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UNF SG website: “the major student publication?”

Robert Curtis | Nov 10, 2014
The UNF Student Government Constitution says all proposed amendments shall be published in the major student publication and made available to the student body within 10 business days before voting begins. For the Fall 2014 elections, Elections Commissioner True Rains chose to publish the referendums on the UNF SG website as the major student publication.
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Great White researcher talks ocean conservation

Jake Stofan | Nov 8, 2014
Chris Fischer, from National Geographic's "Shark Men," spoke to an audience at UNF on Nov.6 about the conservation of ocean life and the tracking of Great White sharks.
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Chili, spirit and shaved heads for good causes

briannadillon | Nov 7, 2014
On Nov. 6, Delta Upsilon hosted their second annual chili cook-off as part of DU Got It Week, which consisted of a shave-a-thon and spirit night at Applebees. The cook-off was philanthropic event benefited DU's Global Service Initiative.
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Checks and balances: how Student Government functions

Danae Leake | Nov 6, 2014
Spinnaker gives you the break down on how Student Government works with a handy flow-chart detailing the responsibilities and abilities of each branch of government.
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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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