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OPINION: Jason Van Dyke verdict brings new hope to battle over police brutality

OPINION: Jason Van Dyke verdict brings new hope to battle over police brutality

Noah Meyer, Opinions Editor | Oct 7, 2018

I didn’t think Jason Van Dyke would be held accountable for the murder of Laquan McDonald. It seems very few did. Case after case, from the killings of Michael Brown Jr., Eric Garner, Tamir Rice, and...

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the UNF Senate Chambers. Photo by Alan Vargas.

Student Government: Proposal to amend the University alcohol policy, expanding Medical Amnesty and upcoming Lend-a-Wing food drives

Alan Vargas | Oct 7, 2018

The UNF Student Government Senate met on Oct. 5 to hear reports from officers, confirm a Judicial Branch and Legislative Branch appointment and to vote on funding for rentable laptop chargers. Attorney...

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The Gandhi Statue in Peace Plaza is continuing to rust.

Celebrating Gandhi’s birthday

Jessica May | Oct 7, 2018

The University of North Florida and members of the Gandhi Memorial Society put on a celebration in Peace Plaza to remember and celebrate Gandhi's birthday on Saturday, Oct. 4. Members in attendance...

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Photo by Khorri Newton

Ospreys lose late against the Bisons

DeAndre Pearson | Oct 7, 2018

  After jumping out to an early lead, North Florida’s Men’s Soccer team (2-8-0, 1-1-0 ASUN) could not hold on the early lead against Lipscomb (3-7-0, 2-1-0 ASUN) at home on Oct. 6. With...

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Logo of the Jacksonville Jaguars

Week 5: Jaguars vs Chiefs Preview

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Oct 7, 2018

  Week 5 will be the biggest test for the Jaguars (3-1) as they head to Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 7 at 1 p.m to take on the Kansas City Chiefs (4-0). The Chiefs just came off a...

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Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Gov. Rick Scott declares state of emergency in preparation for Tropical Depression 14

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Oct 7, 2018

Tropical Depression 14 may not have yet graduated to the point where it has received its official name, but on Sunday, Oct. 7, Florida Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency for the Florida Panhandle...

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Caffeine addiction: why you should drop pumpkin spice lattes

Caffeine addiction: why you should drop pumpkin spice lattes

Chelsea Foster | Oct 5, 2018

From wearing sweaters to pumpkin carving, fall brings a bucket of undeniable perks. But this year, you might want to leave your pumpkin spice latte behind. Now you may be wondering why on Earth you...

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UNF alumna spotlight: Tesh Hanson

Steven Thompson | Oct 5, 2018

One of Tesh Hanson’s best memories of playing basketball at the University of North Florida is playing with her teammates, whom she regards as little sisters and a coaching staff, that always kept everyone...

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Coming Out Week 2018

Coming Out Week 2018

Sarah Bethea | Oct 5, 2018

Thursday, Oct. 11 is the 30th anniversary of National Coming Out Day. To celebrate, UNF’s LGBT Resource Center is hosting Coming Out Week from Oct. 8 through Oct. 12 with events, discussions and programs...

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Police Beat: A fraudulent ID, a stolen bike, notes on a truck and a drunk guy

Jessica May | Oct 4, 2018

A lost backpack found trouble UNFPD, as well as staff members from the Osprey Clubhouse, responded to reports of a found backpack on Sept. 28. According to the police report, the officer found...

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Red tide forces the Florida Wildlife Conservation to regulate snook and redfish in Southwest Florida

Red tide forces the Florida Wildlife Conservation to regulate snook and redfish in Southwest Florida

Jessica May | Oct 4, 2018

The Florida Wildlife Conservation has temporarily made snook and redfish catch-and-release only from the northernmost point of Anna Maria Island in Manatee County to Gordon Pass in Collier County, according...

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Hatters sweep Ospreys in three

Hatters sweep Ospreys in three

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Oct 4, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtItV8Yb0Ig[/embedyt] With a strong defense, the Stetson Hatters (10-6, 2-2 ASUN) limited the Ospreys (6-16, 1-5 ASUN) to a minimal offense and won the match...

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