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OPINION: Friday afternoon and nowhere to go

Noah Meyer, Opinions Editor Sep 9, 2018

As much as Friday nights are deemed as the “time to go out,” even the most social people sometimes find their Fridays less exciting than usual. Every so often, Friday rolls around and no one wants...

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UNF Volleyball wins one of two in final day of tournament

Drew McDonald and DeAndre Pearson Sep 9, 2018

  Match 1 On Sept. 8, the Ospreys (2-7 Overall) found their stride and grabbed their first home win of the season over the USC Upstate Spartans (1-8 Overall). North Florida was able to build...

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Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical Storm Florence forecast to possibly become a major hurricane earlier than originally anticipated

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Sep 8, 2018

In the National Hurricane Center’s 11 a.m. update, Tropical Storm Florence was originally forecast to strengthen to a major hurricane by Tuesday, Sept. 11. Now, however, the NHC said in its 5 p.m. update...

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Heather Duncan hired as the new vice president of Governmental Affairs

Alison Stultz Sep 8, 2018

UNF welcomes Heather Duncan, former board member of the UNF Coggin College of Business, as the new Vice President of Governmental Affairs. As vice president, Duncan will lead the State University System...

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Student Government: Passing big bills and confirming new members

Jessica May, Police Reporter Sep 8, 2018

Student Government passed large bills Friday, Sept. 7 in the Senate Chambers to improve Thomas G. Carpenter wifi and improve safety issues in the Student Union. Members of Senate took a vote on the...

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Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical Storm Florence expected to undergo “rapid intensification”

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Sep 8, 2018

The southeastern coast of the country is bracing for the potential blow of Tropical Storm Florence, who is expected to strengthen to a hurricane later tonight, Sept. 8. According to the National Hurricane...

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UNF Cross Country in full stride to open season

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Sep 8, 2018

  With the Men’s team winning the meet and key finishes by the Freshmen runners on the Women’s team, the Ospreys have hit the ground running to start the season. The Women’s team finished...

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UNF Womens Volleyball edged out in a thriller

DeAndre Pearson Sep 8, 2018

Two points is what kept the Ospreys (1-7 Overall) from grabbing a win over the New Mexico Lobos (4-3 Overall). It was a test of endurance for both teams as they battled over the course of five sets...

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UNF alum gets promoted to UNF’s executive director

Jessica May Sep 7, 2018

The University of North Florida has advanced communications alum Christopher Warren to executive director in the Office of the President and University Relations. He will assume his duties effective...

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The Osprey Race Team competed at the FSAE competition in Michigan. Photo courtesy of Thomas Strickland.

UNF Osprey Racing Team receives $30,000 donation

Sarah Bethea Sep 6, 2018

On Tuesday, Sept. 4, the UNF Osprey Racing Team received a $30,000 donation from APR Energy and the John and Suzanne Campion Family Foundation. The team is a partnership among engineering and business...

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Week 1: Jaguars vs. Giants Preview

Hunter Horstman Sep 6, 2018

  Following a 10-6 season last year, the Jacksonville Jaguars are looking to carry out last season's swagger and momentum into 2018. The team is hoping to defend their AFC South division title...

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Flowers and crosses in remembrance of those who lost their lives in The Landing shooting.

Tragedy at The Landing: #Pray4Jax Vigil

Khorri Newton and Jojo Corsi Sep 6, 2018

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