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Students can expect several closures around campus during President Obama's visit. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Lot 18 closed for Obama’s visit; Ticket doesn’t guarantee entry to rally

Cassidy Alexander Nov 1, 2016

Students who drive to campus may be kicked out of their usual parking spot in preparation for President Barack Obama’s visit to campus. According to an email from UNF President John Delaney, Lot...

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Supporters wait for Donald Trump to speak at the Jacksonville Landing. Photo by Kristen Smith

Trump coming to Jacksonville Thursday

Tiffany Butler Oct 31, 2016

GOP nominee Donald J. Trump will hold a rally in Jacksonville on Thursday, Nov. 3. Just hours before President Obama will be on UNF’s campus campaigning for Hillary Clinton, Trump will be campaigning...

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Obama's visit to campus brings parking lot and lane closures on Thursday.

Obama coming to UNF

Tiffany Butler Oct 31, 2016

President Barack Obama will be on campus Thursday, Nov. 3. He will lead a rally for the Clinton campaign at the UNF Arena. Arena doors will open at noon and the event begins at 1:30, according to an...

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Victoria's Secret PINK bus visits UNF campus

Victoria’s Secret PINK bus visits UNF campus

Tiffany Salameh Oct 31, 2016

https://youtu.be/qBn9MjAzheM Video by Diane Colley Campus was a little pinker than usual Friday morning as the Victoria's Secret PINK bus payed UNF a visit. Ospreys got the opportunity to do a little...

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Don’t let the Ghouls get you down

Don’t let the Ghouls get you down

Jariss George Oct 28, 2016

Ghouls shriek and wolves howl through the night, as super heroes, game characters and anything imaginable roams the streets. This can only mean one thing - Halloween is upon us. Halloween is the time...

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Jarod Miller. Photo courtesy of JSO

Man who shot UNF student pleads guilty, gets 40 years in prison

Nick Blank Oct 28, 2016

A man charged with killing a UNF student in a home invasion will serve a minimum of 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder and armed burglary. Jarod Miller broke into his ex-girlfriend’s...

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Police Beat: take it all

Police Beat: take it all

Logan Ansteatt Oct 27, 2016

Stolen Parking Pass UNFPD met with a student who had her parking pass stolen on Oct. 24. The police report states the victim parked her vehicle in Lot 38 on Oct. 20. When she returned the following...

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Photo courtesy Richard Girard

Latest UNF poll shows Clinton and Rubio leading; “yes” on Amendment 2

Logan Ansteatt Oct 27, 2016

Hillary Clinton holds the lead in the latest poll of likely voters by the Public Opinion Research Laboratory (PORL) at UNF. The poll shows Clinton as ahead in both a four-way and head-to-head race scenario. The...

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Graphic by Kyle Crompton

No replacement for canceled Ludacris concert

Nick Blank Oct 25, 2016

The fall concert is canceled indefinitely. Osprey Productions announced Friday that the headliner, Ludacris, would be unable to perform Nov. 4. It’s now too late into the semester to reschedule with...

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Early voting starts today

Early voting starts today

Tiffany Butler Oct 24, 2016

Early voting for the 2016 election starts today, Oct. 24 and ends Nov. 6. Most polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and registered voters must bring an acceptable form of ID with them. The closest early...

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Bill Clinton spoke on behalf of Hillary Friday at the Jacksonville Public Library

Clinton campaign comes through heart of Jacksonville

Audrey Carpenter Oct 22, 2016

https://youtu.be/rqj8UZz3Oc4 Former president Bill Clinton spoke on a wide range of issues at the Jacksonville Public Library Thursday, including Hillary Clinton’s plans to create jobs through infrastructure,...

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Graphic by Kyle Crompton

Luda called off; No word yet on replacement

Nick Blank Oct 21, 2016

Osprey Productions announced that rapper Ludacris will not be able to perform at the Coxwell Amphitheater on Nov. 4, according to a Twitter post. Hello Ospreys, unfortunately Ludacris is unable to...

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