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Students waiting outside of the Thomas G. Library.

Students evacuate library after fire alarm goes off

Hannah Lee and Jessica May Sep 26, 2018

Students evacuated the Thomas G. Carpenter Library and Starbucks after the fire alarm in Bldg. 12 went off Wednesday, Sept. 26. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3dBKpddMiU[/embedyt] Video...

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Escaping Hurricane Matthew

Escaping Hurricane Matthew

Courtney Stringfellow Oct 13, 2016

Lumberton, North Carolina is still underwater as I write this on Tuesday, Oct. 11 from the comfort of a cozy office in recently washed clothes and a clean body. As my editor put it, this is the story of...

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Photo by Nick Blank

No classes, but campus open on limited schedule

Cassidy Alexander Oct 10, 2016

Although classes Monday are cancelled, many campus facilities are open, including the library, Student Health Services, some food venues and the shuttles. “We hope to have all operations back to...

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Supplies are piled up outside of Ozzie's in preparation for all UNF residents to evacuate to the Fountains. Photo by Nick Blank

UNF to evacuate all residential students to the Fountains

Will Weber Oct 6, 2016

  The UNF Crisis Management Team is moving all students on campus to the Fountains residence hall in preparation for Hurricane Matthew, according to an email sent to students and staff. Approximately...

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Evacuation Routes for Duval County. Graphic Courtesy FloridaDisasters.org

Governor Rick Scott advises to start evacuating

Tiffany Salameh Oct 4, 2016

Governor Rick Scott addressed the state in a press conference concerning the approach of Hurricane Matthew. The key message to Floridians was this: Start evacuating. “Don’t take a chance. Leave...

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Evacuated students and parents look on while waiting for officals to call an all clear.Michael Herrera

Student union fire alarm caused by cafeteria construction

Alex Wilson Jul 28, 2015
Construction in the Student Union cafeteria was likely the case of a fire alarm that led to everyone evacuating the building.
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Plumbing leak in Building 39A causes evacuation

Nick Blank Dec 2, 2014
Earlier today, students and faculty evacuated Bldg 39 after a fire alarm was set off by a water leakage.
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Osprey Cafe evacuated for gas leak

Brandon Thigpen Apr 1, 2014
UNFPD evacuated students and employees from Osprey Cafe at 10 p.m. because of a gas leak.
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Evacuated for a toaster oven

Lydia Moneir Mar 3, 2014
Blaring alarms signaled that it was time to evacuate the Student Union at 11:45 a.m., but it was only a toaster oven.
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