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Morrow and Lambert pose with jersey in hand

Lambert introduced as UNF women’s basketball head coach

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Apr 19, 2023

Excitement filled the air of UNF Arena’s Bank of England Suite as Erika Lambert was officially introduced as the new head coach of UNF women’s basketball Wednesday. Lambert arrives after seven seasons...

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FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis answers questions from the media in the Florida Cabinet following his State of the State address during a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla. Advocates for open government are ringing alarms about plans by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration that could make it harder to learn what public officials are doing and to speak out against them. (AP Photo/Phil Sears, File)

Florida “Don’t Say Gay” law expanded to ban discussion of sexual orientation, gender identity in K-12 public schools

Grae Barron, Reporter Apr 19, 2023

The Florida Board of Education approved the expansion of what is widely known as the “Don’t Say Gay” law on Wednesday, banning discussion of gender identity in all K-12 public schools in the state. Gov....

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UNF baseball players high-five each other

Baseball punishes USF in mercy-rule win

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Apr 19, 2023

The University of North Florida Ospreys took on the University of South Florida Bulls on Tuesday for the second time this month, winning 10-0 in a game that was never close. These two squads last faced...

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  The event will feature Pacific Islander’s traditions and food. Graphic Courtesy of: Asian Students In Alliance

Road to Asia event happening at UNF Thursday

Aubrey Lowery, Multimedia Journalist Apr 19, 2023

Asia is the largest continent in the world, housing 60% of the world's population. Consisting of over 100 different cultures to be celebrated, right here at the University of North Florida.  Road to...

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

Letter to the Editor: I Do Not Want to Say the Sky is Falling

Tyreese Learmond, UNF student Apr 18, 2023

Approximately a year and a half ago, I requested we give some attention to the situation facing Haitian migrants coalescing at the US border seeking asylum. I intend to reiterate that impetus but also...

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Beatrice (played by Christine Casey).

Behind the words of UNF Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” adaptation

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Apr 18, 2023

When “all the world’s a stage,” writing a play can be daunting, but how about taking a play by William Shakespeare, editing and then sticking it on a stage? University of North Florida Shakespeare...

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The University of North Florida will host a mayoral debate between Democrat Donna Deegan and Republican Daniel Davis at the Lazzara Performance Hall on Thursday. (Photo courtesy of Donna Deegan campaign, courtesy of Daniel Davis campaign. Background photo courtesy of Justin Nedrow/Spinnaker).

“Razor-thin” race for mayor ahead of Thursday debate, UNF poll finds

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Apr 17, 2023

Democrat Donna Deegan will face off with Republican Daniel Davis during a debate for Jacksonville’s next mayor on Thursday; a race Deegan is leading by one percentage point, according to a new poll by...

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Clayton Boroski on the mound

Pitching brings career highs for UNF baseball, takes weekend series after sweeping Central Arkansas in doubleheader

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter Apr 17, 2023

The University of North Florida baseball team pulled through at Harmon Stadium this weekend, coming back and taking a three-game series against the University of Central Arkansas Bears.  With these...

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The University of North Florida cybersecurity team. (Courtesy of Scott Jeffrey).

Osprey Security bound for nationals

Judd Barczak, Reporter Apr 17, 2023

The University of North Florida student cybersecurity team, Osprey Security, recently took first place at the Southeast Regional Cyber Defence Competition, beating out several other teams including the...

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Placer speaking with Driscoll mid-game.

How the transfer portal has flipped the college basketball world upside down

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Apr 17, 2023

The transfer portal has — in some sense — made college sports unrecognizable. Since its arrival in 2018, the portal has allowed for less-restricted movement of collegiate athletes from institution...

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Limayem smiles on the podium during his speech.

“Thank you”: Limayem officially inaugurated as UNF’s seventh president

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Apr 14, 2023

Hundreds filled the Lazzara Performance Hall Friday morning for Moez Limayem’s official inauguration as the University of North Florida’s seventh president. Guests ranged from students, faculty and...

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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.

Silent protest held outside UNF president’s inauguration ceremony

Grae Barron, Reporter Apr 14, 2023

Protesters from Students for a Democratic Society met in front of Lazzara Hall where University of North Florida President Moez Limayem would later be officially inaugurated Friday morning. Standing...

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