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The Student Government Senate's seal on the wall of the Senate Chambers on the third floor of the University of North Florida's Student Union.

Breaking down SG’s proposed Title VIII changes ahead of Senate approval

Ethan Leckie and Madelyn Schneider Sep 4, 2024

[Update: The following article was updated to remove a section titled “‘Unanimous approval’ for special requests over $7,000” because the article implied this was a new proposal. However, the language...

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In room 1314, attendees filled multiple seats to watch the first film of the semester, "Problemista".  (Courtesy of Nicholas de Villiers)

Movies on the House kicks off its fall series: Free movies for UNF students

Kaili Cochran, Volunteer Reporter Sep 3, 2024

The University of North Florida’s Movies on the House program showed its first film of the semester last week.  MOTH began in 1998 and provides students, faculty, staff and guests with free movies...

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The Circle: Shared community space for the SAC programs in Tom and Betty Petway Hall.

How UNF Student Accessibility Center can support students

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern Sep 3, 2024

The University of North Florida’s Student Accessibility Center is an inclusive space that provides supportive services for undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities. The SAC, which is...

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Reinhardt’s brace leads UNF men’s soccer, Davies to first win of the season

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor Aug 31, 2024

The UNF men’s soccer team defeated the Winthrop Eagles Thursday night at Harmon Stadium with a final score of 3-1.  Jamie Davies achieved his first win as head coach and UNF junior Jaxon Reinhardt...

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Tuesday power outage that left two lineworkers injured caused by ‘electrical arc fire,’ says JEA

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief Aug 30, 2024

The power outage that injured two lineworkers earlier this week was caused by an “electrical arc fire,” according to JEA.  The two JEA linemen, David Lutins and Theodric Arline, were taken to Memorial...

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Former Tesla senior director discusses environmental and political issues in panel discussion

Former Tesla senior director discusses environmental and political issues in panel discussion

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern Aug 28, 2024

This week, Rohan Patel,  former senior director of public policy and business development at Tesla, visited the University of North Florida for a panel discussion. The program, “Powering the Future:...

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UNF restores power after incident leaves two JEA employees injured

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief Aug 27, 2024

The University of North Florida restored power on campus after an incident that injured two JEA employees. JEA said the electrical cabinet failure caused the outage, but no other details were released,...

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UNF continues to restore power on campus after two JEA workers injured in an incident

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief Aug 27, 2024

The University of North Florida sent a second alert Tuesday saying it is continuing to restore power on campus after an incident that injured two JEA employees. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue said the...

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UNF alert says power outage impacting multiple parts of campus

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief Aug 27, 2024

The University of North Florida sent out a campus alert Tuesday in response to a campus power outage. According to the alert, the power outage affects multiple parts of campus and "JEA is on site working...

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‘We all need people’: Licensed therapist on UNF Counseling Center group therapy and more

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief Aug 26, 2024

According to the Healthy Minds Network 2023 survey, about a third of college students have some kind of anxiety or mood disorder. Shana Sopko, group coordinator and licensed mental health counselor at...

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Public notice: UNF releases amendment to Freedom of Expression in Outdoor Areas of Campus regulation

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief Aug 23, 2024

The University of North Florida released its proposed amendment to regulation 7.0040 of Freedom of Expression in Outdoor Areas of Campus. The UNF Board of Trustees will consider the changes at their next...

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Librarian says UNF library is 'so much more' ahead of balcony grand opening

Librarian says UNF library is ‘so much more’ ahead of balcony grand opening

Kaili Cochran, Volunteer Reporter Aug 22, 2024

The University of North Florida’s Thomas G. Carpenter Library announced it will open a balcony on its fourth floor. The grand opening will be Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. Maria Atilano is the student engagement...

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