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Voting machine malfunctions reported at several Duval County precincts

Voting machine malfunctions reported at several Duval County precincts

Alex Toth, Features Editor | Aug 28, 2018

As Election Day wears on, several reports of ballot problems have emerged from polling locations across Duval County. Florida Politics reported ballot issues at Precinct 606 and Precinct 510 in Jacksonville....

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Upcoming 2019 softball schedule released

DeAndre Pearson | Aug 28, 2018

The 2019 Softball schedule holds a series of tests for North Florida as it features an incredibly high group of top tier schools. According to the North Florida Athletics Department, the softball...

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BTS' "Love Yourself: Answer" album cover. Courtesy of Big Hit Entertainment.

BTS’ “Love Yourself: Answer” is an uplifting discovery of self-love

Alex Toth, Features Editor | Aug 28, 2018

For even the most acclaimed artists, the "concept album" is a challenging beast. Crafting a satisfying, complete story while making sure each individual song can stand on its own two feet is one of music’s...

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against UNC Asheville

UNF Soccer Weekend Recap

DeAndre Pearson | Aug 28, 2018

Over the weekend, both mens and women's soccer teams struggled to find success at home. The Women's Soccer team picked up their first victory of the season on Sunday against UNC AshevilleOver the...

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Sign placed outside of City Hall in support of ending gun violence.

Community rallies at Jacksonville City Hall following the Jacksonville Landing shooting

Chelsea Foster, Grace Gillen | Aug 28, 2018

On the afternoon of Sunday, Aug. 26, shots rang out inside the Jacksonville Landing during a gaming tournament, killing two innocent people and wounding eleven more. The very next evening, on Aug. 27,...

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Students line up early to enter the new and improved Game Room.

UNF gamers reacts to the Jacksonville Landing shooting

Kevin Beaugrand, News Editor | Aug 27, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXXhNhxJzvE[/embedyt] Video by Kevin Beaugrand and Brett Nweeia Many in the UNF gaming community were shocked when they heard the news about the shooting on...

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The Jacksonville Landing shortly after the shooting on Aug. 26.

Woman on the Street: UNF students react to Jacksonville Landing shooting

Jessica May | Aug 27, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2PSwwuzSNY[/embedyt] Video by Jessica May and Joe Girouard.   — For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any...

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3 dead, including suspect, 11 injured; Shooting at the Jacksonville Landing

3 dead, including suspect, 11 injured; Shooting at the Jacksonville Landing

Hannah Lee | Aug 26, 2018

Sunday afternoon is a busy time for the Jacksonville Landing. Restaurants are packed, families are together, and friends meet up and have a drink. On Sunday, Aug. 26, this changed. Two people were...

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President Szymanski sends out Message from the President in response to Jacksonville shooting

President Szymanski sends out Message from the President in response to Jacksonville shooting

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Aug 26, 2018

On the evening of Sunday, Aug. 26, UNF President David Szymanski sent out a Special Osprey Update in response to the mass shooting that occurred at the Jacksonville Landing earlier the same day. "Our...

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Mavericks is located at the Jacksonville Landing in downtown.

Mass shooting at the Jacksonville Landing results in “multiple fatalities”

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Aug 26, 2018

A mass shooting took place at the Jacksonville Landing on Sunday, Aug. 26, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The shooting reportedly occurred during the Madden NFL Tournament Qualifier...

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Photo by Alan Vargas.

Senate holds its first meeting of the fall term

Alan Vargas | Aug 25, 2018

The UNF Student Government Senate kicked off the first session of the school year by naming the Student Government Association scholarship after Former SG Director and current Parent Association Director...

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The Ospreys lost a tough bout with Mercer on Friday night

Ospreys lose late to Mercer, 2-1

DeAndre Pearson | Aug 25, 2018

  In the first matchup of the Mike Gibbs Invitational, the Ospreys allowed a late goal after jumping out to a hot start. It was a close contested game that came down to a controversial call which...

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