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Students conduct poll that shows Crist ahead of Scott

Saphara Harrell | Oct 13, 2014

UNF political science students conducted a poll from Sept. 29 to Oct. 8 concerning the upcoming gubernatorial election in November. They found Crist is ahead of Scott according to responses from 471 likely voters in Florida, and 67 percent would vote yes on Amendment 2.

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Former JSO undersheriff takes on UNFPD chief position

Cody Quattlebaum | Oct 10, 2014

Francis "Frank" Mackesy, UNF alumni and former JSO undersheriff, takes on the offer to become the new chief of the University of North Florida Police Department. If the transition runs smoothly, the university could see Mackesy as police chief as early as Oct. 27.

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IPTM awarded $4.5 million in grants to expand law enforcement training online

Jake Stofan | Oct 10, 2014

The Institute of Police Technology and Management at UNF was awarded seven grants totaling $4.5 million. As a not-for-profit organization, the IPTM plans to expand their online training courses with the funds, in hopes to provide law enforcement training for a great sum of officers.

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Update: no punitive action taken against Senate President Kaitlin Ramirez

Lydia Moneir | Oct 8, 2014

After deliberating over the legal definition of "passage" in the statute at hand, the Student Government (SG) judiciary decided against punitive action concerning Senate President Kaitlin Ramirez's violation of a constitutional statute.

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Silly app Yik Yak causes serious commotion at UNF

Blake Middleton | Oct 7, 2014

The app Yik Yak has a growing popularity on UNF campus with its comments viewable within a 1.5-mile radius. With 26,542 active monthly users in the UNF area, the anonymous platform raises concerns about bullying, racism and improper conduct.

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MyWings automated class scheduler gives students more options

Saphara Harrell | Oct 7, 2014

UNF institutes a new scheduling program on MyWings to help ease the stress of class scheduling. The new program will take into account student's previous obligations and schedule their classes around those obligations.

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Elections approaching, 27 students in the running

Erica Santillo | Oct 4, 2014

After the senator application process was simplified, Student Government will hold the first senate election since Fall 2012.

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Former UNF professor and chair of the Communication Department passes away

Lydia Moneir | Oct 3, 2014

Dr. David Henry Goff, former professor and chair of the Communication Department at UNF, passed away on Sept. 30 at the age of 66. The memorial service will be held at the St. Johns Family Funeral Home at 2 p.m. on Oct. 4.

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Parking Services oversells 457 Blue permits

Blake Middleton | Oct 3, 2014

UNF oversold Blue parking permits for two reasons: not factoring in having one less lot for Blue parking, and overselling Blue permits to faculty and staff. Starting Monday, Oct. 6, Blue permit holders can exchange their parking pass for a Gray permit and a refund.

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UNF professor appointed to Board of Governors, plans to represent students

Blake Middleton | Oct 3, 2014

As the chair of the Advisory Council of Faculty Senates, UNF associate professor Dr. Katherine Robinson was recently appointed to serve as a member on the Florida Board of Governors.

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Defense attorney in Trayvon Martin case comes to UNF

Christian Ayers | Oct 3, 2014

George Zimmerman's defense attorney Mark O'Mara will lead a discussion about race on Oct. 2 evening at the Adam W. Herbert University Center. Accompanying him will be Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder who is also involved in the TalkingRace Project.

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Students encouraged to meet with advisors more

Cody Quattlebaum | Oct 2, 2014

With catalogs constantly changing and being updated, the Degree Evaluation and My Osprey Map tools, located on students' Mywings accounts, are convenient ways for students to ensure they're on track for their major or program of study. Despite this however, academic advisors are still an important resource for students.

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