, which went into effect Monday, July 1. The Wireless Communications While Driving Law (also known as the Texting Law) means that you can receive...

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Looking for something to do in Jax this Independence Day? Check out these events

Erik Feliciano | Jul 1, 2019

With Independence day coming up there are quite a few things to do. Independence Day Celebration On July 3,  the Jumbo Shrimp will be hosting a Independence day event where the first 2,000 people...

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Tips for commuting students

Lianna Norman, Editor in Chief | Jul 1, 2019

There are plenty of guides with tips and tricks on how to survive your freshman year in college. However, most of these lists directly apply to students who live on campus during their first year of college...

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College student discounts and deals

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor | Jul 1, 2019

We all know attending college while working and trying to maintain a safe budget is not the easiest task. Companies are aiming to make this easier for college students through discounts and deals. Here...

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UNF Student Government Senate meets to discuss and revise several different bills

Samantha Addy, Student Government Reporter | Jun 28, 2019

On Friday, June 28, the UNF Student Government Senate met to discuss several different bills, including the two previously-passed bills (SB-19SA-3396 and SB-19SA-3398) that allowed for the installation...

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Tolbert returns to the court

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Jun 28, 2019

Junior Tiffany Tolbert was in a groove as the 2018-19 season began, but an injury during practice put her on the shelf for four months.  [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv39vVLVO1c[/embedyt] Video...

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