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More formal names of the hoverboard include Zero G Hands Free Segway and 2 Wheel Self Balancing Scooter.

UNF Housing bans hoverboard use and storage in residence halls

Danae Leake | Jan 8, 2016
Could this be the beginning of the end of hoverboard use on campus?
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UNF student dies in plane crash

UNF student dies in plane crash

Connor Spielmaker | Dec 18, 2015
UNF sorority member Maitland Jane Harvey died in a plane crash heading for Tallahassee Thursday night.
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Holly Skinner pauses in her studies in France to take a photo. Skinner, a public relations student, is studying at the Audencia School of Management in Nantes, France until Spring 2016. 

Photo courtesy International Center

For International Center, keeping students safe while studying abroad always a priority

Cassidy Alexander | Dec 11, 2015
Despite turmoil around the globe, UNF will not be re-evaluating their safety policies.
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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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