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First, only opportunity for UNF community to meet candidates begins during finals

First, only opportunity for UNF community to meet candidates begins during finals

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Apr 27, 2022

With the candidates announced, the University of North Florida presidential search committee is moving on to its next stage: introducing the candidates to the campus community.  A meet and greet schedule,...

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Column: What your preferred location to study says about you

Mallory Pace, Reporter Apr 27, 2022

UNF Library: You’re classic. If you prefer the UNF library, you’re either messing around with friends who don’t get anything done, or you’re seriously cramming and this time it’s not a joke.  You...

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Candidates comment on UNF presidency

Candidates comment on UNF presidency

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Apr 26, 2022

Before transitioning to MedNexus, the biggest complaint levied against former University of North Florida (UNF) President David Szymanski by faculty was a lack of communication. A list of four candidates...

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Khalil Osborne (left) and Tenny Rudolph (right).

Local photographers Tenny and Khalil introduce “FORVERGREEN,” their upcoming farewell gallery

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Apr 25, 2022

Khalil Osborne and Tenny Rudolph are two Duval artists that create killer work that explores culture through portraiture. “FOREVERGREEN” is their farewell show, which will display fresh ideas and new...

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Globie, who was recently inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame, smiles for the camera.

World-famous Harlem Globetrotters visit UNF

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Apr 25, 2022

Basketball returned to the University of North Florida (UNF) on Friday as the Harlem Globetrotters visited as part of their 2022 World Tour. The Harlem Globetrotters are well known for their unique...

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“The Goldfinch” by Donna Tartt. Photo by Julia Croston.

Learning from art with “The Goldfinch”

Julia Croston, Managing Editor Apr 25, 2022

“The Goldfinch” by Donna Tartt, published in 2013, follows the life of a character named Theo as he comes to age after surviving a traumatic event. Reading the novel feels like analyzing a complex...

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All Things Osprey: Women’s golf rallies to win ASUN championship

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Apr 25, 2022

It’s not every day that multiple championships are up for grabs, but the University of North Florida (UNF) women’s golf team made the most of the opportunity on Sunday, taking home their third ASUN...

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Multimillion-dollar Alzheimer’s disease prevention research led by UNF professor

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Apr 22, 2022

(Updated April 23, 2022, to correct minor factual inconsistencies.) Most students may not have Alzheimer’s disease, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t care. Meet Dr. Jody Nicholson, a University...

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Final four UNF presidential candidates announced

Final four UNF presidential candidates announced

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Apr 22, 2022

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees has made four presidential candidates public, ending many months of search Friday morning. With the private portion of the search concluded, final interviews...

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A woman holds a placard during a protest against the killing of a Muslim man last Sept.

AP: In India, hate-filled songs are a weapon to target Muslims

SHEIKH SAALIQ, Associated Press Apr 22, 2022

NEW DELHI (AP) — The frenzied fury against Muslims began with provocative songs played by Hindu mobs that called for violence. It ended with Muslim neighborhoods resembling a war zone, with pavements...

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Kayla McGory’s 4th inning home run got the Ospreys on the board in game one of Wednesday’s doubleheader against Georgia Southern.

Softball continues to dominate, takes down Georgia Southern in road doubleheader

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Apr 21, 2022

It was more of the same for the University of North Florida (UNF) softball team on Wednesday as they picked up another pair of wins. The Ospreys have been on a tear as of late, winning 11 of their last...

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Unidentified people at tables outside the original Boathouse, circa 1973-1975.

A look into the Boathouse’s tumultuous history

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Apr 20, 2022

Did you know that the original Boathouse burned down in a fire? Or that it used to be called “Wackadoo’s?” Well, the Boathouse has quite an interesting history, and many hope its future is likewise. In...

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