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Emma Broermann cheers on her teammates

Women’s basketball regresses, falls to North Alabama in ASUN matchup

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter Feb 27, 2023

FLORENCE, Ala. – The University of North Florida women’s basketball team faced off against the University of North Alabama on Saturday, falling to the Lions 74-51. The Ospreys came to compete in...

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Carter Hendricksen exudes energy during game

Hendricksen shines on senior night, leads men’s basketball past Bellarmine

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Feb 25, 2023

The University of North Florida Ospreys capped off the men's basketball regular season Friday with a 79-67 win over Bellarmine University as Carter Hendricksen, the team’s lone senior, was celebrated. Already...

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Chief diversity officer delivers message of honesty and support to UNF Senate

Marissa Cannegieter and Carter Mudgett Feb 24, 2023

One day after a fiery town hall meeting between University of North Florida President Moez Limayem and students, Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Richmond Wynn delivered a message of honesty, support and respect...

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Jose Placer dribbles at the top of the key

Men’s basketball dominates EKU, secures a spot in the ASUN tournament

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter Feb 24, 2023

The University of North Florida men’s basketball squad faced off against the Eastern Kentucky University Colonels on Wednesday, with the Ospreys taking the match 77-64. The Ospreys entered Wednesday...

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University of North Florida students shouted chants over music in the Student Union as they participated in a Florida-wide walkout on Feb. 23, 2023.

“Why won’t you protect us?” students ask UNF president during heated town hall meeting

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Feb 23, 2023

Students confronted University of North Florida President Moez Limayem about campus safety, transparency and diversity issues during a Thursday afternoon town hall meeting that began with an ask for respect...

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The University of North Florida's National Association of Homebuilders after their victory in Las Vegas. (Photo courtesy of Max Andrews).

The cold, harsh road to victory

Judd Barczak, Reporter Feb 23, 2023

After months of hard work, the University of North Florida chapter of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) was finally making its way to Las Vegas to compete against 40 other school NAHB branches...

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Letter from the Editor: Student journalism is influential, so listen to it

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Feb 23, 2023

The importance of a free press cannot be overstated. That is true across journalism, including student journalism. While there is no real difference, some associate the latter with lesser journalism. That’s...

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Alivia Kalin delivers a speech to the crowd during Tuesday's rally.

“Educate, don’t discriminate”: UNF community members rally for diversity in education

Mallory Pace, News Editor Feb 22, 2023

“President Limayem, can you hear our voices? Can you hear us cry out, scared that DeSantis will take away our diversity, our safety, our way of learning? Can’t you see that we fear for our university,...

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From left, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. President and Chief Financial Officer Joe Berchtold, SeatGeek, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jack Groetzinger, Jam Productions LLC Chief Executive Officer and President Jerry Mickelson, The James Madison Institute Senior Vice President Sal Nuzzo, American Antitrust Institute Vice President For Legal Advocacy Kathleen Bradish, and singer-songwriter Clyde Lawrence appear before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing to examine promoting competition and protecting consumers in live entertainment on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Changes may be on the horizon for Ticketmaster after Senate hearing

Aubrey Lowery, Multimedia Journalist Feb 21, 2023

For Alexa Gonzalez receiving a presale code for Taylor Swift’s verified fans' ticket sale for her upcoming Era tour felt like getting an early Christmas present—little did she know the nightmare that...

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Counting the graduating seniors and transfer portal entrants, the Ospreys have lost eight players over the offseason.

Brawl-low up: Suspensions served following clash between UNF and Austin Peay

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Feb 21, 2023

Violence erupted at the conclusion of Saturday’s men’s basketball game between the University of North Florida and Austin Peay State University. The respective athletic departments released statements...

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Column: The Ins and Outs of 2023 (so far)

Mallory Pace, News Editor Feb 20, 2023

The lifespan of social trends seemingly gets shorter and shorter every day— so instead of falling victim to the spiraling world of capitalism, I’m proposing a list of meaningful trends that are in...

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Scabies cases at UNF rise from 13 to 16

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Feb 20, 2023

Sixteen University of North Florida students have been either exposed to or diagnosed with scabies by Student Health Services as of Monday, the department reported.   It’s been over two weeks since...

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