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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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PAWS Your Stress Fall 2018

PAWS Your Stress gives students a pause during Finals Week

Aisling Glocke Dec 4, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXAm6satn-0[/embedyt] Video by Aisling Glocke On Monday, December 3, students were treated to a canine surprise with the semesterly event PAWS Your Stress. The...

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Professor Gregory Ahearn. Courtesy of the University of North Florida

Biology professor accused of sexually harassing a student, retires

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief Dec 3, 2018

Gregory Ahearn, the UNF professor that was under investigation on alleged sexual harassment claims, has retired, according to university officials. According to Public Relations Director Joanna Norris,...

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UNF Women's Basketball falls in close battle with Rams

UNF Women’s Basketball falls in close battle with Rams

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Dec 3, 2018

In their third game of the season against a Power 5 team, the Ospreys hung tough with Colorado State until a cold-shooting third quarter, which was too much to come back from. The home court advantage...

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UNF competition pool complex slowly becoming a reality

UNF competition pool complex slowly becoming a reality

Steven Thompson Dec 2, 2018

Many students may not have known that UNF’s Field House is used to accommodate an indoor pool. Now, a new competition pool complex is being planned on land north of the Student Wellness Center. “Capital...

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Ospreys defeat Buccaneers with impressive team shooting performance

Ospreys defeat Buccaneers with impressive team shooting performance

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Dec 2, 2018

Although both teams battled throughout the game, the Ospreys prevailed by shooting 47 percent from the field and a key shot from Redshirt-Sophomore J.T. Escobar. The Buccaneers (4-4) recorded...

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Power Outage at the Fountains

Power outage affects student housing

Hannah Lee Nov 30, 2018

*UPDATE: Power has been restored, according to JEA, as of 8:57 p.m. A power outage on Kernan Blvd. is affecting student housing such as the Fountains, the Flats and the Districts. According to JEA,...

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The Thomas G. Carpenter library.  Photo by Colin McCann

Finals week at Tommy G’s: UNF Library events for finals week

DeAndre Pearson Nov 30, 2018

Finals week is around the corner. That means endless hours of studying and stress for most students. Starting from Dec. 3 through Dec. 7, the Thomas G. Carpenter Library will be hosting plenty of activities...

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Men’s Basketball dominates Florida A&M on Military Appreciation Night

Men’s Basketball dominates Florida A&M on Military Appreciation Night

DeAndre Pearson Nov 30, 2018

On Military Appreciation night, North Florida (3-5 Overall ) rolled through Florida A&M Rattlers (3-5 Overall) in a 81-62 rout. In the first half, North Florida started off the game ice-cold,...

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