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Students could win up to $5,000 scholarship with UNF MedNexus competition

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Sep 11, 2024

UNF MedNexus, in collaboration with CSI Companies and Blackstone LaunchPad, announced a team-focused competition with a scholarship prize.  The ‘2024 Innovation Challenge’ will be held on Oct....

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UNF launches inclusive postsecondary program: USoar

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern | Sep 11, 2024

The USoar Program is a new postsecondary education program at the University of North Florida for non-degree-seeking UNF students with intellectual disabilities. The program received its $1.5 million...

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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump shakes hands with Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris during an ABC News presidential debate at the National Constitution Center, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Philadelphia.

AP: Harris presses a more forceful case against Trump than Biden did on abortion, economy and democracy

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kamala Harris pressed a forceful case against Donald Trump on Tuesday in their first and perhaps only debate before the presidential election, repeatedly goading him in an event that...

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Dean of Students and victim advocates help students with fourth annual Red Zone programming

Dean of Students and victim advocates help students with fourth annual Red Zone programming

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor | Sep 9, 2024

More than half of yearly sexual assaults at college campuses occur during the first few months of college, a period known as the Red Zone. While students of all genders, sexual orientations and ages are...

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B&A Committee alters and passes Title VIII amendments

B&A Committee alters and passes Title VIII amendments

[A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the amendments to Title VIII would be sent to the university president, Moez Limayem, for final approval after a potential approving vote from...

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UNF Dive-In event runs into conflict due to rain

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern | Sep 7, 2024

Although the event was partially canceled due to inclement weather, hundreds of students lined up in the rain to attend the “Dive-In” movie night event on Sept. 3. Disney and Pixar’s “Inside...

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Proposed Title VIII changes expand SG treasurer power

Madelyn Schneider and Ethan Leckie | Sep 5, 2024

[A previous version of this article was published Sept. 4, 2024. The following article was updated to remove a section titled "'Unanimous approval' for special requests over $7,000" because the article...

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UNF to offer new degree in environmental science as deadline approaches for Environmental Leadership Program

Kaili Cochran, Volunteer Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

UNF now offers a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and the Institute of Environmental Research and Education has a new Environmental Leadership program available to all students. The Bachelor...

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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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