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Who is UNF's new president?

Who is UNF’s new president?

Alexandra Torres-Perez
May 16, 2018
Is LinkedIn really worth it?

Is LinkedIn really worth it?

Alexandra Torres-Perez
May 4, 2018
Photo courtesy ccPixs.com

9 things students should know when filing taxes

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Apr 9, 2018
Photo by Lili Weinstein

Board of Governors approves David Szymanski as next UNF president

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Mar 29, 2018
Photo by Alex Torres-Perez

I was one of the thousands at the March for Our Lives rally in Washington, D.C.

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Mar 26, 2018
Courtesy of WPLG Local10.com

FIU bridge collapses, multiple injured and dead

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Mar 15, 2018
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UNF raises almost $2,000 for Parkland victims

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Mar 8, 2018
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

UNF Interfraternity Council hosts “Dunks for Douglas” for Parkland victims

Alexandra Torres-Perez and John Biasotti
Mar 2, 2018
BSU President Markale Ford in the Glory music video.

Black Student Union brings “Glory” to UNF

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Feb 28, 2018
Photo by Alex Torres-Perez

Vigil held at UNF to honor victims of Parkland shooting

Alexandra Torres-Perez, Managing Editor
Feb 21, 2018
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UNF will hold vigil for Parkland shooting victims

Alexandra Torres-Perez, Managing Editor
Feb 20, 2018
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UNF student’s younger brother at Parkland shooting

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Feb 16, 2018
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Presidential Candidate Student Forum gives students a chance to weigh in on UNF’s next president

Alexandra Torres-Perez, Managing Editor
Feb 10, 2018
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UNF Presidential search candidate withdraws

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Feb 9, 2018
The Presidential Search Committee interviews candidate David Szymanski in 2018. Photo by Colin McCann.

Presidential Search Update: Committee interviews first three candidates

Alexandra Torres-Perez and Colin McCann
Feb 6, 2018
Photo courtesy UNF

Fitness workshops available for students

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Feb 6, 2018
Physic students used their lunch boxes to create a huge tower.

Women in Physics Conference: solidarity matters, discrimination still prevalent

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Jan 24, 2018
Photo by Tristan Reyes

Parking Spots Reserved at Arena and Lot 18

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Jan 11, 2018
UNF President John Delaney was awarded President Emeritus status by the Board of Trustees

Delaney talks about performance metrics in Osprey Update

Alexandra Torres-Perez, Managing Editor
Jan 9, 2018
Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Threatening emails and a forceable arrest

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Dec 19, 2017
Paula Horvath. Photo courtesy Ignite Media

The Hope Fund comes to end after 23 years

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Dec 8, 2017
Photo by Mark Judson

Social Event Suspension: Delaney meeting with Greek life representatives Tuesday

Alexandra Torres-Perez, Managing Editor
Dec 5, 2017
Corrine Brown leaving the Federal Courthouse after indictment charges were read. WJXT.

Delaney responds to Corrine Brown’s sentencing

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Dec 4, 2017
UNF HIV testing options

UNF HIV testing options

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Dec 1, 2017
Piano Play-Off: Bach to basics

Piano Play-Off: Bach to basics

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Nov 30, 2017
Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Fake sugar daddy, gunshots and vandalism

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Nov 24, 2017
Photo by Sam Chaney

‘Nazis Against Nazis:’ UNF professor helps raise money for anti-racist organizations at No Nazis at UNF protest

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Nov 21, 2017
UNF spends under $1000 for extra security at anti-Nazi rally

UNF spends under $1000 for extra security at anti-Nazi rally

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Nov 20, 2017
Graphic by Kaitlyn Sinardi

Student assaulted over a skateboard sale

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Nov 20, 2017
No Nazis at UNF counter protest planned for Monday

No Nazis at UNF counter protest planned for Monday

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Nov 17, 2017
Ken Parker was suspended from UNF after posting this photo on social media.

