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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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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Andrew Gillum has officially withdrawn his concession to Ron DeSantis in the Florida gubernatorial race, following news that an official recount was announced by the Florida secretary of state.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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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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The race is over: Rick Scott wins Florida Senate

Aisling Glocke | Nov 7, 2018

After weeks of campaigning, Republican Governor Rick Scott has won the vote for Florida’s Senate. On Nov. 6, it was announced that Scott beat opponent Senator Bill Nelson in the race for Florida Senate....

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Amendments 6, 10 and 11 pass

Sam Chaney, Jessica May, and Aisling Glocke | Nov 7, 2018

Amendment 6: Victim Rights and Judge Retirement Ages Floridians voted on November 6, 2018 to pass Amendment 6 that will change victims’ rights, raise the current retirement age on Florida judges,...

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Jimmy Patronis elected Florida’s Chief Financial Officer

Jimmy Patronis elected Florida’s Chief Financial Officer

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Nov 7, 2018

As the polls started to close out and Floridian voters tuned in to learn who would be leading the state’s financial future, it was finally announced on the evening of Nov. 6 that Jimmy Patronis had been...

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