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Students gather for candlelight vigil honoring crash victim

Dargan Thompson Jan 14, 2013

Hundreds of students gathered silently in the Coxwell amphitheater Saturday night for a candlelight vigil honoring Dara Kusiv, who was killed in a car accident this new years day. The vigil was...

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UNF student killed in New Year’s crash

Lydia Moneir Jan 9, 2013

On New Year’s day*, Florida Highway Patrol responded to a car crash that left UNF Student Dara Kusiv dead and three of her friends injured. At approximately 12:50 a.m., the silver Dodge truck veered...

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Police Beat week Jan. 9

Catherine Byerly Jan 9, 2013

Dec. 17 Marijuana Possession (Skate park) – An officer was dispatched to the skate park in reference to suspicious activity. When the officer arrived he watched a vehicle flee and then park behind the...

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Higher Education Costs

Catherine Byerly Jan 9, 2013

Tuition could be going up for some students but not others if the findings from the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Higher Education are enacted. Commissioned by Gov. Rick Scott, the task force was created...

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test-2013

Jason Kellum Jan 2, 2013

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Donors, philanthropists give old buildings new names

Justin Chandler Porter Dec 3, 2012
Changes in the names of buildings could confuse students, but to UNF officials, it’s all a part of developing campus.
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UNF criminology professor charged with assault

Lydia Moneir Dec 3, 2012
A UNF professor was arrested early last thursday morning, after having reportedly thrown a woman against a wall, according to the police report. Professor of Criminology Daniel Patrick Pontzer, 37, was then taken to St John's County jail and later charged with battery.
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Students, ROTC and fitness instructors go head to head

Maggie Seppi Nov 29, 2012

UNF's Pros vs. Joes event, held at the Student Wellness Complex Nov. 19, featured a challenge where students and ROTC faced off against the complex's fitness instructors. Photos courtesy of Dan Scanlan,...

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UNF exempts some freshman from housing mandate

Gordon Rhyne Nov 28, 2012
The UNF President’s Office allowed upwards of 200 exemptions for the freshman housing mandate in Fall 2012, the first semester of its implementation.
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Osprey Challenge Course busier than it looks

Justin Chandler Porter Nov 26, 2012
The ropes facility may seem empty when you drive by it, but the new Osprey Challenge Course may see more participants by January.
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Updates from Nov. 19 budget, allocations, Senate meetings

Lydia Moneir Nov 26, 2012
The updates from the Nov. 19 Budget and Allocations and Senate meetings include the approval of Aim Higher funds and the passing of the free printing request funds.
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UNF School of Nursing introduces distance learning program

Alicia Mangum Nov 25, 2012
The UNF School of Nursing will offer a distance learning program beginning Summer 2013 to aid pre-licensed nurses in getting their Bachelor’s degree or BSN. Distance learning programs uses online courses and occasional campus visits to help nurses with an Associate’s degree earn a Bachelor’s degree.
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