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ClearPass no longer required when using UNF Wi-Fi

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Aug 15, 2022

Personal devices connecting to the University of North Florida’s Wi-Fi network are no longer required to download ClearPass OnGuard — an authorization service — the university announced Monday.  Historically...

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UNF to host vaccine clinic, what to know

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Aug 15, 2022

The University of North Florida is partnering with Walgreens to offer COVID-19 vaccines and boosters during a clinic on Aug. 24.  Open to all UNF students, faculty and staff, the clinic will take place...

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Introducing Treasurer Michael Barcal of UNF Student Government

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter Aug 12, 2022

Recently taking on the role of Student Government (SG) Treasurer, Michael Barcal is an upcoming junior in Construction Management at the University of North Florida (UNF) and a veteran member of SG. Seeking...

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‘Declare a housing emergency’: Jacksonville activists push for affordable housing

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Aug 11, 2022

A single topic dominated the public comment portion of the Jacksonville City Council’s meeting Tuesday night: housing. More specifically, residents say a city-wide housing crisis is making it harder...

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COVID-19 is still here; UNF plan will rely on “honor system,” SHS Director explains

Lauren Fox and Carter Mudgett Aug 9, 2022

The University of North Florida's (UNF) plan to combat COVID-19 will remain remarkably similar to the previous term. With an average of 8,689 reported cases in Florida last week, according to the New York...

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Housing reservations open up: What to know and quick tips

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Aug 3, 2022

University of North Florida (UNF) students received an email Monday night detailing how, when and where they can make their reservations to move in for the Fall 2022 semester. Here is what you need to...

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AP: Stephen King testifies for government in books merger trial

HILLEL ITALIE and MARCY GORDON, Associated Press Aug 2, 2022

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bestselling author Stephen King gingerly stepped up to the witness stand Tuesday in a federal antitrust trial. Tracing his own history, he laid out a portrait of a publishing industry...

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Connecting with students is more than “shaking hands,” UNF president says on first day

Carter Mudgett and Kara Scarbrough Aug 1, 2022

With his first day nearly over, University of North Florida (UNF) President Dr. Moez Limayem told members of the press Monday afternoon that he felt immense pride after stepping into the role of the seventh...

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UPDATED: Housing returns to pre-pandemic move-in schedule, hundreds still on waitlist

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Aug 1, 2022

[Updated on Tuesday, Aug. 2, to include the University of North Florida and Housing's response to the claim that the university's housing situation may have worsened due to mismanagement.] Five days...

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“Anyone can get it”: Jacksonville detects first cases of monkeypox

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jul 29, 2022

Jacksonville detected multiple cases of monkeypox last week, shortly before the World Health Organization declared it a “global health emergency.” Monkeypox—like its infamously extinct relative,...

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How inflation impacts college students

How inflation impacts college students

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist Jul 27, 2022

Being a college student is already expensive. Balancing school and work are challenging, and with inflation on the rise, tuition, meal plans, and housing might concern you. The United States Consumer...

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UNF’s Interim President ends her role, Dr. Limayem’s term begins

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor Jul 27, 2022

The University of North Florida’s (UNF) Interim President, Dr. Pamela Chally, concludes her time leading the university this week, and Dr. Moez Limayem will begin his term as UNF’s president Monday,...

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