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Activists gather outside of the Duval County Courthouse in response to the recent death of transgender community members.

PHOTOS: A call for justice for the transgender community

Khorri Newton, Staff Photographer | Jun 28, 2018

Members of the Students for a Democratic Society,  Jacksonville Transgender Action Committee, JASMYN, and Equality Florida were present at the rally for justice in front of the Duval Courthouse Wednesday,...

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President Szymanski calls for campus unity in Special Osprey Update

Sam Chaney, News Editor | Jun 28, 2018

President David Szymanski attempted to maintain a positive disposition as he confirmed on Wednesday, June 26 that UNF is one of three public Florida universities to receive the lowest state metric scores....

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Social Media Day JAX 2018 to be held at UNF

Carly Kramer | Jun 28, 2018

The second-annual Social Media Day JAX will be held this weekend at the Herbert University Center. This two-day conference will feature a panel of social media experts from Jacksonville and beyond....

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Police Beat: Stolen keys and a questionable entry

Sam Chaney, News Editor | Jun 27, 2018

Keys to the Kingdom Officials met with a UNF staff member at the University of North Florida Police Station on Thursday, June 21 in response to a report of stolen master keys. The complainant...

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

Jesse Martinez asks for local disposition at pre-trial

Aisling Glocke | Jun 27, 2018

*Correction 6/27 10:54 a.m.: An original publication of this article stated Martinez is currently awaiting sentencing. This is incorrect and Martinez is currently in jail UNF student Jesse...

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Local rallies being held in response to recent murders of transgender community members

Sam Chaney, News Editor | Jun 26, 2018

Voices are rising within the Jacksonville community in a chorus of cries for justice. Within the last year, three transgender women in Duval County were murdered, and a fourth was shot but survived. In...

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UNF Dining Services hiring students for summer B and fall terms

Aisling Glocke | Jun 26, 2018

With the help of UNF Dining Services, students can make the money they need without ever having to leave campus. On Tuesday, June 26, UNF Dining Services will host the Pop-Up Student Hiring Fair...

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UNF ranks among top 2018 LGBTQ-friendly online colleges

UNF ranks among top 2018 LGBTQ-friendly online colleges

Sam Chaney, News Editor | Jun 25, 2018

National Pride Month has been in full swing. Not only has the UNF LGBT Resource Center been an invaluable resource to students and the community, but UNF itself has proven to be one of the more prominent...

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UNF E-sports summer kickoff party

UNF E-sports summer kickoff party

Nolan Hammond | Jun 24, 2018

The UNF Esports Club will be hosting a summer kickoff party on Sunday, June 24 featuring a 6v6 Overwatch tournament and a 1v1 Hearthstone tournament. The event will be held at the GLHF Game Bar...

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Summer B Kickoff Week: Events to launch into your summer term

Summer B Kickoff Week: Events to launch into your summer term

Hunter Horstman | Jun 23, 2018

*Correction 6/25: The Summer B cookout is at the Student Union Food Court, not the Osprey Clubhouse. Everyone says that college is the best time of your life and, with UNF being such a great school,...

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Senate meeting: The official vote on legislation regarding the old skate park

Alan Vargas | Jun 22, 2018

*Correction 6/25 9:45 a.m A previous version of this article stated the skate paved was paved over for a cost of $250,000. However, the $250,000 that Student Government paid was for the original skate...

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Special Osprey Update from President Szymanski

Special Osprey Update from President Szymanski

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Jun 22, 2018

21 days into President David Szymanski's run at UNF, he has stated that he has felt energized by an outpouring of support by faculty, staff, students, alums and donors. In the Friday, June 22 Osprey...

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