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OPINION: America’s Domestic Violence Epidemic

Jake Beninato Oct 14, 2018

Last year, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention released a report that further demonstrated the horrors of what is the domestic violence epidemic in the United States. In the report, which analyzed...

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Scott’s two goals lifts Ospreys to 2-1 victory against JU

Scott’s two goals lifts Ospreys to 2-1 victory against JU

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Oct 13, 2018

Colin Scott’s career night propelled the Ospreys (3-8-0, 2-1 ASUN) attack against the Dolphins(2-10-0, 2-1 ASUN) to win, 2-1, and take home the Dennis Viollet Cup.  First Half The Ospreys...

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Police Beats: Pulled over, a swinging gate, and vandalism in the restroom

Police Beats: Pulled over, a swinging gate, and vandalism in the restroom

Jessica May Oct 12, 2018

Pulled over and caught A driver was caught with marijuana after being pulled over for speeding on Alumni Drive on Sept. 19, according to a UNFPD report. The driver was reportedly traveling at...

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Entry to the LGBT Resource Center. Photo by Tiffany Butler.

LGBT Resource Center granted $30,000

Jessica May Oct 12, 2018

$30,000 was granted to UNF LGBT Resource center from the LGBTQ Community Fund for Northeast Florida to make the Jacksonville community more inclusive, according to the press release. The school’s...

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Album cover of Cat Power's "Wanderer." Courtesy of Cat Power.

Cat Power’s “Wanderer” is Chan Marshall Coming Back Down to Earth

Zachary Haigley Oct 11, 2018

Charlyn Marie “Chan” Marshall’s tenth studio album as Cat Power, “Wanderer,” opens with an acapella track performed entirely by Marshall. This isn’t unusual for Cat Power, as Marshall typically...

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Recently appointed Supreme Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Court of Appeals.

Solidarity circle: Discussing sexual assault and proper consent

Heydi Ortiz Oct 11, 2018

On a rainy Wednesday afternoon, hidden from the storm’s downpour, a group of students gathered to talk about sexual assault and what to do now that Brett Kavanaugh is an associate justice on the Supreme...

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Fashion ideas: From the classroom to a night out on the town

Johnakeshia Thompson Oct 11, 2018

Going out for a weekday meet-up after class is no longer a question of what to bring with you, as the thought of dragging bags around campus with clothing is dreadful. However, adding a different shoe...

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JU will be closing as a result of Hurricane Michael. Courtesy of JU.

JU closes due to Hurricane Michael

Jessica May Oct 10, 2018

As UNF has stuck to its decision to continue “operating under normal business hours,” Jacksonville University announced on Oct. 10 that their campus will be closed from 3 p.m. until tomorrow morning,...

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Richard Kimball spoke at the "Vote Smart" lecture event on campus. Photo by Jessica May.

President of “VoteSmart” speaks to students about making informed decisions when voting

Jessica May Oct 10, 2018

UNF’s Hicks Honors College welcomed the president of VoteSmart, Richard Kimball, who spoke to students about “voter self-defense” and how to find evidence-based information on politicians in order...

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UNF sends emails reminding students that classes are still in session

UNF sends emails reminding students that classes are still in session

Hannah Lee Oct 10, 2018

A Special Edition Osprey Update was sent to students and faculty reminding them that UNF will still be open. "The University would like to remind the campus community that it's operating under normal...

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FSCJ will be closing the college and canceling all classes. Courtesy of FSCJ.

FSCJ closes campus in response to Hurricane Michael

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Oct 10, 2018

Despite the fact Hurricane Michael is forecast to track north of Jacksonville and through Georgia, Florida State College at Jacksonville announced their decision to close the college in expectation of...

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Courtesy of Sonya Mongar's Facebook page.

UNF alumna returning to campus for book signing

Steven Thompson Oct 10, 2018

A reading and book signing by UNF journalism alumna Sonja Mongar will be held at the UNF Bookstore on Wednesday, Oct. 10 from 1 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. “Two Spoons of Bitter” is Mongar’s newest...

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