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UNF student arrested for possession of a felony-level controlled substance

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter | Sep 2, 2020

On August 25, A UNF student living at the Osprey Villages was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, according to a police report. UPD was dispatched to the student’s room due to the odor...

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The CDC updates its guidelines

The CDC updates its guidelines

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter | Sep 1, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently updated its guidelines three weeks into the college semester. The CDC has been a well-known symbol of direction for Americans navigating...

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Poster sale returns

Poster sale returns

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter | Sep 1, 2020

Amid worry that it might not return due to COVID-19 restrictions, the University’s annual Poster Sale has indeed come back - along with some restrictions, such as hand sanitizer and social distancing...

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Breaking: Provost Simon Rhodes steps down

Breaking: Provost Simon Rhodes steps down

Courtney Green and Nathan Turoff | Aug 31, 2020

Dr. Simon Rhodes announced his decision to step down from his position as Provost in an email sent Monday, August 31. Dr. Rhodes cited a non-COVID medical concern as the reason and stated that he...

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Free walk-in testing available for UNF students

Free walk-in testing available for UNF students

Darvin Nelson, News Editor | Aug 31, 2020

Starting today, there will be free walk-in COVID-19 testing available for UNF students.  Testing is held in Osprey Landing Building W, in room 100 from Mondays-Thursdays from 9a.m.- 2p.m. Students...

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What’s up with the UNF Ogier Gardens?

Mariana Mejia, Reporter | Aug 31, 2020

Featured Image by Michael Herrera. In recent weeks, COVID-19 has made a stump for returning students, but there's always thyme for the UNF Ogier Gardens. The Ogier Gardens isn't only meant for gardening....

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D.I.Y. floral curtain lights

D.I.Y. floral curtain lights

Mariana Mejia, Reporter | Aug 28, 2020

By now, you may be feeling a bit homesick and want something that feels just like home. Try buying something cheap and making something of your own from JoAnn or Five Below.  You can learn a D.I.Y....

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S.D.S. protests unrest in Kenosha and S.D.S. member's arrest

S.D.S. protests unrest in Kenosha and S.D.S. member’s arrest

Darvin Nelson, News Editor | Aug 27, 2020

Today, at the UNF Fine Arts Building, UNF’s Students for a Democratic Society (S.D.S.) protested police brutality regarding the events in Kenosha, Wis. and the arrest of a S.D.S. member there. On...

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Album review: "Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was" by Bright Eyes

Album review: “Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was” by Bright Eyes

Carissa Marques, Creative Services Director | Aug 27, 2020

Introduction: Indie-folk legends of the early 2000s, Bright Eyes, released their first album in almost a decade: Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was, on August 21, 2020. Older millennials would...

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Today marks the 60th anniversary of Ax Handle Saturday

Today marks the 60th anniversary of Ax Handle Saturday

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter | Aug 27, 2020

Featured Image courtesy of First Coast News. August 27 is the day that became known as Ax Handle Saturday in Jacksonville. A number of socially distanced demonstrators are expected to come out in commemoration...

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Stuck on campus? Here are some safe activities to do safely

Darvin Nelson, News Editor | Aug 27, 2020

If you’ve been at UNF this week, you may have noticed that the campus is reminiscent of a ghost town - as if Thanos gave it a little snap. There are still people here and there, but it’s nothing close...

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Artwork(ers) United to host art exhibit in Lot 18

Artwork(ers) United to host art exhibit in Lot 18

Aloe Suarez, Reporter | Aug 25, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Jacksonville artist collaboration is hosting a live-streamed national art exhibit at the University of North Florida. The Creatives designed a “projection and sound event”...

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