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Professor Andres Gallo. Photo by Alan Vargas.

UNF professor explains what the recent Chinese tariffs are, how they work and why we should care

Alan Vargas | Sep 27, 2018

With the words “trade war” being thrown around lately, one may wonder what is actually going on and how this “trade war” started. Put simply, there has been a recent back-and-forth effort between...

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Students waiting outside of the Thomas G. Library.

Students evacuate library after fire alarm goes off

Hannah Lee and Jessica May | Sep 26, 2018

Students evacuated the Thomas G. Carpenter Library and Starbucks after the fire alarm in Bldg. 12 went off Wednesday, Sept. 26. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3dBKpddMiU[/embedyt] Video...

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The CEROC met to further discuss the specific definition of "Responsible Employees" on campus." Photo by Sam Chaney.

Student workers removed from the definition of mandatory reporters in UNF Committee meeting

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Sep 26, 2018

The UNF Compliance, Ethics and Risk Oversight Committee met on Tuesday, Sept. 26 in order to delve into an update regarding the nondiscrimination and sexual misconduct regulations, as well as address the...

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UNF Healthy Campus Week 2018

UNF Healthy Campus Week 2018

Kylie Selvage | Sep 25, 2018

We have all heard of the notorious Freshman 15, and the stereotype may be a bit hyperbolic, but it does hold a certain amount of truth. The fact of the matter is that eating healthy and being active...

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The Public Opinion Research Lab sits on the second floor of Building 51, in room 2222.
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UNF Public Opinion Research Lab releases survey results on Floridian voting opinions and possible preferences

Sarah Bethea | Sep 24, 2018

Survey results regarding who Florida voters are likely to select as the next governor was released on Sept. 24 by the Public Opinion Research Lab at UNF. The poll was conducted Sept. 17 through Sept. 19...

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Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: An abundance of car issues

Jessica May | Sep 23, 2018

Interrupted nap UNF Parking Services called UNFPD about someone sleeping in a car while being illegally parked in Lot 16 on Sept. 14. According to the police report, inside the car was an employee...

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Senate suspicions aroused by student organization offering “premium memberships”

Alan Vargas | Sep 23, 2018

Members of the UNF Senate had a lengthy debate about a travel funding request for the Financial Planning Association during the Senate meeting held on Friday, Sept. 21. The debate was over the club's premium...

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Anthony Stagnitta mugshot. Courtesy of Bradford County Sheriff's Office.

Jury trial set for UNF student Anthony Stagnitta

Jessica May | Sep 23, 2018

Anthony Stagnitta, who has been charged on two accounts of distributing child pornography on his phone through the instant-messaging app Kik, has been set for trial Jan. 7, 2019. According to the...

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Courtesy of the UNF Career Success Center.

UNF and JCPenney host Suit-Up event for business attire

Johnekeshia Thompson | Sep 22, 2018

The Career Success Center and Career Management Center have teamed up with JCPenney for their Suit-Up event on Sunday, Sept. 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Avenues Mall. This event is for UNF...

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UNF student and mother express safety concerns after being allegedly tracked by father

Jessica May | Sep 19, 2018

UNFPD was dispatched to the Thomas G. Carpenter Library when a UNF student and her mother expressed concern for their safety while on campus on Aug. 21. According to the police report, the student...

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Courtesy of Student Government.

Student Government to hold a Town Hall meeting regarding the new alcohol policies

Alan Vargas | Sep 19, 2018

UNF Student Government will be holding a Town Hall event on Thursday, Sept. 27 in order to hear students’ opinions about the University’s updated alcohol policy. The policy has received significant...

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UNF SDS drops banner recognizing victims of police brutality

UNF SDS drops banner recognizing victims of police brutality

Joseph Girouard | Sep 19, 2018

On Monday afternoon, Students for a Democratic Society revealed a banner in Alumni Square displaying victim names of police brutality.  [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_fyia59z5o[/embedyt] The...

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