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Some students feel the university is overpopulated. Photo by Joslyn Simmons

Letter to the editor: UNF is overpopulated

Ken Laybourn Sep 29, 2017

Adults and freshly graduated high school students notice one thing when arriving for their first day of college classes. A VERY apparent, obvious news flash of DISASTER.  A situation that cannot...

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Cole Poppell. Photo from Student Government website

Student Body Vice President Cole Poppell resigns to pursue “new opportunities”

Tiffany Salameh Sep 28, 2017

In email sent to university officials Thursday, Cole Poppell resigned from his position as the Student Government Vice President. His last day of work will be Oct. 6. Poppell has worked for Student...

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Volleyball falls in the part one of the River City Rumble

Volleyball falls in the part one of the River City Rumble

Ronnesha Rodgers Sep 23, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-lrOvO8YXo Video by Jas Chung-Campbell It came down to the wire in the intense first matchup of the River City Rumble as North Florida (6-9 overall, 0-1 ASUN) fell 3-1...

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Photo courtesy Yangel Rosario.

Hurricane Maria leaves Caribbean island devastated; UNF Puerto Rican students react

Alexandra Torres-Perez Sep 20, 2017

To many, a trip to Puerto Rico’s sandy, clear beaches and tropical rainforests sounds like paradise, but to me Puerto Rico is more than just a paradise island–it’s my home. It is a place I am...

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Hurricane Maria's trajectory may possibly affect the coast of Florida. Photo courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Will Hurricane Maria affect UNF?

Jas Chung Campbell Sep 18, 2017

After a week of recovery from Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Maria is following the path that Hurricane Irma devastated not too long ago. Hurricane Maria is Category 3, but has the potential to reach...

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Graphic by Kyle Crompton

UPDATE Irma Aftermath: Classes cancelled through Wednesday

Tiffany Salameh Sep 11, 2017

***Update: Residential students who took shelter at Osprey Fountains and off-campus can return to their dorms as of 7 p.m. Monday evening. UNF Housing and Residence life also asked students to be careful,...

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UNF is not in an evacuation zone. COJ.net

Curry and Scott suggest Zones A and B start evacuating: ‘This is not another Matthew’

Tiffany Salameh Sep 7, 2017

Mayor Lenny Curry and Florida Governor Rick Scott addressed Jacksonville residents Thursday about the looming Hurricane Irma. Tropical storm force winds are expected in Jacksonville by 8 a.m. Sunday....

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UNF sends reminders for faculty and staff before leaving for Irma

UNF sends reminders for faculty and staff before leaving for Irma

Hannah Lee Sep 7, 2017

The university just sent an email to faculty and staff, reminding all to do the following before leaving campus: Back-up computer hard drives that contain mission-critical information and aren’t...

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No water is available at the Town Center Publix. Photo by Mo Baker

How to prepare for Irma: Know your zone and get supplies

Alexandra Torres-Perez Sep 6, 2017

As each day passes, Hurricane Irma gets closer and closer to Florida. Though her route is unpredictable and it isn’t a for sure thing that Jacksonville will get hit by Irma, people have already started...

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National Hurricane Center

UPDATE: Hurricane Irma shifts East; No closures announced for UNF

Tiffany Salameh Sep 6, 2017

***Update: 9/6 2:17 p.m. The 2 p.m. update from the National Hurricane Center puts Jacksonville in the projected path of Hurricane Irma. The First Coast should feel the effects of the storm midday...

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In case of hurricane: UNF prepared for Irma

In case of hurricane: UNF prepared for Irma

Nick Blank Sep 5, 2017

Jacksonville isn’t a hurricane hot spot, but it does receive occasional conditions from nearby larger hurricanes — such as Hurricane Frances in 2004. Hurricane Dora’s landfall in 1964 is the...

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Feature Photo by Lili Weinstein

UNF men’s soccer falls to Georgia Southern

Ronnesha Rodgers Sep 4, 2017

https://youtu.be/d10pJZYvxg4 Video by Jesse Martinez and Joslyn Simmons The Ospreys(1-2) got handed their second loss of the season as Georgia Southern University(1-2) took the win 2-1 at Hodges...

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