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Courtesy of Maria Bermudez.

Hope has Returned to Venezuela

Alan Vargas
February 5, 2019
Students rehearse a dance together before salsa instructor Andres Espinosa turns on the corresponding song. Photo by Courtney Stringfellow

What does UNF know about international culture? A lot, actually.

Alan Vargas
December 24, 2018
The Great Seal. Photo by Alan Vargas

Student Government creates legend of the “Great Seal”

Alan Vargas, Government reporter
December 5, 2018
Courtesy of Student Government

What Student Advocate Madison Brantley is doing about sexual assault on campus

Alan Vargas, Government reporter
November 23, 2018
Photo by Alan Vargas.

Student Government approves funding for spring musical

Alan Vargas, Government Reporter
November 19, 2018
Student Body President Jenna DuPilka. Photo by Brandon Diaz.

Sitting down with SG President on alcohol policy change and other issues

Alan Vargas, Government Reporter
November 13, 2018
UNF Senate approves Spring concert budget increase

UNF Senate approves Spring concert budget increase

Alan Vargas
November 5, 2018
The Finance and Facilities Committee was the first to meet during a day of Board of Trustees Committee meetings. Photo by Sam Chaney.

UNF Board of Trustees seeks $10 million for new faculty and other internal changes

Alan Vargas
November 2, 2018
Courtesy of Student Government

Student Government throws a hail mary for alcohol

Alan Vargas
October 21, 2018
UNF Sustainability Committee votes to recommend funding for People Over Plastic

UNF Sustainability Committee votes to recommend funding for People Over Plastic

Alan Vargas
October 19, 2018
The Finance and Facilities Committee was the first to meet during a day of Board of Trustees Committee meetings. Photo by Sam Chaney.

UNF Board of Trustees hears student sentiment on alcohol policy

Alan Vargas
October 14, 2018
Richard Tryon. Photo by Alan Vargas.

UNF professor weighs in on the potential for war with China

Alan Vargas
October 8, 2018
the UNF Senate Chambers. Photo by Alan Vargas.

Student Government: Proposal to amend the University alcohol policy, expanding Medical Amnesty and upcoming Lend-a-Wing food drives

Alan Vargas
October 7, 2018
The new Alcohol policy change was announced over a Osprey Update.

Over 2000 students vote in SG poll about updated alcohol policy; 87 percent disagree with the policy

Alan Vargas
October 2, 2018
Photo by Alan Vargas.

Student Government: Record turnout for special Osprey Voice, budget requests and candidate interviews

Alan Vargas
September 29, 2018
Professor Andres Gallo. Photo by Alan Vargas.

UNF professor explains what the recent Chinese tariffs are, how they work and why we should care

Alan Vargas
September 27, 2018
Courtesy of Student Government

Senate suspicions aroused by student organization offering “premium memberships”

Alan Vargas
September 23, 2018
Courtesy of Student Government.

Student Government to hold a Town Hall meeting regarding the new alcohol policies

Alan Vargas
September 19, 2018
Graphic by Sam Chaney

Compliance, Ethics and Risk Oversight Committee discusses changes and potential modifications to University policies

Alan Vargas
September 1, 2018
Courtesy of Student Government

Student Government: A busy first day for legislative committees

Alan Vargas
September 1, 2018
Courtesy of Student Government.

Community Swoop partnerships for the 2018 – 2019 academic year

Alan Vargas
August 30, 2018
Photo by Alan Vargas.

Senate holds its first meeting of the fall term

Alan Vargas
August 25, 2018
Student and International Affairs is being moved to be part of Academic Affairs

The restructuring of UNF divisions: What is happening to Student Affairs?

Sam Chaney, Kevin Beaugrand, and Alan Vargas
August 22, 2018
Democratic hopefuls thank the audience for their time.

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

Jessica May, Carly Kramer, Alan Vargas, and Hannah Lee
August 10, 2018
A longboarder hangs ten.

[Photo] Local pros and surf “groms” compete in Void PRO/AM surf competition

Kevin Beaugrand
July 30, 2018
The boardwalk of Jacksonville Beach. Photo courtesy of Inside Florida.

Jacksonville Beach mayor introduces proposal to potentially make certain beach restaurants close at midnight

Alan Vargas and Kevin Beaugrand
July 29, 2018
Student and activists on the panel answering questions and motivating others to get involved.

