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The program allows students to create their own five-minute movie for free.  Courtesy of CMF

Campus MovieFest is back!

Brooks Baptiste Mar 2, 2017

Campus MovieFest (CMF), the world’s largest student film festival, will be back at the University of North Florida from March 2 to March 8. UNF students participating in the festival receive access...

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Members of the SDS stand outside President Delaney’s office.
Photo by Pierce Turner

Students hold rally, present Delaney with demands for campus changes

Pierce Turner Mar 1, 2017

The UNF Students for a Democratic Society held a rally at the Green Tuesday protesting and demanding UNF President John Delaney make some changes to the campus. The SDS demanded for more professors...

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President Bella Genta.  Photo by Kristen Smith.

President Genta says no to a new VP

Hannah Lee Feb 28, 2017

Student Government President Isabella Genta has released a statement saying she will not be appointing a new vice president. In the statement, Genta attributes the fact that she won’t be appointing...

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Graphic by Ben Cross

Complaints of false claims and defamation filed in SG election

Hannah Lee Feb 28, 2017

Complaints of slander, lies and signage violations have surfaced regarding this election cycle. The election is one week away and the United Party and the Red Party have each filed complaints against...

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Photo courtesy OP

Oz Music Festival lineup announced

Wesley Leblanc Feb 27, 2017

Osprey Productions is bringing five artists to the Coxwell Amphitheater stage in April. 18-year-old pop star Daya is known for her hit singles “Hide Away” and “Sit Still Look Pretty.” Born...

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

President Delaney announces his retirement after 15 years

Joslyn Simmons Feb 27, 2017

President John Delaney announced his retirement through a staff and student wide email Monday morning to end his 15 years at the university. Delaney plans to start his retirement on May 30, 2018 after...

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Health care providers donate nearly $900,000 to UNF's Mental Health Graduate Nursing Program

Health care providers donate nearly $900,000 to UNF’s Mental Health Graduate Nursing Program

Marielisa Martinez Feb 24, 2017

Six Jacksonville health care organizations donated close to $900,000 to UNF's Mental Health Graduate Nursing Program.  St. Vincent’s HealthCare, Baptist Health, Brooks Rehabilitation, Flagler Hospital,...

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Photo by Lili Weinstein

UNF to host ASUN tournament game against JU

Cassidy Alexander Feb 23, 2017

With a victory over Jacksonville University in part two of the River City Rumble on Feb. 23, Osprey men’s basketball secured a place as a host in the ASUN quarterfinals. UNF will face JU again on...

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Students honor Andy Hoang with candlelight vigil

Students honor Andy Hoang with candlelight vigil

Hannah Lee Feb 23, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upBdTr7tSjc Chi Phi Fraternity gave An N. Hoang, or Andy Hoang to his friends, a farewell many people wouldn’t forget. Many partnering fraternities and sororities gave...

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Nbada Mandela speaks to the attendees of the MLK luncheon. Photo by Lili Weinstein

Nbada Mandela visits UNF to speak at MLK luncheon

Ronnie Rodgers Feb 22, 2017

Ndaba Mandela, grandson of the late Nelson Mandela, was the keynote speaker at the MLK Luncheon. The powerful words from Martin Luther King’s I Have a Dream speech started off Mandela’s speech...

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Dara Kusiv. Photo by Darrah Shea Photography

Man sentenced to 21 years for fatal crash that killed UNF student

Audrey Carpenter Feb 21, 2017

The man driving in the car crash that killed one UNF student and injured two others in 2013 was sentenced to 21 years in prison on Feb. 17. Former student Sean Franke, 24, was found guilty of driving...

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Members of the UNF community held a candle light vigil to honor George Louissaint Jr. Photo by Lili Weinstein

UNF community honors George Louissaint Jr. with candlelit vigil

Marielisa Martinez Feb 21, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU6iQLbr_0E Students and members of the community gathered Monday evening to remember George Louissaint, Jr. and say goodbye to him. As the sun came down, the memorial...

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