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New head of enrollment services wants smarter students

Brandon Thigpen | Jul 30, 2014

UNF's new Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services, Albert Colom, has goals to improve the university's admission process, while continuing the admittance of high-achieving students into UNF. UNF's First Time in College freshmen and graduates respectively have higher test scores and first-year wages than other universities.

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Sigma Chi on disciplinary probation until September 2015

Saphara Harrell | Jul 25, 2014

The Sigma Chi chapter of UNF will be on probation until September 2015. The fraternity must undergo membership review, an alcohol awareness program, and risk management education as well as compose an educational manual for future officers.

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Caught on camera: UNFPD to use wearable video recorders

Eduardo Santos | Jul 25, 2014

Officers in the UNF Police Department will wear small cameras as early as this fall. Interim Chief Strudel hopes these Wearable Video Recorders can help create a sense of accountability for both officers and students.

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Wellness Center to require students to bring their own locks

Gabby LoSchiavo | Jul 22, 2014

This fall, the Wellness Center will remove the digital locks on the day-to-day use lockers, and students will need to bring personal locks.

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Students flock to Jaguars season ticket presale event

Joshua Brangenberg | Jul 14, 2014

Students were happy to grab their Jags season tickets today outside the Student Union for less than half of the retail price. SG is holding two more presale events Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.

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Legal marijuana in Florida? Don’t get your hopes too high

Saphara Harrell | Jul 7, 2014

Legalizing medical marijuana has made the Florida government's agenda with the signed Charlotte's Web bill and the November voting on Amendment 2. Regardless of the results of the voting, Tallahassee has outlined a strict regulation for growers and are limiting dispensaries to five licenses, one per region.

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GOC approves new Senate appointment application process

Brandon Thigpen | Jul 2, 2014

The GOC continued the old business from June 25th meeting concerning revisions to the Senate application process. The meeting concluded with an approval for reduced signature requirements, a mandatory code of ethics, and an additional portion called "Osprey-Voice-like" to the appointment application.

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Newly established GOC holds first meeting and revises Senate Appointment Application

Brandon Thigpen | Jun 30, 2014

The newly established Government Oversight Committee held their first meeting on June 25 to discuss revisions on Senate Appointment Application and future plans. The GOC's goal is to simplify and increase the efficiency of the appointment process for students interested in joining the Senate.

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Track & Field NCAA Championship East Preliminary hosted by UNF

Brandon Thigpen | May 27, 2014

UNF will host the NCAA Division 1 Outdoor Track and Field Championship East Preliminary competition at Hodges Stadium from May 29-31. One UNF athlete, Elle Baker, will be competing in the 3,000 meter steeplechase.

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Archaeology Professor to lecture on Northeast Florida’s history dating back to 1000 AD

Saphara Harrell | May 27, 2014

On May 29th, archaeology professor and curator Keith Ashley will talk about the archaeology lab’s research on what Jacksonville was like in 1000 AD. The research and artifacts are part of The...

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Ceramics artwork stolen from alumnus on campus

Alex Wilson | May 22, 2014

Rajiv Maraj, a Fine Arts student who graduated this Spring, had left 15 ceramic pieces outside behind the Fine Arts Center near the Photography Lab. They were stolen May 20th.

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Biological Sciences Building ranks ninth most environmentally friendly university building in the world

Brandon Thigpen | May 21, 2014

The Biological Sciences Building with its state-of-the-art design and features has been ranked the 9th greenest building in the world by bestmastersdegrees.com.

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