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Preventing bicycle theft: Tips from UNF Police Chief

Brennan Ambrose and Alekzander Jenkins | Jan 14, 2025

Fifty-seven on-campus bicycle thefts have been reported to the University of North Florida Police Department over the past three years, according to university police. Most bicycles are stolen from...

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The UNF Student Government Senate Chambers.

SG finds a home for DEI organizations under its roof

Mindy McLarty, Government Reporter | Jan 13, 2025

During the University of North Florida Student Government Senate meeting on Jan. 10, Student Body President Michael Barcal and Student Body Vice President Ashlyn Davidson introduced a bill that would give...

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(Courtesy of UNF Athletics)

Undefeated to Defenseless: Inside UNF Basketball’s recent struggles 

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Jan 13, 2025

North Florida men’s basketball has gone from being undefeated to winless and defenseless.  After starting 3-0, UNF has lost nine of its last 13 games and is currently 1-3 in the ASUN conference,...

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(Courtesy of UNF Athletics)

Women’s basketball drops to 0-3 in ASUN play, lose 89-54 to FGCU

Daniel Cimino, Sports Reporter | Jan 12, 2025

The UNF women’s basketball team struggled to stop the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles, falling by a final score of 89-54 on Thursday night. The loss dropped the Ospreys overall record to 4-12, and their in-conference...

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UNF and Troy await doubles designations before Saturday's match.

UNF Men’s Tennis shows grit, takes down Troy in home opener

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Jan 12, 2025

Head coach John Collins secured his first win as head coach in a match where five UNF freshmen saw action, and the UNF Men’s Tennis team opened its spring season with a 4-3 win over the University of...

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The Eco-Adventure sign outside outside of the nature trails. The sign reads "Welcome to Eco Adventure"

Eco-Adventure: The focal point of UNF’s RecWell department

Brennan Ambrose, Police Reporter | Jan 12, 2025

Surrounded by lush foliage and spotted with small lakes, the University of North Florida’s natural feel is why many consider the campus unique. The UNF Sawmill Slough Nature Preserve and nature trails...

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A barrier is seen on Royal Street after a vehicle drove into a crowd on New Orleans' Canal and Bourbon streets, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

OPINION: Get off TikTok and read the news

Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern | Jan 12, 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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Ozfestival headliner announcement on the UNF Student Life Instagram.

Ozfestival headliner announced, ticket sales and registration open

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Jan 10, 2025

[Update: This article was updated to include information on the Ozfestivval openers.] On Friday, UNF Student Life announced at its food truck event that Lil Yachty will be the headline performer at...

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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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