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Unsolidified parking in Garage 44A leaves some students disoriented

Unsolidified parking in Garage 44A leaves some students disoriented

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Aug 22, 2018

  Pain and aggravation: two words normally associated with campus parking for students who try to wrangle their cars around campus. As if parking wasn’t confusing enough at the start of the...

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

The Game Room’s grand reopening

Joseph Girouard Aug 21, 2018

At what is considered “bright and early” by some students, the Student Union Game Room had its grand reopening Monday, Aug. 20 at 10 a.m. With a line of students waiting for the ribbon to be cut, the...

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Swooping to the polls: Shuttles available for one day for students to vote

Swooping to the polls: Shuttles available for one day for students to vote

Sarah Bethea Aug 20, 2018

Correction 8/23 1:30 p.m.:The article originally referred to NextGen Florida as "NexGen UNF." NextGen Florida is the correct name. Although new to campus, the club NextGen Florida is making huge strides...

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Vice President of Student and International Affairs leaves UNF

Aisling Glocke Aug 20, 2018

On Thursday, Aug. 16, Vice President of Student and International Affairs Mauricio Gonzalez announced in an Osprey Update that he is leaving UNF. In the update, Gonzalez was recognized for his...

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Slice has replaced papa John's.

UNF implements new restaurants on campus

Jac Caruso Aug 20, 2018

There are exciting new options when it comes to food available on campus. A new pizza joint, Slice, as well as Panda Express are set to open here at UNF. Slice has joined the UNF meal options...

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College Block Party

Week of Welcome Breakdown

Jake Duff Aug 19, 2018

Week of Welcome annually celebrates new and returning students with various events and activities throughout the first week of fall classes. WOW helps students learn about the campus, make new friends...

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Controversy and concern over Chinese-funded program

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief Aug 18, 2018

There’s been a wide array of concerns as the FBI and CIA have been conducting investigations into the Confucius Institute which is located on over 100 campuses across the United States, which did include...

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The new look of the MyWings portal.

New MyWings portal is now in effect

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief Aug 17, 2018

The MyWings portal got a makeover this past summer and now users will be using a new customizable tile format. The change is now permanent and has been in effect as of Thursday, Aug. 16. The new vendor,...

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A look at the Republican primary ballot

Jessica May Aug 16, 2018

Voting as a Republican for the Primary Election? These are the candidates for those voting in the fourth district. United States Senator (Republican) Senators belong to the legislative branch...

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Ballot choices for nonpartisan voters

Kevin Beaugrand, News Editor Aug 16, 2018

Florida is a closed primary state, meaning voters can only vote in the primary election of the party that they're registered with. Voters who are unregistered or unaffiliated receive nonpartisan ballots....

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A breakdown of the Democratic primary ballot

Carly Kramer Aug 16, 2018

Looking to vote Democrat in the 2018 primary elections? Below are descriptions of the party platforms for the Democratic candidates. Governor and Lt. Governor The Governor serves as the Chief...

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UNF Student, Jesse Martinez, was arrested on April 9.

Martinez pleads not guilty

Hannah Lee Aug 15, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSBkkJT5x4M[/embedyt] Video by Carly Kramer Jesse Martinez pleaded not guilty to one count of voyeurism in court on August 15. This charge is one of the eight...

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