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Activists gather outside of the Duval County Courthouse in response to the recent death of transgender community members.

Gender as a cultural construct: The modern spectrum and stereotypes

Sam Chaney, News Editor
January 3, 2019
American Culture: The stigma of “socially unacceptable” monetary opportunities for college students

American Culture: The stigma of “socially unacceptable” monetary opportunities for college students

Sam Chaney, News Editor
December 31, 2018
Guests attending summer commencements on July 31 will park in the second, third and fourth floors of the Arena Garage. Photo by Robert Curtis

Expected parking and traffic congestion in relation to Fall Commencement

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
December 6, 2018
Tom and Betty Petway Hall. Photo by Colin McCann

Lot 3 to be unavailable for extended period of time during Winter Break

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
December 5, 2018
Power Outage at the Fountains

[Photo] Power outage affects student housing

Hannah Lee
November 30, 2018
Jason Ford. Photo courtesy of the Dothan Eagle.

Imposter UNF softball coach pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of children

Hannah Lee and Sam Chaney
November 24, 2018
Graphic by Sam Chaney

Thanksgiving campus hours and closures

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
November 21, 2018
The Space Committee discussed the timeline for various campus renovations and projects.

UNF Student Assembly Center canceled in favor of new competition pool, additional shelters to come to Lot 18

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
November 14, 2018
Graphic by Sam Chaney

Veterans Day hours and closures on campus

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
November 12, 2018
Gov. Rick Scott (left) Sen. Bill Nelson (right) Photo courtesy Creative Commons

Bill Nelson calls for recount following race that was considered “too close to call” against Rick Scott

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
November 7, 2018
Graphic by Sam Chaney

Amendments 6, 10 and 11 pass

Sam Chaney, Jessica May, and Aisling Glocke
November 7, 2018
Jimmy Patronis elected Florida’s Chief Financial Officer

Jimmy Patronis elected Florida’s Chief Financial Officer

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
November 7, 2018
Ron DeSantis answers questions for the press with his supporters by his side.

DeSantis takes Florida, replaces Rick Scott as governor

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
November 6, 2018
Graphic by Sam Chaney

Amendments 2, 5 and 7 passed

Sam Chaney, Aisling Glocke, and Jessica May
November 6, 2018
Graphic by Sam Chaney

Amendments 3, 12, and 13 pass

Sam Chaney and Jessica May
November 6, 2018
Jim Overton

UNF Alum Jim Overton becomes next Duval Tax Collector

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
November 6, 2018
Georgette Dumont.

UNF associate professor wins seat on Jacksonville Beach City Council

Sam Chaney
November 6, 2018
Ashley Moody

Ashley Moody elected Florida’s Attorney General

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
November 6, 2018
Parking unavailability in the Arena Parking Garage on Halloween

Parking unavailability in the Arena Parking Garage on Halloween

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
October 31, 2018

Local traffic update: Two southbound lanes on Interstate 295 currently blocked

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
October 29, 2018
Gov. Rick Scott (left) Sen. Bill Nelson (right) Photo courtesy Creative Commons

The 2018 midterm election: Nelson versus Scott for Florida Senator

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
October 19, 2018

The 2018 midterm election: The race to replace Governor Rick Scott

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
October 19, 2018
FSCJ will be closing the college and canceling all classes. Courtesy of FSCJ.

FSCJ closes campus in response to Hurricane Michael

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
October 10, 2018
Hurricane Michael is now . Category 4 hurricane. Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Michael continues to strengthen to an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 hurricane

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
October 10, 2018
Hurricane Michael has upgraded to a Category 3 hurricane and will continue a northeastward movement. Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Michael upgrades to a major Category 3 hurricane

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
October 9, 2018
UNF is "monitoring Hurricane Michael" but will continue operating as normal

UNF is “monitoring Hurricane Michael” but will continue operating as normal

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
October 9, 2018
Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Gov. Rick Scott declares state of emergency in preparation for Tropical Depression 14

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
October 7, 2018
Graphic by Sam Chaney

UNF Public Opinion Research Lab releases a new poll revealing Congressional District 16 currently favors Buchanan over Shapiro

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
October 4, 2018
Mark Tumeo. Photo courtesy of UNF.

Resigned-dean was reportedly caught in sexual encounter with a man he met on “Adam4Adam”

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
October 3, 2018
Osprey alert

UNF dean resigns after reportedly engaging in a “consensual sex act” on campus

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
October 3, 2018
The CEROC met to further discuss the specific definition of "Responsible Employees" on campus." Photo by Sam Chaney.

Student workers removed from the definition of mandatory reporters in UNF Committee meeting

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
September 26, 2018
Courtesy of Lane Pittman's Twitter account.

UNF graduate returns for a second viral hurricane showdown

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
September 18, 2018
Photo by Sam Chaney.

