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Police Beat: Burglarized vehicle, stolen goods and a campus fight

Cori Santucci | Jun 1, 2018

Breaking In Officials were dispatched to Lot 18 on May 25 due to reports of a burglarized vehicle. The complainant reported that a brand new Sony Bluetooth device was missing from his front seat,...

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TOPSHOT - Demonstrators clash with the riot police during a protest against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas on April 20, 2017.
Venezuelan riot police fired tear gas Thursday at groups of protesters seeking to oust President Nicolas Maduro, who have vowed new mass marches after a day of deadly unrest. Police in western Caracas broke up scores of opposition protesters trying to join a larger march, though there was no immediate repeat of Wednesday's violent clashes, which left three people dead. / AFP PHOTO / JUAN BARRETO        (Photo credit should read JUAN BARRETO/AFP/Getty Images)

The Venezuelan Struggle: UNF students share their experience

Alan Vargas | May 31, 2018

Imagine if one day you received a long-distance phone call from your family begging you to send them food and medicine so that they can survive. This scenario is not out of the realm of possibilities;...

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Student Government teams up with Jacksonville Jaguars for season tickets

Alan Vargas | May 31, 2018

UNF Student Government has partnered once again with the Jacksonville Jaguars to offer season tickets to UNF students. They will be releasing specifics about the costs and location of the seats...

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2018 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is here

Aisling Glocke | May 31, 2018

This year's Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday takes place from Friday, June 1 to the following Friday, June 7. Through June 7, all eligible items related to disaster readiness are exempt from...

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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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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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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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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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