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OPINION: We need to talk about it – suicide

Tamlynn Torchon Jun 11, 2018

The past week has been very turbulent one: like many other societies, the U.S. values life over death, which explains why it’s always shocking to hear that someone committed suicide. As much as life...

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Hayden Raulerson

UNF hosts vigil for student who passed away

Hannah Lee Jun 11, 2018

*Correction: A previous version of this article said Raulerson was 21 years old. Raulerson has since been confirmed to be 20 years old ***UPDATE 5/11 12:17 p.m. Hayden Raulerson has been confirmed...

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Police Beat: Drug arrest and damaged/burglarized vehicles

Sam Chaney, News Editor Jun 9, 2018

New Paint Job UNFPD was dispatched to the UNF Flat on June 1 in response to a report of a damaged vehicle. Upon arrival, the complainant told officials she had seen a cement truck laying a concrete...

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JSO offering $8,000 for tips regarding Town Center shooting

Hannah Lee Jun 9, 2018

On Tuesday, June 5, there was a drive-by shooting that killed three young men and injured one. The shooting occurred on Town Center Parkway, near the intersection of I-295, outside of UNF's main...

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Senate members discuss business during the meeting. Photo by Alan Vargas.

Senate Meeting: Discussion regarding old skate park grounds and new bill proposals

Alan Vargas Jun 8, 2018

The UNF Senate met on Friday, June 8 in order to vote on a bill that clears up language in the Title VI Election Code, as well as send two new bills to Student Government Committees for discussion. The...

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UNF Student Government Releases Prices for Jaguars Ticket Sales

UNF Student Government Releases Prices for Jaguars Ticket Sales

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jun 8, 2018

UNF Student Government posted their ticket prices of Jaguars games for this upcoming season in an email to UNF students and faculty. Season Tickets go on sale Tuesday, July 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and...

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Fynn Timm and Eden Meyer named ASUN Student-Athletes of the Year

Fynn Timm and Eden Meyer named ASUN Student-Athletes of the Year

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jun 8, 2018

On Wednesday, June 6 at the 2018 ASUN Conference Spring Meetings, Fynn Timm and Eden Meyer were the recipients of the ASUN Student-Athletes of the Year award. This is the first time a UNF student-athlete...

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Response to a torn Safe Space sticker. Photo by Carly Kramer.

LGBT Resource center offers replacement “Safe Space” stickers following recent unauthorized removals

Carly Kramer Jun 7, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIDlK9KcYVc[/embedyt] Designated “Safe Spaces” on campus exist for students and faculty as locations of understanding and acceptance. However, the LGBT...

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Derek Marinatos Soccer Academy. Photo by Drew McDonald.

Derek Marinatos Soccer Academy provides a unique experience for kids

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jun 7, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BT-HCVc0flc[/embedyt] Summer camps are stereotypically known to be a place where counselors babysit kids until their parents pick them up, but this isn’t...

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Freshman Austin Drury winds up to deliver a pitch.

Photo by Emily Woodbury

UNF baseball player Austin Drury drafted by Los Angeles Dodgers

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jun 6, 2018

Another osprey has been selected in this year’s Major League Baseball as Austin Drury is heading west to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Drury was selected in the 34 round. This is the second player from UNF...

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OPINION: Miss America and body image

Tamlynn Torchon Jun 6, 2018

If one searches through missamerica.org, their statement is that the organization is “one of the nation’s leading achievement programs for young women.” Miss America is a tradition of celebrating...

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MyPark helps shoppers overcome parking difficulties in St. John’s Town Center

MyPark helps shoppers overcome parking difficulties in St. John’s Town Center

Cori Santucci Jun 6, 2018

A new service offered in Jacksonville is helping shoppers guarantee a parking spot in the St. John’s Town Center for a small fee. The app, called MyPark, launched locally on June 1 and allows visitors...

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