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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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Rick Scott is coming to campus

Lydia Moneir | Oct 29, 2014
News 104.5 WOKV is bringing ‘Stand Up For America,' an event featuring Rick Scott, Sean Hannity and Brian Kilmeade, to campus this Halloween.
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Student Government holds Senate meeting and two emergency meetings

Cody Quattlebaum | Oct 29, 2014
Three meetings were held by Student Government Oct. 27 to discuss moving the printing station to another location, the wording in section 408.4, revisions to title 13 and more.
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News in brief: UNF has more Chinese culture and new UNFPD chief, human rights, haunted house

Lydia Moneir | Oct 29, 2014
This week, UNF opens Confucius Institute, welcomes new UNFPD Chief, and celebrates Halloween.
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Police Beat: UNFPD handles a breakup, a state residency and an interrupted nap

Saphara Harrell | Oct 28, 2014
Police Beat: During the night of the River City Rumble, a UNFPD officer found a student passed out drunk by the arena on Oct. 24.
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Police Beat: ex-boyfriend makes threats on girl’s life

Saphara Harrell | Oct 28, 2014
Police Beat: an embittered ex-boyfriend has been reported to have been threatening his ex-girlfriend via texts and tweets sent to the girl's roommate.
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Students choose their senators, vote on referendums

Lydia Moneir | Oct 28, 2014
The first contested Student Government election for senate general seats begins today and ends Oct. 29. With 27 candidates--10 Independent and 17 Red Party, UNF students can vote at the three polling stations on campus or fill a ballot online.
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Your Voice, Your Choice: voting for more than free pizza

Sarah Ricevuto | Oct 24, 2014
The general apathy noted from UNF voter turnout may stem from not only the fault of students but also the efforts of Student Government. After three semesters of no elections, students now have the opportunity to vote for student leaders starting next Tuesday.
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Sixth annual leadership summit focuses on emotional intelligence

Lydia Moneir | Oct 24, 2014
Oct. 24 marked the sixth year for the Leadership Summit hosted by the Taylor Institute. This year featured key note speakers and a panel concerning emotional intelligence.
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