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SG Senate approves $50,000 bill for new UNF Beach Volleyball courts

SG Senate approves $50,000 bill for new UNF Beach Volleyball courts

Alex Del Dago, Student Government Reporter | Feb 23, 2019

With the hopes of recruiting more student-athletes and improving the recreational sports scene at UNF, Student Government Senate approved a new bill to fund the creation of five brand-new Beach Volleyball...

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Szymanski announces a $1 million donation to The School of Computing

Szymanski announces a $1 million donation to The School of Computing

Lianna Norman, News Editor | Feb 23, 2019

There were only two standing ovations at the inauguration of new UNF President David Szymanski. The first was for the man of the hour himself, as people clapped upon the beginning of his speech. The second...

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Ospreys win third straight behind stellar outings from Depperman and Miller

Ospreys win third straight behind stellar outings from Depperman and Miller

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Feb 23, 2019

Fresh off upsetting the third-ranked Florida Gators, the Ospreys defeated the Fordham Rams in 12 innings with a walkoff walk   At the Plate In the top of the sixth, Junior Matt Tarabek...

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UCF Board of Trustees accept Dale Whittaker's resignation

UCF Board of Trustees accept Dale Whittaker’s resignation

Knightnews.com | Feb 22, 2019

ORLANDO, Fla. (knightnews.com) – The UCF Board of Trustees voted seven to three in favor of accepting President Dale Whittaker’s resignation. His resignation will be effective immediately and the...

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SDS marches to the President's Office and held their rally, even though it was raining.

SDS hosts rally advocating for rights of immigrants

Jay Mafela | Feb 22, 2019

While the rainy weather kept most students indoors, it didn't stop some students from stepping out to the green to spread their message to others. The Students for a Democratic Society held a rally...

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President David Szymanski.

Sitting down with David Szymanski before the Inauguration

Lianna Norman, News Editor | Feb 22, 2019

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1dwAkeNuh8[/embedyt] President David Szymanski’s initiatives that he has placed throughout UNF campus have affected student life in many ways, some more direct...

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Briana Quay.
Courtesy of Briana Quay.

First-Generation students run the Inauguration

Teeryana Bryant | Feb 22, 2019

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23_aPPLrtZ4[/embedyt] “To be the student to guide everyone through this historical event is an honor in itself,” she said. Briana Quay and President David...

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Maria Szymanski reads to the UNF Preschool.
Courtesy of the University of North Florida.

UNF’s First Lady: Her life, Her contributions, Her passion

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter | Feb 21, 2019

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_hX5kRhW0A[/embedyt] Bright energy filled the room as the first lady ecstatically answered questions about her life before and after marrying the president and...

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UNF Baseball topples Gators

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Feb 21, 2019

The Ospreys earned a 7-1 victory against the Gators with lights out pitching and the hitters putting on a showcase. At the plate The Ospreys set the tone early in the game as Senior Jay Prather...

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Sarah Busansky

UNF student Sarah Busansky defies all odds

Aleema Jack | Feb 21, 2019

Life may not always turn out the way one’s planned, but nothing can stop Sarah Busansky. Busansky was born with cerebral palsy and weighing in at just four pounds, doctors said Sarah would not live long...

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Ospreys outlast Dolphins in overtime thriller

Ospreys outlast Dolphins in overtime thriller

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Feb 21, 2019

After losing game one of the River City Rumble earlier this season, the Ospreys had a chip on their shoulder to prove who the better team in Jacksonville is and delivered with an 80-73 win.   The...

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Some animals stay during hurricanes. Photo by Alex Morman

Opinion: God Awful Geese

Austin Belet, Opinions Reporter | Feb 20, 2019

You're walking in the woods. There's no one around and your phone is dead. Out of the corner of your eye, you spot them. No not Shia LaBeouf, but in fact it is geese. The dreaded bird that is only...

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