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Making Tutus for a Cause: Breast Fest ’17

Valeree Del Guidice Oct 18, 2017

The UNF chapter of the Student Nurses Association put together a Tutu Decorating Social for the SNA where participants got to show off their creative side. The social is a part of their Breast Fest...

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Reserved Spots: Less parking available in Arena Garage Thursday

Jas Chung-Campbell Oct 18, 2017

Be prepared to come to campus early or park somewhere else on Oct. 19. This Thursday, 20 blue lot spaces will be reserved on the fourth floor of the Arena Garage from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Volunteer...

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Thomas Beaucham is now student body president

Colin McCann Oct 17, 2017

Thomas Beaucham, who was sworn in as Senate President back in April, has taken the position of Student Body President. This follows Samantha Mims' departure on Monday, Oct. 16 and there being no current...

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The UNF LGBT Resource Center will be screening "Intersexion" to celebrate Intersex Awareness Day. Photo courtesy of the LGBTRC

LGBT Resource Center awarded $25,000

Doriel Gale-Corley Oct 17, 2017

Correction: A previous version of this article said students can apply for the grant. This information is incorrect. The grant was awarded to the LGBT Resource Center and students will benefit from...

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Volleyball Road Recap

Jas Chung-Campbell Oct 17, 2017

  North Florida Volleyball (8-15, 1-6 ASUN) split the weekend with back-to-back games on the road against the Stetson Hatters and FGCU Eagles. On Oct. 13, UNF had a hard fought win (3-2)...

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Soccer Weekend Recap

Ronnesha Rodgers Oct 17, 2017

Both men’s and women’s soccer suffered defeats on the road and at home Oct. 14. A last-minute goal caused the North Florida men's soccer team(1-9-1 overall,0-3 ASUN) to take a hard fall to...

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UberEats is now delivering to UNF

Valeree Del Guidice Oct 16, 2017

UberEats is now coming to campus. By using the same Uber network that offers car rides, UberEats delivers food from local restaurants. Available as a website and an app, UberEats is simple to use....

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Governor Rick Scott  made his announcement on the second floor of the UNF Bookstore.Photo by Camille Shaw

State of emergency declared in the wake of Spencer speaking at UF

Ronnie Rodgers Oct 16, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency for Alachua County just days before white-nationalist Richard Spencer is set to speak at the University of Florida. Alachua County Sheriff Sadie Darnell...

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The Presidential Search Committee discussing the updates on new candidates. Photo by Tristan Reyes

500 individuals recommended to be the next president of UNF

Tristan Reyes Oct 16, 2017

The Executive Search Firm discussed possible candidates with the Presidential Search Committee on Oct. 12. Kevin Hyde, head of the Presidential Search Committee, held a meeting to get an update from...

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UNF Nature Trails back to normal, except Red Maple Boardwalk

Samantha Chaney Oct 15, 2017

UNF's nature trails were closed due to safety concerns after Hurricane Irma. Multiple fallen trees and miscellaneous debris blocked pathways, and closure signs were posted at each entry. The nature...

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Chief Mackesy: Officers “more visible” following racist video

Ronnie Rodgers Oct 13, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhxQIDtgoM8 Video by Ronnie Rodgers  UNFPD Chief Frank Mackesy detailed his department's plans after a video surfaced earlier this week with alleged UNF students...

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Attorney General Glosson: Why Mims Had To Go

Colin McCann Oct 13, 2017

In an interview with Spinnaker, SG's Attorney General Jaclyn Glosson talked about why Mims was told that she must step down or be impeached. Glossons’ duty as Attorney General is to ensure that people...

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