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The words "Police Beat" are written in red and white, surrounded by a white square outline. In the background, a University of North Florida Police Department cruiser is tinted blue.

Police Beat: Man arrested for trespassing at UNF

Liam Sanderson, Police Reporter Mar 1, 2023

A 21-year-old man was arrested by campus police Tuesday night for trespassing on the University of North Florida campus, according to a police report.  A University Police Department officer was responding...

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The words "Police Beat" are written in red and white, surrounded by a white square outline. In the background, a University of North Florida Police Department cruiser is tinted blue.

Police Beat: Multiple cars damaged in separate incidents at UNF

Liam Sanderson, Police Reporter Mar 1, 2023

As students reach the midway point of the spring 2023 semester at the University of North Florida, multiple cases of allegedly-deliberate car damage have been reported to the University Police Department.  Two...

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Ordinance 2022-0574, the name of the newly passed panhandling bill in Jacksonville, written on a piece of cardboard.

No stopping, sitting or standing: New restrictions force the homeless from public spaces, critics say

Aubrey Lowery, Multimedia Journalist Mar 1, 2023

In the past few months, new restrictions on what can and can’t be done in public have made living on the streets as a homeless person a potentially criminal offense. Jacksonville passed the Panhandling...

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Explaining the election

Voting for the 2023 spring UNF Senate election is close; here’s how it’ll work

Marissa Cannegieter, Government Reporter Feb 28, 2023

An uncontested and contested election is simultaneously taking place for seats in the University of North Florida’s Student Government this semester. The presidential and vice presidential elections...

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Deegan leads race for Jacksonville mayor and crime is at the forefront of voters’ minds, new UNF poll shows

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Feb 28, 2023

Democrat Donna Deegan leads her opponents by 18% in the crowded race for Jacksonville’s next mayor, according to a new poll released by the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab...

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A student records in class with Dr. Rita Brodnax's approval.

Can you record in class?

Grae Barron, Reporter Feb 27, 2023

The line between privacy and academic growth has blurred as students are now legally allowed to record class lectures without permission from professors. However, some University of North Florida faculty...

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The Board of Trustees met Monday morning for their quarterly meeting.

UNF Board of Trustees unanimously approve on-campus housing rate increase

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Feb 27, 2023

On-campus housing rates at the University of North Florida will increase across the next three years after the Board of Trustees approved a proposal Monday morning. The changes will be applied to the upcoming...

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Chief diversity officer delivers message of honesty and support to UNF Senate

Marissa Cannegieter and Carter Mudgett Feb 24, 2023

One day after a fiery town hall meeting between University of North Florida President Moez Limayem and students, Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Richmond Wynn delivered a message of honesty, support and respect...

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University of North Florida students shouted chants over music in the Student Union as they participated in a Florida-wide walkout on Feb. 23, 2023.

“Why won’t you protect us?” students ask UNF president during heated town hall meeting

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Feb 23, 2023

Students confronted University of North Florida President Moez Limayem about campus safety, transparency and diversity issues during a Thursday afternoon town hall meeting that began with an ask for respect...

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Alivia Kalin delivers a speech to the crowd during Tuesday's rally.

“Educate, don’t discriminate”: UNF community members rally for diversity in education

Mallory Pace, News Editor Feb 22, 2023

“President Limayem, can you hear our voices? Can you hear us cry out, scared that DeSantis will take away our diversity, our safety, our way of learning? Can’t you see that we fear for our university,...

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Scabies cases at UNF rise from 13 to 16

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Feb 20, 2023

Sixteen University of North Florida students have been either exposed to or diagnosed with scabies by Student Health Services as of Monday, the department reported.   It’s been over two weeks since...

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Brawl breaks out in closing moments of UNF men’s basketball clash with Austin Peay

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Feb 18, 2023

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — After a physical altercation broke out at the UNF men's basketball game against Austin Peay State University on Saturday, the University of North Florida Athletics Department released...

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