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Felicity Huffman Sentenced to 14 days

Felicity Huffman Sentenced to 14 days

Jessica Volz, Reporter | Sep 18, 2019

Felicity Huffman was sentenced to 14 days in prison after pleading guilty to the largest conspiracy college scandal. According to the Department of Justice, Huffman was sentenced on Sept. 13 at 2:30...

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Retired U.S. Ambassador Barbara Stephenson speaks at UNF Herbert University Center. Photo by Romario Gardner.

Former U.S. ambassador speaks at UNF on relations with Latin America

Courtney Green, News Editor | Sep 18, 2019

On Tuesday, September 17, former Ambassador to Panama Barbara Stephenson gave a talk at UNF’s Adam W. Herbert University Center on “The Latin Americans: Their Love-Hate Relationship with the U.S.”  Barbara...

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The Women's Center.Photo by Bronwyn Knight

A guide for Freshmen: What is the Women’s Center?

Courtney Green, News Editor | Sep 18, 2019

"I’m interested in the Women’s Center, but I don't really think it's the place for me." Well, lucky for you, the Women’s Center is an intersectional, all-inclusive place for everyone and every identity...

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What’s Student Government and why should you care?

Emily Echevarria, Student Government Reporter | Sep 18, 2019

What is student government, and why should we care? It’s easy to hear John Aloszka’s name thrown around on campus, or to see “student government” tacked on to banners and announcements around...

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Ospreys take down Eagles in five-set bout

Ospreys take down Eagles in five-set bout

Catherine Cavallo, Sports Anchor | Sep 18, 2019

Video by: Brett Nweeia and Daniel Parker Featured image by: Darvin Nelson After losing the second and fourth set, the Ospreys rallied in the fifth set to secure the win against Georgia Southern. [embedyt]...

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Young man vaping

What’s new about vaping?

Heydi Ortiz and Alex Bowman | Sep 17, 2019

We’ve all heard countless stories about how vaping is bad for you, but what makes this story different? The effects of vaping are starting to show as six deaths have occurred from vaping devices or products....

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Lilly Singh, Superwoman.

Superwoman replaces Carson Daly on NBC

Rachel Tucker, Reporter | Sep 17, 2019

YouTube star Lilly Singh’s late-night talk show “A Little Late with Lilly” premiered on Monday night, making her the first bisexual woman of color to host a late-night talk show on a major network. Even...

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Your future could be waiting at the Osprey Career Fair

Your future could be waiting at the Osprey Career Fair

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter | Sep 17, 2019

If you're on the lookout for an internship or a full-time job, stop by the Osprey Career Fair. The Osprey Career Fair will be going on Tuesday October 1, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Adam W. Herbert...

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Photo of a yoga class

Student Wellness Complex hosts a “Playground” event

Lianna Norman, Editor in chief | Sep 16, 2019

We've all done the thing where we say we're going to try one of the many fitness classes at the gym and we chicken out at the last second to revert to our regular workout, or just skip altogether. Thankfully,...

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Who will be the next Ozzie?

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Sep 16, 2019

Mascots are the ultimate hype machines for any sports team whether it’s Gritty of the Philadelphia Flyers or the Jaguars' Jaxson de Ville. UNF is currently looking for the next person to don the...

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Picture of Mindy the Gator at UNF

Howard’s got competition: Meet Mindy the Gator

Courtney Green, News Editor | Sep 16, 2019

A common saying here in Florida goes something along the lines of this: “Where there’s water, there is probably a gator.” UNF has tons of water hot-spots, so naturally we should anticipate a gator...

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Student government to address on campus harassment, parking issues

Emily Echevarria, Student government reporter | Sep 16, 2019

The University and Student Affairs Committee of student government met Friday, Sep.13 to revise proposed legislation addressing harassment from visitors on campus. Most students will recall the viral...

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