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Osprey filmmakers shine at Campus Movie Fest

Osprey filmmakers shine at Campus Movie Fest

Andy Moser Mar 13, 2018

The Oscars may be over, but awards season is still in full swing in Northeast Florida. On Monday night, UNF hopefuls sat in a theater of hundreds as they anxiously waited for their films to be screened...

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UNF Dance Marathon raises money for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

Jas Chung Mar 8, 2018

Dance “For The Kids." The University of North Florida Dance Marathon is a student operated event that hosted its 10th annual 12-hour Dance Marathon on Saturday, March 3.  The event raises funds for...

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A little girl in her NASA outfit watches Nicole Stott on stage

The spaceship doesn’t care if you’re a boy or a girl: a NASA astronaut visits UNF

Carly Kramer Mar 8, 2018

“I wish we didn’t have to do events like this.” This is how Alexandra Schönning, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, opened the Women in STEM Conference at the Herbert University Center. What...

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The STD testing experience

The STD testing experience

Cori Santucci Mar 7, 2018

I got tested for HIV and syphilis Monday, a free service provided by the LGBT Resource Center as a function of Sex Week 2018. I went into the surprisingly empty testing room, and was instantly welcomed...

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One of the films screened at the event.

International Scholars Association hosts two-night movie event

Andy Moser Feb 28, 2018

Foreign films can be a turn-off for those who aren’t passionate about cinema. It’s difficult to get into something new and different, and reading subtitles can be distracting. Without making the...

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Osprey Productions.

How can OP win back the faith of UNF students?

Logan Ansteatt Feb 27, 2018

The Homecoming comedy show featuring Ron Funches and Marlon Wayans was one of the best I’ve ever been to. But, I happen to be part of an exclusive club of Ospreys that actually attended the premiere...

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Nicole Stott

NASA Astronaut coming to UNF

Valeree Del Guidice Feb 22, 2018

Nicole Stott, a NASA astronaut and artist, will be speaking at UNF’s Center for Advancement of Women in Engineering fourth annual Women Leaders in STEM Conference. The conference will take place...

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"Vortex Spring"

John Moran shows students the status of Florida’s waters through photography

Angie Villada Feb 21, 2018

Award-winning photographer John Moran gave a lecture at UNF about Florida's spring waters on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Moran has been chasing blue waters for 40 years and his photography showed not just Florida's...

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Tunnel of Oppression flyer

Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes through the Tunnel of Oppression

Valeree Del Guidice Feb 20, 2018

The Department of Housing and Residence Life is sponsoring an event to raise awareness about the realities of oppression. The event is called Tunnel of Oppression. It is a full sensory experience that...

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Night of Fun Preview

Night of Fun Preview

Cori Santucci Feb 15, 2018

In celebration of Homecoming, Student Government and Osprey Productions have prepared Night of Fun, a carnival for students that will take place Friday night at the J.B. Coxwell Amphitheater. The event...

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UNF Swoop the Loop. Courtesy of UNF

Homecoming Week: Swoop the Loop 5K

John Biasotti Feb 12, 2018

Get ready to spread your wings and fly Ospreys! Saturday, Feb. 17 is the annual Swoop the Loop 5k run through UNF’s campus. The Swoop the Loop website is where you can register. So far there are 167...

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Comedian Colin Quinn on the Super Bowl, the divorce of America, and his new tour

Comedian Colin Quinn on the Super Bowl, the divorce of America, and his new tour

James Donlon, Radio Manager Feb 8, 2018

*UPDATE* 2/14/2018 Colin Quinn suffered a heart attack yesterday and received treatment. As a result, he is postponing his Jacksonville show until an undetermined date. He is recovering well and released...

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