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The Space Committee discussed the timeline for various campus renovations and projects.

UNF Student Assembly Center canceled in favor of new competition pool, additional shelters to come to Lot 18

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Nov 14, 2018

The construction of the long-awaited Student Assembly Center, which was announced in June of 2017, has officially been canceled. Director Paul Stewart of the Department of Campus Planning and Design gave...

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A look into the office of the VP for Student and International Affairs

New organizational chart shows department changes in integration of Student and Academic Affairs

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief Nov 14, 2018

Student Affairs has been undergoing a semester-long transition. In an email sent out to UNF faculty and staff Wednesday afternoon, a new organizational chart has been released detailing changes to both...

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What exactly is a recount?

Lianna Norman, News Editor Nov 14, 2018

Politics can be confusing, and with so much information coming from so many media platforms, it may be unclear as to what a recount of votes entails. Here are a few definitions to keep in mind as...

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Student Body President Jenna DuPilka. Photo by Brandon Diaz.

Sitting down with SG President on alcohol policy change and other issues

Alan Vargas, Government Reporter Nov 13, 2018

The third floor of the UNF Student Union is typically a busy place where student government officials move from meeting to meeting, but for two weeks in early October, anxiousness pervaded the halls...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Veterans Day hours and closures on campus

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Nov 12, 2018

In observance of Veterans Day, most University offices will be closed, disrupting many students' normal Monday routines. If you're on campus and you find yourself wondering what is still available to...

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Gillum withdraws concession as Florida prepares for recounts

Alex Toth, Features Editor Nov 10, 2018

Andrew Gillum has officially withdrawn his concession to Ron DeSantis in the Florida gubernatorial race, following news that an official recount was announced by the Florida secretary of state. A recount...

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For the ninth year in a row, UNF has been named one of the most military friendly schools. Photo by Tyler van Voorthuijsen

UNF Dining Services provides discounts to Veterans

Jay Mafela Nov 9, 2018

With Veterans Day approaching, UNF Dining Services is offering a special discount to military veterans and active duty personnel. Normally, there is a 10 percent discount on dining services for military...

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Car accident near UNF

Lianna Norman, News Editor Nov 8, 2018

Although the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department has completely cleared the scene of a four-car pile-up on Beach Blvd. and Kernan as of about 3:15 p.m. today, there is still heavy traffic in that area. Students...

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Graphic by Kaitlyn Sinardi

Getting hooked on campus: phishing scams

Jessica May Nov 8, 2018

There has been phishing on campus and it isn’t in the lakes. According to an Osprey Update for faculty and staff, university employees have become targets to a phishing scam. The scam seems to...

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Andrew Gillum

Gillum says recount could be possible in Florida gubernatorial race

Alex Toth, Features Editor Nov 8, 2018

With tens of thousands of ballots from Broward County still apparently not counted, the Andrew Gillum campaign is now closely watching the votes being tallied in preparation for a possible recount. Last...

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Gov. Rick Scott (left) Sen. Bill Nelson (right) Photo courtesy Creative Commons

Bill Nelson calls for recount following race that was considered “too close to call” against Rick Scott

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Nov 7, 2018

As the election results rolled in on the night of Nov. 6, Rick Scott declared himself Florida's new Senator around midnight, despite the fact Bill Nelson had not yet formally conceded the race. Sen. Nelson,...

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Reserved parking in the arena garage.

Changes in parking this week

Aleema Jack Nov 7, 2018

It is a busy week of events at UNF. On Nov. 7, twenty spaces on the fourth floor of Arena Garage will be allotted for those attending the Physical Therapy Employer Showcase from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. On...

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