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Students gathered in the Game Room to play Rocket League.

UNF Nerd Culture

Hunter Horstman | Dec 29, 2018

This article was originally published in the Fall 2018 “Culture of UNF Issue”.  I know what you’re thinking: nerds are just a bunch of socially awkward, goofy-looking guys that smell like sweat...

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Allen’s hot shooting carries Rebels to win over Ospreys

Allen’s hot shooting carries Rebels to win over Ospreys

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter | Dec 28, 2018

The Ospreys Women’s Basketball team came into the game looking for their first ever win against a Southeastern Conference opponent but the Ole Miss Rebels' Crystal Allen had other ideas. Allen,...

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North Florida against FAMU

A look at an athlete from abroad: Iván Gandía-Rosa

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Dec 28, 2018

This article was originally published in the Fall 2018 “Culture of UNF Issue”.  Student athletes at UNF come from a plethora of different parts of the world, from Germany to Mexico. Iván Gandía-Rosa,...

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Photo by Lili Weinstein.

Aggies practice at Hodges Stadium for upcoming TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Dec 27, 2018

Football has finally come to UNF, as host to Coach Jimbo Fisher and the Texas A&M Aggies. Fisher and his team were having a closed practice at Hodges Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 26 in preparation...

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Nature Trails

The Hidden Gem

Andy Moser, Features Editor | Dec 26, 2018

This article was originally published in the Fall 2018 “Culture of UNF Issue”.  Culture is everywhere. In a sense, culture is everything. It’s in our attitudes, our media, our art, even in our...

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Students rehearse a dance together before salsa instructor Andres Espinosa turns on the corresponding song. Photo by Courtney Stringfellow

What does UNF know about international culture? A lot, actually.

Alan Vargas | Dec 24, 2018

This article was originally published in the Fall 2018 “Culture of UNF Issue”.  The University of North Florida is a sleepy school near the beach of a sprawling southern city. Jacksonville is home...

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Aquaman: The hero who could be king

David Eckstein | Dec 23, 2018

With all the DC characters that are getting solo movies, it was only a matter of time before they gave one to one of their most exotic heroes, Aquaman. The Atlantean's story starts with Arthur...

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Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election.

How the third government shutdown this year could affect UNF

Lianna Norman, News Editor | Dec 22, 2018

“If we don’t get what we want, one way or the other. Whether it’s through you, through the military, through anything we want to call, I will shut down the Government, and I am proud," President...

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Pho

Dishes by students for students

Aisling Glocke | Dec 22, 2018

This article was originally published in the Fall 2018 “Culture of UNF Issue”.  Phở One of the many ways to maintain and spread culture is through cooking cultural dishes. Many students living...

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Bond notches third straight double-digit performance in win over Warner

Bond notches third straight double-digit performance in win over Warner

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Dec 21, 2018

After a tough loss to Alabama A&M, the Ospreys rebounded with a 67-36 win against the Royals. The Ospreys showed their athleticism and grit early in the game when Senior Arianna Emanuel-Wright...

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Women's Basketball

Ospreys fall to Bulldogs in nailbiter

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Dec 21, 2018

The Ospreys lose a heartbreaker late in the fourth quarter to an aggressive Alabama A&M. As the game began, Sophomore Jameica Cobb scored the first basket of the game on a three-pointer for...

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Photo by Mark Judson.

Short Story Submission: The Race Track

Leonardo Paley | Dec 21, 2018

This student submission was originally published in the Fall 2018 "Culture of UNF Issue".  The track the boy would ride around was worn down, and rightfully so. The school had closed a year or so ago...

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