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Washing machines in the dorms: Why were they removed?

Washing machines in the dorms: Why were they removed?

Aisling Glocke, Managing Editor Jan 8, 2019

Students living in the dorms returned from break to a new routine for getting their laundry done. On Jan. 2, residents received an email explaining the washing machines in the unit were being removed from...

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Adult content allowed back on campus

Adult content allowed back on campus

Alex Toth, Features Editor Jan 8, 2019

At the start of December, UNF blocked access to websites featuring adult content on the school Wi-Fi. This ban included not only sites with pornographic content, but also comedy and entertainment websites...

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Graphic by Drew McDonald

Alabama and Clemson clash for National Championship

Chase Gunnell, Staff Writer Jan 7, 2019

For the third time in four years, Alabama and Clemson clash in the National Championship in hopes of hoisting the College Football Playoff trophy. Alabama rolled through the college football regular...

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Wesley Twiggs. Photo from Nassau County.

Former UNF student accused of threatening a mass shooting is now in treatment

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter Jan 7, 2019

Former UNF student, Wesley Zane Twiggs, was arrested on Saturday morning after writing 2 anonymous threats on a chat site, threatening to commit a mass shooting at Fernandina Beach High School, according...

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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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