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Former UNF student passes away in car crash

Andy Moser and Sam Chaney | Jul 15, 2018

*Correction 7/16 @ 11 a.m.: The article originally stated that the former student was 24. His father confirmed that he was 22. Former UNF student Greg Yutuc has passed away, according to his family....

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Colonel Crackers next to Spark Attack. Photo by Nolan Hammond.

Colonel Crackers: Where is our snack that smiles back?

Nolan Hammond | Jul 15, 2018

Colonel Crackers is well known for being UNF’s goldfish statue, which is usually located in the pond near the Thomas G. Carpenter Library. However, ever since Hurricane Irma, it would seem he has...

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Final summer Senate meeting: New associate justice, budget requests and resignation of the communications coordinator

Final summer Senate meeting: New associate justice, budget requests and resignation of the communications coordinator

Alan Vargas | Jul 13, 2018

On Friday, July 13 the UNF Senate held its final session of the summer term. During this final session, Senate voted to approve a new associate justice, approved an amended budget request and approved...

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Courtesy of the Office of the Dean of Students.

Medical Withdrawal: How and why students temporarily leave for medical emergencies

Jessica May | Jul 13, 2018

UNF gives students peace of mind when it comes to leaving school for medical emergencies, according to the Office of the Dean of Students. Through the office, students can take themselves out of...

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A new sculpture to the UNF Sculpture Park.

UNF Seaside Sculpture Park features new art

Khorri Newton and Lili Weinstein | Jul 12, 2018

Having originally opened in June 2016, the UNF Seaside Sculpture Park has recently seen the installment of its third round of fresh student art. The new sculptures were installed on Tuesday, July...

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Recently appointed Supreme Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Court of Appeals.

UNF professor says Kavanaugh’s appointment represents rightwards shift for Supreme Court

Nolan Hammond | Jul 12, 2018

On Monday, July 9, President Donald Trump nominated D.C. Circuit Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy left by the upcoming retirement of moderate conservative Justice Anthony...

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Ann and David Hicks. Courtesy of University of North Florida

David Hicks, major UNF contributor and philanthropist, dies at age 82

Hannah Lee | Jul 11, 2018

Most UNF students will recognize his last name as it is plastered all over campus: the building that hosts OneStop, Ann & David Hicks Hall, as well as a college— the Hicks Honors College. These buildings...

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UNF to host an Environmental Equity Seminar

Nolan Hammond | Jul 11, 2018

  On Friday, July 13, Robert Bullard, a Distinguished Professor of Urban Planning and Environmental Policy at Texas Southern University, will lead a free Environmental Equity Seminar. Bullard...

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Photo courtesy of LITE Team Seat Belt Safety

Click it or ticket: Seat belt safety on campus

Aisling Glocke | Jul 11, 2018

All it takes is one click of a seat belt to save a person’s life. After the recent accidents involving students not wearing seat belts, it has become important to bring awareness to seat belt safety....

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Brooks College of Health.Photo by Alexis Molinaro

UNF nursing students to host Wellness Workshop

Alan Ahmad | Jul 10, 2018

Students from the UNF Nursing Program will be hosting a Wellness Workshop at the Military and Veterans Resource Center on July 11, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The workshop will involve a discussion...

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Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Battery report and a questionable drink

Sam Chaney, News Editor | Jul 10, 2018

Battery Report Officials spoke with a UNF faculty member on July 2 in response to a report of sexual battery. According to the police report, the battery took place at an unknown location. The...

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The UNF LGBT Resource Center will be screening "Intersexion" to celebrate Intersex Awareness Day. Photo courtesy of the LGBTRC

UNF recognized as one of the top five schools in the country for affordability and LBGTQ friendliness

Alan Ahmad | Jul 9, 2018

The University of North Florida has been recognized by Affordable Colleges Online and the SR Education Group as a leader in LBGTQ inclusion and affordability for the 2018-2019 academic year. According...

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