Road to Change reaches Jacksonville: A discussion on guns, law enforcement, respect in the community

Sam Chaney and Alan Vargas
July 28, 2018
Register now to vote in primary elections

Register now to vote in primary elections

Alan Vargas
July 23, 2018
Board of Trustees: Audit plans, presidential powers and potential leases for downtown

Board of Trustees: Audit plans, presidential powers and potential leases for downtown

Alan Vargas
July 16, 2018
Final summer Senate meeting: New associate justice, budget requests and resignation of the communications coordinator

Final summer Senate meeting: New associate justice, budget requests and resignation of the communications coordinator

Alan Vargas
July 13, 2018
Run, Hide, Fight- UNF Crisis Management Training Session

Run, Hide, Fight- UNF Crisis Management Training Session

Alan Vargas
July 3, 2018
Graphic by Sam Chaney

Why are Millennials moving to Jacksonville?

Alan Vargas
July 1, 2018
Courtesy of Student Government

Student Government: Committees discuss budgets and review official business

Alan Vargas
June 29, 2018
Sophia Ndreu. photo by Luiza Motta.

UNF student describes her battle to get into UNF after completing the English Language Program

Alan Vargas
June 25, 2018
Courtesy of Student Government

Senate meeting: The official vote on legislation regarding the old skate park

Alan Vargas
June 22, 2018
Courtesy of Student Government

Student Government clarifies joint resolution regarding skate park grounds

Alan Vargas
June 20, 2018
The old skatepark behind Lot 18. Photo by Alan Vargas.

Coastal Engineering Department responds to Student Government bill focusing on the old skate park

Alan Vargas
June 20, 2018
Courtesy of Student Government

Student Government: Committees discuss Student Government applications and Osprey Voice

Alan Vargas
June 15, 2018
A workshop involving President David Szymanski took place after the Board of Trustees meeting. Photo by Alan Vargas.

President Szymanski addresses the Board of Trustees for the first time in a post-meeting workshop

Alan Vargas
June 15, 2018
The Finance and Facilities Committee was the first to meet during a day of Board of Trustees Committee meetings. Photo by Sam Chaney.

Board of Trustees: Committees review business and budgets for the upcoming fiscal year

Sam Chaney and Alan Vargas
June 14, 2018
Assistant Professor of History Patrick Chung. Photo courtesy of UNF.

UNF professor explains the history of the Koreas following the 2018 North Korea-United States Summit

Alan Vargas
June 13, 2018
Senate members discuss business during the meeting. Photo by Alan Vargas.

Senate Meeting: Discussion regarding old skate park grounds and new bill proposals

Alan Vargas
June 8, 2018
Student Body President Jenna DuPilka. Photo by Brandon Diaz.

Your Student Body President: Sit-down with Jenna DuPilka

Alan Vargas
June 5, 2018
Upcoming parking changes due to first Armada game of the season

Upcoming parking changes due to first Armada game of the season

Alan Vargas
June 1, 2018
TOPSHOT - Demonstrators clash with the riot police during a protest against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas on April 20, 2017. Venezuelan riot police fired tear gas Thursday at groups of protesters seeking to oust President Nicolas Maduro, who have vowed new mass marches after a day of deadly unrest. Police in western Caracas broke up scores of opposition protesters trying to join a larger march, though there was no immediate repeat of Wednesday's violent clashes, which left three people dead. / AFP PHOTO / JUAN BARRETO (Photo credit should read JUAN BARRETO/AFP/Getty Images)

The Venezuelan Struggle: UNF students share their experience

Alan Vargas
May 31, 2018
Courtesy of Student Government

Student Government teams up with Jacksonville Jaguars for season tickets

Alan Vargas
May 31, 2018
Courtesy of Student Government

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

Alan Vargas
May 18, 2018
UNF International Center and International Ospreys seek to bridge the gap between domestic and foreign students

UNF International Center and International Ospreys seek to bridge the gap between domestic and foreign students

Alan Vargas
May 15, 2018
Photo by Joseph Basco

Pay your tuition on time: Temporary student “Self Service” and OneStop unavailability

Alan Vargas
May 14, 2018
The new Attorney General, Treasurer, Student Advocate and Elections Commissioner have been confirmed by the Senate.

UNF Senate confirms the final members of the 2018-2019 Student Government Administration

Alan Vargas
May 12, 2018
John Delaney awarded President Emeritus status at UNF Board of Trustees meeting

John Delaney awarded President Emeritus status at UNF Board of Trustees meeting

Alan Vargas
May 10, 2018
Mona compared this painting, “Black Smoke No. 3” 2012, to the visual devastation happening in Syria.

UNF Perspectives on the Syrian Civil War

Alan Vargas
April 28, 2018
Felipe Calderón, President of Mexico. Copyright by World Economic Forum/Photo by Monika Flueckiger

Felipe Calderón, former President of Mexico, talks immigration and more at UNF

Alan Vargas
April 11, 2018