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OPINION: Degree inflation has ruined the workforce

OPINION: Degree inflation has ruined the workforce

Sarah Eng, Opinions Intern | Sep 11, 2024

This article expresses the views of its author(s), separate from those of this publication. Readers are encouraged to comment or submit a Letter to the Editor to share their opinions. To submit a Letter...

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UNF launches inclusive postsecondary program: USoar

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern | Sep 11, 2024

The USoar Program is a new postsecondary education program at the University of North Florida for non-degree-seeking UNF students with intellectual disabilities. The program received its $1.5 million...

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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump shakes hands with Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris during an ABC News presidential debate at the National Constitution Center, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Philadelphia.

AP: Harris presses a more forceful case against Trump than Biden did on abortion, economy and democracy

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kamala Harris pressed a forceful case against Donald Trump on Tuesday in their first and perhaps only debate before the presidential election, repeatedly goading him in an event that...

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OPINION: College has no age limit

OPINION: College has no age limit

Sarah Eng, Opinions Intern | Sep 9, 2024

This article expresses the views of its author(s), separate from those of this publication. Readers are encouraged to comment or submit a Letter to the Editor to share their opinions. To submit a Letter...

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Dean of Students and victim advocates help students with fourth annual Red Zone programming

Dean of Students and victim advocates help students with fourth annual Red Zone programming

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor | Sep 9, 2024

More than half of yearly sexual assaults at college campuses occur during the first few months of college, a period known as the Red Zone. While students of all genders, sexual orientations and ages are...

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B&A Committee alters and passes Title VIII amendments

B&A Committee alters and passes Title VIII amendments

[A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the amendments to Title VIII would be sent to the university president, Moez Limayem, for final approval after a potential approving vote from...

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UNF Dive-In event runs into conflict due to rain

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern | Sep 7, 2024

Although the event was partially canceled due to inclement weather, hundreds of students lined up in the rain to attend the “Dive-In” movie night event on Sept. 3. Disney and Pixar’s “Inside...

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UNF Men’s Soccer shutout by UAB in first home loss of the season

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Sep 7, 2024

The University of North Florida’s men’s soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision to the University of Alabama at Birmingham on Thursday afternoon at UNF’s turf field.  Originally, the game was scheduled...

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OPINION: Modern-day hustle culture is creating student burnout

OPINION: Modern-day hustle culture is creating student burnout

Sarah Eng, Opinions Intern | Sep 6, 2024

This article expresses the views of its author(s), separate from those of this publication. Readers are encouraged to comment or submit a Letter to the Editor to share their opinions. To submit a Letter...

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Proposed Title VIII changes expand SG treasurer power

Madelyn Schneider and Ethan Leckie | Sep 5, 2024

[A previous version of this article was published Sept. 4, 2024. The following article was updated to remove a section titled "'Unanimous approval' for special requests over $7,000" because the article...

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UNF to offer new degree in environmental science as deadline approaches for Environmental Leadership Program

Kaili Cochran, Volunteer Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

UNF now offers a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and the Institute of Environmental Research and Education has a new Environmental Leadership program available to all students. The Bachelor...

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A rendering of the proposed film room inside UNF Arena.

‘We have a vision’: UNF Athletics announces locker room renovations

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Sep 4, 2024

The University of North Florida’s athletics department announced plans to renovate its UNF Arena locker rooms.  The renovations will give all three arena sports custom lockers, nutrition stations,...

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