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Parking permits start opening for purchase, tips for getting one

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Jul 18, 2022

Parking has been a long-documented issue for many UNF students, with one recurring complaint being a lack of parking spots near the classrooms.  One contributing factor to this issue is that only a...

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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.

Stolen vehicle, loaded weapon leads to arrest at UNF

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor | Jul 18, 2022

A reported stolen vehicle was found on the second floor of Parking Garage 44 last Thursday afternoon, leading to the arrest of 26-year-old Malik Billings on charges of grand theft of a motor vehicle, possession...

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Students continue to question the purpose of UNF’s ‘distance learning fee’

Phoebe Mullis, Reporter | Jul 11, 2022

The distance learning fee, listed in all students’ account summary by term, has been a hot topic since the closure of the University of North Florida (UNF) during COVID-19, leaving some students wondering...

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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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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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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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“The heart of UNF”: Employees to receive pay increases in upcoming fiscal year

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Jun 16, 2022

Expressing her gratitude, University of North Florida (UNF) Interim President Pamella Chally announced salary increases for faculty and staff in an email Thursday afternoon. The funds required to provide...

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The Villages dorms at UNF

Housing changes waitlist procedures amidst privacy concerns

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Jun 13, 2022

There is not enough on-campus housing during the Fall 2022 semester to meet the needs of the University of North Florida's student population, and, with about 400 students waitlisted, some upperclassmen...

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A rainbow flag waves at the starting line of a Pride Observance Month 5K run at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 21, 2019. The rainbow flag is displayed at lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning events worldwide as a symbol for diversity in the LGBTQ community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal)

UNF LGBTQ Center to hold “Comics and Queens” brunch

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Jun 9, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) LGBTQ Center will be holding its quarterly fundraiser, “Rainbow Swoop - Comics and Queens Brunch,” in the Student Union on Sunday, June 12, from 11 a.m. to noon. The...

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Qdoba brings Mexican food to campus as construction begins

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Jun 8, 2022

[This article was updated on Thursday, June 9, at 12:30 p.m. to include information about hiring opportunities on campus.] A new place to eat on-campus has been spotted! University of North Florida...

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