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The Student Government Senate's seal on the wall of the Senate Chambers on the third floor of the University of North Florida's Student Union.

UNF Student Government schedule Spring 2025: What to know and where to go

Student Government at the University of North Florida released its meeting schedule for Spring 2025 last week. All meetings are set to take place in the Senate Chambers, Building 58E, Room 3200. Meeting...

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Red cards on Friday the 13th and game-winning goals: Joaquin Acuna’s “storybook” UNF soccer career

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor Jan 7, 2025

It was a spooky Friday the 13th evening in September, and the North Florida men’s soccer team was facing off against the Florida Atlantic University Owls. The Ospreys were on a two-game losing streak...

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A screenshot of Student Life's OzFest 2025 Instagram announcement. The text reads "Save the date OzFestival Feb. 1 2025"

OzFest 2025: Info for students ahead of artist announcement

Mindy McLarty, Government Reporter Jan 6, 2025

 UNF Student Life announced in an Instagram post that its annual OzFest will take place on Saturday, Feb. 1 in Lot 18. The event will be from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will include carnival rides, food trucks,...

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Enrique Davila crosses the street with his dog, Chula, as heavy snow falls Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

AP: The heaviest snowfall in a decade is possible as a wintry blast roils parts of the US

Patrick Whittle and Brian Witte Jan 6, 2025

The following story was first published by the Associated Press on Jan 5, 2025 at 8:48 p.m. A blast of snow, ice, wind and plunging temperatures stirred up dangerous travel conditions in parts of...

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Rooke Breede, a graphic design student, stands by the display case she designed for the Embroidery for Peace and Memory event.

UNF Digital Humanities Institute connects past and future

Kaili Cochran, General Assignment Reporter Jan 6, 2025

Students in the Digital Humanities Institute at the University of North Florida are combining technology, historical research and art to provide the community with easily accessible and invaluable information. The...

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Two paddles and three pickleballs on a court. (Aleksander Saks/Unsplash)

OPINION: Pickleball is worth the hype

Sarah Eng, Opinions Intern Jan 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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One of the Avonlea vendor's booths with items for sale including teapots, ceramics, furniture and paintings.

With over 200 vendors, this last-surviving Jacksonville antique mall has something for everybody

Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor Jan 5, 2025

Avonlea Antiques and Interiors in Jacksonville is a 15-minute drive from the University of North Florida campus and is the last antique mall standing of the six-location antique mall conglomerate. Originally...

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Faculty union takes formal legal action against UNF after university denies grievance allegations

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief Dec 13, 2024

The University of North Florida faculty union took its legal action against the university a step further on Friday afternoon, over two months after the union filed its class action grievance with UNF. The...

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The University of North Florida's Fall 2024 Commencement ceremony. Photo courtesy of UNF.

UNF celebrates Fall 2024 Commencement

Madelyn Schneider and Ethan Leckie Dec 13, 2024

Over 1,200 University of North Florida students are expected to earn their diplomas by the end of the Fall 2024 Commencement, which began at 9:30 a.m. on Friday and will end in the evening. This fall,...

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A UPD officer sweeps broken glass off the road on UNF Drive outside Tom and Betty Petway Hall on Thursday afternoon. Two police cars with lights on blocked the right lane and a police truck (not pictured) was parked on the other end of the blocked section.

University police clean up shattered glass on UNF Drive, block right lane traffic

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief Dec 12, 2024

University police swept away a large amount of shattered glass on UNF Drive outside Tom and Betty Petway Hall, blocking the right lane of traffic on Thursday afternoon. A UPD officer at the scene said...

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Orders of pulled pork, sweet potato waffle fries and collard greens at The Bearded Pig’s Jax Beach location.

Leckie’s Lucky Five: A top-five of Jacksonville’s culinary scene

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor Dec 11, 2024

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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OPINION: Long-distance relationships can be simple

Sarah Eng, Opinions Intern Dec 9, 2024

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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