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UNF Presidential Election graphic.

How to vote in this week’s SG elections

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Mar 10, 2025

The University of North Florida Student Government will hold presidential and senatorial elections on March 11 and 12. Students can vote in person or online.  Voting will occur on campus from 9:00...

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The ChatGPT home screen on a computer.

OPINION: Do students and professors need to adapt to AI?

Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern | Mar 10, 2025

This article expresses the views of its author(s), separate from those of this publication. Readers are encouraged to comment or submit a Letter to the Editor to share their opinions. To submit a Letter...

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The slogan, "North or Nowhere," could be seen on the backs of T-shirts everywhere around campus after the university rolled out its brand refresh last October. 
Model: Molly Abbott

Identity Crisis: ‘It’s a North Thing’

“Inspirational,” “Hopeful,” “Northward”—these are just a few words that Vice President of Marketing and Communications Andrea Jones used to describe the University of North Florida’s brand...

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Presidential Debate graphic featuring Amelia Dyal and Vevvy Summerall (Talon Party), Anthony Balsamo and Tommy Mazzella (Soar Party), and Horatio Gilman and Will Raffier (SAM Party).

SG presidential debate provides a first look at candidates’ initiatives

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Mar 6, 2025

The University of North Florida Student Government held a debate for the 2025 presidential candidates on Feb. 27, where Amelia Dyal (Talon Party), Anthony Balsamo (Soar Party) and Horatio Gilman (SAM...

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The UNF softball team fell 5-3 to nationally ranked Florida State on Mar. 5 in front of a record crowd at the UNF Softball Complex.

Softball shows promise against nationally ranked FSU behind record crowd

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Mar 6, 2025

It was standing room only at the UNF Softball Complex.  The Florida State Seminoles were in town facing off against an 18-win UNF team. In front of a record crowd of 729 fans, the UNF softball team...

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UNF One-Stop's new location at Building 10 on UNF Campus.

One-Stop’s new location, new virtual queue system

Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor | Mar 6, 2025

The University of North Florida One-Stop Student Services recently moved to a new location after four years of waiting, according to One-Stop Director Brett Butler.  Butler said the office has been...

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A person photographed scrolling through Tinder.

OPINION: AI in dating apps points to a larger problem with modern dating

Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern | Mar 5, 2025

This article expresses the views of its author(s), separate from those of this publication. Readers are encouraged to comment or submit a Letter to the Editor to share their opinions. To submit a Letter...

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Trucks line up to cross the border into the United States as tariffs against Mexico go into effect, Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Tijuana, Mexico. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Trump’s trade war draws swift retaliation with new tariffs from Mexico, Canada and China

Josh Boak, Paul Wiseman, and Rob Gillies | Mar 4, 2025

The following AP story was last updated on Mar 4, 2025, at 6:23 p.m. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump launched a trade war Tuesday against America’s three biggest trading partners, drawing...

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(Courtesy of UNF Athletics)

Men’s Basketball blows 18 point lead, falls to Austin Peay in ASUN Tournament

Daniel Cimino, Sports Reporter | Mar 4, 2025

The University of North Florida men’s basketball team lost 69-90 to Austin Peay in the first round of the Atlantic Sun (ASUN) conference tournament on Sunday, ending their season abruptly after they...

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(left to right) Seniors Nestor Dyachok, Nate Lliteras, and Oscar Berry receive framed jerseys before their final home game. (Courtesy of UNF Athletics)

Ospreys defensive woes continue in close loss to EKU on senior night

Ethan Howick, Sports Wednesday | Mar 4, 2025

Even though four Ospreys notched double figures, the University of North Florida Men’s Basketball team came up short to Eastern Kentucky on senior night last Wednesday.  On a night when UNF honored...

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University of North Florida sign

UNF buildings without heat on Monday

Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor | Mar 3, 2025

The University of North Florida sent out an alert to students, faculty and staff Monday morning about heating issues campus-wide.  The alert was sent at 8:31 a.m. and addressed that there was an underground...

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Bluesky's banner shows their logo against a night sky background.

OPINION: Bluesky is the app to look out for

Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern | Mar 3, 2025

This article expresses the views of its author(s), separate from those of this publication. Readers are encouraged to comment or submit a Letter to the Editor to share their opinions. To submit a Letter...

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