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Student dies two days after first solo flight

Student dies two days after first solo flight

Alex Wilson Aug 3, 2015
Darien Matay was a UNF student majoring in Clinical Psychology and died July 16.
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Titus Andronicus invents punk opera with The Most Lamentable Tragedy

Titus Andronicus invents punk opera with The Most Lamentable Tragedy

Douglas Markowitz Jul 30, 2015
The Most Lamentable Tragedy is a 29-song story about manic depression, and it might be the most positive album of the year.
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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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Senate tables funding request, fills two seats, accepts Real Food Challenge

Senate tables funding request, fills two seats, accepts Real Food Challenge

Danae Leake Jul 21, 2015
Six senators of nine voted to table a $120,000 funding request for a possible Homecoming comedy show. Senate also approved a bill to bring healthier food to campus and appointed two positions and two senators.
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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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Dewees’ road to the majors

Dewees’ road to the majors

Joslyn Simmons Jul 6, 2015
Former UNF player Donnie Dewees signed a $1.7 million bonus to play for the Eugene Emeralds.
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The Foundation Board unanimously approved three initiatives at their June 25 meeting.Photo by Lydia Moneir

UNF Foundation Board approves initiatives, new members

Christian Ayers Jul 4, 2015
The Foundation Board that invests UNF's donations approved initiatives and discussed the end of the fiscal year.
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