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UNF Board of Trustees hears student sentiment on alcohol policy

Alan Vargas
October 14, 2018

The UNF Board of Trustees heard from UNF President David Szymanski on his first 90 days and the direction of the University. The board also heard from Student Body President Jenna DuPilka and voted on various measures during a long and busy day. Student Body President Jenna DuPilka presented the results of the special Osprey Voice to the Academic and Student Affairs Committee. The committee members...

Police Beats: Pulled over, a swinging gate, and vandalism in the restroom

Jessica May
October 12, 2018

Pulled over and caught A driver was caught with marijuana after being pulled over for speeding on Alumni Drive on Sept. 19, according to a UNFPD report. The driver was reportedly traveling at 46 mph in a 30 mph zone on Alumni Drive when he was pulled over. The officer later reported that when he walked up to the car, “[He] could smell the odor of burnt marijuana emanating from inside...

LGBT Resource Center granted $30,000

Jessica May
October 12, 2018

$30,000 was granted to UNF LGBT Resource center from the LGBTQ Community Fund for Northeast Florida to make the Jacksonville community more inclusive, according to the press release. The school’s resource center will use the grant to conduct a review of programs which will help them learn how to better serve the community on campus. The grant money will be used to research the LGBT Resource Center’s...

Sports

Weekend Sports Recap

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor

October 15, 2018

Women’s Soccer After losing 3-0 to Lipscomb, the Ospreys defeated North Alabama, 2-0, with key goals from Freshman Kendra Hoffman and Sophomore Thais Reiss. UNF...

Scott’s two goals lifts Ospreys to 2-1 victory against JU

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor

October 13, 2018

Colin Scott’s career night propelled the Ospreys (3-8-0, 2-1 ASUN) attack against the Dolphins(2-10-0, 2-1 ASUN) to win, 2-1, and take home the Dennis Viollet Cup. First...

UNF Athletes, then and now: Dallas Moore

DeAndre Pearson

October 9, 2018

There have been numerous student athletes from UNF who have gone on pursue their dreams of continuing their career professionally, Dallas Moore did just that after graduating...

Entertainment

James Gunn: From Guarding Marvel’s Galaxy to joining DC’s Squad

David Eckstein

October 15, 2018

Big news has hit the comic book cinematic multiverse--James Gunn is in talks to write, and possibly direct,...

“First Man” vividly brings Neil Armstrong to life

Steven Thompson

October 15, 2018

A number of movies and documentaries have been made to recapture and retell Neil Armstrong’s courageous...

Jacksonville Seafood Soul Festival held at UNF in support of the Edith Marie Foundation

Sarah Bethea

October 14, 2018

The Jacksonville Seafood Soul Festival took place at the UNF Coxwell Amphitheater on Saturday, Oct. 13...

Student Government

Student Government: Proposal to amend the University alcohol policy, expanding Medical Amnesty and upcoming Lend-a-Wing food drives

Alan Vargas

October 7, 2018

The UNF Student Government Senate met on Oct. 5 to hear reports from officers, confirm a Judicial Branch and Legislative Branch appointment and to vote on funding for rentable...

Over 2000 students vote in SG poll about updated alcohol policy; 87 percent disagree with the policy

Alan Vargas

October 2, 2018

The University and Student Affairs Committee released detailed results of the special Osprey Voice regarding the University’s new alcohol policy. As previously reported,...

Student Government: Record turnout for special Osprey Voice, budget requests and candidate interviews

September 29, 2018

A voice for the voiceless: Student government holds a town hall meeting on alcohol

September 28, 2018

Senate suspicions aroused by student organization offering “premium memberships”

September 23, 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 Beats: Pulled over, a swinging gate, and vandalism in the restroom

Jessica May

October 12, 2018

Pulled over and caught A driver was caught with marijuana after being pulled over for speeding on Alumni Drive on Sept. 19, according to a UNFPD report. The driver...

Police Beat: A fraudulent ID, a stolen bike, notes on a truck and a drunk guy

Jessica May

October 4, 2018

A lost backpack found trouble UNFPD, as well as staff members from the Osprey Clubhouse, responded to reports of a found backpack on Sept. 28. According to the...

Resigned-dean was reportedly caught in sexual encounter with a man he met on “Adam4Adam”

October 3, 2018

Police Beat: An abundance of car issues

September 23, 2018

Jury trial set for UNF student Anthony Stagnitta

September 23, 2018

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