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Woman on the Street: Students respond to the myWings update

Woman on the Street: Students respond to the myWings update

Jessica May | Aug 25, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NulmsFxXGnQ[/embedyt] Video by Hunter Horstman and Jessica May — For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments...

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Parking closures coming Saturday

Parking closures coming Saturday

Jac Caruso | Aug 24, 2018

Parking on campus is about to get even harder, as portions of Lot 18 and 34 will both be closed on Saturday, Aug. 25. The eastern portion of Lot 18, closest to Harmon Stadium, will be shut down...

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Tailgates were suspended on campus in February.

New alcohol policy revisions ban booze from student events

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Aug 24, 2018

*UPDATE 7:05 p.m.: Campus Life has just confirmed that Ozzie Oktoberfest has been cancelled. The Alcohol Procedures and Requirements were changed on Aug. 23 after months of deliberations between the...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Taking the “why?” out of UNF’s new WiFi

Kylie Selvage | Aug 24, 2018

*Correction 8/27: Alison Cruess was cited as the project director. She is the UNF Project Director of Communications and Training UNF’s WiFi was changed to a new network over the summer, leading...

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Courtesy Confucius Institute

OPINION: The Confucius Institute: The latest casualty of American xenophobia and hypocrisy

Noah Meyer | Aug 24, 2018

As a US-China trade war begins to take shape due to President Trump’s tariffs on a multitude of Chinese goods, American universities are beginning to suffer due to a new xenophobic red scare targeting...

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Astrophysics Professor Dr. Hewitt and Junior Astrophysics Student Shannon Silverman set up the main telescope for attendees to view nearby planets and stars. Photo by Ashley Pace

UNF Astronomy Club to host astronomy night

Steven Thompson | Aug 24, 2018

  The University of North Florida Astronomy Club will host a fun-filled and family-friendly astronomy night on Friday, Aug. 24 at 8 p.m. The event will be held on the UNF campus in room...

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

Alcohol policies change on campus

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Aug 24, 2018

In a Special Osprey Update on Aug. 24, the University made a statement announcing several changes to the Alcohol and Other Drug Policy. While the statement did not include a list of what the exact changes...

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The Ospreys and Blue Raiders battled it out on Friday's match.

Blue Raiders blank Ospreys 2-0

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Aug 24, 2018

On a mild fall evening, The Mid Tennessee Blue Raiders found their offense late in the match to defeat the Ospreys, 2-0. In the 69th minute, Sam Debien got the Blue Raiders on the board first on...

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The Special Edition Osprey Update focusing on ensuring student well-being.

Szymanski sends osprey update regarding everyone’s “responsibility” to report sexual assault

Hannah Lee | Aug 23, 2018

UNF President David Szymanski sent out to a Special Osprey Update on the topic of ensuring student well-being. The content of the message primarily relates to UNF employees now being mandatory reporters...

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Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens. Photo by Sarah Bethea.

Calling all weekend warriors! Give hiking a try at these local trails

Sarah Bethea | Aug 23, 2018

Appalachian Trail. Pacific Crest Trail. Mountains-to-Sea Trail. These are just a few of the long-distance hiking trails that we have in the United States. In fact, in 2015 it was determined by the American...

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The cover of "Tangerine Reef" by Animal Collective

Animal Collective spreads awareness with “Tangerine Reef”

Zachary Haigley | Aug 23, 2018

For nearly two decades, Animal Collective have been showcasing their distinctive brand of experimental pop to an unsuspecting audience, an audience that fluctuates nearly as much as their music. It...

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Papa John's in the John A. Delaney Student Union.

Dissecting the decisions behind and reactions to removing Papa John’s from campus

Aisling Glocke | Aug 23, 2018

On July 11, 2018, Forbes broke the news that Papa John’s CEO John Schnatter uttered the N-word during a conference call in May 2018. On the day the article was released, Schnatter himself announced...

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