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Supporters wait for Donald Trump to speak at the Jacksonville Landing. Photo by Kristen Smith

Trump coming to Jacksonville Thursday

Tiffany Butler Oct 31, 2016

GOP nominee Donald J. Trump will hold a rally in Jacksonville on Thursday, Nov. 3. Just hours before President Obama will be on UNF’s campus campaigning for Hillary Clinton, Trump will be campaigning...

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Obama's visit to campus brings parking lot and lane closures on Thursday.

Obama coming to UNF

Tiffany Butler Oct 31, 2016

President Barack Obama will be on campus Thursday, Nov. 3. He will lead a rally for the Clinton campaign at the UNF Arena. Arena doors will open at noon and the event begins at 1:30, according to an...

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Victoria's Secret PINK bus visits UNF campus

Victoria’s Secret PINK bus visits UNF campus

Tiffany Salameh Oct 31, 2016

https://youtu.be/qBn9MjAzheM Video by Diane Colley Campus was a little pinker than usual Friday morning as the Victoria's Secret PINK bus payed UNF a visit. Ospreys got the opportunity to do a little...

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Don’t let the Ghouls get you down

Don’t let the Ghouls get you down

Jariss George Oct 28, 2016

Ghouls shriek and wolves howl through the night, as super heroes, game characters and anything imaginable roams the streets. This can only mean one thing - Halloween is upon us. Halloween is the time...

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Jarod Miller. Photo courtesy of JSO

Man who shot UNF student pleads guilty, gets 40 years in prison

Nick Blank Oct 28, 2016

A man charged with killing a UNF student in a home invasion will serve a minimum of 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder and armed burglary. Jarod Miller broke into his ex-girlfriend’s...

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Early voting starts today

Early voting starts today

Tiffany Butler Oct 24, 2016

Early voting for the 2016 election starts today, Oct. 24 and ends Nov. 6. Most polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and registered voters must bring an acceptable form of ID with them. The closest early...

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Bill Clinton spoke on behalf of Hillary Friday at the Jacksonville Public Library

Clinton campaign comes through heart of Jacksonville

Audrey Carpenter Oct 22, 2016

https://youtu.be/rqj8UZz3Oc4 Former president Bill Clinton spoke on a wide range of issues at the Jacksonville Public Library Thursday, including Hillary Clinton’s plans to create jobs through infrastructure,...

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Photo by Jenn Mello

UNF admits smartest freshman class in its history

Sarah Carter Oct 21, 2016

This fall, UNF admitted the smartest freshman class the university has ever seen. UNF topped the academic charts this year with an average GPA of 4.17 for our first-time-in-college freshman class. The...

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Dakarai Maxwell. Photo courtesy of JSO

Man charged with killing of UNF employee to be prosecuted as an adult

Tiffany Butler Oct 18, 2016

  The 17-year-old charged with shooting UNF employee Jonathan “Joe” Brenton will be prosecuted as an adult, according to the State Attorney's office. The shooter, Dakarai Maxwell, was charged...

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Photo by Tyler van Voorthuijser

Nature trails open again after damage from Hurricane Matthew

Joslyn Simmons Oct 17, 2016

The UNF nature trails are reopened after temporarily being closed due to Hurricane Matthew’s damage. Last week, the open zip lining was canceled because of tree damage. A smaller area that includes...

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Ludacris headlining Osprey Productions fall concert

Ludacris headlining Osprey Productions fall concert

Nick Blank Oct 14, 2016

Get out the way, Ludacris is the headliner for Osprey Productions Fall concert Nov. 4. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. for students with an active Osprey1Card. Tickets cost $25...

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Photo courtesy of Dollar Photo Club

Writing Center moved due to flooding

Jariss George Oct 13, 2016

The UNF Writing Center has been temporarily moved to Building 8 due to flooding from Hurricane Matthew. The center is usually located on the first floor of Building 3, but is now set up in the lobby...

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