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UNF Profess of Civil Engineering Adel ElSafty will be formally recognized as the Distinguished Professor of the Year in August. Photo courtesy of UNF

UNF civil engineering professor to receive Distinguished Professor Award

Aisling Glocke | Sep 4, 2018

UNF civil engineering professor Adel ElSafty will receive the Distinguished Professor Award during the 47th Annual Fall Convocation ceremony on Friday, Sept. 7. He was first recognized for the award...

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Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical Storm Gordon predicted to strengthen into hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Sep 4, 2018

Tropical Storm Gordon delivered a glancing blow to South Florida on the afternoon of Sept. 3 before continuing northwesterly movement into the Gulf of Mexico overnight. According to the National Hurricane...

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Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical Storm Gordon whips South Florida with forceful winds and heavy rain

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Sep 3, 2018

Currently brushing the southern tip of Florida, Tropical Storm Gordon is maintaining strong winds of 45 mph with higher gusts and is expected to strengthen over the next 36 to 48 hours, according to the...

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Outtakes can be a great option when you don't ave time for the cafe. Photo by Ben Cross

What’s open at UNF on Labor Day?

Hannah Lee | Sep 3, 2018

It's officially the beginning of Autumn. Orange and Red will decorate our wardrobes and Pumpkin will now be everywhere. But before you head to the Starbucks on campus, here's what you need to know on what...

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The Ospreys were leading 1-0 before the match was cancelled

Women’s Soccer team shines in washout on Sunday

Hunter Horstman | Sep 3, 2018

The UNF Women’s Soccer team was looking to continue their two-win streak after starting the season by losing their first three matches. Unfortunately, the game was cancelled after constant lightning...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

UNF student speaks out about video voyeurism

Kylie Selvage | Sep 2, 2018

UNF student Josh Portillo was thrown into a whirlwind of disconcertion and betrayal when he was reportedly pulled aside by the University Police Department earlier this month and informed that his...

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Puesan livestreaming to raise money for the Jacksonville Landing victims while wearing a GLHF Game Bar jersey. Photo courtesy of Luis Puesan.

UNF student raises over $1,000 for Jacksonville Landing victims and families in a 12-hour livestream

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Sep 2, 2018

The beauty of a community doesn’t only lie in its ability to remain resilient after being subject to a violent tragedy, but also in its individual members who rise up to aid in nursing the community’s...

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The new Alcohol policy change was announced over a Osprey Update.

Student reactions to the new alcohol policy

DeAndre Pearson | Sep 2, 2018

It has been just over a week since the University announced new changes to the alcohol and drug policy. This was an issue that was forth-going in a response to previous alcohol-related incidents. Some...

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 Photo by Colin McCann.

Arena garage sign currently malfunctioning

Jake Duff | Sep 1, 2018

The sign outside of the arena parking garage has been temporarily turned off, confounding some Ospreys who have cars on campus. For currently unknown reasons, the sign reads “open” despite there...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Compliance, Ethics and Risk Oversight Committee discusses changes and potential modifications to University policies

Alan Vargas | Sep 1, 2018

The Compliance, Ethics and Risk Oversight Committee met on Thursday, Aug. 30 in Hicks Hall to discuss changes to the Student Code of Conduct, the Statement of Ethical Conduct and various policies relating...

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 Photo by Joslyn Simmons

Freshmen goals power Ospreys to 3-0 victory

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Sep 1, 2018

  On the night of Friday, Aug. 31, the UNF Women's Soccer team dominated throughout their match against Winthrop with key goals from Freshmen Kendra Hoffman, Julia Martin and J.J. Bryant. The...

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Courtesy of Student Government

Student Government: A busy first day for legislative committees

Alan Vargas | Sep 1, 2018

The UNF Student Government Committees all met on Friday, Aug. 31 to forward new Senate candidates, read the Constitution and get ready for September’s Osprey Voice. The Government Oversight Committee,...

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