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The Student Government Debate: Statements and Surprises

Kristina Smith Feb 27, 2019

The Student Government Debate was a chance for presidential candidates Lee Tomlins and John Aloszka to get up and personal to sway their audience. It proved to be a night of insights and surprises. The...

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Photo by Aisling Glocke.

Meet Provost candidate Abbey Zink

Aisling Glocke, Managing Editor Feb 27, 2019

While the search for the next UNF Provost continues, it was Dr. Abbey Zink’s turn to take to the stage and have an open forum. Zink earned her doctorate in English at Northern Illinois University...

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John Aloszka.
Courtesy of the Forward Party

Meet John Aloszka, the Forward Presidential Candidate

Kristina Smith Feb 26, 2019

Putting their best foot forward, the Forward party has selected John Aloszka as their presidential candidate. Aloszka is no stranger to Student Government and has been with Forward from the beginning. As...

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Frontier candidate Lee Tomlins and his VP pick, Nicole Rossomano

Meet Lee Tomlins, the Frontier Presidential Candidate

Kristina Smith Feb 26, 2019

Though he's venturing into new territory, Lee Tomlins, the Frontier presidential candidate, believes he has what it takes to succeed. Tomlins has held the serious title of Chief Justice of the Student...

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Meet Provost candidate Simon Rhodes

Aisling Glocke, Managing Editor Feb 26, 2019

February 25 kicked off the Provost open forums with candidate Simon J. Rhodes. Rhodes earned a Bachelor's of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Sheffield a Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry/Biological...

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Students have until Wednesday at 6 p.m. to vote for Student Government.

Spinnaker Media to broadcast 2019 UNF Student Government Debate

Feb 25, 2019

Spinnaker Media plans to livestream the 2019 UNF Student Government presidential candidate debate from several of its main streaming platforms. The debate will take place on  Tuesday, Feb. 26, and it...

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BREAKING: Noah Horchler released from UNF Basketball after violating team rules

BREAKING: Noah Horchler released from UNF Basketball after violating team rules

UPDATE: 3:56 p.m. UNF Athletic Director Lee Moon Sr. had no comment on the specifics of team rules that Horchler violated. "It can be a gambit of things that you violate our rules within the University...

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Some students feel the university is overpopulated. Photo by Joslyn Simmons

Students and faculty can meet the Provost candidates this week

Hannah Lee Feb 25, 2019

Students and Faculty have a chance to meet the candidates for the next second of command for the university. The provost position is currently filled by Pamela Challey. Last week, the Board of Trustees...

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Police Chief Frank Mackesy examines UNFPD body cam gear. Photo by Michael Herrera

UPD says reported on-campus rape cases in 2018 will be lower than 2017

Nathan Dean, Broadcast Reporter Feb 23, 2019

After high school graduation, students take their first steps in discovering their life purpose. The first stage of their adult life begins. Although students leave college well-prepared for many scenarios,...

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SG Senate approves $50,000 bill for new UNF Beach Volleyball courts

SG Senate approves $50,000 bill for new UNF Beach Volleyball courts

Alex Del Dago, Student Government Reporter Feb 23, 2019

With the hopes of recruiting more student-athletes and improving the recreational sports scene at UNF, Student Government Senate approved a new bill to fund the creation of five brand-new Beach Volleyball...

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Szymanski announces a $1 million donation to The School of Computing

Szymanski announces a $1 million donation to The School of Computing

Lianna Norman, News Editor Feb 23, 2019

There were only two standing ovations at the inauguration of new UNF President David Szymanski. The first was for the man of the hour himself, as people clapped upon the beginning of his speech. The second...

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UCF Board of Trustees accept Dale Whittaker's resignation

UCF Board of Trustees accept Dale Whittaker’s resignation

Knightnews.com Feb 22, 2019

ORLANDO, Fla. (knightnews.com) – The UCF Board of Trustees voted seven to three in favor of accepting President Dale Whittaker’s resignation. His resignation will be effective immediately and the...

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