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The new look of the MyWings portal.

New MyWings portal available starting May 14

Sam Chaney, News Editor | May 3, 2018

MyWings will be getting a makeover this summer when users have the option to try the new portal interface prior to a definite switch slated for the fall semester. According to Alison Cruess, the director...

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Jacksonville gets same-day shipping from Amazon

Jacksonville gets same-day shipping from Amazon

Pierce Turner, Features Editor | May 3, 2018

Jacksonville has finally received support for same-day shipping from Amazon in select area codes. The online store is offering the speedy service for Prime members on select items in orders costing...

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Anthony Stagnitta mugshot. Courtesy of Bradford County Sheriff's Office.

UNF student arrested for collecting and distributing child pornography

Sam Chaney, News Editor | May 2, 2018

According to the Department of Justice, 21-year-old UNF student Anthony David Stagnitta was arrested and charged on April 30 for distributing child pornography via Kik, an instant-messaging app. After...

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Campus parking lots and roads reserved starting Thursday

Campus parking lots and roads reserved starting Thursday

Sam Chaney, News Editor | May 2, 2018

If you primarily park in Lot 18, you may want to alter your usual route and enter via Eco Rd., Varsity Lane or the Central Pkwy. campus entrance starting at noon Thursday. From Thursday, May 3 through...

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The Student Union. Courtesy of UNF.

What’s open at UNF during intersession?

Hannah Lee, Editor in Chief | Apr 30, 2018

If you are stuck on campus before summer classes start, here is some information that you might need. Bookstore Need to return that rental book or are looking to get ahead of your classes? From...

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The UNF Faculty Association Academic Committee held its final meeting of the semester on Thursday, April 26.

Faculty association academic committee decides to bring new major and minors to UNF

Sam Chaney | Apr 26, 2018

The UNF Faculty Association Academic Committee held its final meeting of the semester today to review new courses, prerequisites and academic programs. The meeting began with Chairwoman Kim Cheek...

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The Independent Florida Alligator staff

#SaveStudentNewsrooms – A social media campaign to support student publications

Hannah Lee | Apr 24, 2018

The Daily Campus, a student-run news organization for Southern Methodist University, has been one of several student-run independent newspapers to close its doors due to lack of funding. They will have...

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Courtesy UNF Athletics.

Score free giveaways at upcoming sports games

Carly Kramer | Apr 24, 2018

Upcoming baseball and softball games will offer you the chance to receive free UNF merchandise, according to the official athletics website. On Friday, April 27 the UNF Baseball team will take on...

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Ken Parker

Former UNF student Ken Parker publicly apologizes and denounces white supremacy

Sam Chaney | Apr 23, 2018

*Correction: A previous version of this article said that Parker declined to identify the church he is affiliated with. He has since identified the church as All Saints Holiness Church. Both the...

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Danielle Hammond, public relations junior, enjoys some quality downtime from the intensity of finals with one of the loving service dogs in-training. 
Photo by Michael Herrera

Don’t lose your mind over finals. Relax, breathe, and participate in free events.

Valeree Del Guidice | Apr 23, 2018

The semester is almost over and summer is upon the student body. Whether that means summer classes, graduation or a long break, who knows. What is known is that the various agencies around campus have...

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The Student Union. Courtesy of UNF.

UNF named a 2018 “Best Value College” by Forbes

Sam Chaney | Apr 23, 2018

Having already won various national awards for areas of distinction and excellence, UNF can now add the title of 2018 Forbes “Best Value College” to its list of recognition. UNF now ranks among...

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Profesor Dominik Guess in Germany. Photo courtesy Dominik Guess

UNF Psychology Professor Reveals How Patient Certain Cultures are

Tristan Reyes | Apr 21, 2018

UNF Psychology professor, Dominik Guess, conducted a study regarding patience in everyday life.  The study revealed the cultural differences between people from France, Germany and Romania, when they...

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