Never Forget: 2,977 flags planted on the Green in honor of the lives lost on 9/11

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
September 11, 2018
Tropical Storm Florence upgrades to hurricane status overnight

Tropical Storm Florence upgrades to hurricane status overnight

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
September 9, 2018
Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical Storm Florence forecast to possibly become a major hurricane earlier than originally anticipated

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
September 8, 2018
Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical Storm Florence expected to undergo “rapid intensification”

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
September 8, 2018
Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical Storm Gordon predicted to strengthen into hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
September 4, 2018
Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical Storm Gordon whips South Florida with forceful winds and heavy rain

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
September 3, 2018
Puesan livestreaming to raise money for the Jacksonville Landing victims while wearing a GLHF Game Bar jersey. Photo courtesy of Luis Puesan.

UNF student raises over $1,000 for Jacksonville Landing victims and families in a 12-hour livestream

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
September 2, 2018
Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Roommate problems, irresponsible driving, a stolen wallet and lewd vandalism

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
August 29, 2018
Courtesy of the UNF Department of Diversity Initiatives.

Department of Diversity Initiatives to hold a Campus Support Pop-Up following the Jacksonville Landing shooting

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
August 29, 2018
UNF alum wins election for Duval County Judge for Group 3

UNF alum wins election for Duval County Judge for Group 3

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
August 28, 2018
President Szymanski sends out Message from the President in response to Jacksonville shooting

President Szymanski sends out Message from the President in response to Jacksonville shooting

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
August 26, 2018
Mavericks is located at the Jacksonville Landing in downtown.

Mass shooting at the Jacksonville Landing results in “multiple fatalities”

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
August 26, 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
Unsolidified parking in Garage 44A leaves some students disoriented

Unsolidified parking in Garage 44A leaves some students disoriented

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
August 22, 2018
Graphic by Sam Chaney

UNF Vice President and Chief of Staff retires after almost four decades of service

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
August 15, 2018
Graphic by Sam Chaney

[Photo] UNF’s Confucius Institute closing by February 2019

Kevin Beaugrand, News Editor
August 14, 2018
Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Stolen watch and cell phone

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
August 12, 2018
UNF Student, Jesse Martinez, was arrested on April 9.

UNFPD finds video inside the men’s bathroom at the Library on Jesse Martinez’s computer

Sam Chaney and Hannah Lee
August 10, 2018
Dawn Saracino. Photo courtesy of UNF.

UNF professor accepted into the Parkinson’s Foundation Physical Therapy Faculty Program

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
August 1, 2018
Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Accidental injury and a returned wallet

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
July 28, 2018
Preparation for vigil with lit candles, signs, and inspirational t-shirt.

Vigil held in honor of black and transgender victims of gun violence

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor
July 28, 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
No guns allowed: Security plans for The Road to Change Jax: Town Hall event at UNF

No guns allowed: Security plans for The Road to Change Jax: Town Hall event at UNF

Sam Chaney, News Editor
July 25, 2018
Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Sticker vandalism, a misplaced backpack and stolen items

Sam Chaney, News Editor
July 24, 2018
Brown is reportedly starting her own nonprofit organization, "Crawl, Walk, Run: From Teens to Queens."

UNF student organizes volunteer opportunity to feed the homeless on journey to starting her own nonprofit

Sam Chaney, News Editor
July 21, 2018
UPD calls for community assistance as Jesse Martinez is set to receive additional charges

UPD calls for community assistance as Jesse Martinez is set to receive additional charges

Sam Chaney, News Editor
July 18, 2018
Photo by Camille Shaw.

The Osprey Cafe hosts Meal Membership Sorting Hat event

Sam Chaney, News Editor
July 18, 2018
Yutuc's Facebook profile picture. Photo from Facebook.

Funeral information regarding recent UNF student death released

Andy Moser and Sam Chaney
July 18, 2018
Reserved parking in Arena Garage

Reserved parking in Arena Garage

Sam Chaney, News Editor
July 16, 2018
Graphic by Sam Chaney

Former UNF student passes away in car crash

Andy Moser and Sam Chaney
July 15, 2018
Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Battery report and a questionable drink

Sam Chaney, News Editor
July 10, 2018
Tom and Betty Petway Hall Photo courtesy of UNF Digital Commons

UNF recognized for having one of the “Most Affordable Online Child Development Degrees”

Sam Chaney, News Editor
July 8, 2018
Graphic by Sam Chaney

Red, White and Hungry: Simple dessert and drink recipes to make your Fourth of July sweet

Sam Chaney, News Editor
July 4, 2018
The Jacksonville Transgender Action Committee helped to host the rally outside of the Duval County Courthouse.

Recent murders of Jacksonville transgender women sparks fear and anger in the community

Sam Chaney, News Editor
July 1, 2018
Manny Hernandez.

