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Astrophysics Professor Dr. Hewitt and Astrophysics Student set up the main telescope for attendees to view nearby planets and stars. Photo by Ashley Pace

A night under the stars with the Physics Department

Lianna Norman, News Editor | Dec 13, 2018

This Friday at 8 p.m. the Department of Physics will be holding an astronomy night that will be open to the public. The event will consist of a thirty-minute lecture on the topic of viewing and will...

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Ospreys snatch victory from Panthers

Ospreys snatch victory from Panthers

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter | Dec 12, 2018

The UNF Women’s Basketball team survived a hard fought back and forth game to defeat the FIU Lady Panthers 62-53 Tuesday night at home.  After a slow start, not scoring until late in the first quarter,...

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UNFPD police cars.

Active shooter training in Honors Hall

Hannah Lee | Dec 12, 2018

The UNF Police Department is conducting an active shooter training exercise in Bldg. 10, Honors Hall Wednesday morning. The exercise will be until 10 a.m., according to the University. — For more information...

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Graphic by Mary Belichis

UNF Basketball hosts toy drive and dollar night

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter | Dec 11, 2018

As the UNF Women’s basketball team faces off with Florida International University on Tuesday,  fans will be treated to dollar night, where all popcorn, drinks and tickets will be only $1.   There...

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Graduates displaying their customized caps.

New security protocols for fall commencement ceremony

Hannah Lee | Dec 6, 2018

The University will be implementing new security protocols for commencement ceremonies. Previously, only bags were checked. Now all graduates, guests, faculty, staff and vendors will be screened by metal...

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Photo by Camille Shaw.

Osprey Cafe receives Green Restaurant certification

Alex Toth, Features Editor | Dec 6, 2018

UNF’s Osprey Café was recently named a 3 Star Certified Green Restaurant by the Green Restaurant Association. The Green Restaurant Association is a national nonprofit organization helping restaurants...

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Spinnaker Magazine cover for November-December 2013 issue.

New firewall blocks adult content on UNF wi-fi

Alex Toth, Features Editor | Dec 6, 2018

This past week, students discovered that adult content that was previously available on UNF’s school wi-fi is now blocked by the UNF web filters. Now, we know the reason. A statement from the University...

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Guests attending summer commencements on July 31 will park in the second, third and fourth floors of the Arena Garage. 
Photo by Robert Curtis

Expected parking and traffic congestion in relation to Fall Commencement

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Dec 6, 2018

As graduating UNF students congregate in the Arena to celebrate their final farewell to the University, their family, friends and other loved ones will flock to support them in their achievements. This...

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Logo of the Jacksonville Jaguars

Jaguars vs Titans game preview

Hunter Horstman | Dec 5, 2018

It is an AFC South battle on Thursday Night Football between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans. The Jaguars are at the bottom of the division at 4-8, while the Titans are sitting at 6-6....

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The Great Seal. Photo by Alan Vargas

Student Government creates legend of the “Great Seal”

Alan Vargas, Government reporter | Dec 5, 2018

Student Government took action in dusting off an old UNF legend in Senate on Friday, Nov. 30. Legend has it that the gods chose to break Great Seal of the University of North Florida. Some say that...

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Tom and Betty Petway Hall. Photo by Colin McCann

Lot 3 to be unavailable for extended period of time during Winter Break

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Dec 5, 2018

The University has decided to take advantage of the extended period of time when most students and faculty will be away from campus. Starting Friday, Dec. 7, Lot 3 in front of Bldg. 57 (Tom and Betty Petway...

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 Graphic  by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Stolen laptop, wallet, and reported damage

Jessica May, Police Reporter | Dec 4, 2018

Stolen laptop A victim of laptop theft met with police at the University Police Department on Nov. 13 in regards to the loss of his device. The victim told UNFPD that he had plugged his laptop...

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