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Judicial complaint against Soar Party chair leaves UNF election frozen

Marissa Cannegieter and Carter Mudgett | Mar 22, 2023

A judicial complaint filed against Soar Party chair Emily Sullivan Wednesday leaves the University of North Florida’s election invalid until it’s resolved. Running uncontested, Sullivan is the student...

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OneJax cuts ties with UNF as state looks to eliminate diversity initiatives

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Mar 8, 2023

The OneJax Institute, an interfaith organization dedicated to diversity, announced Wednesday that it had unanimously voted to dissolve its connection with the University of North Florida, citing a desire...

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The Lend-A-Wing food pantry.

Combating food insecurity with UNF’s Lend-A-Wing food pantry

Mallory Pace, News Editor | Mar 7, 2023

On the first floor of the University of North Florida’s Student Union sits a room filled with food and hygiene products waiting for students to utilize at no cost. A food pantry founded by UNF students...

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Alert: UNF police seeking suspect who allegedly “fondled” student on-campus

Carter Mudgett and Mallory Pace | Mar 6, 2023

This story was updated Tuesday, March 7, 2023, changing the headline from "UNF police seeking suspect who sexually assaulted student on-campus" to "UNF police seeking suspect who allegedly "fondled" student...

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UNF president seeks to reassure community after protests with campus-wide email

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Mar 3, 2023

Reaffirming the University of North Florida’s commitment to free speech, civil discourse, academic excellence and transparency, President Moez Limayem made good on a promise to students at last week’s...

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Tables were set up in the room for candidates to sit at and talk to attendants about why they decided to run and what initiatives they plan to pursue if elected.

Low candidate turnout for meet and greet ahead of contested UNF Senate election

Marissa Cannegieter, Government Reporter | Mar 3, 2023

Student Government set up in Ballroom C of the University of North Florida’s Student Union Wednesday evening to hold their candidate meet and greet forum but, for the second year in a row, attendance...

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UFF-UNF, the University of North Florida's faculty union, ran an open-response forum during Wednesday's Market Day. They set up a white board and people could leave sticky notes answering the question "why is diversity, equity and inclusion important for your education?." (Photo courtesy of UFF-UNF alternate senator Dr. Ashley Faulkner)

Students, faculty and staff want diversity programs and coursework to stay at UNF, SG poll reports

Marissa Cannegieter, Government Reporter | Mar 2, 2023

Almost 900 students, faculty and staff responded to a Student Government survey which found that a vast majority support diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and programming at the University of...

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The words "Police Beat" are written in red and white, surrounded by a white square outline. In the background, a University of North Florida Police Department cruiser is tinted blue.

Police Beat: Multiple cars damaged in separate incidents at UNF

Liam Sanderson, Police Reporter | Mar 1, 2023

As students reach the midway point of the spring 2023 semester at the University of North Florida, multiple cases of allegedly-deliberate car damage have been reported to the University Police Department.  Two...

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Explaining the election

Voting for the 2023 spring UNF Senate election is close; here’s how it’ll work

Marissa Cannegieter, Government Reporter | Feb 28, 2023

An uncontested and contested election is simultaneously taking place for seats in the University of North Florida’s Student Government this semester. The presidential and vice presidential elections...

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A student records in class with Dr. Rita Brodnax's approval.

Can you record in class?

Grae Barron, Reporter | Feb 27, 2023

The line between privacy and academic growth has blurred as students are now legally allowed to record class lectures without permission from professors. However, some University of North Florida faculty...

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The Board of Trustees met Monday morning for their quarterly meeting.

UNF Board of Trustees unanimously approve on-campus housing rate increase

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Feb 27, 2023

On-campus housing rates at the University of North Florida will increase across the next three years after the Board of Trustees approved a proposal Monday morning. The changes will be applied to the upcoming...

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Chief diversity officer delivers message of honesty and support to UNF Senate

Marissa Cannegieter and Carter Mudgett | Feb 24, 2023

One day after a fiery town hall meeting between University of North Florida President Moez Limayem and students, Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Richmond Wynn delivered a message of honesty, support and respect...

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