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College fashion on a budget

Johnakeshia Thompson Sep 12, 2018

Having an expensive taste in fashion while only having a college budget to work with is every fashion lover's nightmare. Staying ahead of trends without breaking the bank as a college student can sometimes...

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UNF Financing Corporation meeting: Discussing taxes and finances

Kylie Selvage Sep 12, 2018

The UNF Foundation Board executive committee member Cecil “Mac” Holley started off the Sept. 11 financial reporting meeting by thanking fellow board members and accountants from the  Dixon Hughes...

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Never Forget: 2,977 flags planted on the Green in honor of the lives lost on 9/11

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Sep 11, 2018

In a day and age where America’s political landscape can only be described as becoming increasingly polarized, it was a sight to behold when UNF’s physical landscape was temporarily altered to reflect...

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UNF named a ‘Best Regional’ university by U.S. News & World Report

Johnakeshia Thompson Sep 11, 2018

Osprey students, if you have never been proud to be an Osprey, then the time is now. UNF is has been named a “Best Regional” university in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 “Best Colleges”...

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Hurricane prep list for college students

Sarah Bethea Sep 11, 2018

Since it is now peak hurricane season, it’s always important to be prepared in case we have a repeat of Irma and Matthew. Florida is currently not under any hurricane watches or warnings, but it's always...

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Volleyball defeats North Dakota in dramatic five set victory

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Sep 11, 2018

  "Resilient" is the best word to describe the Volleyball team's effort on Monday night of Sep. 10. When asked about the team's energy throughout the match, Coach Wright mentioned how the...

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Cheerleading squad gets a national bid

Joseph Girouard Sep 11, 2018

  Earlier this year, UNF Cheer won their first of hopefully many national bids camp, being one of the few teams this year to get this bid. A national bid is essentially a “full-ride,” where...

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UNF College Republicans to host 9/11 memorial on the Green

Sarah Bethea Sep 10, 2018

On Tuesday, Sept. 11, campuses and communities across the country will be participating in memorials to remember the 2,977 lives that were lost on Sept. 11, 2001. This year marks the seventeenth anniversary...

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“Teachers Are More” interactive display aims to thank teachers

Sarah Bethea Sep 10, 2018

If you find yourself with some spare time from now until the end of September, be sure to visit the College of Education and Human Services lobby inside Tom and Betty Petway Hall, Bldg. 57. On display...

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Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Florence now a Category 4 hurricane

Joseph Girouard Sep 10, 2018

Hurricane Florence has become a Category 4 hurricane as of noon on Monday, Sept. 10. At 11:00 a.m. the same day, Florence was reported to have maximum sustained winds around 115 mph, but after being upgraded...

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Marketing strategy mistaken for sex trafficking scheme

Marketing strategy mistaken for sex trafficking scheme

Jessica May Sep 10, 2018

A marketing campaign from the app IRL gained negative exposure when a Twitter user claimed that it was linked to sex trafficking rings. IRL is a real social media app that is reportedly not involved...

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Tropical Storm Florence upgrades to hurricane status overnight

Tropical Storm Florence upgrades to hurricane status overnight

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Sep 9, 2018

Hurricane Florence strengthened to a hurricane by the morning of Sunday, Sept.9 and is now expected to continue rapid intensification, according to the National Hurricane Center. “Florence is forecast...

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