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Armed robbery and kidnapping on campus

Lydia Moneir Sep 24, 2014
A drug deal gone awry Sept. 21 resulted in robbery, kidnapping and threats of murder. The following information is according to University of North Florida Police Department reports.
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Video: red Jeep overturned at UNF Drive and Eco Road intersection

Cody Quattlebaum Sep 24, 2014
On Monday, Sept. 22 around 2 p.m. an accident occurred at the corner of UNF Drive and Eco Road involving an overturned red Jeep. A female was injured and transported to a local hospital.
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Student orientation fees increased at AOC meeting

Brandon Thigpen Sep 24, 2014
The AOC meeting on Sept. 10 approved raising orientation fees for new students.
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Police Beat: locked keys, pipes and missing cautionary signs

Sarah Ricevuto Sep 22, 2014
On Sept. 19, UNFPD reported finding drug paraphernalia while helping a student retrieve his keys in a locked car. Meanwhile, cautionary signs of the Native Heart Island bridge have been reported missing.
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The “teaching” university is not afraid to get practical

Sarah Ricevuto Sep 22, 2014
UNF took its classification as a “teaching” university, added some research and created a uniquely practical and hands-on education for its students.
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New abstract sculpture installed at UNF

Camille Shaw Sep 22, 2014
Erica Mendoza, a senior majoring in fine arts with a concentration in sculpture, created a yellow 3-D sculpture that was installed at UNF today.
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Police Beat: lost everything but the weed

Sarah Ricevuto Sep 19, 2014
In the past week, a number of items have been reported stolen including a parking decal, bicycle and two laptops, while marijuana has been found in the Osprey Fountains.
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John Morgan pleads for student votes on Amendment 2

Blake Middleton Sep 19, 2014
This past Wednesday, Sept. 17, John Morgan came to UNF to encourage students to vote "yes" on the legalization of medical marijuana. He emphasized the importance of student voters for Amendment 2 on the Nov. 4 ballot.
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Professors swapped without warning

Blake Middleton Sep 17, 2014
This fall several students found that the professor teaching their class was not the one originally listed when registration took place, and the university did not notify students when the change occurred. The university currently does not have a policy that requires departments to inform students about instructor changes.
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The Flats on Kernan to become UNF student housing

Jordan Harirchi Sep 17, 2014
UNF hopes to buy The Flats on Kernan for $30.5 million by the end of the month. The Flats will house only UNF students and some FSCJ students starting Fall 2015.
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UNF Market Day features a burrito eating contest

Brandon Thigpen Sep 17, 2014
Moe's Southwest Grill sponsored a burrito eating contest today at UNF's Market Day. Twenty students, who previously signed up, competed in different waves with prizes ranging from Moe's Bucks to free burritos.
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Student Government hosts a cookout on the Green for students completing survey

Robert Curtis Sep 16, 2014
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Green, Student Government will be asking students to complete a survey concerning SG's initiative proposals. Free food catered by Mayes Food Service will be provided for those who participated in the survey.
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