Recent UNF graduate killed in car accident

Sam Chaney, News Editor
June 29, 2018
Courtesy of the UNF Help Desk Facebook.

President Szymanski calls for campus unity in Special Osprey Update

Sam Chaney, News Editor
June 28, 2018
Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Stolen keys and a questionable entry

Sam Chaney, News Editor
June 27, 2018
Courtesy of Jacksonville Transgender Committee.

Local rallies being held in response to recent murders of transgender community members

Sam Chaney, News Editor
June 26, 2018
UNF ranks among top 2018 LGBTQ-friendly online colleges

UNF ranks among top 2018 LGBTQ-friendly online colleges

Sam Chaney, News Editor
June 25, 2018
UNF students recognized at TERMINUS Film Festival

UNF students recognized at TERMINUS Film Festival

Sam Chaney, News Editor
June 22, 2018
Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Lost phone, a summer camp fight and a car dispute

Sam Chaney, News Editor
June 20, 2018
Jason Ford. Photo courtesy of the Dothan Eagle.

Alabama man charged with attempting to sexually engage minors after impersonating UNF softball coach

Sam Chaney, News Editor
June 19, 2018
UNF surf team ranked third in the nation at NSSA Interscholastic Championship

UNF surf team ranked third in the nation at NSSA Interscholastic Championship

Sam Chaney, News Editor
June 19, 2018
Students come together at a vigil for 20-year-old Hayden Raulerson.

Students honor Hayden Raulerson with candlelight vigil

Sam Chaney, News Editor
June 18, 2018
Graphic by Sam Chaney

Summer B hours of operation

Sam Chaney, News Editor
June 18, 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
Photo by Khorri Newton.

In the name of action and memory: UNF holds a memorial event in honor of the two-year anniversary of Pulse

Sam Chaney, News Editor
June 12, 2018
Photo courtesy of The Florida Center for Cyber Security.

New cybersecurity resource provides hands-on learning experience for UNF students and faculty

Sam Chaney, News Editor
June 12, 2018
Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Drug arrest and damaged/burglarized vehicles

Sam Chaney, News Editor
June 9, 2018
Graphic by Sam Chaney

Beat being broke: Summer side hustles

Sam Chaney, News Editor
June 6, 2018
Photo by Camille Shaw

Three dead and one injured in shooting near Town Center

Sam Chaney, News Editor
June 6, 2018
Photo from Wikimedia Commons

Parking reservations due to Armada Game

Sam Chaney, News Editor
June 6, 2018
President David Szymanski addresses the UNF Foundation Board for the first time. Photo by Sam Chaney.

UNF Foundation Board meeting: Financial evaluation and Szymanski’s first report

Sam Chaney, News Editor
June 5, 2018
Graphic by Sam Chaney

Woman on the Street: What is your fondest memory of President Delaney?

Sam Chaney, News Editor
May 29, 2018
Subtropical Storm Alberto is predicted to strengthen slightly prior to landfall on the Gulf Coast. Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Subtropical Storm Alberto strengthens over the Gulf of Mexico

Sam Chaney, News Editor
May 27, 2018
UNF Profess of Civil Engineering Adel ElSafty will be formally recognized as the Distinguished Professor of the Year in August. Photo courtesy of UNF

UNF professor recognized with Distinguished Professor Award

Sam Chaney, News Editor
May 27, 2018
Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Shattered window, removed stickers and a stolen cell phone

Sam Chaney, News Editor
May 26, 2018
Graphic by Sam Chaney

Memorial Day closures and hours of operation on campus

Sam Chaney, News Editor
May 26, 2018
Graphic by Sam Chaney

Woman on the Street: Do students know of UNF’s smoking policies?

Sam Chaney, News Editor
May 23, 2018
Photo by Ronnie Rodgers

How UNFPD handles student-on-student violence

Sam Chaney, News Editor
May 22, 2018
Local weather update: Potential tropical system could lead to continued rainfall

Local weather update: Potential tropical system could lead to continued rainfall

Sam Chaney, News Editor
May 22, 2018
Graphics by Sam Chaney

Keepin’ cool for the summer: Easy drink recipes

Sam Chaney, News Editor
May 20, 2018
The right turn lanes of Beach Blvd. near Hodges Blvd. has collapsed. Photo courtesy of the Florida Department of Transportation.

Local traffic update: Road collapse on Beach Blvd. near Hodges Blvd.

Sam Chaney, News Editor
May 17, 2018
Traffic advisory due to local high school graduations

Traffic advisory due to local high school graduations

Sam Chaney, News Editor
May 17, 2018
Graphic by Sam Chaney

Hire me, please: Writing a better resume

Sam Chaney, News Editor
May 15, 2018
Reserved parking in the arena garage.

Upcoming parking unavailability

Sam Chaney, News Editor
May 9, 2018
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