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Graduating Senior awarded for nonprofit and service work on campus and in community

Graduating Senior awarded for nonprofit and service work on campus and in community

Danae Leake Dec 11, 2015
Graduating senior, Kyle Trenor, will receive the Senior Service Award in today's fall commencement.
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Children's book on UNF wildlife aims to spread awareness of local environment

Children’s book on UNF wildlife aims to spread awareness of local environment

Luke Barber Dec 10, 2015
Proceeds from 'A Home for Ozzie' will help repair closed portions of the Robert W. Loftin Nature Trails.
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Bell operated the scoreboard for UNF Athletics for nearly 18 years. 

Photo courtesy of North Florida Ospreys via Lance Hunt

RIP: Kent Bell, UNF Athletics scoreboard operator

Joslyn Simmons Dec 8, 2015
Born without arms or legs, Bell operated the scoreboard for UNF Athletics for nearly 18 years.
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Meet Sarah Rosen, a winner of the 2016 UNF Caring Award

Meet Sarah Rosen, a winner of the 2016 UNF Caring Award

Jordan Perez Dec 8, 2015
The annual award is given to a student who exemplifies the qualities of caring, humanitarianism, and volunteerism.
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UNF sorority sister passes away

UNF sorority sister passes away

Alex Wilson Dec 7, 2015
Members of the UNF Greek community unite in offering their support and honoring Nycole Branch.
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Cain is a junior majoring in interdisciplinary studies with a focus on nonprofit administration. Photo courtesy of Chelsey Cain

2016 Caring Award winner acknowledged for her Theatre On A Mission non-profit work

Tierney Harvey Dec 4, 2015
Founded in high school, TOM is a nonprofit organization that brings theater to kids in impoverished nations.
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Photo by Alexis Molinaro

Kitchen fire causes evacuation at Osprey Fountains

Douglas Markowitz Dec 2, 2015
It took about an hour for officials to clear out the smoke and let people back inside.
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UNF’s resident string ensemble performs at Recital Hall

UNF’s resident string ensemble performs at Recital Hall

Douglas Markowitz Nov 30, 2015
The Lawson Ensemble trio hit the stage at UNF's Fine Arts Center for a performance to be remembered.
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Senator Samantha Mims represented athletes concerned with the decaying state of stadium facilities. 

Photo by Jeremy Collard

Students petition for stadium repairs at final SG senate meeting of the fall

Jeremy Collard Nov 24, 2015
Senators also passed the SG subsidized free printing program and swore in eleven new senators.
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SG President Hailey Guerra rescinded her appointment of Grantham to SG vice president, feeling that the opportunity should be open for everyone.

Photos courtesy of Student Government

Student body president revokes VP appointment

Jeremy Collard Nov 24, 2015
Chief of Staff Caleb Grantham will not become vice president, position will open to applicants
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Students will now have to swipe their Osprey 1 Cards to pass through the library's turnstiles. Photo by Jordan Perez

UNF library implements turnstile system to enhance campus safety

Jordan Perez Nov 24, 2015
The turnstiles went active on Nov. 16 and require the use of an Osprey 1 Card to get through.
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ISQs made simpler, shorter and easier for students

ISQs made simpler, shorter and easier for students

Cassidy Alexander Nov 24, 2015
The newly-changed ISQs are now much shorter and ask more pertinent questions to better evaluate professors.
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