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Legal marijuana in Florida? Don’t get your hopes too high

Saphara Harrell Jul 7, 2014
Legalizing medical marijuana has made the Florida government's agenda with the signed Charlotte's Web bill and the November voting on Amendment 2. Regardless of the results of the voting, Tallahassee has outlined a strict regulation for growers and are limiting dispensaries to five licenses, one per region.
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Sigma Chi charged with providing alcohol to minors

Alex Wilson Jul 3, 2014
According to UNF President John Delaney, Sigma Chi is due for reorganization and expulsion of members in the Fall. More specific sanctions will be decided by the university on June 26. JSO has yet to verify that no charges are being pursued concerning the alleged sexual assault.
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GOC approves new Senate appointment application process

Brandon Thigpen Jul 2, 2014
The GOC continued the old business from June 25th meeting concerning revisions to the Senate application process. The meeting concluded with an approval for reduced signature requirements, a mandatory code of ethics, and an additional portion called "Osprey-Voice-like" to the appointment application.
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Newly established GOC holds first meeting and revises Senate Appointment Application

Brandon Thigpen Jun 30, 2014
The newly established Government Oversight Committee held their first meeting on June 25 to discuss revisions on Senate Appointment Application and future plans. The GOC's goal is to simplify and increase the efficiency of the appointment process for students interested in joining the Senate.
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B&A approves travel requests and extends skate park hours

Saphara Harrell Jun 26, 2014
The Budget and Allocations Meeting on June 23 approved travel funding for two groups, determined Marsha Lupi will become interim dean, and instated new hours for the UNF Skate Park.
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SG proposes to eliminate seats, simplifies elections process

Brandon Thigpen Jun 24, 2014

  Grad student senate seats may be eliminated, Government Oversight Committee created at Senate meeting June 9 A bill passed in the Senate Chambers on Monday night that alter the current...

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Anthony Tallie is found

Spinnaker Jun 19, 2014
Update on previously missing UNF student Anthony Tallie - he's been found.
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STI epidemic: Half of all sexually-active college students will be infected by age 25

Carter Roush Jun 3, 2014
With about 50% of college students likely to be STI-positive in their lifetime, this silent epidemic is worth more awareness and education than free condoms and sex-ed fliers.
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UNF Student Health Services does not track STIs

Carter Roush Jun 2, 2014
UNF Student Health Services does not keep track of the positive cases of sexually transmitted infections (STI) that the center has tested for. This information could help create further awareness and education for college students.
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UNF crisis response teams prepared for on-campus shootings

Alex Wilson Jun 2, 2014
Do you feel safe at UNF? The school has two teams dedicated to crisis prevention and response, as well as a system derived from FEMA protocols.
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Trustees estimate new budget to meet decline of full-time enrollment

Brandon Thigpen May 29, 2014
UNF Board of Trustees met on May 22 to discuss the budget for the 2014-14 fiscal year while keeping in mind the changing numbers in full-time enrollment.
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Track & Field NCAA Championship East Preliminary hosted by UNF

Brandon Thigpen May 27, 2014
UNF will host the NCAA Division 1 Outdoor Track and Field Championship East Preliminary competition at Hodges Stadium from May 29-31. One UNF athlete, Elle Baker, will be competing in the 3,000 meter steeplechase.
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