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Dr. Russell Ivy at Open Forum

Meet Provost candidate Russell Ivy

Kristina Smith | Mar 1, 2019

Russell Ivy was the fourth and final candidate for the Provost open forums. He took this opportunity to detail a few of his initiatives and accomplishments and explain why he could be a great addition...

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President David Szymanski.

Szymanski has yet to announce a nominee for the open Provost position

Lianna Norman, News Editor | Mar 1, 2019

Today marked the last committee meeting in the search for the second in command to newly-inaugurated president Szymanski. UNF has been functioning without a permanent provost for quite a while now, and...

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Beth Ingram, PhD
Courtesy of NDSU

Beth Ingram, third candidate for provost, talks on higher education and student affairs

Morgan Holbrook | Feb 28, 2019

Flying in from the balmy 7 degree high of Fargo, North Dakota, the third candidate for UNF Provost, Beth Ingram, held her open forum on Wednesday afternoon. “I’ve been in higher ed. administration...

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 Graphic  by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: A cat fight, dating violence and felony amounts of marijuana

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter | Feb 28, 2019

Cat fight On Feb. 23, UNFPD responded to a call near UNF drive and Alumni drive about a physical altercation between two females. According to the report the altercation started because one of the females...

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President David Szymanski.

SFAC Committee discusses increasing Counseling Center funds

Alex Del Dago, Student Government Reporter | Feb 27, 2019

On Feb. 27, the Student Fee Assessment Committee discussed making cuts and changes to the 2019-2020 Activity and Service (A&S) Fee. According to the UNF website, this committee’s role is to “evaluate...

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Osprey Update

President Szymanski announces plans to review the UNF alert system

Lianna Norman, News Editor | Feb 27, 2019

An Osprey Update Wednesday morning carried news that President David Szymanski has mandated a full review of the University alert system's response to the incident involving a false report of a gunman...

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Student Government Debate.

The Student Government Debate: Statements and Surprises

Kristina Smith | Feb 27, 2019

The Student Government Debate was a chance for presidential candidates Lee Tomlins and John Aloszka to get up and personal to sway their audience. It proved to be a night of insights and surprises. The...

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Photo by Aisling Glocke.

Meet Provost candidate Abbey Zink

Aisling Glocke, Managing Editor | Feb 27, 2019

While the search for the next UNF Provost continues, it was Dr. Abbey Zink’s turn to take to the stage and have an open forum. Zink earned her doctorate in English at Northern Illinois University...

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Frontier candidate Lee Tomlins and his VP pick, Nicole Rossomano

Meet Lee Tomlins, the Frontier Presidential Candidate

Kristina Smith | Feb 26, 2019

Though he's venturing into new territory, Lee Tomlins, the Frontier presidential candidate, believes he has what it takes to succeed. Tomlins has held the serious title of Chief Justice of the Student...

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John Aloszka.
Courtesy of the Forward Party

Meet John Aloszka, the Forward Presidential Candidate

Kristina Smith | Feb 26, 2019

Putting their best foot forward, the Forward party has selected John Aloszka as their presidential candidate. Aloszka is no stranger to Student Government and has been with Forward from the beginning. As...

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Photo by Aisling Glocke.

Meet Provost candidate Simon Rhodes

Aisling Glocke, Managing Editor | Feb 26, 2019

February 25 kicked off the Provost open forums with candidate Simon J. Rhodes. Rhodes earned a Bachelor's of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Sheffield a Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry/Biological...

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

Spinnaker Media to broadcast 2019 UNF Student Government Debate

Feb 25, 2019

Spinnaker Media plans to livestream the 2019 UNF Student Government presidential candidate debate from several of its main streaming platforms. The debate will take place on  Tuesday, Feb. 26, and it...

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