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Women's basketball vs. NJIT 2019
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Seniors combine for 40 in win over Tigers

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter | Dec 31, 2019

North Florida’s Women’s Basketball team ended the year with an emphatic 80-51 win over Edward Waters College behind standout performances from seniors Adrienne Jackson and Janesha Green.  Jackson...

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Garrett Sams scored 20 for the Birds of Trey in the win over FGCU.

Ospreys struggle to contain Toppin in road loss to No. 20 Dayton

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Dec 30, 2019

Obi Toppin's 31-point performance against the Ospreys was the difference maker in a 77-59 win for the Flyers.  Early on, the Ospreys and Flyers duked it out and a 9-0 run by UNF trimmed the deficit...

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Adrienne Jackson scored eight points in the loss to Liberty

Jackson, Ospreys down Crusaders

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Dec 29, 2019

The UNF Women’s Basketball team hadn’t played a home game since their 110-46 win over Warner University on November 9.  That was three days before Disney+ launched.  In their return to UNF...

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Escobar, Ospreys fall short to Syracuse

Escobar, Ospreys fall short to Syracuse

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Dec 21, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson In their second straight road game against an ACC opponent, the Birds of Trey connected on 17 threes in an 82-70 loss to Syracuse in the Carrier Dome.  The Ospreys...

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Still looking for classes?

Still looking for classes?

Courtney Green, News Editor | Dec 20, 2019

With the spring semester fast approaching, it's crunch time on figuring out what to take. Consider these classes to carry you into the new decade. EUH 3411 Ancient Rome (FC) (CRN 10123) Meeting on...

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Democratic presidential candidates from left, entrepreneur Andrew Yang, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and businessman Tom Steyer participate in a Democratic presidential primary debate Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

AP: Key takeaways from Democratic presidential debate in L.A.

MICHAEL R. BLOOD and NICHOLAS RICCARDI, Associated Press | Dec 20, 2019

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Democratic presidential candidates offered two very different debates during their final forum of 2019. In the first half, they spent much of their time making the case for their electability...

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Trump becomes 3rd president to be impeached-- What now?

Trump becomes 3rd president to be impeached– What now?

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter | Dec 19, 2019

The House of Representatives voted on two articles of impeachment late Wednesday night. Article 1 on Abuse of Power passed 230-197 and Article 2 on Obstruction of Congress passed 229-198, making Trump...

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Ospreys fall in uphill battle against No. 8 Seminoles

Ospreys fall in uphill battle against No. 8 Seminoles

Taylor Smiley | Dec 18, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson The North Florida Women’s Basketball team lost their final road non-conference game of the season as they struggled to keep up with undefeated Florida State, 70-41. Although...

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The Capitol is seen in Washington, early Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. President Donald Trump is on the cusp of being impeached by the House, with a historic debate set Wednesday on charges that he abused his power and obstructed Congress ahead of votes that will leave a defining mark on his tenure at the White House. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

AP: What to watch as Trump impeachment moves to House floor

LAURIE KELLMAN, Associated Press | Dec 18, 2019

WASHINGTON (AP) — American history is happening in the U.S. House of Representatives. Democrats are driving President Donald Trump to the brink of impeachment Wednesday as the House takes up charges...

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Darvin Nelson

Seminoles cruise past Ospreys with dominant post presence

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Dec 18, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson Video by: John Watson In a tough bout with the No. 19 Florida State Seminoles, the Ospreys struggled to defend FSU's strong post presence in a 98-81 loss.  [embedyt]...

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UT graduate and first female transgender Rhodes Scholar Hera Jay Brown follows passion for refugee advocacy

UT graduate and first female transgender Rhodes Scholar Hera Jay Brown follows passion for refugee advocacy

Gabriela Szymanowska, The Daily Beacon | Dec 17, 2019

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (CMG) - The University of Tennessee’s ninth Rhodes Scholar and the first ever female transgender Rhodes Scholar has been chasing her passions far and wide across the globe. Hera Jay...

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Star Wars Rewind: The Force Awakens

Star Wars Rewind: The Force Awakens

For a while, people believed Star Wars films have run their course. Virtually no one was expecting to see an Episode VII anytime soon. That was until George Lucas sold the rights to Disney who planned...

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