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Parkland students rally for gun law reform in Tallahassee Wednesday

Tiffany Salameh, Editor in Chief | Feb 21, 2018

Change the state’s gun laws -- that’s the message students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School are hoping to send to Florida lawmakers. Hundreds traveled by bus from Parkland to Tallahassee...

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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Gun rights group files complaints against police chiefs of Florida universities including UNF’s Frank Mackesy

Patrick Lloyd | Apr 8, 2015

Florida Carry protests university police chiefs, including UNF’s chief, for testifying against campus carrying bill.

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Students demand better funding for higher education

Blake Middleton | Feb 27, 2014

Congregating in the Peace Plaza, they demanded $9 million for building renovations, as well as immediate in-state tuition for veterans and the children of undocumented immigrants.

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Lobbying for UNF students

Sarah Ricevuto | Apr 29, 2013

A new office within Student Government has been created to make sure UNF student voices are heard by legislators in Tallahassee year-round.

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Soderberg, UNF distinguished professor, kicks off state Senate campaign

Bonnie Mulqueen | Jul 5, 2012

The majority of Soderberg’s campaign team and volunteers in attendance of her first campaign party are UNF students and alumni.

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Bill that silences universities’ voices reaches compromise

Justin Chandler Porter | Mar 1, 2012

Florida Student Association to reform under a council-like structure.

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Confessions of an On-a-Budget Shopaholic: Thrift, consignment stores offer affordable way to look good

Spinnaker | Oct 12, 2010

Go out with the old and in with the new by checking out these alternative shopping destinations that won’t break the bank.

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Track treks to FSU

Spinnaker | Mar 25, 2009

The UNF men’s and women’s track and field teams are taking flight in the 30th annual 2009 Florida State University Relays March 26-28 at Florida State University. The men’s and women’s teams...