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Ken Parker was suspended from UNF after posting this photo on social media.

VIDEO: Do students still feel safe at UNF?

Jas Chung • Nov 15, 2017

https://youtu.be/mQqJ23Y0W_8 After a picture of a student holding a gun was uploaded to social media, we asked students do they feel safe on campus.

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Video: Students' opinions on gun control following Las Vegas shooting

Video: Students’ opinions on gun control following Las Vegas shooting

Jas Chung-Campbell and Andy Castro • Oct 7, 2017

https://youtu.be/0OxDx0lnObk Video by Andy Castro  UNF students gave their opinions on gun laws following the shooting in Las Vegas earlier this week at a country music concert. At least 59 people...

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UNF offers active shooter training course

UNF offers active shooter training course

Danae Leake • Nov 13, 2015
Developed by the Institute of Police Technology and Management, the course will help train teachers and professionals to deal with armed intruders.
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HB4001 succesfully passed the Higher Education and Workforce Subcommittee, the second of the three it faces. Image Courtesy of Florida House of Representatives (screenshot of myfloridahouse.gov)

Guns on campus bill gains momentum in Florida House of Representatives

Jeremy Collard • Nov 5, 2015
The Higher Education and Workforce Subcommittee voted 10-3 in favor of the controversial concealed carry measure.
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Guns on college campuses bill passes another senate committee

Guns on college campuses bill passes another senate committee

Danae Leake • Oct 20, 2015
Guns on campus could be in our future.
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Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Pot bust, tire theft and a gun on campus

Brianna Dillon • Sep 2, 2015
UNF starts the fall semester with a theft, a drug bust, and a firearm found in a dorm.
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UNF will not pursue Court of Appeals’ gun ruling

Carter Roush • Dec 20, 2013
UNF will not be fighting the 1st District Court of Appeals ruling that a student has a right to keep a gun secured in their vehicle while parked on campus.
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Former UNF student sentenced to 11 years

Maggie Seppi • Dec 19, 2011
Former UNF student Derek Lee Mrasak was sentenced to 11 years in the Florida Department of Corrections followed by nine years of drug offender probation Dec. 7, in connection with a hit-and-run fatality that occurred Oct. 16, 2010.
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Rising Campus Crime Sparks Convo of Safety Among Students

Spinnaker • Nov 16, 2011
Guns, phones and escorts - As campus crime rises, students speak out about their security and how they can protect it.
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Letter to the Editor (Gun Control)

Spinnaker • Nov 2, 2011

I've had the pleasure of reading the Spinnaker over the last two years I've been at UNF. Over this time, there have been many articles I've enjoyed, as well as an equal number of editorials I've strongly...

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The Sunshine State warms up to licensed open carry of firearms

Spinnaker • Feb 3, 2011
New legislation has Floridians wondering how lenient gun laws will affect their safety.
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Shooting for awareness: Campus club aims to hit their target

Spinnaker • Nov 10, 2010
Armed and ready; UNF shooting club quickly gains success and popularity on campus and on the field
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