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Media law attorneys: BOT’s change in meeting time violates Florida Sunshine law

Bonnie Mulqueen Jul 16, 2012
UNF said the reason it moved the time of the plenary session of the June 19 UNF Board of Trustees meeting is because the board moved through the agenda faster than expected.
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Chick-fil-A will not be served on-campus this year

Andrea Aribe Jul 12, 2012
Since the initiative to build a Chick-fil-A at the University of North Florida has yet to be approved, students will not be dressing up like cows on campus for the annual Celebrate Cow Appreciation Day this year.
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FSCJ goes smoke free, UNF hopes to follow suit

Olivia Osland Jul 10, 2012
Florida State College at Jacksonville will be a tobacco and smoke free campus, as of March 1, 2013. This is part of a rule approved by the Board of Trustees at a July 3 meeting.
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Alleged rape victim speaks out on April battery incident

Maggie Seppi Jul 9, 2012
Emily, 17, and her parents are unhappy with how long it has taken the state to solve the case. She said she’s scared to leave her house, in case she sees the alleged suspects in public.
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UNF investigates Housing data breach

Justin Chandler Porter Jul 6, 2012
University compensates students for data breach with identity theft memberships.
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Osprey Challenge Course to open in fall

Justin Chandler Porter Jul 5, 2012
Osprey Challenge Course gets its first visitors.
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Soderberg, UNF distinguished professor, kicks off state Senate campaign

Bonnie Mulqueen Jul 5, 2012
The majority of Soderberg’s campaign team and volunteers in attendance of her first campaign party are UNF students and alumni.
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UPD suspends Sigma Alpha hazing investigation

Olivia Osland Jul 5, 2012

UNF’s Police Department suspended the investigation of a potential case of hazing in UNF’s Sigma Alpha Sorority, according to UPD Office Manager Barbara Dupuis. UNF’s Fraternity and Sorority...

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EVE Awards shine light on 2 UNF professors

Gordon Rhyne Jun 28, 2012

The Florida Times-Union spotlighted two UNF figures Friday, June 1, at the 43rd annual EVE Awards. The event, which recognizes Jacksonville women, included a keynote from Distinguished Visiting Scholar...

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UNF to not appeal 13 percent tuition increase

Spinnaker Jun 22, 2012

UNF will not appeal the decision by the Board of Governors to approve a 13 percent tuition increase after the university requested a 15 percent increase to tuition. “We appreciate the work of the...

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UNF Board of Trustees approve Budget, names for Buildings 3 and 4

Gordon Rhyne Jun 21, 2012

Headed by President John Delaney, the UNF Board of Trustees approved the 2012-2013 school budget, which totals $131,684, 574. There are no major changes to the budget that should concern students, President...

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UPD Investigates More Hazing Allegations

Olivia Osland Jun 21, 2012

UNF’s Police Department continues to investigate a potential case of hazing, according to a police report obtained by the Spinnaker. UNF’s Fraternity and Sorority Life received a letter May 17 concerning...

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