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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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Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Suspicious bag and a stolen sign

Cori Santucci May 20, 2018

Pack your bags Officials met with the manager of the UNF Bookstore after receiving reports of a suspicious man with a large backpack in the store on Wednesday, May 16. According to the police...

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Student Government: Changes to the election code and discussions on the future of OZ Fest

Alan Vargas May 18, 2018

On Friday, May 18, various student government committees met for regular business. First, the UNF Government Oversight Committee met to send changes to the election code to Student Body President...

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The Alumni Association hosted a send off to celebrate President John Delaney's term at UNF.

UNF alumni host farewell celebration for President Delaney

Carly Kramer, Video Director May 18, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fnz2n0w3_Ek[/embedyt] With John Delaney’s time as President of UNF drawing to a close, the Alumni Association wanted to show their gratitude. UNF Alumni new...

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The right turn lanes of Beach Blvd. near Hodges Blvd. has collapsed. Photo courtesy of the Florida Department of Transportation.

Local traffic update: Road collapse on Beach Blvd. near Hodges Blvd.

Sam Chaney, News Editor May 17, 2018

On Wednesday, May 16 The Florida Department of Transportation put out a local traffic advisory after the right turn lanes of eastbound Beach Blvd. near Hodges Blvd. reportedly collapsed. According...

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The Osprey Race Team competed at the FSAE competition in Michigan. Photo courtesy of Thomas Strickland.

The Osprey Racing team takes Formula SAE Michigan

Carly Kramer May 17, 2018

The UNF Osprey Racing team participated in the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE) competition in Brooklyn, Michigan from Wednesday, May 9 to Saturday, May 12. This annual competition is held...

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Traffic advisory due to local high school graduations

Traffic advisory due to local high school graduations

Sam Chaney, News Editor May 17, 2018

UNF students and faculty are advised to drive carefully in anticipation of increased traffic from Thursday, May 17 through Saturday, May 19. Roadways around Lot 18 and the UNF Arena (Bldg. 34)...

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BREAKING: Road collapse on Beach Blvd. near Hodges Blvd.

Hannah Lee May 16, 2018

There is a hole in the road on Beach Blvd. eastbound, near Hodges Blvd. What appears to be a sinkhole has collapsed part of the turn right lane. The sinkhole is located outside Wolf Creek condominiums....

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UNF International Center and International Ospreys seek to bridge the gap between domestic and foreign students

UNF International Center and International Ospreys seek to bridge the gap between domestic and foreign students

Alan Vargas May 15, 2018

Studying abroad is one of the most rewarding experiences a student can undertake, but living and studying in a foreign country can be a daunting task for anyone. Students have to navigate language...

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Associate Chemistry Professor Christos Lampropoulos, Ph.D.

UNF Associate professor misused thousands of dollars in university funds

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief May 15, 2018

Associate Professor of Chemistry Christos Lampropoulos misused a total of $3,497 in the past five years while working at UNF, according to a statement made by the University, sought by Spinnaker Investigators. On...

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UNFPD hosting classes on women's self defense

UNFPD hosting classes on women’s self defense

Cori Santucci May 14, 2018

The University of North Florida Police Department is hosting the R.A.D. Women’s Self Defense course at the Tom and Betty Petway Hall (Bldg. 57, Rm 1100A) beginning Tuesday, May 15. The course will take...

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Photo by Joseph Basco

Pay your tuition on time: Temporary student “Self Service” and OneStop unavailability

Alan Vargas May 14, 2018

You won’t be able to pay your Summer 2018 bill online after 5 p.m. on Friday, May 18, so make sure to pay it on time in order to avoid any late fees. OneStop will be unavailable starting at 4:30 p.m. The...

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