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The FAFSA application for the 2019-2020 school year is open and includes a new app

Jessica May Oct 1, 2018

The gates have been opened on Oct. 1 for students to apply for the Free Application For Student Aid for the 2019-2020 academic year, but this time it comes with a twist. This year, FAFSA introduced...

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OPINION: Elon Musk and the myth of meritocracy

OPINION: Elon Musk and the myth of meritocracy

Noah Meyer, Opinions Editor Oct 1, 2018

Elon Musk, founder and CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has not had a very good year. Despite having a raving fan base who defends him at every turn, Musk’s public reputation has tanked due to a variety...

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New York Jets vs Jacksonville Jaguars Preview

DeAndre Pearson Sep 29, 2018

Despite a head scratching loss to the Tennessee Titans, the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-1 Overall) should get another win this week against the New York Jets (1-2 Overall). The Jags are coming home...

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Vapes and Juuls: History repeats itself

Heydi Ortiz Sep 29, 2018

Cigarettes were all the rave for the generations before us. Now, vapes and Juuls have taken their place. UNF held a vapes and Juuls workshop on Thursday, Sept. 27 to talk about the dangers of vaping, which...

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Student Government: Record turnout for special Osprey Voice, budget requests and candidate interviews

Alan Vargas Sep 29, 2018

The UNF Student Government Legislative branch held committee meetings on Friday, Sept. 28 to hear the results of the special Osprey Voice, forward a legislative and judicial candidate on to Senate and...

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UNF Women’s Soccer suffers hard fought loss on Senior Night

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Sep 29, 2018

The Ospreys Women’s Soccer team (5-5-1, 0-2-1 ASUN) played hard defense on Sept. 28, but a lone penalty kick by NJIT (8-3-1 Overall, 2-1 ASUN) was enough for the Highlanders to pick up the win. It...

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Chegg data breach may affect students

Jessica May Sep 28, 2018

UNF students who use the textbook rental company Chegg may have been affected by a security breach. An email was sent to users on Sept. 28 informing them there was a breach. “We recently discovered...

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Study shows that parental pressure affects students’ decisions for college

Jessica May Sep 28, 2018

Students are becoming heavily influenced by their parents when picking a college or major in college, according to a Noel-Levitz Benchmark Psychographic study, titled Institutional Brand and Parental...

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A voice for the voiceless: Student government holds a town hall meeting on alcohol

Johnakeshia Thompson Sep 28, 2018

On Sept. 27, the UNF Student Government held a town hall meeting about the school’s new alcohol policy on the Green from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. SG collected surveys and informed students about...

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Stylish fall clothes for Floridians

Johnakeshia Thompson Sep 28, 2018

A new season usually means a change in weather for most states, but Florida typically experiences two seasons year-round which causes many fashionistas to miss out on some of the fall trends. Here are...

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UNF to host annual music extravaganza

UNF to host annual music extravaganza

Steven Thompson Sep 28, 2018

The University of North Florida’s Department of Music will host the Eighth Annual Jacksonville SINGS! Finale Concert which will be held on Sept. 29 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Lazzara Performance...

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UNF presents the Osprey Career Fair

Jessica May Sep 27, 2018

Students will have the opportunity to attend the Osprey Career Fair this Friday Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Adam E. Herbert University Center. This free event will allow students to explore...

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