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Washing machines in the dorms: Why were they removed?

Washing machines in the dorms: Why were they removed?

Aisling Glocke, Managing Editor Jan 8, 2019

Students living in the dorms returned from break to a new routine for getting their laundry done. On Jan. 2, residents received an email explaining the washing machines in the unit were being removed from...

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Adult content allowed back on campus

Adult content allowed back on campus

Alex Toth, Features Editor Jan 8, 2019

At the start of December, UNF blocked access to websites featuring adult content on the school Wi-Fi. This ban included not only sites with pornographic content, but also comedy and entertainment websites...

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Wesley Twiggs. Photo from Nassau County.

Former UNF student accused of threatening a mass shooting is now in treatment

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter Jan 7, 2019

Former UNF student, Wesley Zane Twiggs, was arrested on Saturday morning after writing 2 anonymous threats on a chat site, threatening to commit a mass shooting at Fernandina Beach High School, according...

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Wesley Twiggs. Photo from Nassau County.

Former UNF student arrested after threatening to commit mass shooting at local high school

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief Jan 6, 2019

20-year-old, Wesley Zane Twiggs, was arrested Saturday morning after making threats to "shoot up" his former high school - Fernadina Beach High School, according to police. Twiggs confessed to police...

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Courtesy of UNF Campus Life.

Week of Welcome breakdown

Aisling Glocke, Managing Editor Jan 6, 2019

Are you dreading going back to classes after a long break? Coming back to school doesn’t have to be all bad! Starting January 6, Campus Life will host daily activities in the semesterly event Week of...

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Mark Tumeo, the former dean of the College of Computing, Engineering and Construction. Courtesy of the University of North Florida

UNF responds to Tumeo lawsuit claims

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter Dec 30, 2018

UNF's Board of Trustees responded to the complaint filed by Mark Tumeo, a former dean of the College of Computing, Engineering and Construction, who resigned on Oct. 3 and is currently suing the Board...

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Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election.

How the third government shutdown this year could affect UNF

Lianna Norman, News Editor Dec 22, 2018

“If we don’t get what we want, one way or the other. Whether it’s through you, through the military, through anything we want to call, I will shut down the Government, and I am proud," President...

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

No more charges to be made for Martinez moving forward

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter Dec 19, 2018

Former UNF student Jesse Martinez, charged with allegedly threatening to share nude photos of another student in exchange for sexual favors, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff Office, will no longer...

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E-mail sent out by Osprey Update.

West entrance to Arena Parking Garage closure

Aisling Glocke, Managing Editor Dec 17, 2018

If you’re a usual parker at the Arena Parking Garage, you may want to reroute your way there. According to an Osprey Update sent out Monday morning, the entrance to the parking garage will only be accessible...

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Daniel Moon. Courtesy of University of North Florida.

UNF Associate Vice President announced as finalist for position at University of Montana

The University of Montana will be gaining a new vice provost for student success all the while UNF may lose the associate vice president for budgets and personnel, Daniel Moon. Moon is among four...

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Outtakes can be a great option when you don't ave time for the cafe. Photo by Ben Cross

Intersession hours on campus

Hannah Lee Dec 8, 2018

While most places are closed until classes start again, like the Game Room and the Osprey Challenge Course, here's a list of what is open in case you are still on campus. Starting on Dec. 10 until Dec....

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Graduates displaying their customized caps.

New security protocols for fall commencement ceremony

Hannah Lee Dec 6, 2018

The University will be implementing new security protocols for commencement ceremonies. Previously, only bags were checked. Now all graduates, guests, faculty, staff and vendors will be screened by metal...

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