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A night under the stars with the Physics Department
Lianna Norman, News Editor | December 13, 2018
Ospreys snatch victory from Panthers
Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter | December 12, 2018
Active shooter training in Honors Hall
Hannah Lee | December 12, 2018
UNF Basketball hosts toy drive and dollar night
Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter | December 11, 2018
New security protocols for fall commencement ceremony
Hannah Lee | December 6, 2018
Osprey Cafe receives Green Restaurant certification
Alex Toth, Features Editor | December 6, 2018

Hannah Lee
December 8, 2018

While most places are closed until classes start again, like the Game Room and the Osprey Challenge Course, here's a list of what is open in case you are still on campus. Starting on Dec. 10 until Dec. 21, the only dining options open will be Einstein Bagels Bros. or Outtakes in Alumni Square. From Monday through Thursday the Hicks Hall Einstein Bagels Bros. Kiosk and the Outtakes in Alumni Square...

New security protocols for fall commencement ceremony

Hannah Lee
December 6, 2018

The University will be implementing new security protocols for commencement ceremonies. Previously, only bags were checked. Now all graduates, guests, faculty, staff and vendors will be screened by metal detectors each time they enter the Field House or the UNF Arena, according to the Office of Records and Registration. Bags will still be checked upon entry. This new security protocol will be the...

Osprey Cafe receives Green Restaurant certification

Alex Toth, Features Editor
December 6, 2018

UNF’s Osprey Café was recently named a 3 Star Certified Green Restaurant by the Green Restaurant Association. The Green Restaurant Association is a national nonprofit organization helping restaurants to become more environmentally sustainable. “We’re honored to be named a 3 Star Certified Green Restaurant,” UNF Execute Campus Chef Brook Adams said. “This certification was a partnership...

Sports

Ospreys snatch victory from Panthers

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter

December 12, 2018

The UNF Women’s Basketball team survived a hard fought back and forth game to defeat the FIU Lady Panthers 62-53 Tuesday night at home. After a slow start, not scoring...

UNF Basketball hosts toy drive and dollar night

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter

December 11, 2018

As the UNF Women’s basketball team faces off with Florida International University on Tuesday, fans will be treated to dollar night, where all popcorn, drinks and...

Jaguars vs Titans game preview

Hunter Horstman

December 5, 2018

It is an AFC South battle on Thursday Night Football between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans. The Jaguars are at the bottom of the division at 4-8, while...

Entertainment

A night under the stars with the Physics Department

Lianna Norman, News Editor

December 13, 2018

This Friday at 8 p.m. the Department of Physics will be holding an astronomy night that will be open...

Netflix cancels Marvel’s “Daredevil”

David Eckstein

December 4, 2018

The list just keeps piling up for canceled Marvel shows. Netflix has recently ended arguably one of its...

Spinnaker’s top 10 movies for holiday cheer

David Eckstein

December 2, 2018

Our favorite time of year has arrived—holiday season, cooling our cheeks and warming our hearts. What...

Student Government

Student Government creates legend of the “Great Seal”

Alan Vargas, Government reporter

December 5, 2018

Student Government took action in dusting off an old UNF legend in Senate on Friday, Nov. 30. Legend has it that the gods chose to break Great Seal of the University of...

What Student Advocate Madison Brantley is doing about sexual assault on campus

Alan Vargas, Government reporter

November 23, 2018

Imagine yourself at a friend’s house party. You grab a drink and relax. You’re playing some games, talking with friends and just having a good time. When it’s time for...

Student Government approves funding for spring musical

November 19, 2018

Sitting down with SG President on alcohol policy change and other issues

November 13, 2018

UNF Senate approves Spring concert budget increase

November 5, 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

Police Beat: Stolen laptop, wallet, and reported damage

Jessica May, Police Reporter

December 4, 2018

Stolen laptop A victim of laptop theft met with police at the University Police Department on Nov. 13 in regards to the loss of his device. The victim told UNFPD...

Police Beat: Mysterious biohazard, missing bike and unknown male

Jessica May

November 24, 2018

What is that... UNFPD responded to an investigation in the Fine Arts Building’s women’s restroom on Nov. 8. A staff member of Physical Facilities found blood...

Police beat: marijuana and stolen clothes

November 18, 2018

Reported sexual assault at the Flats

November 3, 2018

Florida Department of Transportation’s initiative of pedestrian safety at UNF

October 25, 2018

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