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Dating App Safety: Don't be a victim

Dating App Safety: Don’t be a victim

Sam Chaney | Apr 16, 2018

They say seeing is believing, but not everything somebody shows you on a dating app may be real. On April 10, UNF student Jesse Martinez was arrested for threatening to share explicit photos of...

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National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: Know Your Resources

Sam Chaney | Apr 14, 2018

In order to raise public awareness regarding crime victims’ rights and resources, the Office for Victim Crimes honors National Crime Victims' Right Week on an annual basis. This year, the observed...

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UNF Alumna Sarah Patterson.

Potential scholarship to remember UNF Alumna

Valeree Del Guidice | Apr 13, 2018

Sarah Patterson was a bright young woman with a passion for equal rights and social justice. Last summer, at the age of 31, she lost her life in a tragic accident. Now, a close friend is attempting to...

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Discounted drinks at Starbucks

Discounted drinks at Starbucks

DeAndre Pearson | Apr 12, 2018

Craving Starbucks but can’t leave your studies? Well, you're in luck, for a limited time today you can head over to Starbucks and pick up a grande lemonade or tea infused drink for just $2.50. On...

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

UNF student arrested for threatening to share explicit photos for sexual favors

Hannah Lee | Apr 12, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6G7Fu3cNn0 Video by Carly Kramer Police arrested a UNF student on April 9 for threatening to share nude pictures of another student in exchange for sexual favors, according...

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Felipe Calderón, President of Mexico. 
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Felipe Calderón, former President of Mexico, talks immigration and more at UNF

Alan Vargas | Apr 11, 2018

Felipe Calderón, who served as the President of Mexico from 2006 to 2012, spoke April 10 at the Herbert University Center to a room filled with UNF students, as well as members of the local community....

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The Florida Institute of Education at UNF hits the books with renewed literacy program

Sam Chaney | Apr 11, 2018

With Jefferson County ranking among the least literate of Florida counties, the Florida Institute of Education (FIE) at UNF has stepped in to help children become better exposed to community-based learning...

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Photo courtesy Brian Solis, www.briansolis.com and bub.blicio.us.

LIVESTREAM: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies

Hannah Lee | Apr 10, 2018

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will face the Senate Judiciary and Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation committees at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday. Zuckerberg is answering questions regarding the Facebook...

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“I have never worked in a place with so much bullying;” Survey reveals faculty-on-faculty bullying at UNF

Hannah Lee | Apr 10, 2018

Bullying on campus isn’t only relevant to students -- A recent survey shows faculty have been victims of bullying within themselves for at least the last two years. The Faculty Affairs Committee...

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WEATHER ALERT: North Florida baseball vs. Bethune Cookman postponed

Joslyn Simmons | Apr 10, 2018

The North Florida baseball game against Bethune Cookman has been moved to Wednesday due to inclement weather. The game was originally scheduled for 6:05 p.m Tuesday. North Florida Athletics...

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9 things students should know when filing taxes

Alexandra Torres-Perez | Apr 9, 2018

Tax season is upon us, and you might be feeling completely lost. If you haven’t already been reminded by your parents, the last day to file your tax return is April 17. Students usually use free...

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The Thomas G. Carpenter library.

National library week at UNF

Valeree Del Guidice | Apr 9, 2018

Time to pull out the library card and go explore the school library. It’s National Library Week and the Thomas G. Carpenter Library will be celebrating with events every day. On Monday, April...

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