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Two nursing student get involved at the state level

Sarah Ricevuto Jan 22, 2013

Imagine trying something new. Imagine being the first to do it. Two UNF nursing students did just that. Thuy Tran, a UNF nursing senior, and Vianca Cabrera, a UNF nursing junior, were recently elected...

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Filipino Student Association holds concert for charity

Kathleen Godfrey Jan 22, 2013

In Tagalog, the language of the Philippines, “Gawad Kalinga” means “to give care.” Gawad Kalinga is also a non-profit organization that aims to fight poverty in the Philippines. In coordination...

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Delaney Has Plans for 5 More Years at UNF

Natalie Logan Jan 17, 2013

UF President Bernie Machen’s decision to keep his position has squelched rumors of President John Delaney leaving UNF to be a Gator again. Delaney says he was surprised at the initial nomination...

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Aim Higher: students rally for lower tuition

Kathleen Godfrey Jan 15, 2013

Aim Higher activists rallied in the student union on Jan. 14 in an attempt to call attention to the 15 percent tuition increase students may face this year. UNF is the first institution in the state...

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Buckle up or get a ticket

Lydia Moneir Jan 14, 2013

Many have speculated that police departments tend to issue the most tickets at the end of the month simply to meet quotas. UNF Student Robert Picard conducted a study to find out if this was happening...

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UNF earns Bronze ranking for sustainability

Natalie Logan Jan 14, 2013

Our university strives to be environmentally friendly. The flood of events promoting sustainability, numerous environmental organizations and the inclusion of recycling bins across campus are evidence...

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Students gather for candlelight vigil honoring crash victim

Dargan Thompson Jan 14, 2013

Hundreds of students gathered silently in the Coxwell amphitheater Saturday night for a candlelight vigil honoring Dara Kusiv, who was killed in a car accident this new years day. The vigil was...

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UNF student killed in New Year’s crash

Lydia Moneir Jan 9, 2013

On New Year’s day*, Florida Highway Patrol responded to a car crash that left UNF Student Dara Kusiv dead and three of her friends injured. At approximately 12:50 a.m., the silver Dodge truck veered...

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Higher Education Costs

Catherine Byerly Jan 9, 2013

Tuition could be going up for some students but not others if the findings from the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Higher Education are enacted. Commissioned by Gov. Rick Scott, the task force was created...

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Jason Kellum Jan 2, 2013

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Donors, philanthropists give old buildings new names

Justin Chandler Porter Dec 3, 2012
Changes in the names of buildings could confuse students, but to UNF officials, it’s all a part of developing campus.
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UNF criminology professor charged with assault

Lydia Moneir Dec 3, 2012
A UNF professor was arrested early last thursday morning, after having reportedly thrown a woman against a wall, according to the police report. Professor of Criminology Daniel Patrick Pontzer, 37, was then taken to St John's County jail and later charged with battery.
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