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A message reading "Sorry, TikTok isn't available right now" is displayed from the TikTok app on a cell phone screen on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Andy Bao)

TikTok goes dark in the US

Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press Jan 19, 2025

The following story was first published by the Associated Press and was last updated on Jan. 18, 2025, at 11:28 p.m.  NEW YORK (AP) — TikTok’s app was removed from prominent app stores on Saturday...

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FILE - Sarah Baus, left, of Charleston, S.C., and Tiffany Cianci, who says she is a "long-form educational content creator," livestream to TikTok outside the Supreme Court, on Jan. 10, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

How to prepare for a TikTok ban, including how to save your content

Haleuya Hadero, Associated Press Jan 17, 2025

The following story was first published by the Associated Press and was last updated on Jan. 17, 2025, at 12:03 p.m. TikTok has cemented itself as a quintessential entertainment app, offering everything...

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Flyer of UNF Digital Badging Inventory: Approved and Awarded Badges. The badges listed are the full list of badges offered for free to current UNF students.

Is digital badging legit? Here’s what to know and how to earn them

Kaili Cochran, General Assignment Reporter Nov 7, 2024

The University of North Florida offers students free digital badging opportunities, providing verified skills to enhance resumes and appeal to employers. Digital badges are short, self-paced and skill-focused...

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UNF faculty and staff celebrate the groundbreaking of the Coggin College of Business expansion on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024.

UNF breaks ground on $26.3 million Coggin College of Business expansion, adding labs and classrooms

Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor Oct 26, 2024

The University of North Florida broke ground on a $26.3 million project on Tuesday that will expand the Coggin College of Business.  The expansion will connect Coggin College of Business, Building...

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ChatGPT gives prompts to its user when first opened to help with different writing scenarios.

‘Moral panic’: UNF faculty and students on AI in the classroom

Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor Oct 17, 2024

Many students at the University of North Florida complete schoolwork with limited allowance of artificial intelligence from their professors, but there is one professor who has a unique approach to the...

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A screenshot of the Cyber Bowl scoreboard. View an updated version of the scoreboard here.

The Cyber Bowl: Compete to win prizes and learn about cybersecurity

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern Oct 9, 2024

As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, students can participate in the Cyber Bowl for a chance to win a prize and gain awareness about cybersecurity issues. Students can be entered to win an exclusive...

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Screenshot of the Phish Alert Report button, accessed via UNF Microsoft Outlook emails.

Scam likely: Phishing emails take over University inboxes

Brennan Ambrose, Police Reporter Sep 30, 2024

Every week, up to 1.5 million phishing and scam emails are delivered to university inboxes, according to the University of North Florida Information Technology Services.   ITS inspects 2.1 million...

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Panelists Cord Byrd, Andrew Spar and Wanzhu Shi (left to right) spoke on Monday, Sept. 16 about social media regulation and national security.

Future of TikTok and social media: Students ask, experts answer

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern Sep 20, 2024

Experts joined forces to talk TikTok and national security on Sept. 16 at the University of North Florida.  UNF students and community members attended the free event, “TikTok on Trial: The Future...

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(Photo courtesy of UNF)

UNF to implement new HR management system this Monday

Ethan Howick and Sydney Teitelbaum Jun 29, 2024

The University of North Florida will begin using a new software system for its employees this Monday: Workday. Brian Verkamp, the vice president and chief information officer of IT Services at UNF,...

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ChatGPT is a large language model chatbot that Open AI claims can “help with writing, learning, brainstorming and more.”

Students using generative AI to write essays and solve problems: Should we be worried?

Thomas Herrold, Reporter Intern Jun 6, 2024

Generative AI has entered the mainstream in recent years, prompting reactions ranging from cautious fascination to dystopian fear. These ever-improving programs are being used for various creative and...

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OPINION: TikTok is watching

Jace Brown, Opinions Reporter Oct 5, 2023
The Chinese government controls every company within its borders, including TikTok’s parent company ByteDance which is headquartered in Beijing. People should be aware of the personal data they’re signing away, especially when that data is likely headed for the Chinese Communist Party.
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Microsoft Authenticator (Ed Hardie/Unsplash)

UNF to make the swap from Duo to Microsoft Authenticator

Jeanne Gilbert, News Editor Sep 16, 2023

The University of North Florida is introducing a new two-factor authentication system to campus: Microsoft Authenticator. Students, faculty and staff will have two weeks to make the swap from Duo, starting...

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