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UNF graduate returns for a second viral hurricane showdown

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Sep 18, 2018

He first took the internet by storm two years ago when he showed up to shirtlessly headbang in the aggressive winds of Hurricane Matthew. And this year, UNF graduate and “Florida Man” Lane Pittman...

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UNF Nature Trails back to normal, except Red Maple Boardwalk

Samantha Chaney Oct 15, 2017

UNF's nature trails were closed due to safety concerns after Hurricane Irma. Multiple fallen trees and miscellaneous debris blocked pathways, and closure signs were posted at each entry. The nature...

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Photo by Ronnie Rodgers

How much did Hurricanes Irma and Matthew cost UNF?

Alexandra Torres-Perez Oct 5, 2017

For the second year in a row, UNF has been in the path of a powerful hurricane. This brings the question of how much does hurricane recovery cost the university? Hurricane Irma has come and gone,...

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Florida to implement new Tax Free Weekend

Florida to implement new Tax Free Weekend

Hannah Lee May 31, 2017

  In a long line of Florida Legislation that has been signed into law by Governor Rick Scott, this weekend will be tax free for certain items for ‘disaster preparedness’. The legislation...

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Image by Brittany Moore

UNF grad reflects on viral hurricane sensation

Tierney Harvey Oct 20, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HHWr-3tYQE Video by Brittany Moore While most people were taking shelter from Hurricane Matthew, one UNF graduate headbanged to a Slayer song in the middle of the storm....

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Photo by Tyler van Voorthuijser

Nature trails open again after damage from Hurricane Matthew

Joslyn Simmons Oct 17, 2016

The UNF nature trails are reopened after temporarily being closed due to Hurricane Matthew’s damage. Last week, the open zip lining was canceled because of tree damage. A smaller area that includes...

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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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UNF alumni Juan Carlos Villatoro came to campus to help clear debris from the Ghandi statue after Hurricane Matthew. Photo by Pierce Turner

Post-Matthew: UNF alum returns to clean up favorite statue

Pierce Turner Oct 11, 2016

  Hurricane Matthew blew past UNF Friday, leaving most of the campus unharmed with the exception of a few fallen limbs and debris. One of the larger branches landed on the Gandhi statue in Peace...

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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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Hurricane Matthew & UNF: the aftermath

Hurricane Matthew & UNF: the aftermath

Nick Blank Oct 8, 2016

It's now safe for UNF students to return to campus and classes are set to continue as planned starting Monday, but the University is still covered in debris that fell during Hurricane Matthew. UNF officials...

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UNF classes to resume Monday

Will Weber Oct 8, 2016

Classes at the University of North Florida will resume Monday, according to an email sent by the school, however students and employees with unique situations should contact their faculty or supervisors. Power...

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Photo by Jordan Bebout

UNF students allowed to return to dorms

Nick Blank Oct 8, 2016

Students who were evacuated to The Fountains Oct. 6 are allowed to return to their residence halls, a Hurricane Matthew update posted to myWings said. Four shuttles will take the approximately 270 residents...

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