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Overseas, college is for one thing and one thing only: a degree

Courtney Stringfellow Nov 21, 2014
The number of international students at UNF has expanded in recent years, and some are coming to the United States earlier in their degree program. Many international students are involved in extracurricular activities, but don't typically find non-international students there.
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Midnight shooting at FSU library, 3 shot and gunman killed

briannadillon Nov 21, 2014
With news organizations scrambling to find out the truth, information about the FSU shooting is coming to light. The shooter, 31-year-old Myron May, was an FSU graduate. New evidence has surfaced about his mental state, as well as eight mysterious packages that were sent out.
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Diversity within UNF

Danae Leake Nov 21, 2014
While the number of students at UNF may be skewed towards one race, many students believe that the university has a diverse campus that actively involves all races and cultures.
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SG meetings: elections validated, funding requests heard

Cody Quattlebaum Nov 20, 2014
On Nov. 17 the emergency senate meeting validated elections and conducted legislative cabinet elections. The Budget and Allocations Committee approved three of the four requests they heard.
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Ramirez found in violation, responsibility of the issue

Christian Ayers Nov 20, 2014
On Nov. 19, Senate President Kaitlin Ramirez was found in violation of Student Government statutes.
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Police Beat: student charged with felony for marijuana possession, car tires slashed and more

Robert Curtis Nov 20, 2014
The following information is according to reports from the UNF Police Department.
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Only Athletics and Counseling request student fee increases for 2015-2016

Heather Andreu Nov 20, 2014
On Nov. 17-19, the Student Fee Assessment Committee held three sessions to hear from the six UNF student fees budget proposals. Only Athletics and the Counseling Center requested increases.
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UNF not requiring students answer sex questions before enrolling

Kathleen Godfrey Nov 19, 2014
While FAU requires a student's sexual history be disclosed before enrolling in classes, UNF will not follow this path.
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Attorney General dismisses four of Senate President’s noncompliance complaints

Kathleen Godfrey Nov 19, 2014
Earlier today, Nov. 17, Senate President Kaitlin Ramirez issued six complaints of noncompliance against Student Body President Joseph Turner, Attorney General Matthew Harris, Senate President Pro-Tempore Shomari Gloster and Chief Justice Daniel Powers.
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Turner cites same statute in third complaint against Ramirez, she responds

Lydia Moneir Nov 17, 2014
After business hours on Nov. 14, Student Body President Turner issued a third complaint against Senate President Ramirez for violating the same statute 408.4. In response, Ramirez issued six noncompliances on Nov. 17, one specifically to Senate President Pro-Tempore Gloster.
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Meal plan late fees, increased orientation costs approved in AOC meeting

Daniel Banks Nov 17, 2014
In the Auxiliary Oversight Committee meeting on Nov. 12 the measure to charge students a late fee of $100 on meal plan accounts was approved, among seven other authorized requests. This late fee will come into effect on Dec. 1, the due date for Spring 2015 meal plan payments.
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Abruptly adjourned: how months of tension led to impeachment charges

Cody Quattlebaum Nov 14, 2014
The tension following the Nov. 10 senate meeting adds yet another disruption to Student Government business. Here's a breakdown of the issues within SG tracing back from the events that occurred from summer semester to now.
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