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The alert was sent to students this morning warning them to avoid the area.

Body found near FSCJ South Campus

Hannah Lee Nov 26, 2018

The body of 18-year-old DeShawn Minor has been found near Florida State College at Jacksonville's South Campus, according to police.  His remains were found Sunday afternoon in the woods off Marina Drive,...

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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 Oct 10, 2018

Despite the fact Hurricane Michael is forecast to track north of Jacksonville and through Georgia, Florida State College at Jacksonville announced their decision to close the college in expectation of...

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 Photo courtesy of UNF Board of Trustees

UNF Board of Trustee Chair to become interim FSCJ President

Hannah Lee, News Editor Feb 26, 2018

Chair of the UNF Board of Trustees Kevin Hyde will be the new interim FSCJ president starting May 31. The current president Cynthia A. Bioteau announced her retirement  in January. Hyde is the...

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The geese are moving away and sightings on campus are now few and far between. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Man on the street: geese leaving campus

Pierce Turner Jul 19, 2017

https://youtu.be/L01LzmToJSs Video by Pierce Turner & Joslyn Simmons Since Bee the Border Collie was hired, the geese population has plummeted on campus. The majority of the geese have now...

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The geese are no longer afraid of the 2D dogs placed around campus to scare them. Photo by Alex Morman Jr.

Geese are leaving UNF & invading FSCJ

Pierce Turner Jul 5, 2017

Notice anything unusual Ospreys? The campus is quiet... too quiet. Ever since Bee the Border Collie became the new sheriff in town the geese have mostly disappeared. But they didn’t fly north back...

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FSCJ faces major budget cuts

FSCJ faces major budget cuts

Alexandra Torres-Perez May 23, 2017

  FSCJ will face over $4 million in cuts in the upcoming budget proposed by Florida lawmakers. Last year, the FSCJ received a littles less than $78 million in funding, but state legislature...

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FSCJ students make more money than UNF students after graduating

FSCJ students make more money than UNF students after graduating

Wesley Leblanc Apr 12, 2017

Correction: A previous version of this article stated FSCJ graduates earned $24,604 after graduation. The correct number for FSCJ graduates is $42,604. Graduates who leave with a bachelor’s degree...

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Brittany Gorelick works on a printmaking project in the Fine Arts Building. Printmaking classes are offered through the Art and Design Department. 

Photo by Cassidy Alexander

Blocktoberfest shows that October is about more than beer

Jariss George Nov 1, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSTQSwIq3qo Wooden shavings float gently onto the floor as a student’s heart is poured deeper and deeper into her empty carvings on a large wooden canvas, leaving a message...

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Graphic by Rachelle Keller

UNF/FSCJ Connect program delayed to Fall 2016

Christian Ayers May 27, 2015
Starting Fall 2016, some Florida State College in Jacksonville students can enroll in a transfer program with UNF.
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FSCJ student charged with Spring Break burglary

Alex Wilson Mar 27, 2014
UNFPD responded to a suspicious person report and ended up arresting a suspect for a different crime.
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FSCJ goes smoke free, UNF hopes to follow suit

Olivia Osland Jul 10, 2012
Florida State College at Jacksonville will be a tobacco and smoke free campus, as of March 1, 2013. This is part of a rule approved by the Board of Trustees at a July 3 meeting.
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Mayor Brown holds series of Student Workshops Workshops to help potential Florida college students apply

Justin Chandler Porter Apr 6, 2012

By: Justin C. Porter, Contributing Writer Mayor Alvin Brown announced Feb. 29 a series of upcoming workshops designed to help students apply to colleges and complete the Free Application for Federal...

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