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The sun rises over the beach in St. Augustine.

Federal funding cuts could disrupt UNF coastal research, biology experts warn

Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter Mar 21, 2025

Federal funding cuts to agencies such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have the potential to disrupt coastal research at UNF and student opportunities.  Recent federal funding...

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Business professionals planning a digital smart city model with futuristic technology and holographic displays in an office setting (Courtesy of UNF)

UNF first in nation to join global AI consortium to revolutionize smart cities

Julia Howey, Volunteer Reporter Mar 21, 2025

Last month, UNF became the first university in the United States to join the DesCartes project, a consortium on artificial intelligence and logistics solutions. The DesCartes project, seeks to create...

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Courtesy of UNF Athletics

Strength in numbers: UNF Athletics seeks younger fundraising demographic with new program

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor Mar 15, 2025

The term ‘pitching change’ doesn’t just mean switching pitchers in a baseball game, it’s also the name of a new UNF fundraising program.  Last month, University of North Florida Athletics announced...

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The Osprey Cafe, often called the dining hall, is situated on the southern part of UNF’s campus, close to the dorms. (Photo courtesy of the UNF dining website)

Here’s what’s open at UNF during Spring Break

Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor Mar 14, 2025

Spring break at the University of North Florida is quickly approaching and for students, it starts this Monday, March 17 through Saturday, March 22.  For students, Spring Break will last all week while...

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The library viewed from the outside

Police Beat: Man arrested outside library, credit card fraud, professor’s phone stolen

Brennan Ambrose, Police Reporter Mar 14, 2025

Last month a man was arrested on campus outside the University of North Florida library, a student reported fraudulent credit card charges, a professor's cell phone was allegedly stolen and a student reported...

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FILE - Light shines from a total lunar eclipse over Santa Monica Beach in Santa Monica, Calif., Wednesday, May 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)

Watch the moon turn red during a total lunar eclipse in March

Adithi Ramakrishnan, AP Science Writer Mar 13, 2025

The following AP story was last updated on Mar 8, 2025 at 9:09 a.m. NEW YORK (AP) — A total lunar eclipse will flush the moon red Thursday night into Friday morning across the Western Hemisphere. The...

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Amelia Dyal (left) and Vevvy Summerall (right). Photo courtesy of the Talon Party.

Talon Party’s Amelia Dyal, Vevvy Summerall unofficial winners of SG presidential election

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor Mar 12, 2025

Talon Party’s Amelia Dyal and Vevvy Summerall have won student body president and vice president, according to the unofficial election results from the UNF SG Office of Elections. Dyal and Summerall...

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Riley Skinner uses the pedal cart on the drunk driving simulator course while Karen Livingston prepares the course for the next driver.

UNF SG hosts second-annual drunk driving simulator for UNF safety week

Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor Mar 11, 2025

As a part of the University of North Florida Student Government’s safety week, a drunk driving simulator was offered for students to participate in Tuesday morning at the Student Union Plaza.  The...

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Horatio Gilman (left) and Will Raffier (right). Photo courtesy of the SAM Party.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: SAM Party’s Horatio Gilman and Will Raffier

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor Mar 10, 2025

Horatio Gilman and Will Raffier are running for student body president and vice president under the SAM Party in the Student Government Spring 2025 election. Both Gilman and Raffier are current members...

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Amelia Dyal (left) and Vevvy Summerall (right). Photo courtesy of the Talon Party.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: Talon Party’s Amelia Dyal and Vevvy Summerall

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor Mar 10, 2025

Amelia Dyal and Vevvy Summerall are running for student body president and vice president under the Talon Party in the Student Government Spring 2025 election. Dyal currently serves as Senate Pro-Tempore...

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Anthony Balsamo (left) and Tommy Mazzella (right). Courtesy of the Soar Party.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: Soar Party’s Anthony Balsamo and Tommy Mazzella

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor Mar 10, 2025

Anthony Balsamo and Tommy Mazzella are running for student body president and vice president under the Soar Party in the Student Government Spring 2025 election. Balsamo served as SG Attorney General...

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UNF Presidential Election graphic.

How to vote in this week’s SG elections

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor Mar 10, 2025

The University of North Florida Student Government will hold presidential and senatorial elections on March 11 and 12. Students can vote in person or online.  Voting will occur on campus from 9:00...

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