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Ignore “Viewpoint Discrimination” survey, Florida faculty union says

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Apr 5, 2022

The United Faculty of Florida (UFF)—the state’s largest higher education institution union—is pushing for students and staff to ignore an “intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity survey”...

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Students share opinions on dining hours; UNF dining responds

Julia Croston, Managing Editor Apr 4, 2022

University of North Florida students have expressed their opinions on the hours of operation for on-campus dining locations, hoping for more accommodating adjustments, and, in response, Dining Services...

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UNF Ogier Gardens presents: Osprey Spring Jamboree

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Mar 30, 2022

Join your peers in dancing to live music and eating free empanadas at the fourth annual Osprey Spring Jamboree. The event will be held on Friday, April 1 from 11 a.m. to  4 p.m. in the UNF Ogier Gardens. Free...

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Join UNF diversity organizations for ‘Courageous Conversations: One Month Later’

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Mar 25, 2022

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Commission on Diversity and Inclusion are gathering panelists to talk about House Bills 7 and 1557. The discussion will take place on Tuesday, March 29 at...

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UNF blocks Russian and Ukraine network traffic, IT explains

UNF blocks Russian and Ukraine network traffic, IT explains

Julia Croston, Managing Editor Mar 21, 2022

The day after Russia invaded Ukraine, University of North Florida Information Technology Services (ITS) began a temporary block on network traffic to and from Russia and Ukraine on Feb. 25. The network...

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UNF presidential search to move out from under public eye after passing of new bill

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Mar 21, 2022

The University of North Florida's seventh presidential search will take place behind closed doors starting Monday after a new law, signed last week, exempts candidates’ details from being disclosed until...

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“Pre[serve]”: the Spring 2022 Lufrano Intercultural Gallery Exhibit

Janessa Freeman, Copy Editor Mar 21, 2022

A new exhibition is on display at the Lufrano Intercultural Gallery highlighting works from University of North Florida alumni and undergraduates. Located on the second floor of the John A. Delany Student...

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“Black people want to be heard,” UNF student says during discussion about improving campus community

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Mar 11, 2022

During a meeting promised by administrators two weeks ago, University of North Florida professors Dr. Rudy Jamison and Dr. Christopher Janson led a discussion with students, faculty and staff Thursday...

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Investigating the disappearance of Harriet the Osprey

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Mar 9, 2022

Ozzie the Osprey. Any student at the University of North Florida (UNF) should be familiar with that name. Ozzie is the school mascot. The large costumed osprey is a school staple and can be found attending...

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A UNF choir member performs the Ukrainian National Anthem during a performance dedicated to a country in crisis on the UNF Green on March 7, 2022.

UNF School of Music perform in solidarity with Ukraine

Nathan Turoff and Carter Mudgett Mar 7, 2022

It was a warm and sunny Monday afternoon when the Wind Symphony, Orchestra and choral ensembles assembled its instruments in front of the Fine Arts Center. They were all ready and tuning their instruments...

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Unity Party primed to claim victory in uncontested Student Government election

Indie Jones and Carter Mudgett Mar 7, 2022

The University of North Florida Student Government election kicks off Tuesday, but the Unity Party, the only party with candidates on the ballot, is set to win before votes are even cast.  Student...

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Updated alcohol guidelines

Alcohol returns to UNF

Julia Croston, Managing Editor Mar 7, 2022

With Interim President Pam Chally’s signature, the University of North Florida has updated its alcohol guidelines to bring back tailgating and alcohol on campus starting Monday. Tailgating was initially...

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