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BREAKING: Noah Horchler released from UNF Basketball after violating team rules

BREAKING: Noah Horchler released from UNF Basketball after violating team rules

UPDATE: 3:56 p.m. UNF Athletic Director Lee Moon Sr. had no comment on the specifics of team rules that Horchler violated. "It can be a gambit of things that you violate our rules within the University...

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Some students feel the university is overpopulated. Photo by Joslyn Simmons

Students and faculty can meet the Provost candidates this week

Hannah Lee | Feb 25, 2019

Students and Faculty have a chance to meet the candidates for the next second of command for the university. The provost position is currently filled by Pamela Challey. Last week, the Board of Trustees...

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Police Chief Frank Mackesy examines UNFPD body cam gear. Photo by Michael Herrera

UPD says reported on-campus rape cases in 2018 will be lower than 2017

Nathan Dean, Broadcast Reporter | Feb 23, 2019

After high school graduation, students take their first steps in discovering their life purpose. The first stage of their adult life begins. Although students leave college well-prepared for many scenarios,...

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SG Senate approves $50,000 bill for new UNF Beach Volleyball courts

SG Senate approves $50,000 bill for new UNF Beach Volleyball courts

Alex Del Dago, Student Government Reporter | Feb 23, 2019

With the hopes of recruiting more student-athletes and improving the recreational sports scene at UNF, Student Government Senate approved a new bill to fund the creation of five brand-new Beach Volleyball...

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Szymanski announces a $1 million donation to The School of Computing

Szymanski announces a $1 million donation to The School of Computing

Lianna Norman, News Editor | Feb 23, 2019

There were only two standing ovations at the inauguration of new UNF President David Szymanski. The first was for the man of the hour himself, as people clapped upon the beginning of his speech. The second...

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UCF Board of Trustees accept Dale Whittaker's resignation

UCF Board of Trustees accept Dale Whittaker’s resignation

Knightnews.com | Feb 22, 2019

ORLANDO, Fla. (knightnews.com) – The UCF Board of Trustees voted seven to three in favor of accepting President Dale Whittaker’s resignation. His resignation will be effective immediately and the...

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SDS marches to the President's Office and held their rally, even though it was raining.

SDS hosts rally advocating for rights of immigrants

Jay Mafela | Feb 22, 2019

While the rainy weather kept most students indoors, it didn't stop some students from stepping out to the green to spread their message to others. The Students for a Democratic Society held a rally...

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President David Szymanski.

Sitting down with David Szymanski before the Inauguration

Lianna Norman, News Editor | Feb 22, 2019

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1dwAkeNuh8[/embedyt] President David Szymanski’s initiatives that he has placed throughout UNF campus have affected student life in many ways, some more direct...

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UNF Poll results on Jacksonville 2019 Elections.

UNF poll reveals Curry leading the race for Mayor of Jacksonville

Alex Del Dago, Government reporter | Feb 20, 2019

A newly released poll shows Mayor Curry predicted to win a second term. This poll measured who the citizens of Jacksonville plan to vote for and what issues matter to them in the upcoming local election...

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BREAKING: UCF President Dale Whittaker Offers Resignation from Post

KnightNews.com | Feb 19, 2019

ORLANDO, Fla. (knightnews.com) - The University of Central Florida president Dale Whittaker has offered his resignation from the university’s highest post to the Board of Trustees. Whittaker and...

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Photo by Ronnie Rodgers.

Who’s Running for Student Government?

Kristina Smith | Feb 19, 2019

UNF has two parties with presidential candidates and three with senate candidates running for Student Government office this semester. Here's a quick look at who's running. The Forward Party The...

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The Student Senate Seal

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Student Government committees discuss community engagement, student travel requests, food on campus

Alex Del Dago, Student Government Reporter | Feb 18, 2019

Friday, Feb. 15 marked committee meetings on the third floor of the Student Union. In what was a slower Friday on the Senate floor than usual, not much new business occurred and few bills or motions were...

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