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Final summer Senate meeting: New associate justice, budget requests and resignation of the communications coordinator

Final summer Senate meeting: New associate justice, budget requests and resignation of the communications coordinator

Alan Vargas | Jul 13, 2018

On Friday, July 13 the UNF Senate held its final session of the summer term. During this final session, Senate voted to approve a new associate justice, approved an amended budget request and approved...

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Courtesy of the Office of the Dean of Students.

Medical Withdrawal: How and why students temporarily leave for medical emergencies

Jessica May | Jul 13, 2018

UNF gives students peace of mind when it comes to leaving school for medical emergencies, according to the Office of the Dean of Students. Through the office, students can take themselves out of...

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Graphic by Drew McDonald.

How to avoid bad luck on Friday the 13th

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Jul 13, 2018

  The famous singer Alanis Morissette once said: “it’s like ten thousand spoons when all you need is a knife, isn’t it ironic?” She may have a point, but nothing is ironic about being...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Opinion: What cognitive dissonance is and why it might be good for you

Tamlynn Torchon | Jul 12, 2018

As human beings, we are naturally complex. We have a degree of self-awareness that is very amazing. We’ve come this far, to the point where we can observe our environment as well as others. But we...

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A new sculpture to the UNF Sculpture Park.

UNF Seaside Sculpture Park features new art

Khorri Newton and Lili Weinstein | Jul 12, 2018

Having originally opened in June 2016, the UNF Seaside Sculpture Park has recently seen the installment of its third round of fresh student art. The new sculptures were installed on Tuesday, July...

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Man on the Street: Will ospreys get inked this Friday the 13th?

Man on the Street: Will ospreys get inked this Friday the 13th?

Hunter Horstman | Jul 12, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQA4bu0NjRU[/embedyt] Video by Mary Belichis and Carly Kramer — For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments...

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Armada defeat Miami United FC to advance to NPSL finals

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Jul 12, 2018

With a crowd of 2,044 fans in attendance at Hodges Stadium, the Jacksonville Armada put on a show, defeating Miami United FC 4-1. The first goal by Armada midfielder, J.C. Banks, was assisted by UNF...

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Recently appointed Supreme Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Court of Appeals.

UNF professor says Kavanaugh’s appointment represents rightwards shift for Supreme Court

Nolan Hammond | Jul 12, 2018

On Monday, July 9, President Donald Trump nominated D.C. Circuit Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy left by the upcoming retirement of moderate conservative Justice Anthony...

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Ann and David Hicks. Courtesy of University of North Florida

David Hicks, major UNF contributor and philanthropist, dies at age 82

Hannah Lee | Jul 11, 2018

Most UNF students will recognize his last name as it is plastered all over campus: the building that hosts OneStop, Ann & David Hicks Hall, as well as a college— the Hicks Honors College. These buildings...

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Armada host first playoff game in Jacksonville Wednesday at Hodges Stadium

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Jul 11, 2018

UNF students looking for something to do on Wednesday night can come witness history as the Jacksonville Armada host their first-ever playoff match in Jacksonville against Miami United FC. This is the...

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UNF to host an Environmental Equity Seminar

Nolan Hammond | Jul 11, 2018

  On Friday, July 13, Robert Bullard, a Distinguished Professor of Urban Planning and Environmental Policy at Texas Southern University, will lead a free Environmental Equity Seminar. Bullard...

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Photo courtesy of LITE Team Seat Belt Safety

Click it or ticket: Seat belt safety on campus

Aisling Glocke | Jul 11, 2018

All it takes is one click of a seat belt to save a person’s life. After the recent accidents involving students not wearing seat belts, it has become important to bring awareness to seat belt safety....

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