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Protesters hold up signs during a rally for abortion rights

Roe v. Wade was overturned, now what?

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor Jul 8, 2022

The right to an abortion is no longer protected by the federal government, but if you live in Florida, you might not immediately notice any significant changes. Does the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade...

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Wearing a black swim cap and goggles, Morgan Ray stands on a diving block

‘Just swim’: UNF swimmer brings home silver

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor Jul 1, 2022

Morgan Ray, 19, has brought home a silver medal in the men’s 100-meter breaststroke after representing Team USA in the 2022 Para Swimming World Championships on June 17 in Portugal. The University...

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Students in masks and gloves work to uncover the trench more with yellow buckets and other tools

UNF Archaeology Lab finishes Summer A excavation with big finds

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jun 30, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF)’s Archaeology department wrapped up their Summer A excavation session at Big Talbot Island State Park with some remarkable finds earlier this month. Each summer,...

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Moez Limayem leans against a railing, wearing a blue suit and tie, smiling for a photo

Dr. Moez Limayem officially confirmed as UNF’s next president

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Jun 30, 2022

Dr. Moez Limayem was approved by the Florida Board of Governors (BOG) Thursday and has officially become the University of North Florida’s seventh president. Ending a long national search for the...

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Presidential Candidate Moez Limayem answers a question during his student meet-and-greet pizza session

Florida BOG expected to confirm next UNF president Thursday

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Jun 29, 2022

The Florida Board of Governors (BOG) will vote Thursday on whether or not to confirm and appoint Dr. Moez Limayem as the University of North Florida’s seventh president.  In March, the UNF Board...

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An aircraft lands at the international airport in Frankfurt, Germany

Having trouble with flying lately? You’re not alone.

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter Jun 27, 2022

Since the Biden administration’s announcements in November 2021 to loosen up travel regulations, travel rates have skyrocketed and airline workers are facing backlash. With summer vacation, the travel...

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A crowd of people listen to a speaker

‘We need to take action’: Protesters respond to SCOTUS decision at Jacksonville rally

Carter Mudgett and Darvin Nelson Jun 25, 2022

Waist-high orange barricades drew a line down the middle of the Duval County Courthouse lawn as hundreds of protesters rallied in downtown Jacksonville Friday evening. With signs raised in the air,...

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Manahil Haq poses for a photo.

Introducing Justice Manahil Haq of UNF Student Government

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter Jun 24, 2022

Manahil Haq is an upcoming sophomore at the University of North Florida (UNF) from New Jersey and is planning on double majoring in political science and international studies.  Haq said that since...

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demonstrators outside the Supreme Court protest about abortion

Abortion no longer a constitutional right, Jacksonville protests planned

Lauren Fox, Carter Mudgett, and Phoebe Mullis Jun 24, 2022

Roe v. Wade was overturned in a 6-3 Supreme Court decision Friday morning, nearly 50 years after the case set the precedent that abortions were protected by the Constitution. With the case overturned,...

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UNF Interim President Pamella "Pam" Chally poses for a photograph

Interim President Chally reflects on tenure

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jun 23, 2022

With her tenure coming to a close, Pamela Chally reflected on her 29-year-long University of North Florida (UNF) story, which began long before becoming Interim President almost one year ago. Chally...

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The UNF Surf Team stands on the beach waving the Florida flag

UNF Surf Team returns from California as 4th in nation with a national champion

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor Jun 22, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) has a new national champion. Upcoming junior, Blake Speir, placed first among college men's shortboarders in the 2022 National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA)...

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Raymon Johnson poses for a photo

Meet Raymon Johnson, UNF’s 2022 Senate President

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter Jun 20, 2022

Raymon Johnson is from Tallahassee, Florida, and is currently a senior at the University of North Florida (UNF), studying Political Science and minoring in Education.   Johnson became intrigued with...

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