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The new Alcohol policy change was announced over a Osprey Update.

Student reactions to the new alcohol policy

DeAndre Pearson Sep 2, 2018

It has been just over a week since the University announced new changes to the alcohol and drug policy. This was an issue that was forth-going in a response to previous alcohol-related incidents. Some...

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 Photo by Colin McCann.

Arena garage sign currently malfunctioning

Jake Duff Sep 1, 2018

The sign outside of the arena parking garage has been temporarily turned off, confounding some Ospreys who have cars on campus. For currently unknown reasons, the sign reads “open” despite there...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Compliance, Ethics and Risk Oversight Committee discusses changes and potential modifications to University policies

Alan Vargas Sep 1, 2018

The Compliance, Ethics and Risk Oversight Committee met on Thursday, Aug. 30 in Hicks Hall to discuss changes to the Student Code of Conduct, the Statement of Ethical Conduct and various policies relating...

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Courtesy of Student Government

Student Government: A busy first day for legislative committees

Alan Vargas Sep 1, 2018

The UNF Student Government Committees all met on Friday, Aug. 31 to forward new Senate candidates, read the Constitution and get ready for September’s Osprey Voice. The Government Oversight Committee,...

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Courtesy of Student Government.

Community Swoop partnerships for the 2018 – 2019 academic year

Alan Vargas Aug 30, 2018

Along with “no homework” and “open book test,” the phrase “student discount” ranks among the favorites for college students. To help students save some money, Student Government has partnered...

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Photo by Sam Chaney.

UNF Panhellenic Council plans to change rules to abide by new alcohol policies

Jessica May Aug 29, 2018

*Correction 10:15 p.m.: The Panhellenic Council plans to change vote on the bylaws in September. Risk management rules were changed in January.  As UNF recently changes its alcohol policies to...

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Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Roommate problems, irresponsible driving, a stolen wallet and lewd vandalism

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Aug 29, 2018

Floored University of North Florida Police Department officials arrested a local man on Monday, Aug. 20 for fleeing and attempting to elude a law enforcement officer after being ordered to stop. According...

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Reports reveal increased number of measles cases in Florida

Reports reveal increased number of measles cases in Florida

Jake Duff Aug 29, 2018

According to the Center for Disease Control, there have been 124 reported cases of measles in the United States thus far in 2018. Last year, the CDC reported 118 cases total. Since 2010, the number of...

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Students walk by UNF's flags held at half-staff. Photo by Sam Chaney.

UNF lowers flags in honor of the death of Senator John McCain

Steven Thompson Aug 29, 2018

On Aug. 27, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to fly the United States flag at half-staff in honor of the death of Republican Senator John McCain. McCain lost his battle with brain cancer...

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Courtesy of the UNF Department of Diversity Initiatives.

Department of Diversity Initiatives to hold a Campus Support Pop-Up following the Jacksonville Landing shooting

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Aug 29, 2018

The topic of gun violence is ever-pervasive in modern discourse and reality, and with the recent shooting at the Jacksonville Landing on Aug. 26, the fear surrounding it has literally hit too close...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

UNF College Democrats host Election Night watch party

Carly Kramer Aug 28, 2018

UNF College Democrats rang in election day with a watch party at the UNF Boathouse on Aug. 28. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMTU36mqOUU[/embedyt] It was announced at 9:17 p.m. that Andrew...

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UNF alum wins election for Duval County Judge for Group 3

UNF alum wins election for Duval County Judge for Group 3

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Aug 28, 2018

Duval County released the breath it had been holding on the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 28 when officials announced that UNF alumnus Michael Bateh was elected by local voters as the Duval County Judge for...

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