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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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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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Are UNF students addicted to coffee?

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Apr 20, 2022

Most college students face similar struggles—late-night studying and early morning classes—causing many to use caffeine to boost their energy levels faltering from a lackluster sleep schedule, but...

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SG seeks student awareness and opinion of the Counseling Center

Julia Croston, Managing Editor | Apr 19, 2022

Months after the option to relocate funds toward the Counseling Center was denied, Student Government (SG) looks to understand how students feel. The April Osprey Voice survey asks students about their...

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The words "Police Beat" are written in red and white, surrounded by a white square outline. In the background, a University of North Florida Police Department cruiser is tinted blue.

Police Beat: Bicycle trespasser

Lauren Fox, General Assignment Reporter | Apr 19, 2022

A 28-year-old bicyclist was arrested on April 8 after a University Police Department officer saw two bikers riding away from The Flats after dark and without lights, according to a police report.  The...

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It was an all-around team effort over the weekend for UNF, with pitching and batting contributing to the team’s third consecutive sweep of a conference opponent.

Softball rolls through Kennesaw State, picks up third consecutive sweep

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Apr 19, 2022

The Ospreys softball team continued their successful 2022 campaign over the weekend, taking all three games from the Kennesaw State Owls.  With only a few more weeks left in the regular season, every...

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UNF Creative Writing hosting Wainright Award Celebration and Talon Review Open Mic

Julia Croston, Managing Editor | Apr 19, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) Creative Writing Program is holding their annual Wainright Scholarship Award Celebration and Talon Review Open Mic Tuesday night.  Assistant Professor and Coordinator...

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Trio of sexual battery cases added to UNF student’s social media threat charge

Lauren Fox, General Assignment Reporter | Apr 18, 2022

Now facing an additional three charges of sexual battery, Mateo Borda Boyanovich will appear in court Tuesday morning for threats he allegedly made to shoot up the University of North Florida (UNF) Green,...

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Blast from the past: MTV’s “Daria”

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Apr 18, 2022

“Daria” is a late 90s coming-of-age comedy with five seasons of satire and relatability. The binge-worthy show revolves around a sharp-witted teenage girl named Daria who provides sarcastic commentary...

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Balancing dietary and religious restrictions in college

Lauren Fox, General Assignment Reporter | Apr 18, 2022

Students adhering to dietary restrictions for spiritual purposes or because of allergies must approach foods with caution as it’s essential for preserving their morals or even their lives.  On-campus...

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