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Students line up early to enter the new and improved Game Room.

UNF gamers reacts to the Jacksonville Landing shooting

Kevin Beaugrand, News Editor | Aug 27, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXXhNhxJzvE[/embedyt] Video by Kevin Beaugrand and Brett Nweeia Many in the UNF gaming community were shocked when they heard the news about the shooting on...

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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 | Aug 22, 2018

The state of UNF’s Student Affairs division was left in question following the recent exit of Vice President of Student and International Affairs Mauricio Gonzalez. Initially, one might assume Associate...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Ballot choices for nonpartisan voters

Kevin Beaugrand, News Editor | Aug 16, 2018

Florida is a closed primary state, meaning voters can only vote in the primary election of the party that they're registered with. Voters who are unregistered or unaffiliated receive nonpartisan ballots....

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

UNF’s Confucius Institute closing by February 2019

Kevin Beaugrand, News Editor | Aug 14, 2018

The University of North Florida announced the decision on Aug. 14 to close the Confucius Institute after “careful consideration” by the Academic and Student Affairs. The decision to close the...

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Jacksonville Beach City Hall unanimously voted to close restaurants at midnight.

Jacksonville Beach City Council moves forward with plans to potentially close some restaurants at midnight

Kevin Beaugrand, News Editor | Aug 9, 2018

Residents and business owners gathered at the Jacksonville Beach city hall on Wednesday, Aug. 8, to watch the city council unanimously approve a proposal to explore a change to the city’s alcohol ordinance....

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Construction of iFLY at the St. Johns Town Center.

[Photo] Indoor skydiving coming to the St. Johns Town Center

Carly Kramer, Video Director | Aug 8, 2018

Construction of iFLY at the St. Johns Town Center.

Einstein Bros. Bagels was the second most popular dining option following Chipotle Mexican Grill according to an Osprey Voice survey.

Photo by Michael Herrera

Intersession doldrums sweep campus this week

Kevin Beaugrand, News Editor | Aug 6, 2018

Now that summer classes are over and residential students are moved out, intersession hours will take effect across campus from Aug. 4 through Aug. 19. The Student Wellness Complex will be open Monday...

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An activist holds a sign calling for police accountability.

Advocates gather to voice concerns as JSO unveils new LGBT liaison team

Kevin Beaugrand, News Editor | Aug 4, 2018

Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams and community partners introduced the Jacksonville Sheriff Office’s new LGBT liaison team on Thursday, Aug. 3. at the FSCJ Downtown Campus. JSO created the liaison...

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Another surfer hits the waves.

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

Kevin Beaugrand | Jul 30, 2018

Correction* 8/2 10:19 a.m.: The original publication of this article stated that the retro "fish" board were supplied by the Surfboard Warehouse. However, the were actually supplied by the Surf Boardroom. Hundreds...

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Professor Jenny Hager and her husband, Lance Vickery.

UNF professor collaborates to create a better world

Kevin Beaugrand | Jul 29, 2018

UPDATE:** 7/31/18 9:06 a.m.: The original version of this article did not credit Coral Lambert as the artist that Jenny Hager collaborated with on the iron furnace volcano project. Her name has since been...

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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 | Jul 29, 2018

*Correction 8/2: The public workshop will be held on Wednesday, August 8 at 6 p.m., not 5 p.m. Mayor Charlie Latham of Jacksonville Beach has proposed closing certain restaurants at midnight in...

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Man on the Street: Students respond to Parkland students coming to Jacksonville

Man on the Street: Students respond to Parkland students coming to Jacksonville

Kevin Beaugrand | Jul 27, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEFJis-5_O4[/embedyt] Video by Hunter Horstman — For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments or concerns,...

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