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The UNF Deadbird Rugby Football Club after their championship win. (Photo courtesy of UNF Deadbird Rugby)

First timers and demotions: Inside UNF club rugby’s three-year championship journey

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor May 26, 2025

Before joining the University of North Florida Deadbird Rugby, UNF student Connor Kurrack had never played the popular English sport.  Nearly three years later, team captain Kurrack and the UNF Rugby...

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A blue sign in front of a fenced-in garden that says "Frederick & Ophelia Tate Ogier Gardens"

Police Beat: Burglary at Ogier Gardens, police arrest boyfriend for trespassing, stolen electronic bike

Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter May 26, 2025

Burglary at Ogier Gardens   On May 19, the senior coordinator of Ogier Gardens at the University of North Florida, discovered that 60 to 70 nectarines and plums had been stolen from the garden, according...

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The Florida Board of Governors oversees all of the state's 12 public universities, including the University of North Florida. (Logo courtesy of the Florida BOG)

Florida Board of Governors calls for safety assessments across all public universities following FSU shooting

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor May 24, 2025

In the wake of last month’s shooting at Florida State University, the state’s Board of Governors has directed all public university presidents to assess campus building security and lockdown capabilities...

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UNF Student Government Senate Chambers

UNF Student Government goes on hiatus for summer term

Osaremen Uwaifo, Government Reporter May 23, 2025

The University of North Florida Student Government will not be active during the summer 2025 term. Regular meetings are scheduled to resume at the start of the fall semester on Aug 22, according to Senate...

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Coach Driscoll speaks with animation as usual

UNF Men’s Basketball head coach Matthew Driscoll resigns after 16 seasons

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor May 22, 2025

UNF Athletics announced Thursday that head basketball coach Matthew Driscoll is resigning to take an associate head coaching position at Kansas State University. Longtime UNF assistant Bobby Kennen...

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Bucket of baseballs

LIVE UPDATES: UNF Baseball competes in ASUN Tournament

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor May 20, 2025

For the first time since 2022, UNF Baseball will play in a postseason game. That's right, UNF Baseball is making its first appearance in the Atlantic Sun Baseball tournament since 2022. Four-seed UNF...

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A lake in front of a UNF building surrounded by green grass and trees.

Over $14.7 million in grants supporting UNF programs and research defunded since January, documents show

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief May 19, 2025

The University of North Florida has had six major federal grants defunded since the beginning of this year, valued at over $14.7 million in total, according to university documents obtained through a records...

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during an event at a podium that reads "The Free State of Florida" with his arms raised in the air.

Breaking down everything UNF submitted to Florida DOGE

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief May 17, 2025

Last month, the office of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sent a letter ordering Florida’s public universities to submit a slew of institutional records for grants, faculty research and staff positions.  These...

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A sign with large, dark blue letters spells "UNF" on a concrete stand in the grassy area next to a sidewalk. The sky is bright blue with some small white clouds and there are lots of trees in the background.

Public Notice: UNF releases proposed changes to four university regulations

Osaremen Uwaifo, Government Reporter May 16, 2025

The University of North Florida released its proposed amendments to four regulations: 1.0040R Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity, 10.0040R Prohibited Uses of Non-Motorized Vehicles, 10.0030R Prohibited...

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(Courtesy of UNF Athletics)

LIVE UPDATES: UNF Softball advances to Columbia Regional final

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor May 16, 2025

UNF Softball will make its first-ever appearance in the NCAA Championships. After outlasting EKU in the ASUN Championship, the three-seed Ospreys kick off the Columbia Regional against the two-seeded...

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The UNF student union courtyard in between the two metal office buildings

Halal Shack coming to UNF this fall, expanding plant-based campus dining options

Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter May 16, 2025

A new dining option is set to open at University of North Florida Student Union this coming fall.  The Halal Shack is a fast-casual restaurant known for blending Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors...

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Lot 18 will likely have increased traffic because of upcoming high school graduations on UNF's campus.

Traffic Advisory: High school graduations will impact campus parking and shuttle routes

Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter May 15, 2025

The University of North Florida is hosting multiple high school graduation ceremonies from May 16 to May 31, which are expected to significantly increase traffic on campus, according to an email sent out...

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