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UNF Student, Jesse Martinez, was arrested on April 9.

Martinez pleads guilty to all charges of video voyeurism, extortion

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Apr 4, 2019

Former UNF student Jesse Martinez, 22, plead guilty Thursday morning to 17 count of video voyeurism, 1 count of extortion, and 1 count of unlawful use of a two-way communications device. Martinez...

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Ogier Garden's produce can be found in the refrigerated section of Outtakes at the Student Union

Healthy ospreys: UNF succeeds in 3-year health and wellness plan

Kristina Smith | Apr 3, 2019

Has UNF succeeded in prioritizing the health of students? According to a press release, it seems the University has. At the end of a 3-year commitment, UNF has received a "complete" on its health and wellness...

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UNF responds to the recent Uber-related death of USC student

UNF responds to the recent Uber-related death of USC student

Lianna Norman, News Editor | Apr 3, 2019

In response to the recent death of University of South Carolina student Samantha Josephson, Senior Director of the Department of Diversity at UNF, Sheila Spivey, sent out a message on April 3 about safety...

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Reserved parking in the arena garage.

Parkings spaces reserved for April 4

Paolo Cesar | Apr 3, 2019

On Thursday, April 4, over one hundred spots will be reserved from the Arena Parking Garage and Lot 18. 20 Blue Lot spaces will reserved from the parking garage for organizers attending the Spring 2019...

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This undated photo provided by the Columbia Police Department shows Samantha Josephson, a University of South Carolina student who was reported missing after last being seen Friday, March 29, 2019. The university on Saturday confirmed the death of the student.

Chief: Ride-share mistake led to death of SC college student

Associated Press | Apr 1, 2019

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The man accused of killing a woman who got into his car thinking it was her Uber ride had activated the child locks in his backseat so the doors could only be opened from the outside,...

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Courtesy of Student Government

Student Government unanimously approves new defibrillators for Student Union

Alex Del Dago, Student Government Reporter | Mar 30, 2019

A decision regarding student safety was made in Senate on Friday, March 29. Student Government unanimously consented to allocate $3,814.80 from the Special Requests Index and fund the purchase of four...

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UNF's lecture on America's role in the chanign world was hosted in the Herbert University Center. Photo by Jessica May.

UNF Early Voting Site closed for next local election

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Mar 29, 2019

Students hoping to vote in the next local election will be disappointed to find that Supervisor of Elections Mike Hogan won't be opening the UNF Early Voting Site. In the March 19 election, only 24...

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The Heist Adventure at the Escape Game.

Three new attractions opening in St. Johns Town Center

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Mar 28, 2019

The Escape Game, Fabletics, and TUMI have been added to the sea of shops and restaurants in St. Johns Town Center. The Escape Game will offer escape rooms that groups can work together for an hour-long...

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"I'm also concerned with how art and activism can change lives." -Dr. Constanza Lopez

Students Stitch Together in Embroidering for Peace

Kristina Smith | Mar 28, 2019

Once March rolls around, anyone strolling by the green will notice embroidered sheets flapping in the wind. This is the Embroidering for Peace event hosted by the Spanish club. Each year this is a chance...

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Photo courtesy Brian Solis, www.briansolis.com and bub.blicio.us.

Facebook extends ban on hate speech to ‘white nationalists’

Associated Press | Mar 27, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook is extending its ban on hate speech to prohibit the promotion and support of white nationalism and white separatism. The company previously allowed such material even...

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Ozzie Bucks discontinuing off-campus use

Ozzie Bucks discontinuing off-campus use

Paolo Cesar | Mar 26, 2019

In a new release, the University of North Florida stated that Ozzie Bucks are officially discontinuing off-campus use starting April 26. According to the release, students and employees can still take...

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Shelley Purser, director of Health Promotions, said the tobacco-free initiative at UNF will require the campus community to encourage each other to keep the university smoke-free.
Photo by Morgan Purvis

Senate panel OKs bill raising age to 21 for tobacco, vaping

Associated Press | Mar 26, 2019

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Legislation raising the minimum age from 18 to 21 for Floridians to possess tobacco or vaping products has cleared a state Senate committee. The Senate Health Policy Committee...

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