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Panda Express is open at the Student Union.

Panda Express opens for business

Johnakeshia Thompson Aug 28, 2018

The smell of sweet and tangy spices lingers on campus as an invitation to come and indulge in Chinese food. This soft launch can speak for itself; as soon as you enter the food court, you’re greeted...

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Nancy Soderberg wins democratic nominee for Florida’s 6th District

Aisling Glocke Aug 28, 2018

UNF Director of Public Service Leadership Nancy Soderberg takes home the polls after winning the Democratic nominee for Congress in Florida’s 6th district. In July of 2017, Soderberg announced her...

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Andrew Gillum answers questions from the press after the Town Hall Forum.

Andrew Gillum wins primary election as Democratic governor candidate

Carly Kramer Aug 28, 2018

Andrew Gillum has won the primary election as Democratic candidate for Florida governor after a close race with Gwen Graham. He will run against the Republican candidate, Ron DeSantis, this November. Gillum...

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Rick Scott will be facing Bill Nelson in the General Election

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief Aug 28, 2018

Rick Scott will officially run against Senator Bill Nelson in the upcoming General Election. Scott is the current Governor of Florida. Scott was born in Illinois and grew up in Missouri. After...

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Ron DeSantis answers questions for the press with his supporters by his side.

Ron DeSantis wins Republican primary for Florida governor

Alex Toth, Features Editor Aug 28, 2018

Ron DeSantis claimed victory in the Republican gubernatorial primary on Tuesday. DeSantis won by 621,132 votes in total. DeSantis is a U.S. Representative for the sixth district of Florida. A Jacksonville...

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Voting machine malfunctions reported at several Duval County precincts

Voting machine malfunctions reported at several Duval County precincts

Alex Toth, Features Editor Aug 28, 2018

As Election Day wears on, several reports of ballot problems have emerged from polling locations across Duval County. Florida Politics reported ballot issues at Precinct 606 and Precinct 510 in Jacksonville....

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Sign placed outside of City Hall in support of ending gun violence.

Community rallies at Jacksonville City Hall following the Jacksonville Landing shooting

Chelsea Foster, Grace Gillen Aug 28, 2018

On the afternoon of Sunday, Aug. 26, shots rang out inside the Jacksonville Landing during a gaming tournament, killing two innocent people and wounding eleven more. The very next evening, on Aug. 27,...

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Students line up early to enter the new and improved Game Room.

UNF gamers reacts to the Jacksonville Landing shooting

Kevin Beaugrand, News Editor Aug 27, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXXhNhxJzvE[/embedyt] Video by Kevin Beaugrand and Brett Nweeia Many in the UNF gaming community were shocked when they heard the news about the shooting on...

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The Osprey Fountains.

UNF implements new automated key access system at the Osprey Fountains

Steven Thompson Aug 27, 2018

New automated key access system locks were installed this summer at the Osprey Fountains. UNF's goal in 2014 was reportedly to replace its existing dorm access keys, seeing as changing and reprogramming...

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3 dead, including suspect, 11 injured; Shooting at the Jacksonville Landing

3 dead, including suspect, 11 injured; Shooting at the Jacksonville Landing

Hannah Lee Aug 26, 2018

Sunday afternoon is a busy time for the Jacksonville Landing. Restaurants are packed, families are together, and friends meet up and have a drink. On Sunday, Aug. 26, this changed. Two people were...

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President Szymanski sends out Message from the President in response to Jacksonville shooting

President Szymanski sends out Message from the President in response to Jacksonville shooting

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Aug 26, 2018

On the evening of Sunday, Aug. 26, UNF President David Szymanski sent out a Special Osprey Update in response to the mass shooting that occurred at the Jacksonville Landing earlier the same day. "Our...

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Mavericks is located at the Jacksonville Landing in downtown.

Mass shooting at the Jacksonville Landing results in “multiple fatalities”

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Aug 26, 2018

A mass shooting took place at the Jacksonville Landing on Sunday, Aug. 26, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The shooting reportedly occurred during the Madden NFL Tournament Qualifier...

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