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Trump's immigration ban affects UNF community

Trump’s immigration ban affects UNF community

Audrey Carpenter | Feb 2, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocwpCM5dg-I Video by Jas Chung Donald Trump’s immigration ban, an executive order issued on Jan. 27, caused confusion and unrest in many parts of the country, including...

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UNF professor participates in D.C. women’s march

Audrey Carpenter | Feb 2, 2017

Thousands of women gathered in Washington D.C. Jan 21, the day after Donald Trump’s inauguration, to march in support of women’s rights. One UNF faculty member also made it out for the march. Jenny...

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Police looking for man who allegedly drugged and assaulted another man on campus

Hannah Lee | Feb 1, 2017

**Correction: A previous version of this story stated that the man assaulted was a UNF student. He is not. We regret the error.  UNFPD is searching for a man who allegedly drugged, sexually assaulted...

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A closer look at the SG presidential and VP candidates

Hannah Lee | Jan 31, 2017

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaaKjLn3d7c The Student Government election cycle for the spring semester has begun and The Red Party and the United Party  announced their presidential and vice...

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Another spring semester, another Homecoming

Wesley Leblanc | Jan 31, 2017

This year, students can expect an offering of events each day starting with Homecoming After Dark, a celebration complete with food, music and a bonfire. Beginning at 8 p.m. and ending at 10 p.m., students...

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Man accused of killing UNF employee tried to escape from jail, police say

Logan Ansteatt | Jan 31, 2017

The man accused of coordinating the murder of a UNF employee from his jail cell has been charged with attempted escape from jail and criminal mischief, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Court...

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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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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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