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UNF alum files to run for Mayor of Jacksonville

Lianna Norman, News Editor | Jan 11, 2019

Incumbent Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry will be facing stiff competition this coming Spring. Anna Brosche is a Jacksonville City Council member and Duval county native whose alma mater is none other than...

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Why is Meningitis B a hot topic in university wellness?

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter | Jan 11, 2019

Flus and viruses are among the most known diseases on university campuses as students don’t always take preventative measures like flu shots. But as flu season continues on, so does arising fear of...

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Cheryl Gonzalez. Courtesy of UNF's Equal Opportunity and Diversity.

Director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity to leave UNF to pursue passion

Jessica May | Jan 10, 2019

After eight years of service at the University of North Florida Director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Cheryl Gonzalez will be leaving the university. Gonzalez’s impact on UNF is seen all throughout...

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Twenty days and counting: How the government shutdown may begin to affect college students

Lianna Norman, News Editor | Jan 10, 2019

Many Americans may still be going about their business as usual amidst the current government shutdown, but it has now been 20 days since Senate rejected the funding requested by President Donald Trump...

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Barbara Lagoa, the newest appointee to the Florida Supreme Court. Photo courtesy of AP.

What does Barbara Lagoa’s appointment mean for the Florida Supreme Court?

Paolo Cesar | Jan 10, 2019

Florida’s Supreme Court now has its first ever Hispanic woman. Newly inducted Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Cuban-American Judge Barbara Lagoa to a position in Florida’s highest court on Wednesday. Mary...

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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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