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Recap: Osprey volleyball suffers first loss of season, but pick up pair of wins in Texas

Riley Platt, Sports Reporter Sep 13, 2021

The Ospreys faced their toughest challenge yet in the form of the TCU Horned Frogs. Despite suffering their first loss of the season, UNF still took home a pair of impressive wins. The Fight at the...

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Ospreys go toe-to-toe with ranked FIU in extra time

Ospreys go toe-to-toe with ranked FIU in extra time

Riley Platt, Reporter Sep 9, 2021

Featured Image: Justin Nedrow All eyes were on Hodges Stadium on Tuesday evening as UNF hosted the 13th-ranked team in the nation. While the Ospreys didn’t take an outright win, a 1-1 draw was nothing...

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All the new 9/11 documentaries released on streaming services for the 20th anniversary

All the new 9/11 documentaries released on streaming services for the 20th anniversary

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Sep 8, 2021

The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, is one of the darkest days in our nation’s recent history. For the 20th anniversary, Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, and Apple TV+ have released gripping documentaries...

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‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ review

‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Sep 8, 2021

Marvel is back again with its latest cinematic entry, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”. Based on a character from Marvel comics, Shang-Chi isn’t a character that has gotten a lot of exposure...

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The significance of Rosh Hashanah

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Sep 7, 2021

Today marks the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, which is the first day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. Rosh Hashanah is one of the holiest days in Judaism and signifies the creation...

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Activities on campus you may not know about

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Sep 7, 2021

College loans and expenses can go toward more than your academic experience at UNF. They also could go towards student life.   There are over 200 clubs and organizations to choose from on-campus,...

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Students taking part of the Fortnite Tournament at the Boathouse in 2018.

Is the Boathouse gone for good?

John Watson, Sports Editor Sep 3, 2021

Featured Image: Colin McCann Is the Boathouse closed for good? The rise of COVID meant a sudden fall for one of UNF’s oldest dining establishments? With the Boathouse remaining empty for over a...

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“Call of Duty: Vanguard” first impressions and breakdown

“Call of Duty: Vanguard” first impressions and breakdown

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Sep 1, 2021

The fall semester is here, and Starbucks is already selling pumpkin products, which means the holiday season is right around the corner, and with it comes another “Call of Duty” game.  This year,...

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Let the Bad Times Roll - 'The Offspring' album review

Let the Bad Times Roll – ‘The Offspring’ album review

Ash Anders, Radio DJ Sep 1, 2021

As the 10th studio album for The Offspring, Let the Bad Times Roll was a struggle to produce. Events such as the COVID-19 pandemic to the bassist suing the band, this album took nearly 10 years to be released....

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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) drops back to pass under pressure from New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) in the first half of an NFL preseason football game in New Orleans, Monday, Aug. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Struggles continue for Jags in preseason loss to Saints

Riley Platt, Sports Reporter Aug 24, 2021

NEW ORLEANS— Going into Monday night, the Jacksonville Jaguars had a chance to change the negative narrative surrounding them. However, things seem to have gotten worse after yet another subpar performance. With...

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Funimation and Crunchyroll, what’s next?

Funimation and Crunchyroll, what’s next?

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Aug 23, 2021

It’s been around a week since it was announced that Sony bought Crunchyroll from AT&T and plans to have Funimation merge with the anime streaming platform. Since then, there have been a few updates...

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Celebrating Black Business Month in Jacksonville; Local Black-owned restaurants you can support

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Aug 23, 2021

This August celebrates the 18th National Black Business Month with many businesses in Jacksonville ready for the extra love. Now, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic and after racial unrest in 2020,...

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