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Introducing UNF’s English Graduate’s Organization

Mallory Pace, Reporter Feb 17, 2022

Graduate school can be intimidating, especially when you’re trying to make genuine connections with your peers and professors while learning as much as you can but the University of North Florida’s...

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Protester holds a sign opposing HB 5 and HB 167 on the University of North Florida Green in Jacksonville, Florida, Wednesday, Feb. 16.

UNF Students for a Democratic Society protest 15 week abortion ban

Julia Croston, Managing Editor Feb 17, 2022

Protesting on the Green, Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) used speeches and chants to show their opposition to Florida House Bill 5 (HB 5), a 15-week abortion ban, at the University of North Florida...

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Text box that reads "Letter to the Editor." Graphic by Lianna Norman.

Letter to the Editor: A recap of Monday’s Love Fest

Lauren Sapp, OspreyPERCH Marketing Intern Feb 16, 2022

On Valentine’s Day, while a crowd formed around Sister Cindy at the Green, others were gathered in the Osprey Plaza for the Love Fest to kick off the first day of Love Week at UNF. OspreyPERCH counselors...

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A wall of students hold up phones, sit, stand and listen to Sister Cindy, real name Cynthia Smock, as she preaches on the University of North Florida Green Valentine’s Day afternoon in Jacksonville, Florida, Monday, Feb. 14.

“My queen” and “false prophet” among UNF student descriptions of controversial ‘Sister Cindy’

Julia Croston, Managing Editor Feb 16, 2022

Eds: This article quotes foul and vulgar language that may be offensive to some readers.  The Green saw more action than usual on Valentine’s Day as Cynthia Smock, better known as Sister Cindy, preached...

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University of North Florida Basketball Head Coach Matthew Driscoll instructs guard Jordan Preaster during a stoppage in play at UNF Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, Tuesday, Feb. 15.

Newcomers step up, lead men’s basketball to upset win against Liberty

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Feb 16, 2022

When fans of any Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) school hear the words “Liberty University,” resentment follows soon thereafter. These fans have been trapped under the fist of the Flames, who have...

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Strawberry Shortcake.

Strawberry Shortcake named official Florida dessert

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Feb 15, 2022

Most states in the U.S. have their own symbols. These are often nicknames, animals, and foods that are chosen by each state’s government to represent their state. For example, Florida’s nickname is...

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Mr. D (Joshua Benet) screams at the gods in anguish during the UNF Swoop Troupe’s performance of The Lightning Thief in Jacksonville, Florida, Friday, Feb. 11.

Gallery: The Lightning Thief

Justin Nedrow and Lauren Fox Feb 15, 2022

Check out some of the photos from the Swoop Troupe's performance of The Lightning Thief taken during rehearsal and during the performance! ___ For more information or news tips, or if you see...

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Graphic by Spinnaker Creative Services.

Positive cases total 39 at UNF

Julia Croston, Managing Editor Feb 15, 2022

A total of 39 positive COVID-19 cases were reported at the University of North Florida during the second week of February.  The first week of February had 75 reported positive cases while the final...

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“The Book of Boba Fett”: Mandalorian 2.5, a review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Feb 14, 2022

Seeing as how “The Mandalorian '' was a huge hit with both fans and audiences, it makes sense for Star Wars to base its next show on one of its most popular characters, Boba Fett. This came as a surprise...

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Sister Cindy preaches to a crowd of students on the University of North Florida Green Valentine’s Day afternoon in Jacksonville, Florida, Monday, Feb. 14.

“Hoes” and “whores”: Sister Cindy preaches to UNF students

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Feb 14, 2022

Eds: Story may be offensive to some readers Chants of “Ho No Mo” split the air at the University of North Florida as Sister Cindy, a popular and controversial TikTok creator, preached to students...

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ALL THINGS OSPREY

Introducing All Things Osprey: A weekly recap of UNF athletics

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Feb 14, 2022

Welcome to All Things Osprey, a Monday morning update on the previous week of athletic events at the University of North Florida. With so many sports seasons going on simultaneously, it’s easy for...

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Pitching fuels softball’s doubleheader sweep to open 2022 season

Pitching fuels softball’s doubleheader sweep to open 2022 season

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Feb 12, 2022

Featured image: Todd Drexler The University of North Florida (UNF) softball team got their season off to a good start Friday, picking up a pair of wins on opening day thanks to some stellar pitching.  The...

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