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The Eco-Adventure sign outside outside of the nature trails. The sign reads "Welcome to Eco Adventure"
Eco-Adventure: The focal point of UNF’s RecWell department
Brennan Ambrose, Police Reporter

Surrounded by lush foliage and spotted with small lakes, the University of North Florida’s natural feel is why many consider...

Rooke Breede, a graphic design student, stands by the display case she designed for the Embroidery for Peace and Memory event.
UNF Digital Humanities Institute connects past and future
Kaili Cochran, General Assignment Reporter

Students in the Digital Humanities Institute at the University of North Florida are combining technology, historical research...

One of the Avonlea vendor's booths with items for sale including teapots, ceramics, furniture and paintings.
With over 200 vendors, this last-surviving Jacksonville antique mall has something for everybody
Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor

Avonlea Antiques and Interiors in Jacksonville is a 15-minute drive from the University of North Florida campus and is the last...

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SG finds a home for DEI organizations under its roof
Mindy McLarty, Government Reporter • January 13, 2025

During the University of North Florida Student Government Senate meeting on Jan. 10, Student Body President Michael Barcal and Student Body Vice President...

AP: Trump wants to change colleges nationwide. GOP-led states offer a preview
Heather Hollingsworth, Jocelyn Gecker, Williesha Morris, and Kevin Richert • January 13, 2025

The following story was first published by the Associated Press and was last updated on Jan 9, 2025 at 10:44 a.m. Nearly a decade ago, intense protests...

Ozfestival headliner announced, ticket sales and registration open
Ethan Howick, Sports Editor • January 10, 2025

On Friday, UNF Student Life announced at its food truck event that Lil Yachty will be the headline performer at the 2025 Ozfestival. Ozfestival will...

AP: ACLU sues Florida Gov. DeSantis for not calling special elections for state House and Senate seats
Stephany Matat, Associated Press • January 9, 2025

The following story was first published by the Associated Press and was last updated on Jan 9, 2025 at 5:25 p.m. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The...

UNF Student Government schedule Spring 2025: What to know and where to go
Madelyn Schneider and Savanna Stillwagner • January 7, 2025
OzFest 2025: Info for students ahead of artist announcement
Mindy McLarty, Government Reporter • January 6, 2025
AP: The heaviest snowfall in a decade is possible as a wintry blast roils parts of the US
Patrick Whittle and Brian Witte • January 6, 2025
Faculty union takes formal legal action against UNF after university denies grievance allegations
Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief • December 13, 2024
Sports
(Courtesy of UNF Athletics)
Undefeated to Defenseless: Inside UNF Basketball’s recent struggles 
Ethan Howick, Sports Editor • January 13, 2025

North Florida men’s basketball has gone from being undefeated to winless and defenseless.  After starting 3-0, UNF has lost nine of its last 13 games...

(Courtesy of UNF Athletics)
Women’s basketball drops to 0-3 in ASUN play, lose 89-54 to FGCU
Daniel Cimino, Sports Reporter
UNF and Troy await doubles designations before Saturday's match.
UNF Men’s Tennis shows grit, takes down Troy in home opener
Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
(Courtesy of UNF Athletics)
Red cards on Friday the 13th and game-winning goals: Joaquin Acuna’s “storybook” UNF soccer career
Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
Opinions
A barrier is seen on Royal Street after a vehicle drove into a crowd on New Orleans' Canal and Bourbon streets, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
OPINION: Get off TikTok and read the news
Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern • January 12, 2025
Two paddles and three pickleballs on a court. (Aleksander Saks/Unsplash)
OPINION: Pickleball is worth the hype
Sarah Eng, Opinions Intern • January 5, 2025
Reviews
The cover of Only A Monster by Vanessa Len.
Only A Monster, a review (with minor spoilers)
Alyssa Schneider, Features Intern • January 8, 2025
Orders of pulled pork, sweet potato waffle fries and collard greens at The Bearded Pig’s Jax Beach location.
Leckie’s Lucky Five: A top-five of Jacksonville’s culinary scene
Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor • December 11, 2024
Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures.
‘The Wild Robot,’ a story of instinct versus choice
Sarah Eng, Opinions Intern • November 15, 2024
From Readers
A woman uses her phone to record destroyed shops that were hit Sunday evening in an Israeli airstrike in central Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024.
Letter to the Editor: How global conflicts affect college students
Sasha Koresh • November 18, 2024
Letter to the Editor: Advance leadership skills with Taylor Leadership Institute
Anna Kagiliery, UNF Student and Intern at the Taylor Leadership Institute • September 7, 2024
Letter to the Editor: Abroad in Italy
Kiela Jefferson, Hicks Honors Student • September 7, 2024
Letter to the Editor: Recalling UNF’s celebration of civil disobedience
Holly Coleman, UNF Alumna • May 23, 2024
Weather
Associated Press
Student Kenny Douglas poses for a photo at the University of Missouri where he is a a history and Black studies major, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
AP: Trump wants to change colleges nationwide. GOP-led states offer a preview
Heather Hollingsworth, Jocelyn Gecker, Williesha Morris, and Kevin Richert • January 13, 2025
Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a campaign event on May 31, 2023, in Salix, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
AP: ACLU sues Florida Gov. DeSantis for not calling special elections for state House and Senate seats
Stephany Matat, Associated Press • January 9, 2025
Enrique Davila crosses the street with his dog, Chula, as heavy snow falls Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
AP: The heaviest snowfall in a decade is possible as a wintry blast roils parts of the US
Patrick Whittle and Brian Witte • January 6, 2025
Young Palestinians walk amongst rubble of destroyed buildings at a neighbourhood in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
AP: Middle East latest: Hezbollah fires into Israel-held area, its first strike since ceasefire began
The Associated Press • December 2, 2024
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Faculty union takes formal legal action against UNF after university denies grievance allegations
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OzFest 2025: Info for students ahead of artist announcement
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Ozfestival headliner announced, ticket sales and registration open
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OPINION: Pickleball is worth the hype
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