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Ms. Wheelchair Florida plans to help students with disabilities

Ms. Wheelchair Florida plans to help students with disabilities

Courtney Stringfellow Aug 10, 2015
Sarah Gaver won second-runner up in the Ms. Wheelchair American Pageant and wants to work on making Jacksonville more inclusive.
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Now Playing: 'Pixels,' a low-resolution comedy

Now Playing: ‘Pixels,’ a low-resolution comedy

Lexi Suda Aug 6, 2015
With poor special effects that don't make up for the even poorer acting and story line, Pixels scrapes the barrel and gets 2/5 sails for its efforts.
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Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Two thefts, bathroom weed found

Alex Wilson Aug 4, 2015
Two students reported thefts on campus, someone else found and reported marijuana they found in a bathroom stall.
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Student Body President steps down after three months in office

Student Body President steps down after three months in office

Lydia Moneir Jul 28, 2015
Student Body President Shomari Gloster announced in a brief all-student email that he stepped down and his vice president was sworn in.
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Senate passes $60,500 special request again

Senate passes $60,500 special request again

Christian Ayers Jul 27, 2015
Only one senator, the Budget and Allocations Chair, voted against the $60,500 special request to fund a $50,000 lobbying contract and SG travel.
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USAC members Austin Daniels (left) and Christopher Jordan (right) review a bill for approval.Photo by Christian Ayers

Committees pass $148,770 in special requests, three appointments for Senate approval

Christian Ayers Jul 13, 2015
Four committees approved a $120,000 request for a Homecoming comedy show, $28,770 for wages, new elections rules that retire party names and changes to SG absence points rules.
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The Week Ahead: July 13

The Week Ahead: July 13

Christian Ayers Jul 13, 2015
Discounted tickets for the Jacksonville Jaguars' upcoming season will be available this week, and the Ogier Gardens will host a tea party sponsored by Health Promotions.
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Katarina Raicevic played for Louisiana State University for two years.Photo courtesy Facebook

New outside hitter to play for UNF volleyball

Joslyn Simmons Jul 10, 2015
Katarina Raicevic, who played for Louisiana State University the last seasons, is now an outside hitter for Osprey volleyball.
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Retired Florida National Guard Maj. Gen. Douglas Burnett Photo by Master Sgt. Thomas Kielbasa, courtesy Florida Guard Online

Former major general joins UNF Board of Trustees

Christian Ayers Jul 10, 2015
Governor Rick Scott appointed a new Board of Trustees member for UNF: retired Maj. Gen. Douglas Burnett.
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Senate President Chase Baker addresses the 11 voting senators.Photo by Christian Ayers

Nine senators approve $60,500 in student funds for lobbyist, OGA travel*

Luke Barber Jul 9, 2015
A 9-0-2 vote to approve funding a lobbying firm’s contract followed discussion over whether the decision should wait for a fuller Senate.
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Gringo Star exclusive interview

Kalee Ball Nov 26, 2014

                  DJ Danae talks to Atlanta's indie rockers Gringo Star*. They offer wisdom about songwriting, the road, coffee,...

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Opinion: I’ve seen this movie before, and it’s up to us townsfolk to write the ending

Lee Watters Jul 24, 2014
"Folks, I’ve seen this movie before. The ending depends on whether the townsfolk are willing to rise up against the Boss Hogg/Mr. Potter/political boss character and his henchpeople."
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