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President David Szymanski.

UNF requests $10.8 million to improve student success

Lianna Norman, News Editor Feb 12, 2019

Improvement in University metrics has been central to the goals of the new administration under soon-to-be inaugurated President Szymanski and on Jan. 31, this rang true when UNF requested $10.8 million...

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The College of Health is located inside J. Brooks Brown Hall.

Student Fee Assessment Committee Report

Kristina Smith Feb 12, 2019

While many students aren’t aware of what happens with tuition once it’s paid, the Student Fee Assessment Committee keeps track of every cent. At the first of three Spring 2019 meetings, representatives...

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University sends out statement regarding safety alerts and caller to JSO

University sends out statement regarding safety alerts and caller to JSO

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief Feb 12, 2019

The university sent an alert to students, faculty and staff Tuesday morning at 6:58 a.m. regarding Monday's night report of an alleged armed person in the Arena Garage. The first update is that the...

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UNFPD police cars. Photo by Lili Weinstein

BREAKING: UPD concludes search and renders area safe

Hannah Lee and Aisling Glocke Feb 11, 2019

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tj-nqnwExg[/embedyt] *Story was last updated at 8:15 pm* The UNF Arena Parking Garage has been rendered safe by police. Vice President of Public Relations...

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UNFPD police cars. Photo by Lili Weinstein

Burglary reported in the student dorms

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief Feb 11, 2019

The University sent out an alert Monday afternoon telling students that a burglary occurred on campus sometime between Friday, Feb. 8 and Sunday evening, Feb. 10. The reported burglary occurred at Osprey...

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The search for the next Provost comes down to 10 candidates

Alex Del Dago, Government reporter Feb 11, 2019

This past Friday marked another meeting for the Provost Search Committee. Matthew Corrigan, chair of the committee, called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. and began going over general housekeeping items...

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Graphic by Ben Cross

Student Government budget passes with an increase in over $130,000 due to University changes

Alex Del Dago, Government Reporter Feb 11, 2019

This past Friday marked a big day in the Senate Chambers. With the Activity and Service Fee Budget and Provisionary Language being presented and voted on, the room was filled with excitement and nerves...

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UNF student on trial for alleged murder

Lianna Norman, News Editor Feb 6, 2019

When Aunesty Summer Rayne was found on the floor of her boyfriend’s apartment in July of 2017, the police were dispatched to the scene to cover what seemed to be a suicide case. Now, a little under two...

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Male posing as UNF student reported following girls around on campus

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter Feb 6, 2019

On Feb. 4, UNFPD responded to a call at Osprey Cove about a suspicious male who attempted to make conversation with and follow two girls to their dorm. According to the report, shortly after the call police...

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Courtesy of Ponte Vedra Recorder.

“Little Rock Nine” member to speak at MLK luncheon

Aisling Glocke, Managing Editor Feb 5, 2019

"Little Rock Nine" member Carlotta Walls LaNier will be speaking at UNF's 38th annual MLK scholarship luncheon. LaNier is the youngest member of "Little Rock Nine," an African American student group that...

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Courtesy of Maria  Bermudez.

Hope has Returned to Venezuela

Alan Vargas Feb 5, 2019

“...that government of the people, by the people, and for the people shall not perish from this earth.” - “The Gettysburg Address” 1863 Sixty-one years after President Lincoln’s words inspired...

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Reserved parking in the arena garage.

Extra parking spots reserved in Fine Arts and Arena garages

Alex Toth, Features Editor Feb 4, 2019

The Fine Arts Center and Arena garages will both have extra spots reserved for events in the coming days. Students will not be able to use these spots during the times that they are reserved. In the...

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