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UNFPD reports a missing student

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter Apr 28, 2019

UNFPD was dispatched to The Fountains on April 21, in response to an allegedly missing student, Marisela Analis Myers Vasquez. Upon arrival, police met with Vasquez’s mother who said she last saw her...

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Students can expect several closures around campus during President Obama's visit. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Varsity Lane will be closed for most of May

Alex Del Dago Apr 26, 2019

More road closures are on its way as UNF is winding down the spring semester! To help clear and move traffic easier, Varsity Lane will be closed Saturday, April 27 through Sunday, May 26. This almost monthlong...

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UNF Board of Trustees approves 2019 accountability plan

UNF Board of Trustees approves 2019 accountability plan

Lianna Norman, News Editor Apr 25, 2019

With President David Szymanski has come a wave of changes to UNF culture, but one phrase has been constantly repeated too many times to count by both Szymanski and his administration over the last year:...

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The canning of UNFs philosophy graduate program

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter Apr 24, 2019

Visit the UNF philosophy program graduate page and what will you find? “We are not accepting applications at this time.” Why? After a year of consideration, UNF is canning their philosophy graduate...

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Police Beat: Vandalism, possible animal cruelty, and suspicious photography

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter Apr 24, 2019

Freehanded art UNF police were dispatched to the Student Union on April 13 in response to a call about two subjects who were spray painting the 3rd floor concrete floor. According to the incident report,...

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Uber is rolling out new safety features

Lianna Norman, News Editor Apr 23, 2019

Uber is headed toward more secure safety regulations by rolling out some brand new features to their app. The biggest of these new features is one that is intended to help app users in not mistaking...

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India, a golden retriever and labrador mix, is being raised by Kelly Gates, UNF professor, and her husband. 
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UNF hosts finals weeks activities for students

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter Apr 22, 2019

Finals week can be stressful and tough.  Luckily, the UNF campus has some activities in place to help students get through relatively unscathed. From 12-2 p.m. on Monday, April 22, head over to...

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Out with the old and in with the new SG Legislative Cabinet

Alex Del Dago, Government Reporter Apr 20, 2019

It was another day of transition in UNF’s Student Government, as Friday, April 19 marked the official last day of the current Legislative cabinet and the voting in of the new Legislative cabinet. Senate...

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UNF Crisis Management warns students to stay safe in inclement weather

UNF Crisis Management warns students to stay safe in inclement weather

Lianna Norman, News Editor Apr 19, 2019

The university sent out an alert on April 19, warning students and faculty that the National Weather Service has issued several weather warnings for Duval County. A severe thunderstorm warning is in...

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Free speech on campus

Cara Jackson Apr 19, 2019

If you’ve ever happened to walk past the Green, you may have noticed the presence of a campus preacher. They're often seen holding a bible and belting out their various beliefs for students to hear....

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Eric Bruder will be the new Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Kristina Smith Apr 18, 2019

Marking the dawn of a new day for UNF's publicity, Eric Bruder was announced as the new Vice President of Marketing and Communications. Over the last few years, Bruder has proved himself as a veteran...

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How much do UNF events cost?

How much do UNF events cost?

Kristina Smith Apr 18, 2019

While snagging shirts and free food from numerous campus events, you may not consider how much it costs to fund university attractions. Every year, the Student Life & Services Fee Allocation committee...

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