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Senate President Chase Baker addresses the 11 voting senators.Photo by Christian Ayers

Nine senators approve $60,500 in student funds for lobbyist, OGA travel*

Luke Barber Jul 9, 2015
A 9-0-2 vote to approve funding a lobbying firm’s contract followed discussion over whether the decision should wait for a fuller Senate.
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From left to right: BAC members listens to Andrea Schuck’s funding request presentation.

BAC Chair advises to table special requests, committee grants three travel requests at July 6 meeting

Christian Ayers Jul 8, 2015
Two BAC voting members approve $3,050 in travel requests at the emergency BAC meeting July 6.
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The Foundation Board unanimously approved three initiatives at their June 25 meeting.Photo by Lydia Moneir

UNF Foundation Board approves initiatives, new members

Christian Ayers Jul 4, 2015
The Foundation Board that invests UNF's donations approved initiatives and discussed the end of the fiscal year.
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The Women's Center.Photo by Bronwyn Knight

Suspect identified, considered person of interest in sexual battery investigation

Christian Ayers Jun 30, 2015
A student reported a sexual battery on campus after inviting over a man she met through social media.
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Dr. Earle Traynham, officially named provost and vice president of academic affairs after serving as interim provost for two years.Photo courtesy UNF website

Delaney announces new provost after two-year search

Danae Leake Jun 29, 2015
Dr. Earle Traynham was named official provost and vice president of academic affairs after filling that position temporarily since 2013.
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Ed Dendor, Jack Leone, Emily Leone, and Elizabeth Leone with the memorial Jesus statue. Photo courtesy TISIRI.org

Leone honored with reef habitat

Christian Ayers Jun 29, 2015
John C. Leone, a UNF student who died in a hit-and-run, was memorialized by his family with an artificial reef off the coast of Ponte Vedra Beach.
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The new Coggin College of Business Dean Dr. Mark DawkinsPhoto by Luke Barber

UNF Coggin College of Business hires new dean

Luke Barber Jun 29, 2015
New dean of business college will focus on increasing undergraduate enrollment.
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Chairwoman Paola Lorenzo calls the University and Student Affairs Committee meeting to order.Photo by Kalee Ball

Another day at the office as SG Committees meet

Kalee Ball Jun 29, 2015
Four SG positions will remain vacant after the Government Oversight Committee tabled discussion on an executive veto, and the USA Committee worked on questions for the Osprey Voice student survey.
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Trey Edward Wright, 26, was charged after turning himself in. Photo courtesy JSO

District shooting suspect charged with murder

Brianna Dillon Jun 24, 2015
After recovering in the hospital, 26-year-old Trey Edward Wright turned himself in and was charged for the District shooting last month.
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Transgender slam poet Kit Yan to perform at UNF Student Union tomorrow

Transgender slam poet Kit Yan to perform at UNF Student Union tomorrow

Brianna Dillon Jun 24, 2015
Slam poet Kit Yan performs "Queer Heartache" June 25, 2015 at the UNF Student Union auditorium about family, love and social justice.
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Volunteers sort through donations to stock the pantry shelves.Photo courtesy Facebook

Changes in store with Lend-a-Wing’s new director

Jake Stofan Jun 22, 2015
The Lend-A-Wing Pantry, which collects and disperses free food to UNF students, has a new director with plans for improvement.
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UNF Associate Professor Dr. Tracy Alloway.Photo by Jennifer Grissom

‘Liar, Liar, Working Memory on Fire’ study finds link between working memory and telling better lies

Brianna Dillon Jun 22, 2015
Two UNF psychology professors part of a published study that ties lying to memory and... intelligence.
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