SDS reacts to Nazi student photo

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Nov 15, 2017
Photo by Morgan Purvis

Police Beat: 700 emails, the answer is no, and damage at the Lib

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Nov 15, 2017
Photo by Ronnie Rodgers

UPDATE: Crimes on campus

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Nov 15, 2017
The incident took place in Osprey Landing X. Photo by Lili Weinstein

911 call reveals more info on $10 robbery; Suspects thought student was a drug dealer

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Nov 9, 2017
DePaul will be running for Congress. Photo courtesy of Monica DePaul

Former professor receives settlement for discrimination

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Nov 9, 2017

Man exposes himself to UNF student outside of Coggin College of Business

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Nov 9, 2017
Photo by Morgan Purvis

Crime at UNF is on the rise

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Nov 6, 2017
Police Beat: scary voicemails and a box of weed

Police Beat: scary voicemails and a box of weed

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Nov 1, 2017
Photo by Ronnie Rodgers

UNFPD lends a helping hand to hurricane victims 

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Oct 26, 2017
The mugshot of Cage William Edwards. Photo courtesy of JSO.

UNF student accused of pointing gun at roommate released on bond

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Oct 24, 2017
Cop lights. Stock Photo

Student accused of pointing gun at roommate identified

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Oct 20, 2017

Police Beat: Shattered glass and a broken TV

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Oct 18, 2017
Photo by Alexandra Torres-Perez.

Blaze Pizza: Cheap, delicious, and faster than finding parking at UNF

Avelina Acosta and Alexandra Torres-Perez
Oct 11, 2017
Photo by Ronnie Rodgers

How much did Hurricanes Irma and Matthew cost UNF?

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Oct 5, 2017
Photo by Camille Shaw

Police Beat: Snatch and dash, missing bike and more damaged cars

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Sep 28, 2017
Students gather to discuss whether or not the Confederate monuments should be removed. Photo by Alexandra Torres-Perez

UNF discusses local Confederate monuments

Alexandra Torres-Perez, Managing Editor
Sep 23, 2017
Photo courtesy Yangel Rosario.

Hurricane Maria leaves Caribbean island devastated; UNF Puerto Rican students react

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Sep 20, 2017
Fences were knocked down during Irma. Photo by Pierce Turner

After the storm: Irma’s damage around UNF

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Sep 13, 2017
No water is available at the Town Center Publix. Photo by Mo Baker

How to prepare for Irma: Know your zone and get supplies

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Sep 6, 2017
The Osprey Update that was sent to students Friday morning regarding the shooting.

Shots fired on campus: Was an email the best way to let students know?

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Sep 1, 2017
A shot was fired inside The Cove dorm, Building V this morning. Phot by Colin McCann

Update: UNF student who shot a firearm at Osprey Cove identified

Hannah Lee, Alexandra Torres-Perez, and Tiffany Salameh
Sep 1, 2017
Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police beat: Parking garage brawl and student arrested for headbutting

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Aug 31, 2017

Behind the Badge: Officer Dario Montero

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Aug 30, 2017
Picture courtesy of picquery.com

Golf cart crashes into fire hydrant

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Aug 23, 2017
Important dates for the Fall 2017 semester

Important dates for the Fall 2017 semester

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Aug 22, 2017
Where to find solar eclipse glasses

Where to find solar eclipse glasses

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Aug 20, 2017
Photo courtesy Osprey Productions

UNF’s Week of Welcome concert headliner: Sage the Gemini

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Aug 18, 2017
Moving out: Campus Life and SAID Relocate

Moving out: Campus Life and SAID Relocate

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Aug 17, 2017
UNF student creates virtual reality tool to study tumors

UNF student creates virtual reality tool to study tumors

Tristan Reyes and Alexandra Torres-Pérez
Aug 16, 2017
Officers use laser guns to pinpoint the exact speed of a vehicle going through campus. Photo by Alexandra Torres-Perez

Bringing you up to speed: UNFPD talks speed traps on campus

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Aug 16, 2017
Spinnaker's Ice Cream Sandwich

