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Bicyclist and pedestrian collide, rescue called

Courtney Green, News Editor Nov 6, 2019

A bicyclist and pedestrian collided around 5 p.m. near the Green and Lot 2. One of the individuals involved received a very minor road rash, according to a University statement. As a result, rescue...

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16 year-old suspect in shooting at Jax Beach Skate Park

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Nov 6, 2019

This story was updated at 9 a.m., Thursday, November 7. This past Friday, police responded to a shooting at the Jacksonville Beach Skate Park. Jacksonville Beach Police Department (JBPD) are searching...

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Opinions: Better choices equals better results

Matthew Caballero, Opinions writer Nov 6, 2019

In an era when more students are graduating from our country's university system than ever before, we are also seeing the average student’s debt rise to inconceivable levels. Just last year the average...

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Swoop on in for Avengers: Endgame

Swoop on in for Avengers: Endgame

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Nov 6, 2019

Tonight, Osprey Life and Productions is showing “Avengers: Endgame” at the UNF Coxwell Amphitheater. The event runs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. This event is free to students who bring their Osprey...

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UNF study finds having indoor plants can decrease stress levels in women

Jessica Volz Nov 6, 2019

If you're thinking about getting an indoor plant but don't know if the hassle is worth it then you may want to consider it more beneficial for your mental health. Especially, after hearing about a new study...

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Porchfest is in full swing

Porchfest is in full swing

Darvin Nelson, General assignment reporter Nov 6, 2019

Jacksonville Porchfest is a free event with an expected 50 vendors, including a variety of food trucks and local artists selling art. 18 music groups will also perform live. The festival is this Saturday,...

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Ospreys fall in season opener to Badgers

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter Nov 6, 2019

The UNF Women’s Basketball team lost their season opener, 75-62, to the Wisconsin Badgers on Tuesday, November 5.  Jazz Bond struggled on offense in the first game of the season, making only one...

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Blackshear, Jr., Gators outplay Ospreys

Blackshear, Jr., Gators outplay Ospreys

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Nov 6, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson Video by: John Watson In a tough non-conference bout against the No. 6 Florida Gators, the Ospreys were outsized and struggled to defend against Kerry Blackshear,...

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Ospreys invest like SWOOP

Ospreys invest like SWOOP

Emma Sheridan, Volunteer Nov 5, 2019

Investing is the last thing that comes to mind when struggling with financial insecurity in college.  The Finance and Investment Society of the University of North Florida seeks to change that. The...

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Opinions: Mass customization

Normandi Tapia Nov 5, 2019

Jeez, well that sounds real technical… what high level jargon is that? That jargon is from my Foundations of Business class. Mass customization makes products just for you - just for everyone frankly...

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A year out from elections, who's still running?

A year out from elections, who’s still running?

Emily Echevarria, Student Government Reporter Nov 5, 2019

As we kick off November and head into finals, it might have slipped your mind that we’re a year out from the Presidential Election. Need a quick catch up? The 2020 election is just under a year away,...

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Alleged neo-Nazi posters found around UNF’s campus

Darvin Nelson and Rachel Tucker Nov 5, 2019

UNF has seen its fair share of hate groups on campus in the past and now reports and tips received by Spinnaker seem to point towards a well known hate group trying to make its presence known on campus:...

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