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Computer error announces refunds students won’t receive

Cassidy Alexander | Dec 22, 2016

Approximately 100 students were informed they would be receiving financial aid refunds because of a computer error this week. Anissa Agne, Director of Financial Aid, stated UNF officials were running...

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Students protest outside of the Hillary Clinton rally on campus. Photo by Lili Weinstein

Students protest Standing Rock, shift focus for coming months

Tiffany Butler | Dec 19, 2016

Last week, the Army Corps of Engineers made a decision that halted the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) that’s being built to carry crude oil through North and South Dakota and Iowa,...

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The geese sometimes make it hard for students to enjoy campus amenities, like the green. Photo by Nick Blank

Students react to proposal to control geese with dogs

Cassidy Alexander | Dec 16, 2016

University officials are deliberating over a plan to move UNF’s Canadian Geese away from the core of campus with Border Collies, which depends on the response from students, faculty and staff. Vice...

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Wellness Complex temporarily closed due to strong odor

Courtney Stringfellow | Dec 15, 2016

The Student Wellness Complex closed at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15, due to an "overwhelming" odor coming from the newly resurfaced group fitness room floors. The University sent out an Osprey Update...

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Police Beat: stolen, scribbled, and scorched

Police Beat: stolen, scribbled, and scorched

Logan Ansteatt | Dec 15, 2016

Tree Lighting UNFPD extinguished a fire on campus on Dec. 8. According to the report, an officer was on patrol around 3 a.m. on Dec. 8 when he noticed a fire in the wooded area across from Lot #11....

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Dr. Bruce Fortado and Dr. Paul Fadil. Photo courtesy of Chambers Williams

The fight to publish: How two UNF whistleblowers exposed an industry

Will Weber | Dec 13, 2016

Despite having similar dimensions to most offices on campus, the third-floor room tucked in the corner of the Coggin College of Business feels like a storage closet untouched for decades. Shelves covering...

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What's open during the break?

What’s open during the break?

Tiffany Butler | Dec 12, 2016

Finals week, while stressful and frustrating, does mean one very good thing: winter break is near. For most students, this means a whole month off, where you’re free to go home, travel, see friends and...

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Freshman must leave campus for winter break

Hannah Lee | Dec 7, 2016

Dec. 9 is a big date for freshman. It’s the day when all exams are done, their first semester ends and winter break begins. However, by 5 p.m. all students living in underclassman housing need to leave...

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UNF considering border collies to herd geese away from campus

Nick Blank | Dec 3, 2016

The next time you see Canada geese roaming UNF might be the last, in the core of campus at least. Citing a “health hazard,” UNF is considering moving geese away from the center of campus with a...

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UNF custodial worker played “key role” in release of hostages

Cassidy Alexander | Dec 2, 2016

A UNF custodial worker was integral in resolving the hostage situation at a northwest Jacksonville credit union Dec. 1, according to an Osprey Update Dec. 2. Frank Brown, a senior custodial worker...

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Students take advantage of the “PAWS Your Stress” event while others wait for a turn to pet and play with the service dogs in-training from Canine Companions. 
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Library events for finals

Tristan Reyes | Dec 1, 2016

Correction: A previous version of this article gave the wrong date of PAWS Your Stress. The article has been updated to reflect the correct day.  As finals are crawling near, the Carpenter Library...

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Police Beat: Missing wheels

Police Beat: Missing wheels

Logan Ansteatt | Nov 29, 2016

Stolen skateboard UNFPD met with a student in reference to a stolen skateboard on Nov. 21. According to the police report, the victim stated he left his skateboard at the Osprey Cafe on Nov. 18. When...

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