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The words "Police Beat" are written in red and white, surrounded by a white square outline. In the background, a University of North Florida Police Department cruiser is tinted blue.

Police beat 1/8: new year, new police beats

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Jan 13, 2020

Drunk before 6 p.m. Late Tuesday afternoon, a UPD officer responded to a call about a woman who was passed out in the dirt, face down, between Building 1 and 10, according to a report. When the officer...

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Late surge not enough for Ospreys to overcome large deficit

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter Jan 12, 2020

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson “Live by the three, die by the three.” This adage rang true for North Florida’s men’s basketball team as the Birds of Trey lost to NJIT at home, 78-66. UNF...

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Green’s historic double-double lifts Ospreys past Highlanders

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter Jan 12, 2020

Featured Image by: Darvin Nelson Video by: Kaitlyn Bowers The Ospreys’ women’s basketball team ran away with a 71-48 home win against the NJIT Highlanders on Saturday. Four players scored...

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Future service dog trains at UNF

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Jan 11, 2020

Dogs have always been seen as man’s best friend, as they are lovable, loyal and goofy. However, some dogs are meant to serve a higher purpose. Zina is one of these dogs. At just 6 months old, Zina...

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Sharpshooting Ospreys soar past Eagles

Sharpshooting Ospreys soar past Eagles

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jan 9, 2020

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson The Birds of Trey nailed 16 three-pointers in an 89-74 win over Florida Gulf Coast.  Wajid Aminu scored the first five points of the game for the Ospreys to...

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UNF Women's Center 33rd annual Celebration of Women in the Arts. Photo credit Alex Bowman.

UNF Women’s Center hosts annual Celebration of Women in Arts

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Jan 9, 2020

The Celebration of Women in the Arts is a variety show featuring local, woman-centered talent and has been annual event since 1987. Last night was the 33rd annual showcase of talented women in Jacksonville. The...

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Castro drops out of presidential race; endorses Elizabeth Warren

Castro drops out of presidential race; endorses Elizabeth Warren

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter Jan 9, 2020

Just a month before the primaries begin, the scene of Democratic candidates is still shifting. Julian Castro announced he was ending his campaign for the presidency in a tweet and video message on January...

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Big changes coming to UNF athletic facilities in 2020 and beyond

Zachary Yearwood, Staff Reporter Jan 9, 2020

You may have noticed construction near the walkway to campus from Parking Lot 18 and by the softball field. These are just some of the upgrades coming to UNF’s athletics facilities in the next few years....

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President Szymanski announced Shuman's retirement on January 8, 2020.

Shari Shuman to retire

Courtney Green, News Editor Jan 9, 2020

Shari Shuman, Vice President of Administration and Finance, is retiring.  According to an email announcement made by President Szymanski, Shuman’s last day will be January 31, at which time Scott...

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Student's in class

College and the obsession with attendance

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Jan 8, 2020

College students pay thousands of dollars to attend colleges and universities in hopes of obtaining a degree but students fill the seats of overcrowded lecture halls and turn their attention to the person...

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Extra charges to meal memberships now corrected

Extra charges to meal memberships now corrected

Courtney Green, News Editor Jan 8, 2020

It might have looked like you bit off more than you could chew at the beginning of this semester, when meal memberships were being charged multiple times. At this time, the issue has been corrected and...

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The 2020s: An Echo of the 1920s

The 2020s: An Echo of the 1920s

Armand Yazdani, Daily Emerald Jan 8, 2020

EUGENE, Ore. (CMG) - The start of a new decade means many new things. The world will see improvements in technology, health and science. Cultures will change, along with politics and economies. Creators...

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