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The words "Police Beat" are written in red and white, surrounded by a white square outline. In the background, a University of North Florida Police Department cruiser is tinted blue.

UNF Flats endures two new burglaries on Saturday

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Oct 11, 2020

The UNF Police Department was dispatched to the The Flats Residence community regarding two new burglaries. This comes just about five weeks after another set of similar burglaries at The Flats.   The...

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President Trump proposes changes to international student visas

President Trump proposes changes to international student visas

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Oct 9, 2020

International student Mami Okada began fearing the possibility of her student visa being taken away, when the pandemic first hit and classes went mostly remote. Now, President Trump’s recent proposal...

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The Writing Center encourages students to submit in the 2020 General Election Informed Citizens Writing Contest.

The Writing Center encourages students to submit in the 2020 General Election Informed Citizens Writing Contest.

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Oct 8, 2020

Students may not think there’s any benefit to voluntarily writing another research paper, but Linda Howell, Director and Senior Instructor for the UNF Writing Program and Center, encourages students...

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Graduates celebrating their hard work.

Graduation application deadline extended to next Friday

John Watson, Sports Editor Oct 8, 2020

The deadline for students graduating in December to apply for graduation has been extended from tomorrow Oct. 9th, to next Friday, Oct. 16th. If you didn’t know already, seniors graduating this term...

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$4.4 Million grant given to UNF College of Education to prepare future PK-2 Educators

$4.4 Million grant given to UNF College of Education to prepare future PK-2 Educators

Aloe Suarez, Reporter Oct 8, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The University of North Florida’s College of Education receives a multimillion-dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Education to train teachers for the future of learning, according...

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Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., and Vice President Mike Pence answer questions during the vice presidential debate Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, at Kingsbury Hall on the campus of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, Pool)

AP FACT CHECK: Claims from Pence and Harris VP debate

Oct 7, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris tussled Wednesday in the first and only vice presidential debate before the Nov. 3 election, coming as the coronavirus sidelined President...

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WATCH: Kamala Harris and Mike Pence face-to-face in the VP debate at 9 p.m.

WATCH: Kamala Harris and Mike Pence face-to-face in the VP debate at 9 p.m.

Zach Yearwood, Managing Editor Oct 7, 2020

Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris are set to face off in the vice presidential debate tonight at 9 p.m. Click the link below to watch: https://www.nbcnews.com/video/oct-7-vice-presidential-debate-93112389804

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Graduates displaying their customized caps.

Graduation application deadline for Fall 2020 hits Oct. 9

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Oct 7, 2020

The deadline to apply for Fall 2020 graduation is coming up this Friday, Oct. 9. All students seeking to graduate during this semester must submit the proper application. The University also highly recommends...

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Members of the production crew inspect glass on stage which will serve as a barrier to protect the spread of COVID-19 as preparations take place for the vice presidential debate at the University of Utah, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, in Salt Lake City. The vice presidential debate between Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic vice presidential candidate, Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., is scheduled for Oct. 7. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

AP: Pence-Harris debate to unfold as Trump recovers from virus

STEVE PEOPLES, KATHLEEN RONAYNE and JILL COLVIN, Associated Press Oct 7, 2020

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence and his Democratic challenger, California Sen. Kamala Harris, are set to face off in a debate that will offer starkly different visions for a country confronting...

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Voter registration deadline extended

Voter registration deadline extended

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Oct 6, 2020

Governor DeSantis has extended the voter registration deadline to participate in the 2020 general election after the issues with the voter registration site on Monday evening. Secretary of State Laurel...

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UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 6: slowdowns in the U.S. Postal Service have spurred concerns about delivery and receipt of ballots for the November elections. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

What’s on the Florida Ballot?

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Oct 6, 2020

It’s election season here in Florida, and there are many things on the ballot -- not just candidates and positions. Florida, as outlined in its state constitution, has the capability to add amendments...

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Florida's Voter registration site fails hours before the deadline

Florida’s Voter registration site fails hours before the deadline

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Oct 6, 2020

Floridians encountered slow responses or error messages on the voter registration site on Oct. 5 -- the registration deadline. Potential voters trying to access the website might have been met with...

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