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Delaney addresses UNF community after Trump’s immigration ban

Delaney addresses UNF community after Trump’s immigration ban

Cassidy Alexander Jan 30, 2017

In a statement released Monday evening, UNF President John Delaney took a moment to “affirm our unwavering support for students, faculty and staff from other countries and of all faiths.” President...

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 Graphic by Ben Cross

The Week Ahead: January 30 – February 3

Ronnie Rodgers Jan 30, 2017

Monday, Jan. 30 HIV Testing The UNF LGBT Center will be hosting an event where people can get tested for HIV and find out their status the same day. When: 4:00-6:00 p.m. Where: Student Union Building...

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Adam Hollingsworth

Governor appoints man accused of academic fraud to UNF Board of Trustees

Audrey Carpenter Jan 30, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott appointed Adam Hollingsworth, a man accused of lying about his academic record and Scott’s former chief of staff, to UNF’s Board of Trustees (BOT) on Dec. 23. Hollingsworth, 48,...

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Comedians announced for Homecoming show

Wesley Leblanc Jan 30, 2017

As part of UNF’s 2017 Homecoming, a comedy show is set to take place on Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. Recently announced by Osprey Productions, the theme of the comedy show is “As Seen on SNL.” Comedians...

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Joseph Jenkins. Photo courtesy of JSO

Man arrested for masturbating at UNF brags on social media

Logan Ansteatt Jan 29, 2017

The man accused of exposing himself to two UNF students on Jan. 8 made several lewd facebook posts detailing his masturbation habits and sex life in the days following his alleged indecent interactions....

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The nature trails were severely damaged by hurricane activity in 2016. 

Michael Herrera

Nature trails: Help is on the way

Hannah Lee Jan 28, 2017

Student Government had its first committee meetings of the Spring Semester Jan. 23 where the senators agreed to fix the nature trails, fund Lend-a-Wing, and supply more phone chargers in the library. Budget...

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UNF SDS at protest in D.C. Courtesy of Michela Martinazzi

UNF club marches in D.C. at Trump inauguration

Pierce Turner Jan 26, 2017

Last weekend the UNF Students for a Democratic Society club took a trip to Washington D.C. to take part in the widespread protesting of President Donald Trump’s inauguration. With a rented van and...

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Update: Crash cleared, entrance to arena garage now open

Update: Crash cleared, entrance to arena garage now open

Tiffany Salameh Jan 26, 2017

https://youtu.be/gyvAbDcXfOU Video by Tiffany Salameh **Update: 1:19 p.m. Police and emergency vehicles have cleared the area and the arena garage is now open to incoming traffic. A crash involving...

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UNF student creates college transition program

UNF student creates college transition program

Wesley Leblanc Jan 26, 2017

One year ago, Embedded Within wasn’t even an idea. Today, it’s a prominent weekly mentoring program that takes place at Terry Parker High School. Last year, Courtney Lynch noticed a poster stuck...

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UNF Military and Veterans Resource Center Relocates

Tristan Reyes Jan 25, 2017

The UNF Military and Veterans Resource Center, formerly located in building 57, suite 2700 (Education & Human Services), will be moving to a new location at building 2, room 1100 (formerly career...

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Kellie Woodle. Courtesy of

Starting the semester off strong

Rahull Patel Jan 24, 2017

With a new semester comes new opportunities for students. That could be anything from raising your GPA, to meeting new people and getting out of your comfort zone.   The director of ACE, Kellie Woodle,...

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Cop lights. Stock Photo

UNFPD arrest man for indecent exposure

Ronnie Rodgers Jan 24, 2017

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office arrested the man who they say exposed himself to two female students earlier in January, according to an Osprey Update sent out on Jan. 24. The suspect was identified...

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