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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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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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