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Oscar Munoz. Photo courtesy United Airlines

United Airlines CEO a member of UNF Board of Trustees

Alexandra Torres-Perez Apr 12, 2017

Chief Executive Officer of United Airlines Oscar Muñoz, who is at the center of a global PR crisis after a passenger was physically dragged from an overbooked flight, serves on UNF's Board of Trustees....

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FSCJ students make more money than UNF students after graduating

FSCJ students make more money than UNF students after graduating

Wesley Leblanc Apr 12, 2017

Correction: A previous version of this article stated FSCJ graduates earned $24,604 after graduation. The correct number for FSCJ graduates is $42,604. Graduates who leave with a bachelor’s degree...

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Jim Biggers

Dedicated UNF volunteer and former News4Jax chief engineer passes away

Ronnesha Rodgers Apr 12, 2017

The community is mourning the loss of one gracious volunteer. After having health complications, James “Jimmy” Biggers passed away on April 9, 2017. Biggers served as the chief engineer for News4Jax,...

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Senators being sworn in. Photo by Cameron Castillo

Senate swears in 20 new senators, Mims to be sworn in next week

Cameron Castillo Apr 12, 2017

The SG Senate approved legislation on Monday that validated the recent election, which approved the induction of 20 new senate members. The approval also validated the election of President-elect Samantha...

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Hicks Hall where One Stop student financial services is located. Photo courtesy of Chartwells

Your FAFSA info might have been hacked last year

Wesley Leblanc Apr 11, 2017

Up to 100,000 people’s FAFSA information may have been breached last September, according to an article by CNN. IRS Commissioner John Koskinen told CNN that hackers could have used someone’s personal...

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Photo by Morgan Purvis

Two UNF students receiving degrees after death

Audrey Carpenter Apr 11, 2017

Two UNF students who passed away last fall will be receiving posthumous degrees for the Spring 2017 commencement ceremony. Donald Wade Goodwin, 39, was killed in a hit and run in Jacksonville while...

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Former VP-elect apologizes for emotional abuse

Former VP-elect apologizes for emotional abuse

Cassidy Alexander Apr 10, 2017

  Former Vice President-elect Tajmaus Johnson, who was disqualified for emotionally abusing President Isabella Genta when he shouted “f--- you” and physically intimidated her, sent Spinnaker...

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UNF shines a light on domestic violence with 8th annual Take Back the Night

UNF shines a light on domestic violence with 8th annual Take Back the Night

Tierney Harvey Apr 7, 2017

The UNF Women’s Center and Alpha Chi Omega held the eighth annual Take Back the Night event Wednesday to raise awareness of interpersonal violence. The event featured a march through campus, a candlelight...

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Photo by Lil Weinstein

Community swoop gives discounts to students

Hannah Lee Apr 5, 2017

Student Government started a new program called “SG Community Swoop” in order to get students more involved in local businesses. They are giving away white wristbands and with those wristbands, students...

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A day in the life of Bee

A day in the life of Bee

Ronnie Rodgers Apr 5, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGfEHuchpRA If you think you’re swamped with things to do on campus, you aren’t nearly as busy as Bee. Bee is a border collie that was enlisted earlier this year to...

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Cole Poppell. Photo from Student Government website

Mims appoints new VP to act as President during her 10 day suspension

Hannah Lee Apr 5, 2017

After her original VP, Tajmaus Johnson, was disqualified for emotional abuse, SG President-elect Samantha Mims recently announced her new appointment for the Vice Presidential nominee. Cole Poppell,...

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Another unfortunate event: Matt & Kim replaced in spring concert

Another unfortunate event: Matt & Kim replaced in spring concert

Wesley Leblanc Apr 4, 2017

Adding to the string of UNF music mishaps that started three years ago, Matt & Kim will not be performing at OZ Fest this Friday as planned. Osprey Productions learned last week that Kim Schifino,...

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