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Behind the Badge: Officer Dario Montero

Alexandra Torres-Perez Aug 30, 2017

Around a year ago, Dario Montero came to UNF as a police officer for the first time. In a year, he has won the hearts of several students as their favorite officer. “His support has been very...

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UNF on Richard Spencer: “We will not speculate on how UNF would handle the UF case.”

Pierce Turner Aug 30, 2017

The University of Florida denied a request by white nationalist Richard Spencer to speak at the campus on Sept. 12 citing concerns of violence. The decision was made by University of Florida President...

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UNF Instructor Ellen Glasser is the new mayor of Atlantic Beach

Ronnie Rodgers Aug 29, 2017

Ellen Glasser, a UNF instructor of criminology, was elected mayor of Atlantic Beach Tuesday defeating previous mayor Mitchell Reeves, according to the Duval County Supervisor of Elections Mike Hogan. Glasser...

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Hurricane Harvey has caused catastrophic damage across Texas. Photo courtesy of CNN

How students can help Hurricane Harvey victims

Hannah Lee Aug 28, 2017

Hurricane Harvey has affected thousands of people in Texas and there will be a long rebuilding process following catastrophic storm. Here are some ways students can help the victims of Hurricane...

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UPDATE: I-295 entrance reopened after crash

Ronnie Rodgers Aug 28, 2017

Update: The I-295 entrance into campus has been reopened after a car accident earlier in the day shut down the entrance indefinitely. Florida Highway Patrol arrived on the scene of the crash at...

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Sage the Gemini concert relocated due to weather

Sage the Gemini concert relocated due to weather

Ronnie Rodgers Aug 25, 2017

The UNF Week of Welcome Concert starring Sage the Gemini has been relocated due to potential inclement weather. The concert will now take place in the UNF Arena. The show was originally going to...

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U.S. Supreme Court Justice to speak at UNF

Hannah Lee Aug 24, 2017

U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Stephen Breyer is scheduled to speak at UNF on Jan. 22, 2018. Breyer will be speaking on American Law and New Global Realities. E-tickets will be available...

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Image of the softball scoreboard and video board design.  Photo courtesy of UNF Athletics.

New scoreboards to be installed

Ronnesha Rodgers Aug 24, 2017

  UNF’s Dusty Rhodes Field at Harmon Stadium and the UNF Softball Complex are getting video boards and LED scoreboards after partnering with Nevco. To help better the fans experience and...

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Senate starts strong for Fall

Hannah Lee Aug 23, 2017

Student Government started the first Senate meeting of the fall semester on a strong note as the Senate Chambers were full of both senators and potential senators. 22 senators were present and 19 potential...

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 Photo by Tristan Reyes

The pain of parking on campus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BaAMkcr_XA Video by Colin McCann & Tristan Reyes With the fall semester just starting, there is a huge influx of students. The start of classes means that parking...

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Golf cart crashes into fire hydrant

Alexandra Torres-Perez Aug 23, 2017

On Aug. 14, UNFPD and Jacksonville Fire Rescue responded to a call regarding a golf cart that crashed against a fire hydrant on campus. According to the police report, a UNF employee was driving...

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Important dates for the Fall 2017 semester

Important dates for the Fall 2017 semester

Alexandra Torres-Perez Aug 22, 2017

    As you fall classes begin, you are trying to get your life together. You might lose your mind as you wait for hours at the bookstore, or you might have a mental breakdown when you...

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