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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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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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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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