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A University Police Department squad car sits in the loop outside the UNF Student Union. UPD increased police presence across campus after a threat was made on YikYak to "shoot up" the UNF Green on February 1, 2022.

UPD arrest suspect of reported social media threat

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Feb 1, 2022

University of North Florida police have reported that the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) and University Police Department (UPD) have arrested a suspect in the social media threat case, according to...

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Black History Month graphic by Spinnaker Creative Services.

Black History Month 2022 UNF calendar of events

Julia Croston, News Editor Feb 1, 2022

(Updated 10:00 am Tuesday, Feb. 1, to include updated Kickoff event.) Celebrating Black History Month, various organizations on UNF’s campus are hosting free events throughout the month of February.  The...

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Four police cars sit parked in the parking lot outside the UNF Thomas G. Carpenter Library.

Updated: Increased police presence at UNF Tuesday after reported threat, multiple events canceled

Nathan Turoff and Carter Mudgett Feb 1, 2022

(Updated 10:00 am Tuesday, Feb 1, with new information.) After the social media threat, UNF announced that the "Wear a Hijab" event as well as all fraternity and sorority events have been canceled Tuesday. Originally...

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The words "smile" spray painted onto a driftwood next to a smiley face emoji.

New year, New you: How to succeed in Spring 2022

Mallory Pace and Lauren Fox Jan 31, 2022

As we kick out of bed and wake up into a new semester in a new year, it can be easy to get caught up in the same old routine. Wake up, log in to Zoom or go to class, eat something, go home, then contemplate...

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UNF reports 102 student cases and 44 employee cases in past week

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Jan 31, 2022

A slight change from the previous week, COVID-19 cases amongst UNF students rose, totaling 102 cases, while employee cases rose to 44.  With 102 positive cases in students, 25 on-campus and 77 off-campus,...

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Covid 19 Rapid Antigen Test with negative result

UNF runs out of free at-home COVID-19 testing kits

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Jan 31, 2022

With worldwide demand for at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits, UNF is no exception. UNF’s Student Health Services warned that the testing kits were available on a first-come, first-serve basis,...

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UNF forward Carter Hendricksen shoots a free throw during the second half of Saturday’s matchup against Lipscomb.

Career high for Hendricksen not enough as Ospreys fall to Lipscomb

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jan 31, 2022

It was an affair of broken records, but not all were desirable. While broken records are typically positive, it is also how head coach Matthew Driscoll described another soul-crushing loss that UNF...

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Central Arkansas guard Collin Cooper handles the ball against UNF on Thursday.

Second half surge secures first ASUN win for Ospreys

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jan 28, 2022

Joy filled the air as the clock hit zero. The Ospreys had finally done it— they won a conference game. While this moves the team’s record to just 5-16, no one seemed to care. A raucous student section...

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UNF reports 178 cases last week

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Jan 24, 2022

Closing out the second week of the semester, the University of North Florida reported a total of 178 positive cases, a slight decrease from the previous seven days. Three weeks into the new year, the total...

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The cast of Hamlet receives applause from the audience after their performance at MOCA Jacksonville.

A closer look at UNF Shakespeare’s Hamlet

Ethan Leckie, Volunteer Reporter Jan 21, 2022

For the last week, UNF Shakespeare has been performing Hamlet to audiences in MOCA Jacksonville and UNF’s Lazarra Theater, respectively. Their production is unique in that students were integral in every...

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Meet the Candidates. Graphic by Carter Mudgett.

Meet the candidates: Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer interviews to begin

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Jan 21, 2022

Three candidates for Vice President (VP) and Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) have presented their applications and will be present for individual day-long interviews on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday respectively....

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It's all in the details. A close up look of the UNF logo on a pair of basketball shorts.

Shorthanded Ospreys squad gives Florida State everything they can handle

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jan 21, 2022

Despite missing two star players, and later losing another key contributor, the Ospreys put up a strong showing against Florida State on Thursday afternoon. The Ospreys entered Monday’s matchup against...

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