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Police Beat: Stolen keys and a questionable entry

Sam Chaney, News Editor | Jun 27, 2018

Keys to the Kingdom Officials met with a UNF staff member at the University of North Florida Police Station on Thursday, June 21 in response to a report of stolen master keys. The complainant...

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Coach of UNF Women’s Soccer team chosen for NCAA Women Coaches Academy

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Jun 27, 2018

UNF Women’s Soccer coach, Robin Confer, recently went to a four-day NCAA Women Coaches Academy. Hosted by the Alliance of Women Coaches, Confer attended along with 47 other coaches from different...

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UNF Student, Jesse Martinez, was arrested on April 9.

Jesse Martinez asks for local disposition at pre-trial

Aisling Glocke | Jun 27, 2018

*Correction 6/27 10:54 a.m.: An original publication of this article stated Martinez is currently awaiting sentencing. This is incorrect and Martinez is currently in jail UNF student Jesse...

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Frank German earns postseason accolades

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Jun 26, 2018

A week after being selected in the fourth round of the 2018 MLB Draft by the New York Yankees, former UNF pitcher Frank German was honored with three more awards. Division I Baseball selected German...

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Opinion: We need to talk about PTSD

Tamlynn Torchon | Jun 26, 2018

This month is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month, and PTSD Awareness Day is Wednesday, June 27. With these dates in mind, it’s the right time to discuss the reality of PTSD and the importance...

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Local rallies being held in response to recent murders of transgender community members

Sam Chaney, News Editor | Jun 26, 2018

Voices are rising within the Jacksonville community in a chorus of cries for justice. Within the last year, three transgender women in Duval County were murdered, and a fourth was shot but survived. In...

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Seven new players added to Women’s Indoor Volleyball roster

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Jun 26, 2018

The UNF Women's Indoor Volleyball team loaded their roster with a fresh crop of talent for the upcoming season. The team added four new outside hitters: Solimar Cestero, Charyari Ramos, Kirby Smith,...

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UNF Dining Services hiring students for summer B and fall terms

Aisling Glocke | Jun 26, 2018

With the help of UNF Dining Services, students can make the money they need without ever having to leave campus. On Tuesday, June 26, UNF Dining Services will host the Pop-Up Student Hiring Fair...

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UNF ranks among top 2018 LGBTQ-friendly online colleges

UNF ranks among top 2018 LGBTQ-friendly online colleges

Sam Chaney, News Editor | Jun 25, 2018

National Pride Month has been in full swing. Not only has the UNF LGBT Resource Center been an invaluable resource to students and the community, but UNF itself has proven to be one of the more prominent...

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UNF Division I Women’s Swim Team earns CSCAA Scholar All-America Award

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Jun 25, 2018

One of the biggest struggles of being a student-athlete is balancing schoolwork and remaining committed to the team. The UNF Division I Women's Swim Team, however, excelled in the classroom, sporting...

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Sophia Ndreu. photo by Luiza Motta.

UNF student describes her battle to get into UNF after completing the English Language Program

Alan Vargas | Jun 25, 2018

UNF Sophomore Klaudia Ndreu moved to the United States from Albania when she was 19 years old. She speaks four languages and wants to change the way people think about the role of women in society. The...

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Opinion: The U.S. is heading deeper into isolationism

Tamlynn Torchon | Jun 24, 2018

The United States of America has decided to withdraw from the United Nations’ Human Rights Council (UNHCR) as of Tuesday, June 19. It is the only country to have voluntarily withdrawn itself and...

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