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Police Beat: Burglary, staff meeting dispute, stolen flower pots

Alex Wilson | Jul 24, 2015
A student realized items were missing from his car when an officer found his backpack on the side of the road, and more.
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The driver of the Waste Management truck failed to lower the bed of the truck after a delivery. Photo by Michael Herrera

Truck collides with UNF Arena walkway

Michael Herrera | Jul 23, 2015
Due to a truck collision earlier this afternoon, the overhead walkway and crosswalk near UNF Arena are closed, and officials are rerouting traffic in the section of University of North Florida Drive along the UNF Arena...
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Dana Baker, attorney general, explaining the circumstances of the bill's violation.Photo by Michael Herrera

Judicial review finds lobbyist bill in violation of SG Constitution

Christian Ayers | Jul 22, 2015
A bill to fund a $50,000 lobbyist contract and SG travel to Tallahassee will be sent back to a committee vote after it was found in violation of the SG constitution.
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Senate tables funding request, fills two seats, accepts Real Food Challenge

Senate tables funding request, fills two seats, accepts Real Food Challenge

Danae Leake | Jul 21, 2015
Six senators of nine voted to table a $120,000 funding request for a possible Homecoming comedy show. Senate also approved a bill to bring healthier food to campus and appointed two positions and two senators.
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The Week Ahead: July 20

The Week Ahead: July 20

Kathryn Williford | Jul 20, 2015
Students can donate blood on July 22, mingle with international students on July 23, swim while watching a movie, all in the week ahead.
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Traynham stalls retirement to continue as provost

Traynham stalls retirement to continue as provost

Luke Barber | Jul 17, 2015
“I was happy to [be provost] for a year or two, and then I’d be happy to get back to retirement," Traynham said. "The truth of the matter is I found the job to be much more enjoyable than I ever imagined it would be...
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USAC members Austin Daniels (left) and Christopher Jordan (right) review a bill for approval.Photo by Christian Ayers

Committees pass $148,770 in special requests, three appointments for Senate approval

Christian Ayers | Jul 13, 2015
Four committees approved a $120,000 request for a Homecoming comedy show, $28,770 for wages, new elections rules that retire party names and changes to SG absence points rules.
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The Week Ahead: July 13

The Week Ahead: July 13

Christian Ayers | Jul 13, 2015
Discounted tickets for the Jacksonville Jaguars' upcoming season will be available this week, and the Ogier Gardens will host a tea party sponsored by Health Promotions.
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Retired Florida National Guard Maj. Gen. Douglas Burnett Photo by Master Sgt. Thomas Kielbasa, courtesy Florida Guard Online

Former major general joins UNF Board of Trustees

Christian Ayers | Jul 10, 2015
Governor Rick Scott appointed a new Board of Trustees member for UNF: retired Maj. Gen. Douglas Burnett.
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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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