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Florida voters show support for medical marijuana

Tiffany Butler Oct 11, 2016

According to a recent poll from the Public Opinions Research Lab (PORL) at UNF, the majority of Florida voters are in favor of Amendment 2, which would legalize the use of medical marijuana. When asked,...

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UPDATE: Everything you need to know about voting in this year’s election

Joslyn Simmons Oct 10, 2016

UPDATE 10/12/16 @ 11:51 a.m. Florida voter’s registration has been extended to Tuesday, Oct. 18, according to CNN. The Florida Democratic Party and other political groups pushed for the deadline...

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First openly gay NBA player Jason Collins stops by UNF

First openly gay NBA player Jason Collins stops by UNF

Nick Blank Sep 30, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YksHR89r6RM Former NBA player Jason Collins — the first openly gay athlete to play in a major American sports league — stood on the lip of the Green Sept. 29 to implore...

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Senate sends HRO to City Council, Mayor; Referendum to raise SG GPA; End of proxy voting

Senate sends HRO to City Council, Mayor; Referendum to raise SG GPA; End of proxy voting

Nick Blank Feb 11, 2016
Student Government sent a message to local government, and raised the academic requirement to be a senator.
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Student Government voting begins tomorrow

Student Government voting begins tomorrow

Kalee Ball Mar 9, 2015
Voting for Student Government (SG) is scheduled to take place this Tuesday and Wednesday outside the library and Osprey Café from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Opinion: Time to stop feeling guilty and do something

Cassidy Alexander Nov 18, 2014
Opinion: Didn't vote in the gubernatorial election? Feel ashamed and guilty? Voting is essential in effecting change in our daily lives.
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Students choose their senators, vote on referendums

Lydia Moneir Oct 28, 2014
The first contested Student Government election for senate general seats begins today and ends Oct. 29. With 27 candidates--10 Independent and 17 Red Party, UNF students can vote at the three polling stations on campus or fill a ballot online.
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Who votes for what

Brandon Thigpen Oct 31, 2013
Recent voting on a referendum could change which students can vote for what.
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Online voting is coming to UNF

Sarah Ricevuto Sep 20, 2013
This year the Elections and Appointments Committee is working to allow students to vote from home, via an online voting system. Despite the online voting system, polling centers will still be set up.
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Column: Lining up for our future

Taylor Leckie Nov 8, 2012
Contributing columnist Taylor Leckie explores all the reasons why someone would choose not to vote.
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Top Five Bewitching Ballads

Spinnaker Feb 16, 2010
This week's Top Five pokes fun at the misconceptions folks tend to brew up about Pagan culture, hence Top Five Bewitching Ballads was born.
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