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A very long list of Summer A business hours

Nick Blank and Nick Blank May 10, 2017

Summer A runs from Wednesday, May 10, through Tuesday, June 20. Here’s a comprehensive list of the hours for the businesses and services on campus.   Student Wellness Complex: Monday...

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This wildfire is 102 times the size of UNF's campus. Picture courtesy of Channel 4

West Mims fire continues to spread; Duval County under smoke advisory

Ronnie Rodgers May 8, 2017

  If you’ve been seeing a slew of brown clouds lately it is the cause of a wildfire in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. The West Mims fire was caused by lightning strike April 6...

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Police Beat: Golf Carts and Graffiti

Police Beat: Golf Carts and Graffiti

Alexandra Torres-Perez May 8, 2017

Golf Cart Chase A suspect stole a golf cart at the Wildlife Center on April 2, but it didn’t go unnoticed. An employee of the nearby ropes course saw the suspect taking the golf cart and chased...

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Dylan Strickland. Courtesy of JSO

UNF student arrested, accused of cyberstalking

Pierce Turner May 6, 2017

A man was arrested and charged for allegedly cyberstalking a UNF student and using her pictures to create fake social media accounts, according to the Jacksonville's Sheriff's Office. The UNF student,...

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Block tuition: classes on sale?

Ronnie Rodgers May 5, 2017

The Florida Senate passed a bill which would make all Florida universities use block tuition as soon as the fall of 2018. The bill still has to go through the Florida House of Representatives, but...

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Nationally known fraternity hoping to start chapter at UNF

Ronnesha Rodgers May 4, 2017

A fraternity that has received statewide attention for an alleged hazing incident, is pushing for a move onto UNF’s campus. AEPi, a Jewish-based fraternity, was founded in 1914 to “provide opportunities...

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Two dead in Texas community college shooting

Two dead in Texas community college shooting

Hannah Lee May 3, 2017

  A shooting has left two dead in a possible murder-suicide at North Lake College in Irving, TX on lockdown, according to the Irving Police Department. https://twitter.com/IrvingPD/status/859826717640335367 The...

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UNF President John Delaney was awarded President Emeritus status by the Board of Trustees

UNF asks for feedback in university president search

Pierce Turner May 2, 2017

University officials are asking for input in the search for the next president of UNF, sending students, faculty and staff a survey via Osprey Update today. Current president John Delaney announced...

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Moore worked at UNF for five Years. Photo courtesy of UNF.

LGBT Resource Center says goodbye to program coordinator

Hannah Lee May 2, 2017

Jake Moore, the program coordinator of the UNF LGBT Resource Center, will be leaving UNF after four years of working for the program, and five years of working for the university. While Moore held the...

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SG answers questions about new virtual parking passes

Hannah Lee May 1, 2017

Members of Student Government clarified a few questions students may have about the new ‘electronic’ passes, and explained the $50 fee for students who back in. It currently costs Parking Services...

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Update: One dead and multiple injured in University of Texas stabbing

Update: One dead and multiple injured in University of Texas stabbing

Nick Blank May 1, 2017

UPDATE 5/1/17 @ 5:15 p.m. Police have identified the suspect,  21-year-old student Kendrex J. White, and have taken him into custody. A stabbing left one dead and two with "potentially serious injuries"...

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What’s open during intersession

Hannah Lee May 1, 2017

Coming back to campus after finals? Here’s what’s open during Intersession until May 9. Dining: Most dining locations will be closed from April 29 until May 9, such as Chick-Fil-A.  Einstein Bagels...

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