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UNF President John Delaney. Photo by Lili Weinstein

UNF President tells students to “Take Action” against violence

Aug 22, 2017

UNF President John Delaney released an email on Aug. 22 to all students, faculty and staff regarding recent protests and counter-protests such as Charlottesville and Boston. In the email, Delaney...

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The One Stop offices are located in Hicks Hall. Photo by Tiffany Salameh

One Stop on long wait times and possible solutions

Tristan Reyes Aug 22, 2017

As the fall semester comes, students come rushing in. They need records, financial aid, and transcripts sorted out before classes start. That’s where One Stop comes in. Students are able to visit...

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Rain and clouds didn’t stop UNF’s Great American Eclipse party

Rain and clouds didn’t stop UNF’s Great American Eclipse party

Ronnie Rodgers Aug 21, 2017

https://youtu.be/lutR7G_3S1w  The Great American Eclipse is officially in the history books, and UNF didn’t miss out on the fun. Clouds and rain didn’t stop hundreds of people from flocking to...

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Photo courtesy Osprey Productions

UNF’s Week of Welcome concert headliner: Sage the Gemini

Alexandra Torres-Perez Aug 18, 2017

Slow down, grab the wall… Sage the Gemini, who is known for his popular singles “Gas Pedal” and “Red Nose,” will be coming to UNF to perform at the Osprey Productions Week of Welcome Concert...

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Moving out: Campus Life and SAID Relocate

Moving out: Campus Life and SAID Relocate

Alexandra Torres-Perez Aug 17, 2017

Moving day is coming for students, but for two UNF organizations moving day came a bit sooner. Both Campus Life and Student Alliance for Inclusion and Diversity (SAID) moved offices this past week...

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Photo by Alex Wilson

Why UNF’s Chick-fil-A menu is so small?

Pierce Turner Aug 17, 2017

Chick-fil-A is one of the most popular dining locations on campus, but students are often frustrated with the slimmed down  menu and the inability for the location to accept coupons. The restaurant...

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Pay by plate sign in the parking garage. Photo by Joslyn Simmons.

Parking Changes at UNF

Ronnesha Rodgers Aug 16, 2017

As of Aug. 16 UNF Parking Services will be making the switch to virtual permits with the usage of License Plate Recognition (LPR). The university will be doing away with physical parking permits...

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Officers use laser guns to pinpoint the exact speed of a vehicle going through campus. Photo by Alexandra Torres-Perez

Bringing you up to speed: UNFPD talks speed traps on campus

Alexandra Torres-Perez Aug 16, 2017

https://youtu.be/HzP3eLAHE4Q Red and blue flashing lights—the last thing you want to see when you are trying to get to class on time. For the majority of campus, the speed limit is 30 mph, but there...

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John Delaney recently wrote an editorial praising UNF. Photo by Lili Weinstein.

President Delaney writes editorial praising UNF’s volunteer opportunities

Pierce Turner Aug 16, 2017

UNF President John Delaney is less than a year away from retiring, but he hasn’t slowed down sharing his love for UNF. Delaney had an editorial published on jacksonville.com celebrating the volunteer...

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Amazon recalls phony eclipse viewing glasses, UNF glasses still up to standards

Amazon recalls phony eclipse viewing glasses, UNF glasses still up to standards

Pierce Turner Aug 15, 2017

***Correction: The eclipse viewing party was originally stated to begin Monday August 21 at 1:00 p.m. The party starts at 1:30 p.m. We regret the error.  Amazon emailed customers who bought...

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UNF student pleads guilty to child porn charges

UNF student pleads guilty to child porn charges

Ronnie Rodgers Aug 14, 2017

A UNF student pleaded guilty to child pornography charges on Monday, Aug. 14. According to the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office, Neal Buckles plead guilty to possessing and distributing child...

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Photo courtesy of UNF.

UNF Student Body President on Charlottesville: “We will not stand for this kind of hate”

Tiffany Salameh Aug 13, 2017

Over fifty Student Body Presidents from across the nation have signed a statement in solidarity with the students of the University of Virginia including UNF's Samantha Mims. The signatures come after...

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