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Imposter UNF softball coach pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of children

Hannah Lee and Sam Chaney Nov 24, 2018

The man who was imposing as an assistant softball coach at UNF in an attempt to elicit sexual photos and videos from female student-athletes with promises of college softball scholarships plead guilty...

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Police Beat: Mysterious biohazard, missing bike and unknown male

Jessica May Nov 24, 2018

What is that... UNFPD responded to an investigation in the Fine Arts Building’s women’s restroom on Nov. 8. A staff member of Physical Facilities found blood in a toilet with unknown contents...

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What Student Advocate Madison Brantley is doing about sexual assault on campus

Alan Vargas, Government reporter Nov 23, 2018

Imagine yourself at a friend’s house party. You grab a drink and relax. You’re playing some games, talking with friends and just having a good time. When it’s time for another drink, someone conveniently...

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Professor Gregory Ahearn. Courtesy of the University of North Florida

Biology professor under investigation for alleged sexual harassment of a student

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief Nov 22, 2018

Gregory Ahearn, a tenured professor and former chair in the UNF Biology Department, is being investigated on claims of having engaged in inappropriate activity of a sexual nature and making sexist comments...

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How to have a Friendsgiving on a budget

Jessica May Nov 21, 2018

Planning a Thanksgiving with your friends? There are plenty of ways to do it, but having a Friendsgiving on a budget can be a little tricky. Meeting up with your friends to discuss the meal beforehand...

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Thanksgiving campus hours and closures

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Nov 21, 2018

While the majority of students are already in the process of making their way home for the Thanksgiving Holiday, that may not be the case for everybody on campus. If you're wondering what the business...

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Upper Deck difficulties in the Fountains

DeAndre Pearson Nov 21, 2018

The Upper Deck, a sports-themed room at the Osprey Fountains, has drawn criticism due to technical difficulties with their television service. Since their 2009 opening, the Upper Deck has been a social...

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Ospreys dominate Golden Eagles en route to Championship game

Ospreys dominate Golden Eagles en route to Championship game

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Nov 21, 2018

  In their first bout in the Cancun Challenge, the Ospreys got out to an early lead and the large deficit from the first half was too much for a Golden Eagles comeback as the Ospreys won, 64-48. In...

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Ospreys basketball weekend recap

Ospreys basketball weekend recap

DeAndre Pearson Nov 20, 2018

    It was a tough weekend for basketball as both Men’s and Women’s basketball teams suffered losses. Men’s Basketball went on the road to take on Wright State as part of their...

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UNF Assistant Professor of Biology Mike Aspinwall. Photo by Steven Thompson

UNF professor gives perspective on California wildfire

Steven Thompson Nov 19, 2018

76 people have died, and 9,700 homes have been destroyed in the massive “Camp Fire” wildfire that is burning in Butte County, California, according to CAL FIRE. So far in the past ten days, 149,500...

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Photo by Alan Vargas.

Student Government approves funding for spring musical

Alan Vargas, Government Reporter Nov 19, 2018

On Friday, Nov. 16, the UNF Senate chambers were filled to capacity. More than twenty-five members of the fledgling Musical Theatre Club packed in to try and keep their dreams of a spring musical funded....

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 Graphic  by Rachelle Keller

Police beat: marijuana and stolen clothes

Jessica May, Police Reporter Nov 18, 2018

Caught drug-handed On Monday, Oct. 22, a UNFPD officer saw a student throw a blunt down onto the floor, according to a UNFPD report. The student reportedly admitted to smoking marijuana to the officer....

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