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Men’s Basketball drops back to back games season opener weekend

Jas Chung and Joslyn Simmons | Nov 13, 2017

Two games in and men’s basketball has gained road experience but no victories in the season opening weekend. North Florida fell 98-66 to No.2 Michigan State in the chilly East Lansing on Nov.10....

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UNF SDS at protest in D.C. Courtesy of Michela Martinazzi

SDS responds to Morse’s punishment

Tom McCormick | Nov 12, 2017

UNF Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) released a statement Friday condemning the university’s investigation and response to the recent racist Snapchat video incident involving several UNF students....

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Preview: Men’s basketball opens season on the road vs. Michigan State

Joslyn Simmons | Nov 10, 2017

With a 4 a.m. wake up call and chill in the air, Men’s Basketball can finally say the season is here. North Florida tests it talents on the road in Lansing against the No. 2 Michigan State Spartans...

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UNF pays homage to veterans

Colin McCann | Nov 10, 2017

On Nov. 7, UNF hosted a ceremony to recognize and commemorate veterans for their dedication and service. The ceremony began with the presentation of colors and the Star Spangled Banner, played by the...

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The Military Museum of North Florida.  Photo by Colin McCann

GALLERY: UNF hosts Veterans Ceremony

Colin McCann | Nov 10, 2017

On Nov. 7, in honor of veterans everywhere, UNF hosted a ceremony to recognize and commemorate veterans for their dedication and service. __ For more information or news tips, or if you see an error...

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Ogier Gardens vandalized

Ogier Gardens vandalized

Ronnie Rodgers | Nov 9, 2017

  The Ogier Gardens was found vandalized on the Tuesday morning after the Florida v. Georgia tailgate last weekend. Someone kicked the gate in before they drew male genitalia, bongs and the...

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Osprey Landing Building X.

911 call reveals more info on $10 robbery; Suspects thought student was a drug dealer

Alexandra Torres-Perez | Nov 9, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj-vv24qjfI Two unidentified suspects broke into a student’s dorm while a third suspect was acting as a lookout at Landing X Tuesday around 7:45 p.m.,according to the...

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What's open on campus for Veteran's Day

What’s open on campus for Veteran’s Day

Valeree Del Guidice | Nov 9, 2017

In observance of Veteran’s Day most services on campus will be closing. Nov. 11 falls on a Saturday this year, and as a result the holiday is being nationally observed the workday before. Almost every...

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DePaul will be running for Congress. Photo courtesy of Monica DePaul

Former professor receives settlement for discrimination

Alexandra Torres-Perez | Nov 9, 2017

The University of North Florida paid Monica DePaul $16,000 in an out-of-court settlement regarding her employment disputes with the university, after her contract was not renewed earlier this year. DePaul...

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Man exposes himself to UNF student outside of Coggin College of Business

Alexandra Torres-Perez | Nov 9, 2017

Students received another Osprey Update this morning regarding a man who exposed himself to a female UNF student on campus Wednesday around 7:45 p.m. The female student was sitting outside of the Coggin...

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Inside of the IKEA grand opening

Lee Giat | Nov 8, 2017

The long-awaited Jacksonville IKEA is finally opened, and Spinnaker has an inside look at the popular furniture store.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyxCw21XK4w&feature=youtu.be Video...

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Ross Minor and his dog Dixie. Photo by Joslyn Simmons

Paralympian and UNF student overcomes adversity

Joslyn Simmons | Nov 8, 2017

With each lap in the cool water, Ross Minor feels more and more alive. That feeling was almost snatched away from him when he was only eight years old. During his parents’ separation, his father...

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