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Ducky the goose didn't make it at the vet's office. He later died of internal bleeding.  photo by Rachel Cazares.

Student makes big efforts to save injured goose

Rachel Cazares Apr 15, 2016
You may have seen him the other day, on Yik Yak or Snapchat, whatever, holding a goose by the Fountains.
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 Screenshot from Facebook

Student killed after being hit by train

Connor Spielmaker Apr 7, 2016
A UNF student was killed Wednesday afternoon in Hilliard, Florida.
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Nicholas Hare, 34, Senior Civil Engineering Student. 
Photo courtesy Facebook

The story of Nicholas Hare and the events that led to the end of his life

Mark Judson Apr 5, 2016

Nicholas Hare and Lindsey Varner were dating for three months before Jarod Miller came to Varner’s home for the final time. According to officers of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Miller and...

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 Graphic by Kaitlyn Sinardi.

BREAKING: Steve Aoki concert moved to UNF Arena due to weather concerns

Tiffany Salameh Mar 31, 2016
The Steve Aoki concert will now be held at the UNF Arena.
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A JFRD fireman peers into the vehicle that caused the accident, according to witnesses.  Photo by Connor Spielmaker

VIDEO: Two-car rollover shuts down Alumni Drive; drivers transported to hospital

Connor Spielmaker Mar 29, 2016
A crash shut down the Kernan entrance to campus Tuesday afternoon.
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Photo courtesy of Facebook.

The day the music grew

Tiffany Butler Mar 26, 2016
The UNF Flagship Music Program will become the university's seventh college.
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Photo by Joseph Basco

UNF receives $11 million to complete Skinner-Jones Hall overhaul

Nick Blank Mar 21, 2016
The remaining $11 million required for renovating Skinner-Jones Hall was included in the Florida budget passed Friday March 11.
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$1.25 million settlement reached between UNF and former basketball coach

Connor Spielmaker Mar 11, 2016
UNF will write a check to the tune of $1.25 million to former basketball coach.
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Two UNF students killed over the weekend

Two UNF students killed over the weekend

Mark Judson Mar 8, 2016
Allison Bushey and Elliot McArthur passed away un-relatedly over the weekend.
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Photo by Nick Blank

Marco Rubio visits the First Coast

Nick Blank Mar 7, 2016
Republican Presidential candidate Marco Rubio focused on winning the March 15 Florida primary, criticizing Democrats and praising Jacksonville’s military background in a Saturday stop on the First Coast.
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 Photo by Jordan Bebout

Wildfire near UNF 100% contained

Connor Spielmaker Mar 6, 2016
A blaze near UNF was brought under control late Sunday afternoon.
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County and UNF officials warn of flu

County and UNF officials warn of flu

Connor Spielmaker Mar 4, 2016
With nearly two dozen confirmed cases of the flu, UNF wants you to be aware.
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