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Binder responds to national attention, criticism for presidential poll methodology

Noor Ashouri Oct 30, 2012
A recent poll conducted in UNF’s polling lab indicating President Obama ahead by four percentage points received national attention, as well as criticism. Michael Binder, a UNF political science assistant professor, conducted this survey and said receiving national attention for it, in conjunction with the presidential debate held at UNF last year, is helping the university establish itself on the map.
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Carnival of the Animals visits UNF

Keri Weiland Oct 26, 2012
The Carnival of the Animals, presented by UNF and Beaches Fine Arts Series, featured a percussion ensemble Oct. 23 that performed a live show for hundreds of middle school children from various middle schools in the area. The event, held in the UNF Lazzara Performance Hall, featured the children’s artwork behind the band as it played.
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Unofficial fall election results: Red Party wins 19 Senate seats, Yellow Party lands 1

Noor Ashouri Oct 25, 2012
In addition to the senators, the fall elections encompass three bills. All three of those bills — related to grammatical errors in the Constitution, the associate chief justice position and graduate Senate seats — passed.
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UNF Hall renamed after Ann, David Hicks

Natalie Logan Oct 25, 2012
UNF Hall was dedicated to longtime university leaders at a ceremony Wednesday. Ann and David Hicks have been involved with the university’s development for decades and have been influential in the community.
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UNF Reads featured author visits campus

Noor Ashouri Oct 24, 2012
UNF Reads hosted a lecture featuring Warren St. John, author of "Outcast United," which will serve as this year's required reading for incoming freshman.
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Second day of polling shows smaller margin between major parties

Lydia Moneir Oct 24, 2012
After a second day of polling, the incumbent Red Party still leads the elections, but by slightly smaller margins, with 53.3 percent of votes going to the Red Party and 41.5 percent going to the Yellow Party.
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Exit polling reveals Red Party lead after first day of SG Senate elections

Gordon Rhyne Oct 24, 2012
The Red Party leads the Yellow Party 59.8 percent to 37.1 percent, according to exit polls conducted on the first day of fall Student Government Senate elections. The remaining 3.1 percent of students voted for non-party affiliated candidates.
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OSnap! – Warehouse 31

Keri Weiland Oct 24, 2012
This “behind the scenes” photo was captured while staff videographer, Connor Spielmaker, documented Warehouse 31’s haunted house on October 19th. This horrifying scene of medical torture features a zombie doctor that “works” on patients. Hours of operation are from sundown to midnight.
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Fast food campus: Chick-fil-A, Papa John’s bill takes the next step

Justin Chandler Porter Oct 24, 2012
After opposition at Senate meetings and a rewriting of the bill, the move to change the shape of campus dining propels.
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Photo Gallery: Sbarro and Salsarita’s

Keri Weiland Oct 24, 2012

Take a look at Sbarro in Alumni Square and Salsarita's in the Student Union food court. Photos by Keri Weiland

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Classifieds: November 7, 2012

Zach Sweat Oct 23, 2012

Recruiting Soft Contact Lens Wearers Make money participating in Optometry Training Sessions at the Vistakon Campus (Southside & JTB). $125-$175 per session for those eligible to participate. Contact:...

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Highlights from Oct. 22 Senate meeting: Premium parking passes to be limited next year, tailgate funding approved

Lydia Moneir Oct 23, 2012
The highlights of the Oct. 22 meeting include the passing of tailgate funding and the limiting of premium parking pass sales for the upcoming school year.
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