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Sister Cindy speaking to students on the UNF Green on Jan. 15, 2025.

OPINION: Social media algorithms made Sister Cindy

Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern Feb 1, 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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(Courtesy of UNF Athletics)

Men’s Basketball comes up short vs. West Georgia, 92-72

Daniel Cimino, Sports Reporter Jan 31, 2025

The University of North Florida men’s basketball team couldn’t overcome a slow start, falling to West Georgia on Saturday afternoon, 90-72. The win was the Wolves’ first-ever Division I win at home...

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An OzFestival sign outside the UNF Chick-fil-A.

UNF OzFest 2025: What to know before the event

The University of North Florida is hosting its 2025 OzFest on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 4 p.m. to kick off this year’s homecoming week for students and staff. This year’s headliners for the music...

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University of North Florida Homecoming Feb. 1 to 9. (Courtesy of UNF)

UNF Homecoming Week 2025: schedule of events and what to know

Brennan Ambrose, Police Reporter Jan 30, 2025

The University of North Florida Homecoming Week starts Feb. 1, offering students, faculty, staff and alumni an opportunity to celebrate their Osprey pride with events across campus. UNF Homecoming week...

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President Donald Trump speaks before signing the Laken Riley Act in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump’s orders take aim at critical race theory and antisemitism on college campuses

The following story was first published by the Associated Press and was last updated on Jan. 30, 2025 at 12:10 p.m. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is ordering U.S. schools to stop teaching...

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UNF Student Government Senate Chambers

Student Government budget hearing schedule announced

Mindy McLarty, Government Reporter Jan 30, 2025

The University of North Florida Student Government will conduct budget hearings this Friday, Jan. 31, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Senate Chambers. See below the presentation schedule for budget hearings...

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University of North Florida Student Government Senate Chambers.

Jan. 24 SG Committee meetings recap: Committees unanimously pass Executive Commission Statute

Mindy McLarty, Government Reporter Jan 29, 2025

Student Government’s committees met on Jan. 24 to vote on The Executive Commission Statute, approve new travel and special requests and decide on the January and February Osprey Voice survey topics.  The...

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President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One en route from Miami to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Legal battle looms as Trump orders a funding freeze during a review of federal loans and grants

Chris Megerian, Associated Press Jan 28, 2025

The following story was first published by the Associated Press and last updated on Jan. 28, 2025, at 1:01 p.m. WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is pausing federal grants and loans starting Tuesday...

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Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Parade in 2018 (Larry Bridges Jr./Unsplash)

OPINION: The pervasiveness of sports betting affects college students

Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern Jan 28, 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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UNF President Moez Limayem announces the renamed Silverfield College of Education and Human Services at the student union, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025

UNF President announces newly-named Silverfield College of Education and Human Services

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief Jan 27, 2025

University of North Florida President Moez Limayem announced that the college of education would be renamed the Silverfield College of Education and Human Services at a ceremony Monday afternoon, outside...

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Jamisyn Stinson made her first career start in North Florida's 79-71 loss to West Georgia (Courtesy of UNF Athletics)

Fourth quarter collapse dooms Women’s Basketball in loss to West Georgia

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor Jan 27, 2025

In a game in which freshman forward Jamisyn Stinson made her first career start, the Ospreys lost to conference newcomer West Georgia 71-79.  Despite a strong performance in the middle 3rd and 4th...

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The Arena Parking Garage, Building 38.

130 Arena Parking Garage spots unavailable Thursday ahead of BOG meeting

Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor Jan 27, 2025

About 130 parking spots will be unavailable on Thursday, Jan. 30 from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Arena Parking Garage, according to an email from UNF Parking and Transportation Services. The unavailable...

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