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President Szymanski sends out Message from the President in response to Jacksonville shooting

President Szymanski sends out Message from the President in response to Jacksonville shooting

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Aug 26, 2018

On the evening of Sunday, Aug. 26, UNF President David Szymanski sent out a Special Osprey Update in response to the mass shooting that occurred at the Jacksonville Landing earlier the same day. "Our...

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Mavericks is located at the Jacksonville Landing in downtown.

Mass shooting at the Jacksonville Landing results in “multiple fatalities”

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Aug 26, 2018

A mass shooting took place at the Jacksonville Landing on Sunday, Aug. 26, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The shooting reportedly occurred during the Madden NFL Tournament Qualifier...

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Photo by Alan Vargas.

Senate holds its first meeting of the fall term

Alan Vargas Aug 25, 2018

The UNF Student Government Senate kicked off the first session of the school year by naming the Student Government Association scholarship after Former SG Director and current Parent Association Director...

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The Ospreys lost a tough bout with Mercer on Friday night

Ospreys lose late to Mercer, 2-1

DeAndre Pearson Aug 25, 2018

  In the first matchup of the Mike Gibbs Invitational, the Ospreys allowed a late goal after jumping out to a hot start. It was a close contested game that came down to a controversial call which...

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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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