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Student Body President Samantha Mims.

Mims given ultimatum: Step down or face impeachment

Tiffany Salameh Oct 10, 2017

Face impeachment or remove yourself voluntarily; Those were the two choices Attorney general Jaclyn Glosson gave Student Government President Samantha Mims Oct. 5. Glosson called Mims “inattentive”...

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Some players from the Washington Redskins kneel during the national anthem. Photo courtesy Creative Commons

Republicans less likely to support NFL after kneeling controversy, UNF poll shows  

Ronnie Rodgers Oct 10, 2017

Following the recent controversy surrounding NFL players kneeling during the national anthem, UNF’s Public Opinion Research Laboratory conducted a poll to see how local people felt about the issue....

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Photo by Joslyn Simmons

Women’s soccer moves to third place in rankings

Ronnesha Rodgers Oct 10, 2017

With the number three spot of the conference rankings on the line, North Florida women's soccer team(9-4 overall, 3-2 ASUN) sealed a win over Kennesaw State(6-6-3 overall,1-3-1 ASUN) with an early...

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Student Body President resigns

Student Body President resigns

Ronnie Rodgers Oct 9, 2017

Student Body President Samantha Mims sent an email to all UNF students on Oct. 9 announcing her resignation because she wants to focus on her “health and well-being.” “When I took the Oath...

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A new higher bar has been added to the Starbucks lounge. Photo by Jesse Martinez

VIDEO: UNF Starbucks lounge gets a makeover

Ronnie Rodgers Oct 9, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoGh4vNYZz8&feature=youtu.be Video by Ronnie Rodgers The new Starbucks lounge renovations are finally done, so you can enjoy your venti lattes a little more comfortably. The...

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So long kiosks; Students can now purchase daily parking passes online

So long kiosks; Students can now purchase daily parking passes online

Ronnie Rodgers Oct 9, 2017

Daily parking permits can now be purchased online using the mobile app Woosh, or by accessing it through a web browser. Drivers just have to follow four steps, and they can buy their virtual passes...

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 Photo by Joslyn Simmons

North Florida volleyball drops fifth conference game

Valeree Del Guidice Oct 8, 2017

North Florida volleyball (7-13, 0-5 ASUN) fell 3-1 against the Kennesaw State Owls (10-4, 4-1 ASUN) at the UNF Arena on Oct.6. Head coach Steve Loeswick touched on how the team fought throughout...

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Video: Students' opinions on gun control following Las Vegas shooting

Video: Students’ opinions on gun control following Las Vegas shooting

https://youtu.be/0OxDx0lnObk Video by Andy Castro  UNF students gave their opinions on gun laws following the shooting in Las Vegas earlier this week at a country music concert. At least 59 people...

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Students lit candles. Photo by Jesse Martinez

Students help “Take Back the Night” to bring awareness to domestic violence

Carly Kramer Oct 6, 2017

https://youtu.be/DDT6XSte_HI Alpha Chi Omega teamed up with the Women’s Center to bring an international tradition to UNF, while bringing awareness to domestic violence on Oct. 4. Through their efforts,...

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Photo courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical Storm Nate’s path prediction steers clear of Jacksonville

Samantha Chaney Oct 5, 2017

Tropical Storm Nate has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is heading north. Nate has reportedly caused 22 deaths within Central America and is expected to brush over the Yucatan peninsula on Friday,...

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White nationalist Richard Spencer to speak at UF

Pierce Turner Oct 5, 2017

White nationalist Richard Spencer is scheduled to speak at the University of Florida on Thursday, Oct. 19, despite being previously denied. Spencer and his group had originally requested space...

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Photo by Ronnie Rodgers

How much did Hurricanes Irma and Matthew cost UNF?

Alexandra Torres-Perez Oct 5, 2017

For the second year in a row, UNF has been in the path of a powerful hurricane. This brings the question of how much does hurricane recovery cost the university? Hurricane Irma has come and gone,...

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