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Gov. Rick Scott (left) Sen. Bill Nelson (right) Photo courtesy Creative Commons

Florida Senate race heads to manual recount

Alex Toth, Features Editor | Nov 16, 2018

The first recount of over 8 million ballots in the U.S. Senate race between Rick Scott and Bill Nelson has concluded, but there's still no official winner. Florida's secretary of state has now ordered...

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Wheeler’s highlight night not enough in loss to Lipscomb

Wheeler’s highlight night not enough in loss to Lipscomb

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Nov 16, 2018

After winning the first set, the Ospreys battled with the Bisons but they were simply bested by Lipscomb as they lost, 3-1. During the first set, the Ospreys and Bisons were on the same level, trading...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

The season for fun and family

Aleema Jack | Nov 16, 2018

Thanksgiving is a time for football games, feasting and reunions where we make memories with family and friends to celebrate the togetherness of loved ones. For some of us, it’s our favorite time of...

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Gov. Rick Scott. Creative Commons

OPINION: Rick Scott’s long list of corruption

Jake Beninato | Nov 15, 2018

On Nov. 6, Florida had its mid-term elections. On that night, Republicans appeared to enjoy a sweep, with victories in the races for U.S Senate and Florida Governor. However, there is now a controversy...

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Photo courtesy Richard Girard

PTSD from the 2016 presidential election: how college students responded

Heydi Ortiz | Nov 15, 2018

On Nov. 8, 2016, millions of students nationwide tuned in to watch the fate of the country as one of the most controversial races for the presidency awaited results. The constant battle between Clinton...

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Ospreys prepare for ASUN Tournament rematch

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Nov 15, 2018

It’s almost like déjà vu for the UNF Volleyball team in their first round of the playoffs. Last year, the five seed Ospreys took on the four seed Lipscomb Bisons but came up short, losing in...

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Ospreys hang on and defeat Tigers in Home Opener

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Nov 15, 2018

After a rocky start, the Ospreys grinded and battled to topple the Edward Waters Tigers, 95-83. The Tigers got off to a hot start, leading 6-0 at the beginning of the game. Junior Ivan Gandia-Rosa...

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The Space Committee discussed the timeline for various campus renovations and projects.

UNF Student Assembly Center canceled in favor of new competition pool, additional shelters to come to Lot 18

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Nov 14, 2018

The construction of the long-awaited Student Assembly Center, which was announced in June of 2017, has officially been canceled. Director Paul Stewart of the Department of Campus Planning and Design gave...

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A look into the office of the VP for Student and International Affairs

New organizational chart shows department changes in integration of Student and Academic Affairs

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Nov 14, 2018

Student Affairs has been undergoing a semester-long transition. In an email sent out to UNF faculty and staff Wednesday afternoon, a new organizational chart has been released detailing changes to both...

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Ospreys win big over Eagles in home opener

Ospreys win big over Eagles in home opener

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Nov 14, 2018

As the kids piled in for Ozzie’s Field Trip Day, the Ospreys (1-1) fed off their infectious energy and defeated the Trinity Baptist Eagles (0-1), 97-40 with six players scoring in double digits on Nov....

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Student Body President Jenna DuPilka. Photo by Brandon Diaz.

Sitting down with SG President on alcohol policy change and other issues

Alan Vargas, Government Reporter | Nov 13, 2018

The third floor of the UNF Student Union is typically a busy place where student government officials move from meeting to meeting, but for two weeks in early October, anxiousness pervaded the halls...

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Stan Lee has died this past Monday, aged 95. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

EXCELSIOR!: How Stan Lee revolutionized entertainment

David Eckstein | Nov 13, 2018

Stan Lee, the creator of Marvel comics, passed away Monday. This news comes as a shock to millions of people all over the world. Through his characters, so many of which leapt off the comic panels and...

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