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UNF and JCPenney host Suit-Up event for business attire

Johnekeshia Thompson
September 22, 2018

The Career Success Center and Career Management Center have teamed up with JCPenney for their Suit-Up event on Sunday, Sept. 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Avenues Mall. This event is for UNF students and alumni with an Osprey1Card and presents the opportunity to purchase business attire at a discounted price. All business attire will be discounted at an extra 40 percent off and will include...

UNF student and mother express safety concerns after being allegedly tracked by father

Jessica May
September 19, 2018

UNFPD was dispatched to the Thomas G. Carpenter Library when a UNF student and her mother expressed concern for their safety while on campus on Aug. 21. According to the police report, the student and her mother were fearful that the student’s father was tracking and trying to manipulate them. The report says they were both concerned he may be tracking them by using GPS tracking equipment...

Student Government to hold a Town Hall meeting regarding the new alcohol policies

Alan Vargas
September 19, 2018

UNF Student Government will be holding a Town Hall event on Thursday, Sept. 27 in order to hear students’ opinions about the University’s updated alcohol policy. The policy has received significant attention since it went into effect at the beginning of this semester, effectively ending Ozzie’s Oktoberfest and prohibiting alcohol at other student events. Surveys will be available onsite...

Sports

Women’s Soccer ties with Stetson to begin conference season

DeAndre Pearson

September 22, 2018

The University of North Florida (5-3-1 Overall, 0-0-1 ASUN) settled for a draw in their conference opener against the Stetson Hatters (3-4-3 Overall, 0-0-1 ASUN)...

Ospreys Volleyball swept by Liberty in conference opener

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor

September 21, 2018

In the conference opener, the Liberty Flames’ relentless attack against the Ospreys led to their 3-0 match victory. In the first set, the Flames started out the set...

Jaguars vs. Titans preview: AFC South Showdown

Hunter Horstman

September 21, 2018

The Jacksonville Jaguars have started the season red hot with a 2-0 start. Fans were impressed after the Jags upset the AFC defending champions, the New England Patriots....

Entertainment

The House With A Clock In Its Walls: Subpar in every aspect

Leonardo Paley

September 22, 2018

When Jack Black had his breakout, Golden Globe-nominated performance in 2003’s “School of Rock,”...

Noname’s “Room 25” is an honest portrait of the artist

Zachary Haigley

September 20, 2018

Noname’s “Room 25” opens with a self-examination of the Chicago-born artist’s music, involving...

Warner Bros. vs. Itself: Superman to hang up the cape amid studio shakeup?

David Eckstein

September 18, 2018

The news continues to pour in on the negative side of the ledger for Warner Bros. DC Extended Universe....

Student Government

Student Government: Passing big bills and confirming new members

Jessica May, Police Reporter

September 8, 2018

Student Government passed large bills Friday, Sept. 7 in the Senate Chambers to improve Thomas G. Carpenter wifi and improve safety issues in the Student Union. Members...

Student Government: A busy first day for legislative committees

Alan Vargas

September 1, 2018

The UNF Student Government Committees all met on Friday, Aug. 31 to forward new Senate candidates, read the Constitution and get ready for September’s Osprey Voice. The...

Senate holds its first meeting of the fall term

August 25, 2018

Final summer Senate meeting: New associate justice, budget requests and resignation of the communications coordinator

July 13, 2018

Student Government: Committees discuss budgets and review official business

June 29, 2018

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Recent Sports Scores

Friday, September 7

Volleyball

North Florida Ospreys 2 - New Mexico 3
Sunday, August 26

Men's Soccer

North Florida Ospreys 0 - Appalachian State 2
Sunday, August 26

Women's Soccer

North Florida Ospreys 1 - UNC Asheville 0
Saturday, August 25

Volleyball

North Florida Ospreys 1 - Oral Roberts 3
Friday, August 24

Volleyball

North Florida Ospreys 0 - Wyoming 3
Friday, August 24

Volleyball

North Florida Ospreys 0 - No. 15 Colorado 3
Friday, August 24

Men's Soccer

North Florida Ospreys 1 - Mercer 2
Thursday, August 23

Women's Soccer

North Florida Ospreys 0 - Middle Tennessee 2

Police Beat

UNF student and mother express safety concerns after being allegedly tracked by father

Jessica May

September 19, 2018

UNFPD was dispatched to the Thomas G. Carpenter Library when a UNF student and her mother expressed concern for their safety while on campus on Aug. 21. According to...

Police Beat: A variety of stolen items and a marijuana arrest

Jessica May

September 17, 2018

Bid-day mishap UNFPD was dispatched to the Osprey Flats on Sept. 4 in response to a report of a theft. The victim told officials she was attending a sorority event...

UNF student refused service after alleged assault

September 16, 2018

Suspicious activity around vehicles in the Osprey Flats

September 15, 2018

Police Beat: Roommate problems, irresponsible driving, a stolen wallet and lewd vandalism

August 29, 2018

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