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Solar eclipse to be visible from UNF

Solar eclipse to be visible from UNF

Pierce Turner Aug 1, 2017

The first total solar eclipse to cross the entire contiguous United States coast-to-coast in 99 years will be close enough to get a glimpse from UNF on Aug. 21. Though Florida is not directly in...

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Tropical Storm Emily moves across central Florida

Tropical Storm Emily moves across central Florida

Alex Wilson Jul 31, 2017

Students heading south should travel with caution, as Tropical Storm Emily is expected to make landfall today on the Gulf coast near Tampa, according to the National Hurricane Center. The NHC reports...

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SG: Five main campus initiatives revealed for 2017-2018 year

Hannah Lee Jul 31, 2017

As the summer comes to a close, Student Body President Samantha Mims revealed her five main initiatives for the upcoming year. Each project that comes out of the Executive Branch will fall under one...

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Demarcus “BaeBae” Daniels signed his first professional contract with  the Swedish team. Photo courtesy of UNF Athletics

Demarcus ‘BaeBae’ Daniels signs contract with pro Swedish basketball team

Joslyn Simmons Jul 27, 2017

Former UNF basketball player Demarcus “Baebae” Daniels signed his first professional contract to play for the Nässjö Basket club in Sweden. Nässjö Basket is affiliated with the Swedish...

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DePaul will be running for Congress. Photo courtesy of Monica DePaul

Former UNF adjunct Monica DePaul shares her congress plan

Alexandra Torres-Perez Jul 27, 2017

Former UNF adjunct professor Monica DePaul is still running for Congress as a Democratic representative for the 4th District of Florida. DePaul used to teach English classes at UNF until the department...

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UNF’s LGBT Resource Center reacts to Trump’s restrictions on transgender people serving in the military

UNF’s LGBT Resource Center reacts to Trump’s restrictions on transgender people serving in the military

Ronnie Rodgers Jul 26, 2017

The President announced on July 26 that transgender people will no longer be able to “serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military.” https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/890193981585444864 https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/890196164313833472 https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/890197095151546369  ...

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Last Senate of the Summer: New Treasurer confirmed, Osprey Voice survey extended

Hannah Lee Jul 26, 2017

In the last Senate meeting of the summer, senators overlooked the confirmation of a treasurer and five new senators. Christopher Jordan, a previous Budget and Allocation (BAC) chair and senator,...

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$15,000 Budget Transfer Request Addressed by SG

Hannah Lee Jul 25, 2017

After the previous Treasurer was allegedly fired for refusing to sign a $20,000 budget transfer request, Student Body President Samantha Mims and Student Body Vice President Cole Poppell discussed...

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Bee might be heading to the Flats

Ronnie Rodgers Jul 24, 2017

Geese may not be that big of a problem on the core of the campus now, but they have become a growing problem at some UNF residence halls. Lately, there has been an influx of geese in the Flats and...

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UNF plans to open an Entrepreneurship Center downtown in 2018

Pierce Turner Jul 24, 2017

UNF will have an entrepreneurship center located in downtown Jacksonville as soon as 2018. The center will be a destination for anyone to pitch their entrepreneurial ideas. If there is potential,...

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Fine Arts Center Garage partially closed

Ronnie Rodgers Jul 24, 2017

The Fine Arts Center Garage will be partially blocked off for almost a month due to maintenance. Starting July 24, the third and fourth floor of the garage will be closed off. This will last until...

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Senate President responds to bullying and corruption allegations

Hannah Lee Jul 22, 2017

After a fired Student Government employee made allegations about corruption and bullying within SG, Senate President Thomas Beaucham addressed the accusations made by Senator Shawn Adamson. According...

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