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AASU voted on changing name to Black Student Union

Courtney Stringfellow Sep 12, 2016

Members of UNF’s African American Student Union (AASU) gathered in a Student Union Ballroom to discuss whether they should change their name to the Black Student Union on Friday, Sept. 9. After...

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The Week Ahead: Sept. 12-Sept. 18

Nick Blank Sep 12, 2016

  Monday Sept. 12 Bystander Intervention Launch Party When: 5:00 p.m - 6:30 p.m Where: Student Union, Building 58W The Women’s Center presents a film produced by UNF students raising awareness...

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Where were you on 9/11: students, professors and staff remember

Where were you on 9/11: students, professors and staff remember

Nick Blank Sep 11, 2016

My 9/11 story is similar to most children at the time: I was in first grade and my teacher interrupted class to turn on the TV. I lived near a military base, meaning the school was locked down for a...

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The Public Opinion Research Lab sits on the second floor of Building 51, in room 2222.
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On-campus polling center strives to be best in the south

Will Weber Sep 9, 2016

At 1 a.m., quiet darkness envelops UNF’s concrete campus, and the hum of crickets replace the chatter of students. But in the Public Opinion Research Laboratory, tucked away on the second floor of the...

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The notice that was posted on student's doors. Photo by Dianne Colley

Landing residents receive warnings for not picking up trash

Audrey Carpenter Sep 9, 2016

  A warning in uppercase bright red font was posted on the dorm room doors for residents of Landing from UNF Housing and Residence Life in response to the trash that’s been piling up around the...

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Student Health Services warns of Zika

Student Health Services warns of Zika

Will Weber Sep 9, 2016

Free condoms, insect repellent towelettes and informational brochures were handed out during the “Zika 101 Update” on Sept. 8, an open-discussion presentation sponsored by Student Health Services on...

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Finding your safe space at UNF. Photo courtesy of Facebook

Finding your safe space

Tiffany Butler Sep 9, 2016

The start of college is a big transition, and for many students, it can be a little overwhelming. This may not leave you wishing for home or things more familiar, but it can cause the same kind of feelings...

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Counseling Center joins social media

Counseling Center joins social media

Emily Bailey Sep 8, 2016

The Counseling Center is adding a Social Media and Technology Coordinator to their staff in an effort to better connect with students. The center offers a variety of services, but this endeavor goes beyond...

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One lane on Kernan is closed for the foreseeable future. Photo by Will Weber

Kernan lane closure could cause traffic coming to campus

Jariss George Sep 7, 2016

Morning commuters who take Kernan Boulevard for their travels can thank AT&T for the newest factor in their early morning traffic. A lane closure located on Kernan Boulevard right outside of Alumni...

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Update: Man who exposed himself to students told victims it was “just a dare,” report states

Will Weber Sep 7, 2016

Update 9/7 at 6:05 p.m.: “This is just a dare, and I wanted to see if y’all noticed that my penis was out.”    This is what two women were told as they attempted to assist a man in locating...

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Free Starbucks today: Sub 30 is paying it forward

Free Starbucks today: Sub 30 is paying it forward

Jariss George Sep 6, 2016

Update 9/6 at 12:55 p.m. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX3EFqq8xH8 Today — Tuesday, Sept. 6 — Starbucks will be handing out free coffee and snacks from 9-11 a.m., funded by the on-campus ministry...

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Rain call: Why the Rodney Atkins concert wasn't moved or rescheduled

Rain call: Why the Rodney Atkins concert wasn’t moved or rescheduled

Nick Blank Sep 3, 2016

Over a thousand students turned up for the “Welcome to the Nest” festival last week eager to watch Rodney Atkins perform, until hazardous weather conditions stepped in. “Everything had indicated...

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