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UNF and Eckerd College receives $150,000 grant for ocean debris reduction program

UNF and Eckerd College receives $150,000 grant for ocean debris reduction program

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Sep 2, 2020

UNF and Eckerd College are working together to reduce plastic in the oceans. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) awarded both institutions a $150,000 grant, called “Toward Sustainable...

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Game Room construction scheduled to begin this semester

Game Room construction scheduled to begin this semester

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Sep 2, 2020

It was almost an entire year ago when Student Government voted to have about one-third of the Student Union Game room gutted for Lend-a-Wing space, which received harsh backlash from the UNF student community.  For...

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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.

UNF student arrested for possession of a felony-level controlled substance

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Sep 2, 2020

On August 25, A UNF student living at the Osprey Villages was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, according to a police report. UPD was dispatched to the student’s room due to the odor...

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UNF students blast Barstool for posting video of professor on Instagram

UNF students blast Barstool for posting video of professor on Instagram

Zach Yearwood, Managing Editor Sep 1, 2020

UNF students are calling for a video posted on Instagram by Barstool’s UNF affiliate account to be removed because it was filmed without the knowledge of those involved. The video in question which...

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Poster sale returns

Poster sale returns

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Sep 1, 2020

Amid worry that it might not return due to COVID-19 restrictions, the University’s annual Poster Sale has indeed come back - along with some restrictions, such as hand sanitizer and social distancing...

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Breaking: Provost Simon Rhodes steps down

Breaking: Provost Simon Rhodes steps down

Courtney Green and Nathan Turoff Aug 31, 2020

Dr. Simon Rhodes announced his decision to step down from his position as Provost in an email sent Monday, August 31. Dr. Rhodes cited a non-COVID medical concern as the reason and stated that he...

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Free walk-in testing available for UNF students

Free walk-in testing available for UNF students

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Aug 31, 2020

Starting today, there will be free walk-in COVID-19 testing available for UNF students.  Testing is held in Osprey Landing Building W, in room 100 from Mondays-Thursdays from 9a.m.- 2p.m. Students...

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BREAKING: Kappa Sigma Fraternity expelled from UNF's campus

BREAKING: Kappa Sigma Fraternity expelled from UNF’s campus

Heydi Ortiz, Editor in Chief Aug 27, 2020

“The gentlemen of Kappa Sigma have chosen to live their lives according to the principles of Fellowship, Leadership, Scholarship, and Service” says the Fraternity’s Facebook page. But as of two weeks...

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Board of Governors approved David Szymanski as the next president of UNF.  Photo courtesy of University of North Florida

Szymanski gets a bonus and a beating at BOT meeting

He said he didn’t want to rain on anyone’s parade, but on Tuesday, UNF’s John White dropped a stink bomb in the middle of a UNF Board of Trustees meeting. The trustees met to decide if President...

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The outside of UNF's Student Wellness Center. (Jonathan Merin/Spinnaker)

Wellness Center changes during COVID-19; Climbing Wall resumes in Phase 2

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Aug 25, 2020

One of UNF’s greatest aspects is it's incredibly unique and diverse range of physical activities and other programs designed to help students maintain physical and, by extension, mental health - even...

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UNF ranked as one of the best regional colleges in the Southeast

UNF ranked as one of the best regional colleges in the Southeast

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Aug 25, 2020

The Princeton Review has listed UNF in a feature of “2021 Best Colleges: Region by Region.” The publication considers UNF to be academically outstanding and well worth consideration when students are...

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SG unanimously passes "Ryan See Senator of the Year Award"

SG unanimously passes “Ryan See Senator of the Year Award”

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Aug 21, 2020

During the first Senate meeting of the semester, Student Government (SG) paid its respects to Ryan See, a fellow senator who passed away last month. The Senate then unanimously passed JR-20F-3511, a...

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