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Dr. Juan Aceros demonstrates the adaptive toys.

Adaptive Toys at UNF

Kristina Smith Feb 24, 2019

In a busy week of homecoming and the inauguration of President David Szymanski, the Adaptive Toy lab was one of many to showcase their projects and accomplishments for the school. The lab may be hidden...

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Senior Jay Prather prepares for the incoming pitch.

UNF Baseball splits doubleheader with Fordham

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Feb 23, 2019

After losing game one, the Ospreys took game two led by heavy hitting. Game One The Rams grabbed an early 3-0 lead in the first three innings with base knocks by Junior Matt Tarabek and Sophomore...

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Photo by Khorri Newton.

UNF Men’s and Women’s Basketball earn major conference wins over Flames

The Ospreys swept the Flames in a doubleheader in both major upsets. Women's Basketball Redshirt-Sophomore Jazz Bond and Junior Adrienne Jackson contributed 38 points together in a 66-54 commanding...

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Police Chief Frank Mackesy examines UNFPD body cam gear. Photo by Michael Herrera

UPD says reported on-campus rape cases in 2018 will be lower than 2017

Nathan Dean, Broadcast Reporter Feb 23, 2019

After high school graduation, students take their first steps in discovering their life purpose. The first stage of their adult life begins. Although students leave college well-prepared for many scenarios,...

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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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