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Graphic by Sam Chaney

A breakdown of the Democratic primary ballot

Carly Kramer Aug 16, 2018

Looking to vote Democrat in the 2018 primary elections? Below are descriptions of the party platforms for the Democratic candidates. Governor and Lt. Governor The Governor serves as the Chief...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Early voting for the primary election

Jake Duff Aug 15, 2018

Calling all registered voters! As of Monday, Aug. 13, the early voting period for the 2018 primary election in Florida has begun. The primary election is for voters to express who they would like to...

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Democratic hopefuls thank the audience for their time.

A one-on-one take with Democrats top five candidates

On the evening of Aug. 9, five Democratic candidates came together at Jacksonville University to talk about policies and what makes them unique in order to poll as the majority candidate in the upcoming...

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A crowd forms for Adam Putnam outside of Terry Concert Hall.

GOP Debate brings division and determination to the Republican Party

Hannah Lee and Jessica May Aug 9, 2018

Adam Putnam and Ron DeSantis met at Jacksonville University on Aug. 8 to win over the republican votes for the primaries. UNF student Makenzi Conner, a computer science junior, served on the Putnam...

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Early voting can now happen on college campuses in Florida

Early voting can now happen on college campuses in Florida

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief Jul 24, 2018

In a recent federal ruling, it was deemed that barring students from voting early on college campuses in Florida was unconstitutional. The lawsuit was brought on by the League of Women Voters of Florida,...

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Register now to vote in primary elections

Register now to vote in primary elections

Alan Vargas Jul 23, 2018

Elections are upon us and if you want your voice to be heard, you better be registered to vote. Florida law requires voters to register with the state 29 days prior to an election. The Democratic and Republican...

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Recently appointed Supreme Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Court of Appeals.

UNF professor says Kavanaugh’s appointment represents rightwards shift for Supreme Court

Nolan Hammond Jul 12, 2018

On Monday, July 9, President Donald Trump nominated D.C. Circuit Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy left by the upcoming retirement of moderate conservative Justice Anthony...

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Courtesy of Student Government

Student Government: Changes to the election code and discussions on the future of OZ Fest

Alan Vargas May 18, 2018

On Friday, May 18, various student government committees met for regular business. First, the UNF Government Oversight Committee met to send changes to the election code to Student Body President...

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Photo courtesy of Ellen Glasser for Atlantic Beach

UNF Professor Ellen Glasser sworn in as Atlantic Beach Mayor

Tom McCormick Nov 14, 2017

Residents of Atlantic Beach got a new mayor on Monday, as UNF faculty member and retired FBI Special Agent Ellen Glasser took the oath of office. Mayor Glasser and Commissioners Brittany Norris and...

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Richard Spencer. Courtesy of Creative Commons

UNF on Richard Spencer: “We will not speculate on how UNF would handle the UF case.”

Pierce Turner Aug 30, 2017

The University of Florida denied a request by white nationalist Richard Spencer to speak at the campus on Sept. 12 citing concerns of violence. The decision was made by University of Florida President...

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Former FBI agent and current UNF professor Ellen Glasser is running for Mayor of Atlantic Beach.

Atlantic Beach Mayor: Next target of former FBI agent and UNF professor

Hannah Lee Aug 22, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knNzKrLD_lw&feature=youtu.be UNF instructor and former FBI Special Agent, Ellen Glasser, is running for mayor of Atlantic Beach. Glasser teaches several classes in...

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President Donald Trump

Here’s what Trump plans to change about education

Audrey Carpenter Apr 27, 2017

The budget proposed by the Trump administration for the 2018 fiscal year is only 53 pages long, but it contains some major cuts to programs for higher education that they consider wasteful spending....

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