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In this Feb. 26, 2015, file photo, students walk on the University of California, Los Angeles campus. Federal authorities have charged college coaches and others in a sweeping admissions bribery case in federal court. The racketeering conspiracy charges were unsealed Tuesday, March 12, 2019, against coaches at schools including UCLA, Wake Forest, Stanford, Georgetown, and the University of Southern California.
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TV celebrities and coaches charged in college bribery scheme

Associated Press Mar 13, 2019

BOSTON (AP) — Fifty people, including Hollywood stars Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, were charged Tuesday in a scheme in which wealthy parents allegedly bribed college coaches and other insiders...

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Brooks College of Health.Photo by Alexis Molinaro

Brooks School of Nursing ranked No. 16 among Best Nursing Programs in Florida

Kristina Smith Mar 12, 2019

UNF's Brooks School of Nursing ranked number 16 out of 154 schools for Best Registered Nursing Programs in Florida. The rankings are measured by the pass rates of nursing graduates. According to the...

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Police cars. Photo by Spinnaker Media.

Reported burglary at the Crossings

Jessica May Mar 11, 2019

A student reported to the University Police Department that $500 was missing from her dorm room Monday at The Crossings, Building S, according to an emergency alert released by the university. The student...

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Courtesy of Student Government

Ceramics Guild travel request passes, a syllabus bank and a new Starbucks microwave

Alex Del Dago, Government Reporter Mar 11, 2019

Microwaves, Osprey Productions, ceramics, and a syllabus bank were just some of the many things discussed on the Senate floor Friday, March 8. In the Executive Branch report, Jenna DuPilka reflected...

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Photo by Aisling Glocke.

BREAKING: Dr. Simon Rhodes is the next Provost

Aisling Glocke, Managing Editor Mar 8, 2019

After taking a week to come to a decision, President Szymanksi has named Dr. Simon Rhodes as the next Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. According to A Message From the President sent out...

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UNF SDS at protest in D.C. Courtesy of Michela Martinazzi

UNF responds to a letter from the Students for a Democratic Society

Lianna Norman, News Editor Mar 7, 2019

The Students for a Democratic Society have been anything but quiet on UNF campus. Their latest rally immediately followed an unanswered letter sent to the office of President David Szymanski, regarding...

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Courtesy of College of Computing. Engineering, and Construction.

Emmy nominated host speaks at fifth annual Women Leaders in STEM Conference

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter Mar 7, 2019

Tuesday morning commenced the start of the fifth annual Women Leaders In STEM Conference with Emmy nominated host, executive producer of “Xploration Outer Space”, Aerospace Engineer and keynote speaker...

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John Aloszka celebrates with Nat Costello as victors of the election

UNF is Moving Forward: John Aloszka wins Bid for Student Body President

Kristina Smith Mar 6, 2019

In a finale of what proved to be an emotional campaign season, John Aloszka has won the bid for Student Body President along with Vice President pick Natalie Costello. The Forward ticket won with a...

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45 Parking Spaces in Arena Garage will be reserved on Thursday

45 Parking Spaces in Arena Garage will be reserved on Thursday

Alex Del Dago, Student Government Reporter Mar 6, 2019

Due to the Communication Internship and Job Fair happening Thursday, UNF is blocking off 45 blue lot spaces on the fourth floor of the arena parking garage. The spaces will open back up to students...

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Student complaints about data security have been addressed

Student complaints about data security have been addressed

Paolo Cesar Mar 6, 2019

Rhetoric surrounding data security has done nothing but expand in our constantly-developing technological age. The Compliance, Ethics and Risk Oversight Committee met Tuesday in Petway Hall to discuss...

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Jason Ford. Photo courtesy of the Dothan Eagle.

Imposter softball coach sentenced to 15 years

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter Mar 5, 2019

Jason Ford pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of children back in November of last year, and last week, U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom sentenced Ford to 15 years in prison. Ford was accused of impersonating...

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Reserved parking in the arena garage.

50 spots in Arena Parking Garage will be reserved on Wednesday

Morgan Holbrook Mar 5, 2019

Parking perils are frequent amongst blue lot pass holders, and this week will be no different, as the University reserves parking for another event. On Wednesday, 50 Blue-Lot spaces will be reserved...

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