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Cold Shooting Ospreys fall to Penn State

DeAndre Pearson, Sports Reporter Nov 10, 2018

In the second game of the season, a rough night shooting spoiled the Ospreys (0-2 Overall) chance to upset the Penn State Nittany Lions (1-0 Overall). In the opening half, North Florida jumped out...

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Ospreys clinch sixth spot in ASUN Tournament after win over UNA

Ospreys clinch sixth spot in ASUN Tournament after win over UNA

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Nov 10, 2018

The Lions (4-21, 2-14 ASUN) put up a fight throughout the match, but UNF (10-21, 5-10 ASUN) weathered the storm and prevailed with a relentless attack and blocking in big time situations to punch their...

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Tolbert drops 20 in loss to Seminoles

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Nov 10, 2018

After pushing Florida State University to their limit in the first half, the Seminoles ran away with the game in the second half as they won, 74-53. The Ospreys were staying with FSU in the first half...

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OPINION: E-cigarettes: Are they really safer?

Chantel Folks Nov 9, 2018

“They help you quit smoking.” “They don’t contain any nicotine!” “It’s just water vapor.” These are all claims by tobacco marketing that has led to the mindset that vaping and...

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Why some Ospreys consider “Crazy Rich Asians” a crazy important film

Heydi Ortiz Nov 9, 2018

From "Bride and Prejudice" in 2004 to films like "Black Panther" and "Crazy Rich Asians" in 2018, movies have come a long way in representing minorities and bringing diversity to the forefront of the American...

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Women’s Basketball Season Opener Preview

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Nov 9, 2018

After reaching the ASUN Semifinals last year, the North Florida Women’s Basketball team is hungry to make a run in the tournament but their first test of the season will be on Friday at Florida State...

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First game, first fall; Men's Basketball loses in Season Opener

First game, first fall; Men’s Basketball loses in Season Opener

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Nov 9, 2018

The Ospreys Men’s Basketball team battled with Dayton in the first half of the matchup, but a tough perimeter defense hindered the Ospreys from winning their season opener. The Ospreys and Flyers were...

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Cross Country Prepares for NCAA Regionals

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Nov 9, 2018

After winning the ASUN Championship, the UNF Men’s Cross Country team qualified for the NCAA Regionals in Tallahassee on Friday, Nov. 9. Senior Nick Morken talked to the Spinnaker on the team’s...

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For the ninth year in a row, UNF has been named one of the most military friendly schools. Photo by Tyler van Voorthuijsen

UNF Dining Services provides discounts to Veterans

Jay Mafela Nov 9, 2018

With Veterans Day approaching, UNF Dining Services is offering a special discount to military veterans and active duty personnel. Normally, there is a 10 percent discount on dining services for military...

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Car accident near UNF

Lianna Norman, News Editor Nov 8, 2018

Although the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department has completely cleared the scene of a four-car pile-up on Beach Blvd. and Kernan as of about 3:15 p.m. today, there is still heavy traffic in that area. Students...

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Getting hooked on campus: phishing scams

Jessica May Nov 8, 2018

There has been phishing on campus and it isn’t in the lakes. According to an Osprey Update for faculty and staff, university employees have become targets to a phishing scam. The scam seems to...

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OPINION: Midterm elections Blue trickle, red sea

OPINION: Midterm elections Blue trickle, red sea

Noah Meyer, Opinions Editor Nov 8, 2018

Once again, we were promised a blue wave. And once again, the Democrats got the results we’ve all come to expect: disappointment. Yes, the Democrats now control the House, barely, but in the run-up to...

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