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

SG Voting: Online or in Person

Kristina Smith | Mar 5, 2019

As election season comes to an end, UNF students have two options for voting in their Student Government elections. From March 5-6, polling booths will be set up outside the UNF library and in the John...

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Sculpture and Ceramics Guild get approved travel requests to travel to national art conferences

Alex Del Dago, Student Government Reporter | Mar 4, 2019

The Budget and Allocations Committee met on Friday to hear seven travel requests. Both the UNF Ceramics Guild and Sculpture Guild asked for funding to attend two different art conferences out-of-state. The...

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Ron DeSantis answers questions for the press with his supporters by his side.

UNF Poll shows Governor DeSantis has a 60 percent approval rate

Kristina Smith | Mar 4, 2019

According to a recent poll from the UNF Public Opinion Research Lab, Governor Ron DeSantis has an approval rating of 60 percent, 17 percent higher than his predecessor Senator Rick Scott, who's exiting...

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UNF Athletics introduces new Osprey Nation Student Rewards app

UNF Athletics introduces new Osprey Nation Student Rewards app

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Mar 3, 2019

After weeks of teaser videos and mysterious posts on social media, UNF Athletics announced that they have launched the brand new Osprey Nation Student Rewards app. “It’s something to keep them...

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Scott Bennett.
Courtesy of First Credit Union.

Scott Bennet appointed as next UNF Chief Information Officer

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Mar 2, 2019

After a search committee failed  in trying to find the next Chief Information Officer, Shari Shuman, Administration and Finance vice president, has appointed Scott Bennett as the new CIO, according...

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