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SG looks closer at One-Stop

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter | Mar 3, 2020

In a University and Student Affairs Committee on Friday, Senators joked about the irony in the name One-Stop-- you always have to go more than once.  The USA Committee decided to focus this semester’s...

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UNF elevates response to coronavirus

UNF elevates response to coronavirus

Courtney Green, News Editor | Mar 2, 2020

UNF has announced the suspension of all University-related travel to China, South Korea, Italy, Japan and Iran for the Spring 2020 term. This includes study-abroad and research-related travel. Previously,...

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Anthony Stagnitta mugshot. Courtesy of Bradford County Sheriff's Office.

Former UNF student sentenced to prison for distributing child pornography

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor | Mar 2, 2020

According to the U.S. state attorney’s office, former UNF student, Anthony Stagnitta was sentenced to eight years and four months in prison on Friday for distributing child sex-abuse videos through the...

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Student Government Reacts to Uncontested Elections

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter | Mar 2, 2020

The news that the spring elections would be uncontested rolled through Student Government last week, sparking a series of drastic changes within the organization. Chairwoman (and future Vice President)...

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Biden wins South Carolina, placing him 4 delegates behind Sanders

Biden wins South Carolina, placing him 4 delegates behind Sanders

Courtney Green, News Editor | Mar 2, 2020

The South Carolina polls closed Saturday night, immediately naming Joe Biden as the state's winner. With the win, Biden garnered 39 delegates. In contrast, Sanders walked away second place with 13 delegates. Tom...

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Gov: 2 in Florida test presumptively positive for COVID-19

TAMARA LUSH and BOBBY CAINA CALVAN, Associated Press | Mar 2, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's governor disclosed late Sunday that two people had become the first in his state to test "presumptively positive" for COVID-19 and ordered his top health officer to...

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AP: Florida officials express caution — not panic — over virus

BOBBY CAINA CALVAN, Associated Press | Feb 27, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis attempted to reassure his state Thursday that health officials were prepared for any cases of a new virus that has killed thousands worldwide, saying...

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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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Social Sciences building. Photo credit Jonathan Merin.

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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