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OPINION: There may be a solution to the “preachers on the Green” after all

Ethan Leckie, Opinions Editor May 1, 2023

After witnessing the return of the infamous proselytizers for an entire year, UNF finally has taken a stand. Sort of. “Generally, outdoor areas of our campus that are accessible to the public are...

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UNF players high fiving.

Dominick Madonna: A veteran’s perspective on UNF baseball’s 2023 season

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter May 1, 2023

This week, senior UNF pitcher Dominick Madonna sat down to answer a variety of questions regarding the roster, his progression over the years, and tough opponents both in the Sunshine State and the ASUN...

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UNF flag flying in the wind.

Softball snatches doubleheader from Georgia Southern

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Apr 28, 2023

The University of North Florida Ospreys took it to the Georgia Southern University in a non-conference affair on Wednesday, sweeping the Eagles in a doubleheader. The Ospreys entered on a three-game...

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Chief justice steps down ahead of graduation, SG swears in new judicial leadership

Marissa Cannegieter, Government Reporter Apr 28, 2023

Expressing a mix of nervousness and excitement as graduation gets closer and closer, Ashley Mason, the University of North Florida Student Government's chief justice, released her resignation letter, effective...

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What to know and what’s changing about UNF’s graduation

Grae Barron, Reporter Apr 26, 2023

It’s graduation season and finals week will be over before we know it. Here’s what to know and what to expect for the University of North Florida's graduation next week. Leading up to the event,...

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Is Season 3 of ‘The Mandalorian’ better or worse than its predecessors? A review.

Nathan Turoff, Reporter Apr 25, 2023

The third season of the hit Disney+ series The Mandalorian was finally released this spring, over two years after the second season was released in the fall of 2020. In the meantime, we have seen multiple...

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

Letter to the Editor: UNF needs a stronger campus community

Mitchell Aarons, Student Government senator Apr 25, 2023

I am writing to address a pressing issue affecting our university; the need for a stronger campus community. To achieve this, I propose focusing on two key areas: alumni engagement and addressing the housing...

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Players pose for photo after winning ASUN Championship

Women’s tennis takes ASUN title from in-state rival

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Apr 24, 2023

The University of North Florida women’s tennis squad continued their dominance over the conference on Saturday, defeating the Stetson University Hatters to win the ASUN Championship.  This marks...

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Student Body President John Grosso and Student Body Vice President Emily Sullivan listen to presentations during Senate on Friday.

“This year we will build bridges, not walls,” says UNF’s new student body president

Marissa Cannegieter, Government Reporter Apr 21, 2023

“This year we will build bridges, not walls,” said John Grosso, the University of North Florida’s new student body president, during a speech to Student Government’s Senate Friday afternoon. Grosso...

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Lissie Morales, the president of Students for a Democratic Society, holds a homemade sign in front of Lazzara Hall where University of North Florida President Moez Limayem would later be inaugurated.

Behind the students of activist group Students for a Democratic Society

Grae Barron, Reporter Apr 21, 2023

With the onslaught of bills targeting university students, faculty and staff, protests are happening rain or shine all around Florida. Here at the University of North Florida, students often protest with...

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Baseball does the improbable, knocks off Florida State with walk-off victory

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter Apr 20, 2023

The University of North Florida baseball team faced off against the Florida State University Seminoles on Wednesday, pulling off the win after a wild pitch in the tenth inning. This contest was played...

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Suspects at large after attempted armed robbery at UNF, alert says

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Apr 20, 2023

Two suspects allegedly attempted to rob a single victim at the University of North Florida early Thursday morning and are still at large, according to a university-released Clery Act alert. According...

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