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UNF selected as a Forbes 2019 “Best Value College”

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | May 1, 2019

In a list of just 300 universities across the nation, the University of North Florida was named a Forbes 2019 “Best Value College.” An important stat that made UNF stand out was that 73.4 percent...

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2 dead, 4 injured after shooting at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Hannah Lee | Apr 30, 2019

Two people were killed and four injured in a shooting at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Tuesday evening, according to the Mecklenburg Emergency Medical Services Agency. Two people have life-threatening...

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UNFPD responds to reports of a deceased employee on the third floor of the Student Union West.

UNF employee found deceased in the Student Union West; No Foul Play suspected

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWraYYipu5s[/embedyt] University Police Department and the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of UNF employee Michael Jones, according to...

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Intercession hours on campus

Lianna Norman, Editor in Chief | Apr 29, 2019

Ah, intercession. For many, it's a much-needed vacation. For others, just another week. For the latter, your week may be difficult to plan around campus closures and reduced hours. Here are the hours...

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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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