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The March for Our Lives: Road to Change tour stopped in Jacksonville on Friday, July 27.

Road to Change Jax: Parkland students hold a rally outside of the Jacksonville Landing

Aisling Glocke, Kevin Beaugrand Jul 27, 2018

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students and volunteers gathered at the Jacksonville Landing on Friday, July 27 to support the March For Our Lives: Road to Change bus tour. The March for Our...

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Members of the March For Our Lives campaign were at the Jacksonville Landing.

Parkland town hall tonight: What you need to know

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief Jul 27, 2018

In the main ballroom of the John A. Delaney Student Union, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students and local Jacksonville activists will be speaking to the Jacksonville community about their experience...

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Special Osprey Update hits a glitch

Special Osprey Update hits a glitch

Andy Moser, Features Editor Jul 25, 2018

Last week, UNF's Campus Security Update hit a few bumps in the road before being sent out to students and staff. Many who were on campus at the time were left wondering why they were not informed...

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No guns allowed: Security plans for The Road to Change Jax: Town Hall event at UNF

No guns allowed: Security plans for The Road to Change Jax: Town Hall event at UNF

Sam Chaney, News Editor Jul 25, 2018

Following the tragic school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, most Americans have been up in arms over the right to bear arms. The students who survived the Parkland shooting, however,...

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Photo by Michael Herrera

Ogier Gardens to be hosting campus events on butterflies and tea

Simone Chen Jul 25, 2018

If you're looking for some outdoor events to help keep you fresh for your upcoming summer exams, look no further. On Wednesday, July 25, UNF’s Ogier Gardens is hosting an event called Butterflies...

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Early voting can now happen on college campuses in Florida

Early voting can now happen on college campuses in Florida

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief Jul 24, 2018

In a recent federal ruling, it was deemed that barring students from voting early on college campuses in Florida was unconstitutional. The lawsuit was brought on by the League of Women Voters of Florida,...

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Courtesy of the UNF Astronomy Club.

Rare appearance of Mars with the UNF Astronomy Club

Jessica May Jul 24, 2018

The UNF Astronomy Club and the UNF Department of Physics are hosting a wonder-filled Astronomy Night on Friday, July 27. This event will primarily focus on Mars. The night will be prefaced by a...

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Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Sticker vandalism, a misplaced backpack and stolen items

Sam Chaney, News Editor Jul 24, 2018

When It Just Won’t Stick UNFPD was dispatched to Bldg. 51, Rm. 1208 in response to a report of criminal mischief. Upon arrival, a staff member told officials he had previously had a “Safe...

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Register now to vote in primary elections

Register now to vote in primary elections

Alan Vargas Jul 23, 2018

Elections are upon us and if you want your voice to be heard, you better be registered to vote. Florida law requires voters to register with the state 29 days prior to an election. The Democratic and Republican...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Lightning-related deaths are increasing at an alarming rate

Jessica May Jul 22, 2018

More people have died in the first seven months of 2018 than all of 2017. Although lightning strike fatalities vary from year to year, this year has already hit the state’s average of 5, according to...

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Photo by Alex Torres-Perez

Parkland students coming to UNF

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief Jul 21, 2018

On Friday, July 27, several students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High are planning to come to Jacksonville as part of the March For Our Lives bus tour. The stop in Jacksonville will include two major...

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Photo by Ronnie Rogers

The UNF Flats housing dilemma

Aisling Glocke Jul 19, 2018

Students taking summer courses that live in the Flats are beginning to question if choosing the Flats was the right idea. According to UNF’s Housing and Residence Life website, the move-out day for...

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