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The Finance and Facilities Committee was the first to meet during a day of Board of Trustees Committee meetings. Photo by Sam Chaney.

UNF Board of Trustees hears student sentiment on alcohol policy

Alan Vargas | Oct 14, 2018

The UNF Board of Trustees heard from UNF President David Szymanski on his first 90 days and the direction of the University. The board also heard from Student Body President Jenna DuPilka and voted on...

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Police Beats: Pulled over, a swinging gate, and vandalism in the restroom

Police Beats: Pulled over, a swinging gate, and vandalism in the restroom

Jessica May | Oct 12, 2018

Pulled over and caught A driver was caught with marijuana after being pulled over for speeding on Alumni Drive on Sept. 19, according to a UNFPD report. The driver was reportedly traveling at...

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Entry to the LGBT Resource Center. Photo by Tiffany Butler.

LGBT Resource Center granted $30,000

Jessica May | Oct 12, 2018

$30,000 was granted to UNF LGBT Resource center from the LGBTQ Community Fund for Northeast Florida to make the Jacksonville community more inclusive, according to the press release. The school’s...

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Hurricane Michael aftermath may cause record highs in northeast Florida

Hurricane Michael aftermath may cause record highs in northeast Florida

Alex Toth, Features Editor | Oct 11, 2018

As Tropical Storm Michael continues to move through the Carolinas and back into the Atlantic Ocean, it may have significant after-effects on the Jacksonville area. According to the forecast by the...

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JU will be closing as a result of Hurricane Michael. Courtesy of JU.

JU closes due to Hurricane Michael

Jessica May | Oct 10, 2018

As UNF has stuck to its decision to continue “operating under normal business hours,” Jacksonville University announced on Oct. 10 that their campus will be closed from 3 p.m. until tomorrow morning,...

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FSCJ will be closing the college and canceling all classes. Courtesy of FSCJ.

FSCJ closes campus in response to Hurricane Michael

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Oct 10, 2018

Despite the fact Hurricane Michael is forecast to track north of Jacksonville and through Georgia, Florida State College at Jacksonville announced their decision to close the college in expectation of...

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Courtesy of Sonya Mongar's Facebook page.

UNF alumna returning to campus for book signing

Steven Thompson | Oct 10, 2018

A reading and book signing by UNF journalism alumna Sonja Mongar will be held at the UNF Bookstore on Wednesday, Oct. 10 from 1 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. “Two Spoons of Bitter” is Mongar’s newest...

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Courtesy of the UNF Women's Center.

“Take Back the Night” postponed due to Hurricane Michael

Sarah Bethea | Oct 10, 2018

The UNF Women’s Center sent out a notice this afternoon stating that the 10th annual “Take Back the Night,” originally planned for 7:30 p.m. this evening, has been postponed due to inclement...

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Courtesy of the National Weather Service.

Tornado watches are expected in Jacksonville today due to Hurricane Michael

Jessica May | Oct 10, 2018

Tornado watches are expected later on Wednesday Oct. 10 with the landfall of Hurricane Michael, according to the National Weather Service Jacksonville. “Landfalling major hurricanes are known to...

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Graphic by Drew McDonald

Riding apps offering free/discounted rides to polls for Election Day

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Oct 10, 2018

  Uber and Lyft are making it easier for voters to get to the polls on Election Day by offering free/discounted rides. With cooperation from the #VoteTogether and Democracy Works organizations,...

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Hurricane Michael is now . Category 4 hurricane. Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Michael continues to strengthen to an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 hurricane

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Oct 10, 2018

As Hurricane Michael barreled its way over the Gulf of Mexico and towards the Florida Panhandle, it only continued to strengthen and, in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Oct. 10, it upgraded to what...

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Hurricane Michael has upgraded to a Category 3 hurricane and will continue  a northeastward movement. Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Michael upgrades to a major Category 3 hurricane

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Oct 9, 2018

The state of Florida started to hunker down as, just hours prior to its expected landfall on Oct. 9, Hurricane Michael strengthened to a major Category 3 hurricane. As of 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Hurricane...

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