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Music? Food? Check out Battle of the Bands

Music? Food? Check out Battle of the Bands

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Oct 8, 2019

Do you love free music? What about free food? If you answered yes to either of those questions, you should check out Osprey Productions’ Battle of the Bands.  Friday Oct. 18, Battle of the Bands...

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McCaffrey, Panthers run over Jaguars in Week 5 showdown

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter Oct 7, 2019

The Jacksonville Jaguars were handed a 34-27 loss by the Carolina Panthers, led by running back Christian McCaffrey. Despite staying in reach for most of the game, the Jaguars had no answer for Christian...

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Turtles on Turtle Island in Candy Cane Lake

Hidden gems of UNF: Turtle Island

Nathan Turoff, Critter Columnist Oct 7, 2019

One of the most interesting aspects of Candy Cane Lake is its geography.  There are a few floating islands in the lake, one of them being located right next to the bridge spanning the lake. This island...

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Police beat: theft of an iPhone and bumper sticker

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Oct 7, 2019

The theft of an iPhone On Sep. 30, a UNFPD officer responded to a call in reference to the theft of an iPhone.  The officer met with the student who called in the complaint. The young woman told...

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DIY halloween decor

D.I.Y. Halloween decorations to spook up your holiday

Jessica Volz Oct 7, 2019

Let the Halloween decorations be the scariest part of the year, not what’s left in the bank. Learn 3 D.I.Y. (do it yourself) decorations that will add some spook wherever it’s needed and take a peek...

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Table tennis tournament: Ceramics Guild vs. Sculptors’ Guild

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Oct 7, 2019

Come watch the Ceramics and Sculptors' Guilds battle each other in a table tennis tournament this Thursday, Oct. 10. You can find the tournament in the Game Room at the Student Union at 6 p.m. The tournaments...

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Man on the street: What do ospreys think about dating in college?

Alex Bowman and Brett Neewia Oct 7, 2019

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPr_7KtHEY8[/embedyt] “A recent study by the American Psychological Association found that between 60 and 80 percent of North American college students have...

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*Halloween special* Spooky video game conspiracy theories

*Halloween special* Spooky video game conspiracy theories

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter Oct 7, 2019

Usually, you would expect a video game to be an overall fun time. However, according to these theories, that couldn't be further from the truth. In honor of the Halloween season, here are three spooky...

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Plagued by parking

Emily Echevarria, Student Government Reporter Oct 6, 2019

It’s arguably the worst part of the day, a time that inspires dread and malcontent in all. Trying to find parking on UNF’s campus is no joke. Parking on campus can sometimes take up to an hour,...

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Cat Fight: Jaguars and Panthers face off in Week 5 matchup

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter Oct 6, 2019

After a strong come-from-behind victory in Denver last week, the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-2) are on the road again to face the Carolina Panthers (2-2) in a battle of the expansion teams.  The Jaguars...

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Cestero, Askew shine in sweep over Highlanders

Cestero, Askew shine in sweep over Highlanders

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Oct 5, 2019

Featured Image by: Darvin Nelson After being swept against FGCU, the Ospreys got back on the right track with dominant performances by Julianna Askew and Solimar Cestero in a match sweep against NJIT.  NJIT...

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VanLiew powers Eagles past Ospreys

VanLiew powers Eagles past Ospreys

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter Oct 5, 2019

Featured Image by: Darvin Nelson Video by: Brett Nweeia Florida Gulf Coast University handed the Ospreys their third straight loss Friday in a 3-0 sweep, led by Cortney VanLiew’s 18 kills. [embedyt]...

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