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What students should know when parking on campus this fall

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor Jul 19, 2024

Parking permit sales began earlier this month for University of North Florida students. UNF Director of Business and Parking Services, George Androuin, gave his tips for students parking on campus this...

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New law will allow UNF more flexibility with its reserve fund

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter Jul 17, 2024

A new bill went into effect earlier this month that could change how the University of North Florida and other Florida universities use state funds.  House Bill 707 was put into effect on July 1. The...

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Former UNF basketball player arrested for stalking student

Ethan Leckie, Enterprise Editor Jul 15, 2024

Orlando man and former University of North Florida Men’s Basketball player Jordan Preaster was arrested for allegedly stalking a UNF student on July 6.  According to a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office...

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The comedy show will be held this August in the Lazzara Performance Hall. (Photo courtesy of UNF)

UNF SG approves $110k budget for celebrity comedy show

Joseph Wolfe, Government Reporter Jul 12, 2024

The University of North Florida Student Government has approved a budget of $110,000 for an August comedy show. At the June 14 Senate meeting, Student Body President Michael Barcal presented a special...

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Heat waves could be more common as global temperatures rise

Thomas Herrold, Reporter Intern Jul 9, 2024

Florida is known for its humidity and scorching heat, but heat waves and extreme weather may become more common due to global temperature rise.  Last summer was the hottest on average in recorded history...

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UNF announces transition to new app for Osprey Connector shuttle

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor Jul 8, 2024

The mobile app, DoubleMap, used by the University of North Florida’s Osprey Connector shuttle service will be replaced by the TransLoc app this week. UNF announced the app change via an Instagram...

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The dos and don’ts of living on campus at UNF

The dos and don’ts of living on campus at UNF

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter Jul 8, 2024

Many students planning to live on campus this fall have lengthy packing lists for their dorms, but what are they allowed to bring, and what aren’t they? UNF Senior Director of Housing Bob Boyle talked...

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UNF offering two new financial technology degrees this fall

Thomas Herrold, Reporter Intern Jul 3, 2024

The University of North Florida will begin offering undergraduate and graduate programs in financial technology this fall. The bachelor’s in computing and information sciences from UNF’s School...

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This photo taken from a screen shows the first presidential debate between US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in the CNN studio in Atlanta. The first pre-election debate between current US President Joe Biden and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will be held on June 27 without spectators or reporters in the CNN studio in Atlanta. (Photo by Artem Priakhin / SOPA Images/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)

What last week’s presidential debate could mean for the 2024 election

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor Jul 2, 2024

Last Thursday, former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden debated for the first time since the 2020 election season, resulting in many false claims from Trump and a performance by Biden that...

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Jack Boyle, UNF's newest Board of Trustees member (Photo courtesy of UNF)

Florida BOG appoints Jack Boyle to UNF Board of Trustees

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter Jul 1, 2024

The University of North Florida announced John “Jack” Boyle was appointed to its Board of Trustees by the Florida Board of Governors last Friday.  He is the president of Buying and North America...

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UNF to implement new HR management system this Monday

Ethan Howick and Sydney Teitelbaum Jun 29, 2024

The University of North Florida will begin using a new software system for its employees this Monday: Workday. Brian Verkamp, the vice president and chief information officer of IT Services at UNF,...

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Tornado warning issued for UNF campus

Ethan Leckie, Enterprise Editor Jun 28, 2024

On June 28, the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for the area, including the UNF campus, which meant a tornado had been spotted. Per the alert, individuals in the region were to seek shelter...

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