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Smoking ban forum held on campus

Gordon Rhyne | Mar 27, 2013

On the first day back from spring break, March 25, UNF held an open forum for students, faculty, and staff to voice their opinions on the recently proposed campus tobacco ban. One student was in attendance. Stephanie...

Smoking Ban Proposed for UNF

Dana Levy | Mar 5, 2013

UNF appears to be following other state universities with concern to campus tobacco rules. Administrators have drafted a proposal to ban all forms of tobacco on campus by August 2014. Tom Serwatka,...

Deep Horizon spill bolsters local tourism

Spinnaker | Jul 18, 2010

Tourism is increasing in Jacksonville as people cancel West Florida vacations.

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Several universities institute pet-friendly dorms

Spinnaker | Jul 17, 2010

Room with with your rabbit, cuddle with your chameleon, or shack up with your sheep! Universities around the country are letting students bring pets to school.

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Chief Dean: UPD to begin carrying Tasers in the next few weeks

Spinnaker | Mar 24, 2010

The University Police Department will transition to the use of Tasers to further promote safety on campus. UPD Chief John Dean revealed the change at the Safety Council Committee meeting March 22 and said the Tasers act as a “less lethal force option.”

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