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UNF student Zeph Kane targeted by an on-campus preacher

Free Speech vs. Inclusiveness: What college students think

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor | May 17, 2019

  The first amendment has been the hot topic for universities nationwide as the debate on the limitations of free speech rage on, especially at UNF, where campus preachers seem to be a recurring...

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Senior Brad Depperman delivers the pitch.

Depperman’s gem not enough in 2-0 loss

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | May 16, 2019

Despite Senior Brad Depperman’s seven shutout innings, the Ospreys offense couldn’t get much done in the 2-0 loss to Stetson. The Hatters struck in the bottom of the first when Junior Jorge...

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UNF redesigns student IDs to function as voter IDs

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor | May 16, 2019

NextGen Florida met with students, administrators, and student government, so you can now have the shot at voting with your student ID. According to Student Body President, John Aloska, the new ID’s...

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Hicks Hall where One Stop student financial services is located. Photo courtesy of Chartwells

UNF’s new One Stop director is making some changes

Victoria Reed | May 16, 2019

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgxgmPmLvKM[/embedyt] UNF’s new One Stop director is making college life a little easier for students by placing a large document drop box on campus that...

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Tik Tok recruits college students to promote their brand

Victoria Reed | May 16, 2019

Tik Tok is working to increase its appeal by recruiting college students as brand ambassadors to build popularity on college campuses. The mobile app allows users to create and upload short videos...

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Surfer [The Bar]

“Drake and Josh” star Drake Bell is coming to Jacksonville Beach

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor | May 15, 2019

Drake Bell from the series "Drake & Josh" is coming to Surfer The Bar in Jacksonville Beach  Thursday, June 20, at 8 p.m. Only this time, he won't be acting out our favorite lines from the hit T.V....

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New updates coming to UNF Wi-Fi

New updates coming to UNF Wi-Fi

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor | May 15, 2019

You might see a change in the UNF wi-fi as  UNF's ITS Help Desk says additional updates to the “UNF- Wireless” network are  being applied this week. Students and employees may be asked to accept...

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Graphic by Lianna Norman

OPINION: Extremely wicked response

Austin Belet, Opinions Editor | May 15, 2019

One of the latest movies blowing up on social media has been the biographical crime thriller Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile. For those who may be unaware, this movie is the recapturing of the...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

How fried food affects your brain

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor | May 14, 2019

We've all heard the term "brain food" before, but as students, it can mean more than we think. Food high in refined sugars are linked to stress, impaired brain function and depression, according to health.harvard.edu. College...

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 Graphic by Kaitlin Sinardi.

Get your paddles with summer kayaking lessons

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor | May 13, 2019

Thanks to UNF’s Division of Continuing Education, you can now check learning how to kayak off your bucket-list. You can now learn the different types of kayaking, equipment, safety, the rules and regulations,...

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Walmart raises minimum smoking age to 21

Walmart raises minimum smoking age to 21

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor | May 13, 2019

If you’re 18 and planning on buying tobacco related products, then Walmart and Sam’s Club aren't the places to go. Starting July 1, the company will no longer sell tobacco products or e-cigarettes...

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UNF Track & Field racks up medals in Conference Championship meet

UNF Track & Field racks up medals in Conference Championship meet

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | May 13, 2019

The Ospreys hosted the ASUN Track & Field Conference Championship and both the Men’s and Women’s team had impressive performances. Senior Audrey Carpenter placed third in the opening day...

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