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SG elections decided by five percent of UNF’s student body

Daniel Banks Nov 6, 2014
Elections Commissioner True Rains changed how SG campaigned and promoted elections for Fall 2014. "I decided that I wanted to have 850 informed voters rather than 2,000 voters who clicked because they wanted a free slice of pizza,” Rains said.
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Hit and run in front of Alumni Hall

Joslyn Simmons Nov 6, 2014
A car flipped several times during an accident around 10:30 a.m. today on Kernan Blvd near Alumni Hall. One car drove away while the other two collided. Only minor injuries were reported.
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Car accident at the intersection of Eco Road and UNF Drive

briannadillon Nov 5, 2014
On Nov. 3, two cars were involved in a crash on the intersection of Eco Road and UNF Drive. The police reported there being no injuries despite the extensive damage done to the vehicles at the scene.
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Library to stay open 24 hours as trial

Kathleen Godfrey Nov 4, 2014
The library will have a trial period of being open 24 hours, five days a week, in Spring 2015 and could expand these hours into Fall 2015.
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Stand Up For America: “not a campaign event,” said sponsor

Kathleen Godfrey Nov 4, 2014
Rick Scott visited UNF Oct. 31 at a 'Stand Up For America' political event, sponsored by News 104.5 WOKV. At this event, Rick Scott, Pam Bondi, Sean Hannity and Brian Kilmeade spoke on current political topics and urged attendees to vote in the upcoming election.
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Panel discusses anti-discrimination protection for LGBT in Jacksonville

Robert Curtis Nov 3, 2014
On Oct. 30, UNF hosted a panel discussion titled ‘Human Rights Ordinance: Does Jacksonville need it?’ to speak on topics such as sexual orientation and gender identity.
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News in brief: mock trial, comedian and free HIV testing coming to campus

Kathleen Godfrey Nov 3, 2014
From a mock trial that demonstrates the criminal justice system to a family-style dinner and game night, this is an overview of campus events this week.
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Unofficial SG election results released

Lydia Moneir Oct 31, 2014
Student Government posted unofficial election results announcing 20 new senators and both referendums passing.
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Students can buy meal plan online, pay no sales tax

Saphara Harrell Oct 31, 2014
A new state law exempts certain prepaid college meal plans from sales tax. Chartwells is included. Starting Oct. 31 students can purchase their meal plans online, without being charged for sales tax.
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Thrilling Dead postponed after downpour

Lydia Moneir Oct 30, 2014
Osprey Productions postponed 'Thrilling Dead' because the rain made it unsafe to use the equipment.
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Spinnaker’s Crist vs. Scott policy breakdown

Eduardo Santos Oct 30, 2014
Spinnaker lays out various policy positions from two the major candidates for governor, Rick Scott and Charlie Crist. This is not a political analysis but quick guide to their specific talking points and what they plan to do if elected to the governor’s office.
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UNF signs partnership with opaque Chinese institute

Christian Ayers Oct 29, 2014
UNF signed a contract to establish a Confucius Institute, well aware of the program's transparency issues as reported by the American Association of University Professors.
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