Spinnaker’s Ice Cream Sandwich

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Aug 14, 2017
Police Beat: Fights and damaged cars

Police Beat: Fights and damaged cars

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Aug 2, 2017
DePaul will be running for Congress. Photo courtesy of Monica DePaul

Former UNF adjunct Monica DePaul shares her congress plan

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Jul 27, 2017
DePaul despised one of the textbooks she used for a class in the 2015-2016 school year so much that she tried to stab it and wrote the word “BULLSH*T” in permanent red marker on the cover. Photo by Joslyn Simmons

Behind Depaul’s termination: Her feelings on UNF and ratings from students

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Jul 21, 2017
UNF professor Monica DePaul

Update: DePaul rescinds statement on being fired

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Jul 20, 2017
Police Beat: broken window, stolen shades and a flip phone

Police Beat: broken window, stolen shades and a flip phone

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Jul 18, 2017
The students behind the Terminus movies

The students behind the Terminus movies

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Jul 13, 2017
UNF Music Students Czech-ing Out

UNF Music Students Czech-ing Out

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Jul 5, 2017
Ann McCullen confirmed as Executive Director of UNF Foundation and VP of University Development

Ann McCullen confirmed as Executive Director of UNF Foundation and VP of University Development

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Jun 27, 2017
Police Beat: Missing wedding ring and headphones

Police Beat: Missing wedding ring and headphones

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Jun 21, 2017
Moving past MovieFest: UNF students head to Terminus

Moving past MovieFest: UNF students head to Terminus

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Jun 20, 2017
Biology Professor Brews Up A Buzz

Biology Professor Brews Up A Buzz

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Jun 20, 2017
Photo by Alexandra Torres-Perez

State of Florida ends tax on tampons

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Jun 13, 2017
Board of Trustees discuss budget plans

Board of Trustees discuss budget plans

Alexandra Torres-Perez
May 30, 2017
Ride Along with Jim Carey

Ride Along with Jim Carey

Alexandra Torres-Perez
May 30, 2017
UNF student designs Murray Hill mural

UNF student designs Murray Hill mural

Alexandra Torres-Perez
May 19, 2017
Police Beat: Golf Carts and Graffiti

Police Beat: Golf Carts and Graffiti

Alexandra Torres-Perez
May 8, 2017
Cute pups make finals week bearable

Cute pups make finals week bearable

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Apr 27, 2017
Police Beat: graffiti, theft and car damage

Police Beat: graffiti, theft and car damage

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Apr 26, 2017
Danielle Hammond, public relations junior, enjoys some quality downtime from the intensity of finals with one of the loving service dogs in-training. Photo by Michael Herrera

The furry remedy to finals week stress

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Apr 24, 2017
Police Beat: Missing boot, the Yeti and a vandalized car

Police Beat: Missing boot, the Yeti and a vandalized car

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Apr 19, 2017
Police Beat: Missing truck, stolen tech

Police Beat: Missing truck, stolen tech

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Apr 12, 2017
Oscar Munoz. Photo courtesy United Airlines

United Airlines CEO a member of UNF Board of Trustees

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Apr 12, 2017
UNF student invites Trump to celebrate Passover

UNF student invites Trump to celebrate Passover

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Apr 10, 2017
Photo by Alexandra Torres-Perez

Embroidering for peace and memory

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Apr 6, 2017
UNF alum accused of dismembering teen

UNF alum accused of dismembering teen

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Apr 4, 2017
Police Beat: hand catching and purse snatching

Police Beat: hand catching and purse snatching

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Apr 3, 2017
Tove Lo replacing Matt and Kim at Oz Music Festival

Tove Lo replacing Matt and Kim at Oz Music Festival

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Mar 31, 2017
Friends remember UNF student who died

Friends remember UNF student who died

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Mar 31, 2017
Police Beat: Racial slurs and mental breakdowns

Police Beat: Racial slurs and mental breakdowns

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Mar 27, 2017
Take a break and go outside

Take a break and go outside

Alexandra Torres-Perez
Mar 21, 2017