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Guest Criminology Professor discusses police force through research

Guest Criminology Professor discusses police force through research

Carly Kramer | Mar 9, 2018

 John Andrew Hansen, Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Western Carolina University, visited UNF’s National Criminal Justice Honor Society chapter on Thursday. The visit was...

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SG Attorney General resigns citing mental health

Hannah Lee | Mar 9, 2018

Student Government Attorney General Jaclyn Glosson sent out a letter of resignation stating that her last day in office is March 9. In Glosson's letter of resignation, she said she is sad to leave...

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Board of Governors approved David Szymanski as the next president of UNF.  Photo courtesy of University of North Florida

Potential contract decided for UNF President-elect David Szymanski

Tristan Reyes and Hannah Lee | Mar 8, 2018

Correction 03/09 @ 11:20 a.m.: The contract is for four-years, not five.We take corrections seriously and apologize for this error. The UNF Board of Trustees met on March 6 to discuss President-elect...

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Uber and Lyft tips: how to be safe

Sam Chaney | Mar 8, 2018

On March 2, a female student at the University of Florida in Gainesville called for an Uber, but reportedly entered the incorrect car and was raped by several men. It has not yet been determined by...

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UNF raises almost $2,000 for Parkland victims

Alexandra Torres-Perez | Mar 8, 2018

Last week, two fundraisers raised $1,840 for the school shooting victims in Parkland, Florida. The UNF Social Work Club hosted a bake sale on Feb. 26. The club wanted to be able to raise at least $100....

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Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Swastika, burglary, and a stolen cell phone

Sam Chaney | Mar 8, 2018

Swastika Found In Bathroom UNFPD was dispatched to Bldg. 45 in response to a report of vandalism in a bathroom on Feb. 28. According to the police report, a UNF staff member called UNFPD upon finding...

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Jenna DuPilka and Maria Bermudez, the Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidates of the Forward Party

Forward Party wins SG Election

Colin McCann | Mar 7, 2018

On Mar. 7, Student Government and the three parties (Red, Forward, and Howard) gathered together in the Student Union Plaza to hear the election results. The Forward Party won the Presidential Election...

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Behind the Badge: UPD Chief reads to preschoolers

Behind the Badge: UPD Chief reads to preschoolers

Sam Chaney | Mar 7, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcvlowgHwdU[/embedyt] Video by Jas Chung “Don’t you want a sticker?” Chief Mackesy asked the room of excitable preschool children. “If you want a...

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Stephen Sestanovich will be talking to students about Putin’s plans and U.S. Foreign Policy.
 Photo courtesy of UNF Distinguished Lecture Series

Advisor on Russia policy will talk at UNF

Hannah Lee | Mar 6, 2018

Ambassador Stephen Sestanovich will be coming to UNF tonight as a part of the Distinguished Lecture Series. Sestanovich will be talking to students about Putin’s plans and U.S. Foreign Policy. Sestanovich...

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Photo courtesy of Florida Student Financial Aid.

Bill to change Bright Futures and Florida Universities passed to Gov. Rick Scott

Carly Kramer | Mar 6, 2018

Bright Futures, the Florida scholarship program that rewards incoming college students for academic achievement, is currently undergoing some changes. According to Miami Herald, the House and Senate are...

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Students have until Wednesday at 6 p.m. to vote for Student Government.

Not sure how to vote? Here’s how…

Colin McCann | Mar 6, 2018

Student Government elections are currently taking place, and students get to vote for one of the following parties: Red Party, Forward Party or Howard Party. If you are unsure on how to vote, here are...

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Students have until Wednesday at 6 p.m. to vote for Student Government. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Do UNF students care about Student Government elections?

Cori Santucci | Mar 5, 2018

Student Government elections are set to occur March 6 and 7, and each party is making efforts to earn the votes of the student body–or the student body that votes, that is. The voter turnout for...

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