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Wesley Twiggs. Photo from Nassau County.

Former UNF student arrested after threatening to commit mass shooting at local high school

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Jan 6, 2019

20-year-old, Wesley Zane Twiggs, was arrested Saturday morning after making threats to "shoot up" his former high school - Fernadina Beach High School, according to police. Twiggs confessed to police...

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Week of Welcome breakdown

Aisling Glocke, Managing Editor | Jan 6, 2019

Are you dreading going back to classes after a long break? Coming back to school doesn’t have to be all bad! Starting January 6, Campus Life will host daily activities in the semesterly event Week of...

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Ospreys lose in overtime slugfest

Ospreys lose in overtime slugfest

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter | Jan 6, 2019

In a back and forth defensive battle that saw both teams held under their season averages, the Ospreys lost a hard-fought contest to the University of North Alabama Lions 70-64. After Senior Arianna...

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Ospreys tame Lions to begin conference play

Ospreys tame Lions to begin conference play

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Jan 5, 2019

In their first game ever playing each other, the Ospreys won against North Alabama behind a solid shooting performance. As the game began, the Lions jumped out to an early 4-0 lead. Junior...

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Men’s Basketball vs. FNU

Ospreys cruise for historic home win

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter | Jan 3, 2019

After defeating the Florida National University Conquistadors, the UNF Ospreys Men's basketball team earned home win number 200 in team history. The Ospreys returned from a trip to Auburn in which...

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Activists gather outside of the Duval County Courthouse in response to the recent death of transgender community members.

Gender as a cultural construct: The modern spectrum and stereotypes

Sam Chaney, News Editor | Jan 3, 2019

This article was originally published in the Fall 2018 “Culture of UNF Issue”.  So, are you a girl or a boy? And how do you know for sure that’s what you are? Have you always known? The American...

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Photo by Mark Judson

Greek-life culture at UNF: What is it and how does it function?

Jessica May | Jan 2, 2019

This article was originally published in the Fall 2018 “Culture of UNF Issue”.  Joining a fraternity or sorority is a great way to make lifelong friends in college. Greek life at UNF strives to...

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Ashes Boutique

10 local restaurant gems in Jacksonville

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter | Jan 1, 2019

Are  you completely convinced Jacksonville has nothing more to offer in terms of excitement? Are you tired of dining at the same five places every night? Well, turns out there are plenty of unique...

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Williams runs all over NC State’s defense in monstrous win

Williams runs all over NC State’s defense in monstrous win

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Jan 1, 2019

Trayveon Williams’ dominant performance on the ground carried the Aggies to a 52-13 win over the NC State Wolfpack in the 2018 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl.  The Aggies set the tone early in the second...

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American Culture: The stigma of “socially unacceptable” monetary opportunities for college students

American Culture: The stigma of “socially unacceptable” monetary opportunities for college students

Sam Chaney, News Editor | Dec 31, 2018

This article was originally published in the Fall 2018 “Culture of UNF Issue”.  Students across the country are beginning to sweat as the average price of tuition steadily climbs alongside the...

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Mark Tumeo, the former dean of the College of Computing, Engineering and Construction. Courtesy of the University of North Florida

UNF responds to Tumeo lawsuit claims

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter | Dec 30, 2018

UNF's Board of Trustees responded to the complaint filed by Mark Tumeo, a former dean of the College of Computing, Engineering and Construction, who resigned on Oct. 3 and is currently suing the Board...

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Tigers trounce Ospreys in lopsided road loss

Tigers trounce Ospreys in lopsided road loss

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Dec 30, 2018

It was an uphill climb from beginning to end for the Ospreys as they faced No. 12 Auburn on the road. The Ospreys scored the first points of the game on a jumper from Redshirt-Junior J.T. Escobar....

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