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Sophomore Abraham Sequera takes a swing.

Ospreys Win 8-3, Complete Weekend Sweep

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter | Apr 14, 2019

The Ospreys had a strong 8-3 win, sweeping NJIT over the weekend series led by four Ospreys recording three hits apiece. UNF was on the board in the first inning when Redshirt-Senior Wes Weeks...

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Marchese goes the full nine in win over Highlanders

Marchese goes the full nine in win over Highlanders

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Apr 13, 2019

Senior Nick Marchese tossed his first complete game in an Ospreys uniform and silenced the Highlanders for a 5-2 UNF victory. The Highlanders got on the board first with an RBI double by Senior...

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A stellar evening at astronomy night

A stellar evening at astronomy night

Kristina Smith | Apr 13, 2019

At the latest installment of Astronomy night, the Astronomy club welcomed NASA Ambassador Sam Turley and delved into the matter of NASA's Apollo projects. After a short lecture on the history of humankind's...

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Courtesy of Student Government

Student Government makes shifts heading into the new school year

Alex Del Dago, Government Reporter | Apr 13, 2019

It was a long and emotional day in the Senate meeting on Friday, April 12, as it was the last for many and the start of something new for some. It was the last day in office for the DuPilka-Bermudez administration...

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Senior Brad Depperman delivers the pitch.

Depperman shuts out Highlanders in home series opener

William Cunkle | Apr 13, 2019

Strong pitching by Senior Brad Depperman fueled the Ospreys in a quick two hour and 12 minute 4-0 win. In the first inning, Junior Austin Hurwitz drove an RBI double down the right field line...

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Stronger than Stigma: Downtown Jax participates in mental health awareness month

Stronger than Stigma: Downtown Jax participates in mental health awareness month

Lianna Norman, News Editor | Apr 12, 2019

Stronger than Stigma is an organization in Jacksonville dedicated to eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health for local millennials and Gen Zs. The organization is holding a month-long event in...

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Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Veterans Deserve Better

Armando Grundy-Gomes | Apr 11, 2019

“I will see what I can do and/or I am looking into it.” This is the poison of choice that I have constantly received from University of North Florida President David Szymanski, his administration,...

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Darrick Gibbs talks to the Woman's Basketball Team.

Osprey Women’s Basketball Season Wrap-Up and Look Ahead

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter | Apr 11, 2019

The UNF Women’s basketball team ended the 2018-19 season in a way that no team wants to, with a loss. Despite that, the team made big strides during the season and look to build on those with more success...

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Softball vs. Georgia Southern University 2019

Matzko deals in 6-1 win over Rattlers

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Apr 10, 2019

Fueled by Redshirt-Senior Sydney Matzko’s six innings of one-run ball, the Ospreys outhit FAMU in a 6-1 win. Freshman Paige Pfent capitalized on one of the Rattlers miscues in the bottom of the...

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Photo by Camille Shaw

UNF Police Sergeant arrested for indecent exposure

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Apr 10, 2019

*UPDATED: April 11, 1:06 p.m.* UNF Police Sergeant Mark Milton was arrested Wednesday for indecent exposure, according to police. According to the police report, Milton was arrested on UNF's campus...

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The entrance to the UNF Counseling Center. The walls are gray and there are silver double doors with large windows, and a sign above the doors reading, "UNF Counseling Center"

How to de-stress before finals

Teeryana Bryant | Apr 10, 2019

It can be argued that one of the most nerve-racking things about college is finals week. Often, students can be made to feel that these final tests are make-or-break. Of course, this feeling of panic can...

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photo by Teeryana Bryant

Our Diverse World: Robin Magnelli speaks at UNF

Teeryana Bryant | Apr 10, 2019

UNF hosted an event with guest speaker Robin Magnelli. The event was titled “Our Diverse World,” and addressed evolution and creation. Magnelli discussed the different theories that have been used...

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