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Ambulance staff take a man from outside a mosque in central Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday, March 15, 2019. A witness says many people have been killed in a mass shooting at a mosque in the New Zealand city of Christchurch.

Mass shootings at New Zealand mosques kill 49; 1 man charged

Associated Press | Mar 15, 2019

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — At least 49 people were killed in mass shootings at two mosques full of worshippers attending Friday prayers on what the prime minister called "one of New Zealand's darkest...

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UNF’s Quality Enhancement Plan to prioritize the development of professional writing skills

UNF’s Quality Enhancement Plan to prioritize the development of professional writing skills

Morgan Holbrook | Mar 15, 2019

This year's Quality Enhancement Plan: Writing Around the Curriculum is a campaign The Writing Center has implemented to help UNF continue to maintain SAC's university accreditation. Linda Howell, director...

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Photo by Mark Judson

Does UNF Need More Electric Vehicle Charging Stations?

Cara Jackson  | Mar 14, 2019

Electric vehicle charging stations were the topic of conversation at this week’s Sustainability Committee meeting. Possibly unbeknownst to some, UNF does currently have two charging stations located...

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The Department of Communication is now the School of Communication

The Department of Communication is now the School of Communication

Kristina Smith | Mar 14, 2019

The UNF Board of Trustees has officially designated the Department of Communication as the School of Communication Thursday afternoon. According to the Osprey Update, this new change reflects the growing...

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A box outside of Osprey Hall was taken by UPD after concerns from students were raised.

Suspicious box outside of Osprey Hall causes confusion among students

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter | Mar 14, 2019

*UPDATED: 4:05 p.m. The University of North Florida Police Department responded to a call about a suspicious box located near a trash can located outside of Osprey Hall Monday afternoon. UNFPD found...

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New Spaces, New Places: Chick-fil-A Renovation and an Honors dorm

New Spaces, New Places: Chick-fil-A Renovation and an Honors dorm

Kristina Smith | Mar 14, 2019

The face of UNF is constantly changing, and the Space Committee has big plans for the future. Future improvements to the university include remodeling Chick-fil-A, new bleachers for the softball field,...

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Vladimir Kara-Murza (left), and Andrew Nagorski (right), his interviewer

Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian Freedom Fighter, speaks at UNF for Russian democracy

Kristina Smith | Mar 13, 2019

In the latest installment of the World Affairs Council of Jacksonville, UNF hosted Russian dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza. Kara-Murza is a modern day freedom fighter that constantly risks his life as a...

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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.
(AP Photo)

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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