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Police beat: a lost wallet containing drugs, roommate troubles, and a stolen license plate
Alex Bowman, Police Reporter | September 22, 2019
Big changes for Student Union East
Emily Echevarria, Student Government Reporter | September 22, 2019
Ospreys snap three game losing streak, defeat Western Carolina 3-1
Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter | September 22, 2019
Ospreys stifle Flames in first conference matchup
Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | September 21, 2019
Remembering the life of a murdered UNF employee as case remains unresolved
Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director | September 21, 2019
Basler and Redbirds shutout Ospreys
Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | September 20, 2019

Police beat: a lost wallet containing drugs, roommate troubles, and a stolen license plate

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter
September 22, 2019

A misplaced wallet found containing 2 grams of cocaine On Sep. 16, the Osprey Shuttle supervisor turned in a wallet to UNFPD. The wallet was black and upon opening the wallet to try to identify the owner, three small baggies of white powder were found inside. The white powder was tested and found to be cocaine. All together the three baggies weighed out to be 2.00 grams. The baggies were then...

Big changes for Student Union East

Emily Echevarria, Student Government Reporter
September 22, 2019

In a Senate meeting on Friday Sept. 20, Student Government unanimously voted unanimously to approve a bill regarding executive branch plans to activate the first floor of the Student Union. The legislation was developed by Student Body President John Aloszka and Vice President Nat Costello over the past several months. It encompasses plans to create a Student Involvement Center and to relocate the...

Remembering the life of a murdered UNF employee as case remains unresolved

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director
September 21, 2019

Three years ago, a UNF IT engineer, father, and husband lost his life to an unnecessary and violent crime. Today, we remember the victim and see where the case stands now. Joe Brenton was 48 years old when he was found shot and killed in his home just before 3 a.m. on September 21, 2016. Brenton was set to testify in a burglary trial the following day. The burglary that warranted this trial is...

Election Coverage

The Latest: Biden says Harris misrepresented busing stance

Associated Press | June 28, 2019

The Latest: Biden says Harris misrepresented busing stance MIAMI (AP) — The Latest on the second Democratic presidential debate (all times local): 11:45 p.m. Former Vice President Joe Biden says Kamala Harris mispresented his position on school busing decades ago, but he doesn't think she did it intentionally. The California senator challenged Biden's stance on busing to desegregate public...

The Latest: Dems end debate by touting promise of America

Associated Press | June 26, 2019

MIAMI (AP) — The Latest on the Democratic presidential debates (all times local): 11:10 p.m. The Democratic presidential candidates have concluded the first 2020 debate emphasizing the promise of America. The 10 candidates ended the night Wednesday by boiling down their stump speeches into answers that included why they were best positioned to beat President Donald Trump and how...

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Sports

Ospreys snap three game losing streak, defeat Western Carolina 3-1

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter

September 22, 2019

Featured Image by: Khorri Newton The UNF Women’s Soccer team defeated the Catamounts in a 3-1 win propelled by three first-half goals. Vanessa Piermont struck...

Ospreys stifle Flames in first conference matchup

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor

September 21, 2019

Photos by: Darvin Nelson A goal from Torian Went and lockdown defense was all UNF needed in the 1-0 win over Liberty at Hodges Stadium. Went got the Ospreys on...

Basler and Redbirds shutout Ospreys

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor

September 20, 2019

Featured Image by: Darvin Nelson Video by: Brett Nweeia The UNF Women’s Soccer team was blanked in a decisive 5-0 loss to Illinois State fueled by Abby Basler’s...

Entertainment

Superwoman replaces Carson Daly on NBC

Rachel Tucker, Reporter

September 17, 2019

YouTube star Lilly Singh’s late-night talk show “A Little Late with Lilly” premiered on Monday...

Student Wellness Complex hosts a “Playground” event

Lianna Norman, Editor in chief

September 16, 2019

We've all done the thing where we say we're going to try one of the many fitness classes at the gym and...

Scandal on Candy Cane Lake: Howard the Duck spotted with new love interest

Courtney Green, News Editor

September 13, 2019

Sparks and feathers flew on Candy Cane Lake when Howard the Duck was spotted with a new friend, the very...

Student Government

Big changes for Student Union East

Emily Echevarria, Student Government Reporter

September 22, 2019

In a Senate meeting on Friday Sept. 20, Student Government unanimously voted unanimously to approve a bill regarding executive branch plans to activate the first floor of...

Student government to address on campus harassment, parking issues

Emily Echevarria, Student government reporter

September 16, 2019

The University and Student Affairs Committee of student government met Friday, Sep.13 to revise proposed legislation addressing harassment from visitors on campus. Most...

New Counseling Center satellite office on Candy Cane Lake

July 19, 2019

Student Government talks about increasing voter turnout through new student ID’s

July 15, 2019

UNF Student Government Senate meets to discuss and revise several different bills

June 28, 2019

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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

Police beat: a lost wallet containing drugs, roommate troubles, and a stolen license plate

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter

September 22, 2019

A misplaced wallet found containing 2 grams of cocaine On Sep. 16, the Osprey Shuttle supervisor turned in a wallet to UNFPD. The wallet was black and upon opening the...

UNFPD monitoring the Student Union for skateboarders and bicyclists

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter

September 12, 2019

This morning around 9 a.m., UNFPD officers watched the Union for anyone skateboarding or riding a bike through. According to signs posted, riding bikes and skateboards through...

Police beat: An unexpected delivery, a stolen bike, dorm disputes and a parking ticket

September 9, 2019

Police Beat: A repeat trespasser and stolen feminine products

July 12, 2019

Campus alert warns of reported sexual assault in Osprey Cove

July 6, 2019

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