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Guest Criminology Professor discusses police force through research

Guest Criminology Professor discusses police force through research

Carly Kramer Mar 9, 2018

 John Andrew Hansen, Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Western Carolina University, visited UNF’s National Criminal Justice Honor Society chapter on Thursday. The visit was...

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SG Attorney General resigns citing mental health

Hannah Lee Mar 9, 2018

Student Government Attorney General Jaclyn Glosson sent out a letter of resignation stating that her last day in office is March 9. In Glosson's letter of resignation, she said she is sad to leave...

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Board of Governors approved David Szymanski as the next president of UNF.  Photo courtesy of University of North Florida

Potential contract decided for UNF President-elect David Szymanski

Tristan Reyes and Hannah Lee Mar 8, 2018

Correction 03/09 @ 11:20 a.m.: The contract is for four-years, not five.We take corrections seriously and apologize for this error. The UNF Board of Trustees met on March 6 to discuss President-elect...

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Uber and Lyft tips: how to be safe

Sam Chaney Mar 8, 2018

On March 2, a female student at the University of Florida in Gainesville called for an Uber, but reportedly entered the incorrect car and was raped by several men. It has not yet been determined by...

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UNF raises almost $2,000 for Parkland victims

Alexandra Torres-Perez Mar 8, 2018

Last week, two fundraisers raised $1,840 for the school shooting victims in Parkland, Florida. The UNF Social Work Club hosted a bake sale on Feb. 26. The club wanted to be able to raise at least $100....

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UNF Dance Marathon raises money for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

Jas Chung Mar 8, 2018

Dance “For The Kids." The University of North Florida Dance Marathon is a student operated event that hosted its 10th annual 12-hour Dance Marathon on Saturday, March 3.  The event raises funds for...

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A little girl in her NASA outfit watches Nicole Stott on stage

The spaceship doesn’t care if you’re a boy or a girl: a NASA astronaut visits UNF

Carly Kramer Mar 8, 2018

“I wish we didn’t have to do events like this.” This is how Alexandra Schönning, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, opened the Women in STEM Conference at the Herbert University Center. What...

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Students flocked to the World Fest Village at the Student Union. Photo by Ronnie Rodgers

OPINION: Getting involved

Charlie Needles Mar 8, 2018

If you’re immersed in student culture, then the chances that you’ll stay enrolled are higher than students who stay at home and don’t come to campus except for classes. Student government...

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Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Swastika, burglary, and a stolen cell phone

Sam Chaney Mar 8, 2018

Swastika Found In Bathroom UNFPD was dispatched to Bldg. 45 in response to a report of vandalism in a bathroom on Feb. 28. According to the police report, a UNF staff member called UNFPD upon finding...

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October 1, 1999 Inauguration of Anne  Hopkins. UNF Presidents l-r: Curtis McCray, Anne Hopkins, Adam Herbert, Thomas Carpenter

History of UNF presidents

Tristan Reyes Mar 8, 2018

David Szymanski is officially UNF’s president elect, setting him up to take the mantle as the sixth president of the university. But what about the other five? What did they bring to UNF in their time...

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ASUN Semifinal: Women’s basketball loses a nail biter to JU in overtime

ASUN Semifinal: Women’s basketball loses a nail biter to JU in overtime

DeAndre Pearson Mar 7, 2018

Photo Gallery by Joslyn Simmons  It was an epic River City Rumble matchup with the winner punching a ticket to the ASUN Championship for a right to play in the NCAA Tournament. The upset-minded...

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Jenna DuPilka and Maria Bermudez, the Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidates of the Forward Party

Forward Party wins SG Election

Colin McCann Mar 7, 2018

On Mar. 7, Student Government and the three parties (Red, Forward, and Howard) gathered together in the Student Union Plaza to hear the election results. The Forward Party won the Presidential Election...

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