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UNF graduate returns for a second viral hurricane showdown

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Sep 18, 2018

He first took the internet by storm two years ago when he showed up to shirtlessly headbang in the aggressive winds of Hurricane Matthew. And this year, UNF graduate and “Florida Man” Lane Pittman...

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UNF Constitution Week breakdown and overview

Sarah Bethea Sep 18, 2018

To commemorate the 231st anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, UNF is celebrating with Constitution Week from Sept. 17 through Sept. 21. Here is a breakdown of the free events you can...

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Professional U: Preparing UNF students for their future

Jessica May Sep 17, 2018

Professional U has filled up the event calendar with their multi-day event that will help students utilize and prepare for the upcoming Osprey Career Fair. According to the College of Arts and...

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Mothers’ “Render Another Ugly Method”: From Folk to Post-Punk

Mothers’ “Render Another Ugly Method”: From Folk to Post-Punk

Zachary Haigley Sep 17, 2018

Mothers’ latest, “Render Another Ugly Method,” opens unlike any other Mothers album. Granted, there’s only been one other release by the group led by singer-songwriter Kristine Leschper. On their...

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Police Beat: A variety of stolen items and a marijuana arrest

Jessica May Sep 17, 2018

Bid-day mishap UNFPD was dispatched to the Osprey Flats on Sept. 4 in response to a report of a theft. The victim told officials she was attending a sorority event on Sept. 3 on the Green of...

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Depression affects 1 in 5 college students worldwide

Johnakeshia Thompson Sep 16, 2018

Mental health concerns are common amongst college students because of stress and other factors. Anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts are some mental health issues that many college students overlook,...

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Privacy concerns cause younger Facebook users to delete the app from their phone

Steven Thompson Sep 16, 2018

More young people are deleting the Facebook app from their phones, according to a new survey conducted by the Pew Research Center and released on Sept. 5. The survey found 44 percent of younger...

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UNF student refused service after alleged assault

Jessica May, Police Reporter Sep 16, 2018

A student was denied service after being possibly assaulted while in a hammock, according to a police report. A student and his friends were reportedly lying in their hammocks near Candy Cane Lake...

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Week 2: Jaguars vs. Patriots AFC Championship rematch

Hunter Horstman Sep 15, 2018

The Jaguars are coming into this matchup with a huge chip on their shoulder after losing to the Patriots 24-20 in the AFC Championship game back in January.  But this is a new NFL season seven months...

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Suspicious activity around vehicles in the Osprey Flats

Jessica May Sep 15, 2018

University of North Florida Police Department officers were dispatched to the Osprey Flats in response to a report of possible car burglaries. A resident told officials he saw someone trying to...

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NFL Week 2 Predictions

DeAndre Pearson Sep 14, 2018

As we continue to get the NFL season rolling, here are my predictions for this week’s games. Baltimore Ravens (1-0) vs Cincinnati Bengals (1-0) The Ravens visit the Bengals following a 47-3...

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OPINION: Climate science ban jeopardizes lives in North Carolina

Noah Meyer, Opinions Editor Sep 14, 2018

As Hurricane Florence begins to batter North Carolina, previous laws passed in North Carolina outlawing climate science could cost lives. Hurricane Florence is currently predicted to bring historic...

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