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HRO support, budget delays, and SG minimum GPA is reset

Nick Blank Feb 3, 2016
The Budget and Allocations committee has postponed sending a budget and a new SG minimum GPA will be effective Fall 2016.
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The Week Ahead: Nov. 23 – 27

Spinnaker Nov 23, 2015
Week Ahead: Learn how to make your own soap, learn about non-monosexuality and watch UNF women's basketball during the Thanksgiving Classic.
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London Darling preformed Ariana Grande’s “Focus” during the first half of the show. 

Photo by Michie Willman

Annual drag show blends spectacle with LGBT progress

Al Huffman Nov 5, 2015
The performers provided a fun space to celebrate LGBTQ pride and freedom of expression.
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The gender inclusive housing, at the Osprey Fountains, provides a safe and welcoming home for UNF students.  Photo by Garrett Milanovich

UNF students find their niche in lifestyle-based housing option

Rachel Cazares Sep 16, 2015
UNF now has housing communities on and off campus for students of major lifestyle groups to connect.
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A symbol for equality. Photo courtesy Facebook

Opinion: Florida poised to take another step for LGBT rights

Cassidy Alexander May 4, 2015
The Competitive Workforce Act will make it easier for LGBT individuals and those whose gender identity may differ from the norm to find jobs and places to live.
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In Florida, a bill is working its way through the House of Representatives that would make it illegal for someone to use a public restroom if the restroom is not specifically for their gender.
Graphic by Mike Salussolia

Opinion: UNF’s acceptance not reflected elsewhere

Cassidy Alexander Mar 27, 2015
Florida just recently legalized same-sex marriage, yet in this same state a bill is working its way through the House of Representatives that would make it illegal for someone to use a public restroom if the restroom is not specifically for their gender.
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Opinion: Fighting change -- courthouses refuse to perform any marriages

Opinion: Fighting change — courthouses refuse to perform any marriages

Cassidy Alexander Jan 27, 2015
Florida became the 36th state to legalize same-sex marriage, however Duval county courthouses refuse to perform any courthouse marriages--homosexual or otherwise.
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The LLC will be in the Osprey Fountains.   Photo by  Alexis Molinaro

Gender-neutral housing coming to UNF

Cassidy Alexander Jan 22, 2015
Housing and Residence Life is now offering gender-neutral housing at UNF. There will be a Living Learning Community in the Osprey Fountains that is gender-neutral and also for supporters of the LGBT community.
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LGBT Resource Center brings ‘SUPERHERO’ to UNF

Lee Watters Nov 4, 2014
Tonight at the Student Union Auditorium, UNF LGBT Resource Center presents Ian Harvie's award-winning show "SUPERHERO" to celebrate differences within the community. According to the LGBT assistant director, the transgender comedian's visit is one of UNF LGBT's largest scale event thus far.
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Panel discusses anti-discrimination protection for LGBT in Jacksonville

Robert Curtis Nov 3, 2014
On Oct. 30, UNF hosted a panel discussion titled ‘Human Rights Ordinance: Does Jacksonville need it?’ to speak on topics such as sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Pride and prejudice: breaking down LGBT discrimination

Alex Wilson Sep 29, 2014
Over the past decade, UNF has made significant improvements in stopping discrimination based on gender or sexuality. From adding a non-discrimination policy to a full-time staffed LGBT Resource Center, UNF continues to advocate for LGBT rights.
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LGBT Center hosts event to celebrate graduates

tlundy Apr 9, 2014
The LGBT center is hosting the 8th annual Lavender Graduation, which is a ceremony for LGBT students to celebrate graduating and being open about their sexuality.
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