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Students, ROTC and fitness instructors go head to head

Maggie Seppi Nov 29, 2012

UNF's Pros vs. Joes event, held at the Student Wellness Complex Nov. 19, featured a challenge where students and ROTC faced off against the complex's fitness instructors. Photos courtesy of Dan Scanlan,...

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OSnap!- Towed!

Randy Rataj Nov 28, 2012

A UNF Police Departments vehicle gets towed outside of the student union last week. It is unknown why this vehicle is being towed, could it be mechanical problems, could it be illegal parking?

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UNF exempts some freshman from housing mandate

Gordon Rhyne Nov 28, 2012
The UNF President’s Office allowed upwards of 200 exemptions for the freshman housing mandate in Fall 2012, the first semester of its implementation.
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Osprey Challenge Course busier than it looks

Justin Chandler Porter Nov 26, 2012
The ropes facility may seem empty when you drive by it, but the new Osprey Challenge Course may see more participants by January.
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Updates from Nov. 19 budget, allocations, Senate meetings

Lydia Moneir Nov 26, 2012
The updates from the Nov. 19 Budget and Allocations and Senate meetings include the approval of Aim Higher funds and the passing of the free printing request funds.
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UNF School of Nursing introduces distance learning program

Alicia Mangum Nov 25, 2012
The UNF School of Nursing will offer a distance learning program beginning Summer 2013 to aid pre-licensed nurses in getting their Bachelor’s degree or BSN. Distance learning programs uses online courses and occasional campus visits to help nurses with an Associate’s degree earn a Bachelor’s degree.
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Students may see only 1 fee increase in 2013-14

Spinnaker Nov 19, 2012
Three campus entities sought fee increases for next year. One requested an fee be instated, and three said the money the current fee gives them will be enough in 2013-14.
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UNF employee arrested for theft

Gordon Rhyne Nov 18, 2012
A UNF Physical Facilities employee was arrested Nov. 7 for charges of grand theft, according to a UPD police report.
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FSA wants Florida to aim higher

Lydia Moneir Nov 18, 2012
A man in Fruit Cove signs away $300 million. Two months later, UNF’s tuition increased by 13 percent. Gov. Rick Scott cut those $300 million from state higher education in Florida this year.
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UNF Enactus to collect, recycle used electronics

Natalie Logan Nov 16, 2012
A project led by UNF Enactus seeks to reduce electronics sent to landfills and these kinds of facilities by gathering used electronics around the Jacksonville community.
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Ted R. Allaire Memorial Scholarship awarded to UNF student

Betsy Dailo Nov 16, 2012
The UNF Coggin College of Business established a scholarship this year for past beneficiaries of an organization that fulfills the dreams of children who have long-term illnesses. The recipient of the Ted R. Allaire Memorial Scholarship must first be a part of the organization, Dreams Come True of Jacksonville Inc., and be seeking a major in business at UNF. The scholarship gives past recipients of the Dreams Come True of Jacksonville Inc. $1,100 toward their schooling at the university.
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Shuttles to don UNF branding

Noor Ashouri Nov 16, 2012
The new UNF shuttles are being branded after being blank for nearly two months. Melinda Gallup, UNF contract administrator for its shuttle system, said the process of applying branding started over the weekend and will be spread over the next two to three weeks. Each shuttle takes approximately three hours to brand.
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