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Cost-effective tips and tricks for traveling
Jessica Volz, Reporter | December 5, 2019
Democrats take big new step toward impeaching Trump
LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press | December 5, 2019
What’s going on with housing over winter break?
Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | December 5, 2019
What’s up with all the construction?
Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter | December 4, 2019
President Szymanski releases statement regarding bathroom vandalism
Courtney Green, News Editor | December 4, 2019
Cool things to do in Jax this winter
Jessica Volz, Intern Reporter | December 4, 2019

Democrats take big new step toward impeaching Trump

LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press
December 5, 2019

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House is pressing forward to draft articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday. ''Our democracy is what is at stake," Pelosi said somberly. "The president leaves us no choice but to act." Pelosi delivered the historic announcement in solemn tones, drawing on the Constitution and the Founding Fathers, as Democrats push...

What’s going on with housing over winter break?

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter
December 5, 2019

The University's housing policy for Winter Break does not allow first-year students to stay in their dorms during the break. For first-year students, Osprey Hall, Osprey Landing, Osprey Cove, and Osprey Crossings will be closed for the break starting December 13 at 3:00 p.m. Historically, the University has closed first-year resident housing during the Winter Break, but why? Senior Director...

What’s up with all the construction?

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter
December 4, 2019

Getting from the Fountains to the main campus is about to get much easier as a new road leading to the Fountains to Lot 18 is being built. Currently, getting to and from campus can be a little tedious, especially if you drive, as students need to leave the Fountains and exit onto Kernan Blvd and then enter on Alumni Dr to get to the campus. The construction on the road connecting the Fountains and...

Sports

Hendricksen, Escobar combine for 45 in win over High Point

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter

December 3, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson Video by: Brett Nweeia The Birds of Trey made a statement in their first game back home from their Las Vegas Tournament. The Ospreys...

Jaguars bench Foles; Minshew Magic not enough to come back against Buccaneers

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter

December 2, 2019

A second-half shutout and a surge from Gardner Minshew II were not enough to help the Jaguars (4-8) get past the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-7), losing 28-11. The Buccaneers’...

Tigers outlast Ospreys in Las Vegas Invitational Championship

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor

November 29, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson In the words of the band Survivor, “It’s the eye of the tiger, it’s the thrill of the fight." Tennessee State channeled the eye of...

Entertainment

Cost-effective tips and tricks for traveling

Jessica Volz, Reporter

December 5, 2019

Students or not, at some point the need to travel will present itself. If you choose to go, here are...

Star Wars rewind: Attack of the Clones

David Eckstein-Schoemann and Kenny Eckstein-Schoemann

December 3, 2019

After The Phantom Menace left audiences conflicted over the direction of the prequels, people wondered...

Review: Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter

December 2, 2019

Taking Place after Revenge of the Sith, 5 years after Order 66 which would wipe out the Jedi Order, Star...

Student Government

What’s the deal with durable goods?

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter

November 25, 2019

UNF Student Government operates under a $4 million budget, which is constructed and voted on at the beginning of every spring semester. With the budget for 2020 currently...

Uncontested: Student Government struggles with student participation

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter

November 11, 2019

Student government is one of the largest organizations on campus, and yet the Office of Elections recently announced that there would be uncontested elections for Senate for...

Here to serve

November 4, 2019

Judicial branch plays a game of musical chairs

October 28, 2019

Student Government troubleshoots confusion with senators

October 21, 2019

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Police Beat

Police beat: swastika graffiti, snack thief, and golf cart vs. light pole

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter

December 3, 2019

"F*ck UNF - and" Someone has some strong feelings about UNF. Earlier this week, a UNFPD officer was dispatched to Building 2 in reference to criminal mischief in a bathroom,...

Police beat: stolen bikes, masked men, missing signs

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter

November 4, 2019

The culprit pedals away in this one. On Oct. 26, a UNF student’s bike was stolen, according to a police report. The student met with an officer in regards to the bike...

Police beat: another stolen skateboard, violence between roommates, vehicle damage

October 28, 2019

Police beat: weed in a suitcase, stolen wallet and fighting in the dorms

October 14, 2019

Police beat: theft of an iPhone and bumper sticker

October 7, 2019

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