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UNF volleyball’s weekend highlighted by sweep of Liberty

UNF volleyball’s weekend highlighted by sweep of Liberty

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Oct 19, 2021

The Ospreys hit the road this weekend, with a sweep of the Liberty Flames on Friday serving as the trip’s bright spot. The 2021 season has been one for the books so far, but UNF is still in the thick...

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What happened to intramural sports?

Amelia Simmons, Police Reporter | Oct 19, 2021

Students have traditionally loved participating in Intramural sports at UNF for years, but after COVID-19 hit, they haven’t returned. What happened?  Last year when COVID-19  wreaked havoc on normal...

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‘No Time to Die’ review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter | Oct 18, 2021

It feels like it took forever for this film to get released. “No Time to Die” was set up to be the conclusion to Daniel Craig’s “James Bond” series. It was one of the most hyped-up films from...

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A man stands close to the rubble of a collapsed building in Jeremie, Haiti, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, four days after the city was struck by a 7.2-magnitude earthquake. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

Why does Haiti get so many earthquakes?

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Oct 18, 2021

It should be no surprise that Haiti is a frequent victim of earthquakes. Just two months ago, Haiti was rocked by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake, causing billions in property damage and left thousands dead....

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In this 2021 photo, David Szymanski (second from right) stands beside Kevin Hyde, UNF Board of Trustees chair (far left); Sydney Kitson, then-Florida State University System Board of Governors chair (second from left); Marshall M. Criser, then-Florida State University System chancellor (far right). (Photo courtesy of UNF)

UNF opens survey asking Ospreys for input to help in the search of UNF’s next president

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Oct 15, 2021

It’s been almost a month since former UNF President Syzmanski has transitioned to C.E.O. of the UNF MedNexus. Interim UNF President Pamela Chally has been running the show as the Presidential Search...

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Opinion: Do Probiotic Supplements Really Benefit Gut Health More Than Fermented Foods?

Chloe Morgan, Nutrition Student | Oct 15, 2021

Elementary biology classes give the paramount introduction to bacteria and teach us that microbes and microorganisms are everywhere. This knowledge sticks with us for life, however, it is sometimes difficult...

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SDS holds Black Lives Matter Rally on Campus

SDS holds Black Lives Matter Rally on Campus

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Oct 14, 2021

(Updated 11:45 am Oct. 22 to include SDS statement) UNF Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) held our annual Black Lives Matter on October 11th, 2021. After a history of racist events on campus, such...

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DC FanDome 2021: How to watch, start time, & what to expect

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter | Oct 14, 2021

It's time to light the bat signal, because the second annual DC FanDome event arrives Sat. Oct. 16. DC FanDome is a celebration bringing together fans and the creative minds behind all things DC Entertainment:...

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Ogier Gardens & Farmers Markets Around JAX

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist | Oct 13, 2021

The Ogier Gardens at UNF assist students with the opportunity to take advantage of learning more about their food plate through nutrition based services. These include tours, workshops, and recipes to...

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'In These Silent Days' album review

‘In These Silent Days’ album review

Ash Anders, Volunteer DJ | Oct 13, 2021

In These Silent Days is the seventh studio album by American artist Brandi Carlile, who shot to fame after her debut self-titled album. The singer-songwriter has 13 Grammy nominations under her belt, as...

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UNF’s Florida Small Business Development Center begins after-hours consulting

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 13, 2021

The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UNF has expanded its services to now offer “Beyond Business Hours” at no additional cost to any small business owner located on the First Coast....

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Inside Osprey Life and Productions

Inside Osprey Life and Productions

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Oct 12, 2021

If you have attended any events on-campus, such as during Week of Welcome, drive-in movies, or the recent Battle of the Bands, you've probably noticed that most of these events have one major thing in...

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