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No Nazis at UNF: White supremacists outnumbered by protesters 25-to-1

No Nazis at UNF: White supremacists outnumbered by protesters 25-to-1

Tom McCormick Nov 20, 2017

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2tAgJri5gQ[/embedyt] Video by Andy Castro Demonstrators gathered outside Alumni Hall to protest the presence of national socialists and white supremacists on...

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PHOTOS: UNF students protest against white supremacy

Lili Weinstein Nov 20, 2017

Student gathered at Alumni Hall, outside of suspended student Ken Parker's conduct hearing, Monday Nov. 10. There were around 100 anti-Nazi protesters and four people supporting Parker.    __ For...

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Anti-Nazi protesters outnumber white supremacists at hearing for suspended student

Anti-Nazi protesters outnumber white supremacists at hearing for suspended student

Sam Chaney Nov 20, 2017

Ken Parker arrived to his conduct hearing this morning to the sounds of protesters calling out anti-fascist chants. UNF students, alumni, and members of Black Lives Matter all flocked to Alumni Hall...

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UNFPD police cars. Photo by Lili Weinstein

UNF braces for protest, SB Lanes of Kernan Closed

Tiffany Salameh Nov 20, 2017

The University of North Florida braces for protests and counter protest outside of Alumni Hall Monday morning, where suspended UNF white nationalist student Ken Parker’s discipline hearing is taking...

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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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