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Letter to the Editor: Chabad at UNF responds to white nationalist hate, offers counseling

Letter to the Editor: Chabad at UNF responds to white nationalist hate, offers counseling

Chabad UNF | Nov 19, 2017

On Monday Nov. 20, a White Nationalist Rally is reported to be scheduled at the University of North Florida. Many are joining counter protestors and others are following the advice of law enforcement...

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Gratitude Monday: An alternate event for those who want to ignore protests

Valeree Del Guidice | Nov 19, 2017

UPDATE 11/19 @ 8 p.m.: The protests will now take place at Alumni Hall at 8:30 a.m. Ken Parker's disciplinary hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. Want to avoid the protest and counter-protest Monday?...

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UNF alum opens up about joining the Peace Corps

Sam Chaney | Nov 19, 2017

Daniel Woodhouse, a founder of the Kappa Gamma Chapter of Theta Chi, graduated from UNF last year. In June 2017 he joined the Peace Corps and by September he was sent overseas. Today he teaches English...

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Final Fall Meetings: Surprise OP event, vacancies and more

Colin McCann | Nov 18, 2017

On Friday, Nov. 17, the committees and Senate met for the last time this semester. In Senate, President Thomas Beaucham appointed Chief of Staff Gloria Turner as VP, which will be voted on during the...

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World Fest Village: Around the world in 15 minutes

World Fest Village: Around the world in 15 minutes

Valeree Del Guidice | Nov 18, 2017

The International Center hosted the World Fest Village event which featured food from local international-themed restaurants to the sounds of  international music. The event is part of the Center’s...

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Delaney responds to planned white nationalist rally on campus

Delaney responds to planned white nationalist rally on campus

Pierce Turner | Nov 17, 2017

President Delaney sent out an email to all students and faculty responding to the planned protest defending Ken Parker on Monday. He urges everyone to remain calm, saying that they expect a small turnout. “Please...

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No Nazis at UNF counter protest planned for Monday

No Nazis at UNF counter protest planned for Monday

Alexandra Torres-Perez | Nov 17, 2017

UPDATE 11/19 @ 8:01 p.m.:  The protests will now take place at Alumni Hall at 8:30 a.m. Ken Parker's disciplinary hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. CORRECTION: SDS is not the organizer of this rally,...

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North Florida men’s basketball falls to No. 8 Florida

Jas Chung | Nov 17, 2017

No. 8 Florida(2-0) hands North Florida(0-4) their fourth road loss in a row with a commanding 108-68 victory in Gainesville. For the previous two seasons, UNF had been the host of the SEC team....

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Potential on campus support rally for Ken Parker

Potential on campus support rally for Ken Parker

Ronnie Rodgers | Nov 16, 2017

The university is preparing for a potential white nationalist rally on campus next week. The rally, which is being held in support of suspended student Ken Parker, is reportedly planned to happen on...

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Multiple lots reserved for championship

Multiple lots reserved for championship

Joslyn Simmons | Nov 16, 2017

The campus will be a little bit more congested over the end of the week as the Florida High School Girls Volleyball State Championships take over UNF Arena. Parking in lots 5, 18 and 34 will be...

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Ken Parker was suspended from UNF after posting this photo on social media.

VIDEO: Do students still feel safe at UNF?

Jas Chung | Nov 15, 2017

https://youtu.be/mQqJ23Y0W_8 After a picture of a student holding a gun was uploaded to social media, we asked students do they feel safe on campus.

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"It's okay to be white" signs we're found around UNF campus.

Makers of the “It’s okay to be white” signs speak out

Tom McCormick | Nov 15, 2017

Signs reading “it’s okay to be white” were found around campus Tuesday , and were partially responsible for sending the university into a frenzy. This comes in the wake of a threatening Facebook...

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