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Study says half of LGBTQ+ members fear coming out at work

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Jun 5, 2019

The support for members of the LGBTQ+ community seems to have grown exponentially over the years, but a new study shows that some members still might not feel very accepted when it comes to the workplace. A...

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UNF named 2019 Best and Most Affordable LGBTQ-Friendly Online College

UNF named 2019 Best and Most Affordable LGBTQ-Friendly Online College

Erik Feliciano Jun 4, 2019

The University of North Florida has been named the Best and Most Affordable 2019 LGBTQ-Friendly Online College by SR Education Group, a leading education research publisher. “This recognition spotlights...

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Courtesy of Student Government

Student Government discusses the passing of three bills

Samantha Addy, Student Government reporter Jun 2, 2019

On Friday, May 31, the Student Government Senate gathered to hear the remarks of the public, discuss the passing of three bills, and appoint a new associate justice and senator. One Stop Director,...

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College Board’s new ‘Adversity Score’

Victoria Reed May 31, 2019

Jay Coleman, UNF’s VP of Data Analytics, disagrees with the new addition of the adversity score to the SAT, matter of fact, he wants to do away with the SAT entirely. The College Board recently created...

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Ron DeSantis answers questions for the press with his supporters by his side.

Desantis heads to Israel ahead of viewing an Anti Semitism bill

Victoria Reed May 29, 2019

Four UNF representatives left for Israel on Saturday as part of Governor Ron DeSantis week-long business trip. The UNF representatives are planning to establish a partnership with the University of...

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Local Memorial Day events

Erik Feliciano May 24, 2019

Memorial Day is around the corner and there is great importance in spending the day remembering and honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice . Here are some events that are going on this weekend according...

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Entering Memorial Day weekend with a wildfire close to home

Entering Memorial Day weekend with a wildfire close to home

Victoria Reed May 24, 2019

The high temperatures expected throughout Memorial Day weekend, the lack of rain and low humidity creates a recipe for potential wildfires throughout the weekend.   There are presently 27 active wildfires...

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UNF's Small Business Development Center helps with development of a non-profit

UNF’s Small Business Development Center helps with development of a non-profit

Victoria Reed May 22, 2019

A former school teacher and UNF alumni, Jennifer Smith, went from washing clothes for her homeless student to starting a non-profit benefiting many students called The Giving Closet Project.     Smith...

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Student Government’s first committee meetings of the summer

Samantha Addy, Government Reporter May 18, 2019

On May 17, the four Standing Committees of Student Government gathered to kick off the summer semester and discuss expectations. The Government Oversight (GO) Committee interviewed three candidates...

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

Anthony Stagnitta pleads guilty to collection and distribution of child pornography

Lianna Norman, Editor-in-Chief May 17, 2019

A little over a year after being arrested for collecting and distributing child pornography, former UNF student Anthony Stagnitta pled guilty. According to a release from the Department of Justice,...

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Publix Chicken Tender Subs are back for a limited time.

Publix Chicken Tender Subs on sale for a limited time

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 17, 2019

The sale that all college students are clamoring about on social media is back as the Publix Chicken Tender Subs are on sale for $6.99 until Wednesday, May 22, according to Publix. The Chicken...

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UNF student Zeph Kane targeted by an on-campus preacher

Free Speech vs. Inclusiveness: What college students think

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor May 17, 2019

  The first amendment has been the hot topic for universities nationwide as the debate on the limitations of free speech rage on, especially at UNF, where campus preachers seem to be a recurring...

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