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Police beat: marijuana and stolen clothes

Jessica May, Police Reporter | Nov 18, 2018

Caught drug-handed On Monday, Oct. 22, a UNFPD officer saw a student throw a blunt down onto the floor, according to a UNFPD report. The student reportedly admitted to smoking marijuana to the officer....

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Mark Tumeo, the former dean of the College of Computing, Engineering and Construction. Courtesy of the University of North Florida

Former dean sues UNF

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Nov 16, 2018

The former dean of the College of Computing, Engineering and Construction is now suing the Board of Trustees of UNF after resigning on Oct. 3. Mark Tumeo is stating that he was forced to resign. Tumeo...

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UNFPD police cars.

UNF Clery Act Committee reflects on other universities’ mistakes

Jessica May, Police Reporter | Nov 16, 2018

The Clery Act committee met on Nov. 15 to discuss general business from their last meeting and the University of Montana’s Clery Act audit. The University of Montana is being fined nearly $1 million...

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

Florida Senate race heads to manual recount

Alex Toth, Features Editor | Nov 16, 2018

The first recount of over 8 million ballots in the U.S. Senate race between Rick Scott and Bill Nelson has concluded, but there's still no official winner. Florida's secretary of state has now ordered...

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PTSD from the 2016 presidential election: how college students responded

Heydi Ortiz | Nov 15, 2018

On Nov. 8, 2016, millions of students nationwide tuned in to watch the fate of the country as one of the most controversial races for the presidency awaited results. The constant battle between Clinton...

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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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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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