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Volunteers sort through donations to stock Lend-A-Wing. Photo courtesy of Facebook

UNF students facing food insecurities

Hannah Lee Aug 12, 2017

As the Florida Student Association (FSA) releases their initiatives for the upcoming school year, Student Body President Samantha Mims has already started to discuss these initiatives with Student...

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Photo by Ronnie Rodgers

Police Beat: Drug overdose and police shatter a window

Alex Torres-Perez Aug 12, 2017

Drug Overdose After a student overdosed, a student called UNFPD in order to help. Both UNFPD and the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Station 50 were dispatched to the Fountains to help on July 31. Officials...

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UNF faculty member & former UN Ambassador criticizes Trump’s “fire and fury”

Hannah Lee Aug 11, 2017

Earlier this week, President Donald Trump responded to information that North Korea may now be able to miniaturize nuclear weapons. “North Korea best not make any more threats to the United States....

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The Forward Party became the newest political party on campus. Photo courtesy of the Forward Party.

Forward Party talks Greek Housing, dog park and more

Hannah Lee Aug 9, 2017

The Forward Party is the newest Student Government political party to come to campus. Party Chair, John Aloszka talked about how the party is different from previous ones at UNF and their initiatives. “I...

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Student Body President Samantha Mims.

SG advocates for Mental Health Awareness Day

Pierce Turner Aug 9, 2017
"It's okay to not be okay."
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Starbucks. Photo by Ronnie Rodgers.

What to expect in the new Starbucks lounge

Ronnie Rodgers Aug 8, 2017
Starbucks will soon go under renovations for a more "homey coffee lounge" feel.
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What's included in this weekend's tax-free holiday

What’s included in this weekend’s tax-free holiday

Ronnie Rodgers Aug 4, 2017

With back to school time right around the corner, the 2017 Back to School Sales Tax Holiday starts this Friday, Aug. 4 through Sunday, Aug. 6. Students can buy many items during the tax holiday...

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Ozzie. Photo by Lili Weinstein

Ozzie the Osprey featured in competition for Mid-Major’s best mascot

Joslyn Simmons Aug 3, 2017

Ozzie the Osprey has been revealed as a contestant in the first round of Mid-Major Madness’s Mascot Melee. To vote for Ozzie, select the south region bracket, and pick his name here. Voting...

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No more waiting: UNF Counseling Center bringing on more counselors

Pierce Turner Aug 3, 2017

Wait times for new and returning student patients at the Counseling Center are set to decrease after the center received a budget increase from student fees. The funding allows three pre-doctoral interns...

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UNF political science professor Nancy Soderberg. Photo courtesy of UNF.

Healthcare, Employment and Debt: UNF’s Nancy Soderberg shares her congress plan

Hannah Lee Aug 3, 2017

Nancy Soderberg, a current UNF faculty administrator, is running for Congress as a Democratic representative for the 6th District of Florida, a position currently taken by Ron DeSantis. Soderberg...

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Where to Live Stream UNF's Summer Graduation

Where to Live Stream UNF’s Summer Graduation

Ronnie Rodgers Aug 3, 2017

If you want to see the commencement ceremony, but couldn’t get a ticket, don’t worry! The summer graduations will be live streamed in HD this year thanks to the Spinnaker Media, the Student Wellness...

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Police Beat: Fights and damaged cars

Police Beat: Fights and damaged cars

Alexandra Torres-Perez Aug 2, 2017

Roommate Squabble It was around noon just outside of the Communications Building. Some students were out eating lunch or sunbathing out in the Green. However, at the English Language Program area,...

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