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UNF Faculty Association votes against investing in fossil fuels

Miller Mott, Weather Anchor Nov 15, 2019

The University of North Florida Faculty Association has become the first public faculty association in Florida to adopt a resolution urging their university to stop investing in industries promoting the...

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A student shared a photo of this flyer to Reddit, saying it was found outside of Chick-fil-A on UNF's campus.

Students stand up against neo-Nazis; their banner is taken down

Courtney Green, News Editor Nov 14, 2019

The neo-Nazi saga continues for UNF, this time in the form of an anti-neo-Nazi banner being removed within less than 24 hours of putting it up. UNF Students for a Democratic Society (UNF SDS) dropped...

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People are lead out of Saugus High School after reports of a shooting on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 in Santa Clarita, Calif.  The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says on Twitter that deputies are responding to the high school about 30 miles (48 kilometers) northwest of downtown Los Angeles. The sheriff’s office says a male suspect in black clothing was seen at the school.  (KTTV-TV via AP)

AP: The Latest: 3 injured in California school shooting

Associated Press Nov 14, 2019

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on a shooting at a Southern California high school (all times local): 8:43 a.m. The Los Angeles County Fire Department says now there are three confirmed injuries...

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Instagram does the unexpected

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Nov 14, 2019

The Instagram app has gone through many changes in recent years. From allowing users to archive their photos, to allowing users to post longer videos and multiple photos, and being able to switch their...

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People walk on campus at San Diego State University Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, in San Diego, Calif. San Diego State University says a freshman who was hospitalized after attending a fraternity party last week has died. University President Adela de la Torre announced Monday that 19-year-old Dylan Hernandez died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019 surrounded by his family.The university says its police are investigating the death but gave no further details about possible causes. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Officials: Death of San Diego State student was accidental

Associated Press Nov 13, 2019

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The death of a college freshman in California who was hospitalized after attending a fraternity party was accidental, a medical examiner ruled Tuesday. Dylan Hernandez, 19, suffered...

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House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff of Calif., left, speaks as Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., the ranking member on the committee listens during the House Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, in the first public impeachment hearing of President Donald Trump's efforts to tie U.S. aid for Ukraine to investigations of his political opponents. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

AP: Impeachment witness says Trump asked about Ukraine probes

LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Nov 13, 2019

WASHINGTON (AP) — Career U.S. diplomat William Taylor advanced fresh testimony tying President Donald Trump to efforts pressing Ukraine to investigate Trump’s political rivals as House investigators...

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Szymanski responds to neo-Nazi posters on campus

Szymanski responds to neo-Nazi posters on campus

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter Nov 13, 2019

The University has made a statement following the alleged neo-Nazi posters found on campus. The statement sent out to Osprey’s stated: “The University of North Florida wholeheartedly rejects hate...

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Mechanics? Who needs ’em!: UPD offers basic vehicle maintenance class

Ethan Mclaughlin, Reporter Nov 12, 2019

Karen Livingston, an officer with the University Police Department at UNF, is very passionate about helping students learn how to fix and maintain their cars.  "I want to make sure that kids here on...

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San Diego State student, 19, dies after attending frat party

San Diego State student, 19, dies after attending frat party

JULIE WATSON, Associated Press Nov 12, 2019

SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego State University announced Monday the death of a freshman who was hospitalized after attending a fraternity party. Dylan Hernandez, 19, went to the party Wednesday, school...

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Student hospitalized after attending fraternity event dies

Student hospitalized after attending fraternity event dies

Michael Cline, The Daily Aztec Nov 12, 2019

University police is investigating, and all 14 IFC-affiliated fraternity chapters have been suspended. SAN DIEGO (CMG) - A San Diego State student who allegedly attended a fraternity event on Nov. 6...

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Uncontested: Student Government struggles with student participation

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter Nov 11, 2019

Student government is one of the largest organizations on campus, and yet the Office of Elections recently announced that there would be uncontested elections for Senate for the second year in a row.  Elections...

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UNF stands at attention ahead of ninth annual Veterans Day Tribute

Courtney Green, News Editor Nov 9, 2019

The proud flags of the U.S. military branches billowed in the breeze through UNF’s Veterans Plaza ahead of the ninth annual Veterans Day Tribute.  As set-up for the event was underway, Spinnaker...

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