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

Jesse Martinez pleads not guilty at arraignment hearing

Carly Kramer, Video Director May 30, 2018

UNF student, Jesse Martinez, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment trial on Wednesday, May 30. Martinez was arrested on April 9 for threatening to leak another student’s nude photos online if sexual...

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Subtropical Storm Alberto is predicted to strengthen slightly prior to landfall on the Gulf Coast. Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Subtropical Storm Alberto strengthens over the Gulf of Mexico

Sam Chaney, News Editor May 27, 2018

Currently moving northward through the Gulf of Mexico, Subtropical Storm Alberto has reportedly strengthened overnight and is producing heavy rains and maximum sustained winds of 50 mph over South Florida. According...

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Subtropical Storm Alberto is predicted to make landfall late Monday night or early Tuesday morning. Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Florida under State of Emergency due to Storm Alberto

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief May 26, 2018

Florida Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency this morning due to the upcoming subtropical storm Alberto. According to the National Hurricane Center, Alberto is predicted to move over the...

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Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Shattered window, removed stickers and a stolen cell phone

Sam Chaney, News Editor May 26, 2018

Shattered UNFPD was dispatched to Bldg. 9 on April 23 in response to a report of a shattered window. According to the police report, an investigation revealed the window had been broken sometime...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Memorial Day closures and hours of operation on campus

Sam Chaney, News Editor May 26, 2018

Most UNF students will be inclined to spend their Memorial Day either sleeping in or basking in the sun at the beach, and they won’t be the only ones. The majority of the University Offices will...

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UNF-MSERF works with new TESCAN technology

UNF-MSERF works with new TESCAN technology

Carly Kramer May 24, 2018

UNF’s Materials Science and Engineering Research Facility has partnered with TESCAN, a Czech Republic company that manufactures electron and light microscopes. According to the University, MSERF...

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Photo courtesy of Taylor Broussard

UNF alumna creates non-profit organization to provide fresh drinking water for remote communities

Aisling Glocke May 24, 2018

UNF alumna Taylor Broussard is taking humanitarian matters into her own hands after creating her own non-profit organization to help remote areas gain access to clean water. Broussard, who majored...

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Learn to start your own business at the How to STARTUP Your Own Business Seminar

Learn to start your own business at the How to STARTUP Your Own Business Seminar

Aisling Glocke May 23, 2018

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host the “How to STARTUP Your Own Business” seminar on Thursday, May 24 in order to give students an overview of starting their own business.    At...

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Photo by Ronnie Rodgers

How UNFPD handles student-on-student violence

Sam Chaney, News Editor May 22, 2018

Violence is never the answer, but sometimes avoidance and prevention just don’t work out in a situation where somebody is dedicated to aggression. So, what happens if you are involved in an instance...

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Local weather update: Potential tropical system could lead to continued rainfall

Local weather update: Potential tropical system could lead to continued rainfall

Sam Chaney, News Editor May 22, 2018

If you have any beach events slated for the coming Memorial Weekend, you may want to keep an eye on the weather and set an alternative plan. Not only has steady rainfall already kept the local Jacksonville...

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Learn how to save money at the Certified Financial Planner Information Session

Learn how to save money at the Certified Financial Planner Information Session

Aisling Glocke May 22, 2018

UNF’s Division of Continuing Education has partnered with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. to host the Certified Financial Planner Session on Wednesday, May 23. This free...

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National Police Week recap: Does UNFPD make students feel safe?

National Police Week recap: Does UNFPD make students feel safe?

Cori Santucci May 21, 2018

  National Police Week has been celebrated every year since 1962 when President John F. Kennedy designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week of that date as National Police...

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