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Titus Andronicus invents punk opera with The Most Lamentable Tragedy

Titus Andronicus invents punk opera with The Most Lamentable Tragedy

Douglas Markowitz Jul 30, 2015
The Most Lamentable Tragedy is a 29-song story about manic depression, and it might be the most positive album of the year.
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Senate tables funding request, fills two seats, accepts Real Food Challenge

Senate tables funding request, fills two seats, accepts Real Food Challenge

Danae Leake Jul 21, 2015
Six senators of nine voted to table a $120,000 funding request for a possible Homecoming comedy show. Senate also approved a bill to bring healthier food to campus and appointed two positions and two senators.
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Senate President Chase Baker addresses the 11 voting senators.Photo by Christian Ayers

Nine senators approve $60,500 in student funds for lobbyist, OGA travel*

Luke Barber Jul 9, 2015
A 9-0-2 vote to approve funding a lobbying firm’s contract followed discussion over whether the decision should wait for a fuller Senate.
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Opinion: Time to stop feeling guilty and do something

Cassidy Alexander Nov 18, 2014
Opinion: Didn't vote in the gubernatorial election? Feel ashamed and guilty? Voting is essential in effecting change in our daily lives.
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Legal marijuana in Florida? Don’t get your hopes too high

Saphara Harrell Jul 7, 2014
Legalizing medical marijuana has made the Florida government's agenda with the signed Charlotte's Web bill and the November voting on Amendment 2. Regardless of the results of the voting, Tallahassee has outlined a strict regulation for growers and are limiting dispensaries to five licenses, one per region.
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Legalized It: The struggles, successes, and future of recreational marijuana

Nicholas Lorini Feb 22, 2014
As of this year, the Florida Supreme court has approved medicinal marijuana for the November 2014 ballot. Read on...
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Lawsuit against UNF could lead to statewide gun law change

Saphara Harrell Dec 11, 2013
The Florida First District Court of Appeals ruled Dec. 10 that public universities can't regulate guns on campus.
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Daily Discovery: Jacuzzi Boys – Jacuzzi Boys

Lindsay Montgomery Sep 18, 2013
Jacuzzi Boys retains the lo-fi, simple chords, and song structures of garage rock while implementing Florida-esque, inspired laid-back melodies and airy vocals.
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Lucky number 25

Sarah Ricevuto Mar 26, 2013
The Florida Lottery came to UNF March 25 to celebrate its 25th anniversary and unveil its new slogan -- “25 Years, 25 Billion in Education”.
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Aim Higher: students rally for lower tuition

Kathleen Godfrey Jan 15, 2013

Aim Higher activists rallied in the student union on Jan. 14 in an attempt to call attention to the 15 percent tuition increase students may face this year. UNF is the first institution in the state...

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Soderberg, UNF distinguished professor, kicks off state Senate campaign

Bonnie Mulqueen Jul 5, 2012
The majority of Soderberg’s campaign team and volunteers in attendance of her first campaign party are UNF students and alumni.
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Bill that diminishes universities’ voices reaches compromise

Matt Head Feb 21, 2012
The FSA and Florida government come to an agreement about students' voices. Read on for the big decision.
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