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Police Beat: Lost phone at Oz Fest and Trash Cans thrown out…into a lake

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Feb 26, 2020

Lost phone at Oz Fest According to an incident report, on Feb. 21, a young woman at Oz Fest claimed she lost her cell phone. An officer met with the young woman to hear what had happened. The young...

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UNF's Crisis Management Team monitoring Coronavirus amid pandemic concerns

UNF’s Crisis Management Team monitoring Coronavirus amid pandemic concerns

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Feb 26, 2020

According to CNBC, the disease that has infected 80,000 people and killed at least 2,700 is now causing the CDC and U.S. officials to ask for the American public to cooperate and prepare for a possible...

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Florida Polytechnic University set to be absorbed by UF

Courtney Green, News Editor Feb 25, 2020

A controversial Florida bill looks to merge Florida Polytechnic University (FPU) and New College of Florida into University of Florida, according to reporting by Florida Politics.  Polytechnic...

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UNF History graduate program ranked #7 in nation

Courtney Green, News Editor Feb 25, 2020

The Masters Program Guide has ranked UNF’s History graduate program seventh out of the top ten in the entire nation. Factors considered to make the ranking include: Earnings potential, affordability,...

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Police beat: stolen backpacks, a fight, and counterfeit money

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Feb 25, 2020

Car doors have a lock for a reason On Feb. 18, a UPD officer was dispatched to meet with a UNF student in reference to a stolen backpack, according to a report. The officer met with the victim, who...

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UNF faculty still at odds with BOT over raises

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter Feb 24, 2020

The United Faculty of Florida’s UNF representatives have yet to agree with the Board of Trustees (BOT) on pay raises for the 2019-2020 school year after another bargaining session on Feb. 21.  The...

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Albert Colom is UNF’s new Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services.
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Former UNF employee resigns from University of Wisconsin amid gender discrimination allegations

Courtney Green, News Editor Feb 24, 2020

Albert Colom, a former UNF Associate Vice President of Enrollment Services, has resigned from his position at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire after an investigation was launched, prompted by allegations...

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Aloszka approved to buy student ASUN tickets

Aloszka approved to buy student ASUN tickets

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter Feb 24, 2020

Student Body President Aloszka was approved by the Senate to purchase student seats for the upcoming ASUN Quarterfinal game at UNF, allowing students to attend for free. Student Government is partnering...

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Sanders wins Nevada caucus, moves on to South Carolina

Courtney Green, News Editor Feb 24, 2020

Bernie Sanders had another big win for his campaign on Saturday, February 22. Despite the early hiccup in Iowa, the Vermont senator has now walked away with three states in the Democratic Primaries, winning...

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SG Funds “Coming to Africa”

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter Feb 24, 2020

Every year, the African Student Association hosts a pageant celebrating African food, culture, and music. This year, they’re changing things up with a silent disco. The club’s president, Randa Abdelhameed,...

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Kaplan survey suggests increase in law school applicants has to do with the current political climate

Kaplan survey suggests increase in law school applicants has to do with the current political climate

Courtney Green, News Editor Feb 21, 2020

A recent Kaplan Test Prep survey suggests that this past admission cycle has seen a 3.3% increase in law school applicants due to the current political climate. The survey asked admissions officers...

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University adds security to second floor of J.J. Daniel Hall (President’s Office)

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Feb 20, 2020

A security measure that started yesterday will now require students to have an ID before accessing the second floor of Building 1. That's where the President's office is. According to the university,...

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