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Incoming freshmen and their families gather information from different tables at the fair.

Incoming freshmen say why they chose UNF at admitted students fair

Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor | Feb 18, 2025

The University of North Florida hosted its Admitted Ospreys Day on Monday, Feb. 17 and incoming students were excited to share why they chose UNF.  The fair held outside the John A. Delaney Student...

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President Donald Trump listens to a question from a reporter as Commerce Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick watches after Trump signed an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Trump’s reciprocal tariffs will overturn decades of trade policy

Paul Wiseman and Christopher Rugaber | Feb 17, 2025

The following AP story was last updated on Feb. 14, 2025 at 10 p.m. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is taking a blowtorch to the rules that have governed world trade for decades. The “reciprocal’’...

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Carrie Muniak joins a rally in front of the Office of Personnel Management, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Washington. President Donald Trump is relying on a relatively obscure federal agency to reshape government. The Office of Personnel Management was created in 1979 by President Jimmy Carter and is the equivalent of the government's human resources department. It helps manage the civil service, including pay schedules, health insurance and pension programs. The agency has offered millions of federal workers eight months of salary if they voluntarily choose to leave their jobs by Feb. 6.  (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

What to know about the federal workforce under Trump

Brian Witte, Associated Press | Feb 16, 2025

The following AP story was last updated on Feb. 13, 2025 at 11:52 a.m. Since President Donald Trump began his second term last month, he has focused on dramatically reducing the federal workforce at...

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Representatives from BSU and Pride Club, including Pride Club President Aster Walters (back right), pose for a picture with UNF Student Body President Michael Barcal and Student Body Vice President Ashlyn Davidson. (Courtesy of UNF SG)

A talk with BSU, Pride Club presidents on new SG commission status

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Feb 16, 2025

The University of North Florida Student Government Senate unanimously passed legislation allowing the Black Student Union and Pride Club to join SG as official commissions at the Jan. 31 student Senate...

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ASUN Preseason Player of the Year Allison Benning looks to lead the UNF softball team to its first NCAA Regional. (Courtesy of UNF Athletics)

Previewing the UNF Softball season with head coach Jeff Conrad

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Feb 14, 2025

The UNF softball team is entering the 2025 season with high expectations, boasting its deepest and most competitive roster in years.  The Ospreys are currently 5-2. After losing to UF on opening night,...

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(Courtesy of UNF Athletics)

Men’s Tennis falters early, runs out of time in loss to FAU

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Feb 13, 2025

The UNF men’s tennis team ran out of comeback chances, losing 4-0 to Florida Atlantic University in an abandoned meet on Wednesday afternoon at the UNF Tennis Complex. Despite holding leads or ties...

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(Courtesy of UNF Athletics)

UNF Softball sweeps day two of the River City Leadoff

Daniel Cimino, Sports Reporter | Feb 12, 2025

The University of North Florida softball team swept their second doubleheader on Saturday, defeating Jacksonville State and Western Carolina in consecutive games. The wins put the Ospreys’ overall record...

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UNF spends $320,000 on OzFest performers Lil Yachty and Wale

Mindy McLarty and Alekzander Jenkins | Feb 12, 2025

OzFest, the University of North Florida’s annual homecoming concert, was held on Feb. 1st, with contracts from headliners Lil Yachty and Wale showing the university paid them $320,000 for their performances. According...

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A wide-angle view of the inside of the student government Senate chambers showing blue carpet, multiple rolling chairs at long desks with brown walls.

SG releases 2025-2026 Activity and Service fee budget

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Feb 11, 2025

The Budget and Allocations Committee unanimously passed the Activity and Service Fee Budget bill at the University of North Florida Student Government meeting on Feb. 7. Student Body Treasurer Benjamin...

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President Donald Trump greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he arrives at the West Wing of the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump’s 3rd week saw more executive orders, a trade war that wasn’t and a Mideast jolt

Will Wiessert and Josh Boak | Feb 11, 2025

The following AP story was last updated on Feb 8, 2025, at 10:23 a.m. WASHINGTON (AP) — Three weeks in, President Donald Trump keeps cranking out executive orders designed to remake the government...

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UNF library showcases Blind Date With A Book event.

All the Valentine’s events for students this week

Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor | Feb 10, 2025

University of North Florida departments and organizations are hosting various Valentine's events this week as part of UNF Love Week, Monday, Feb. 10 through Friday, Feb. 14 to celebrate the holiday. Multiple...

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Some of the members of For a Black Girl, courtesy of DJ Washington.

For a Black Girl celebrates Black History Month with community events and empowerment

Sasha Koresh, Features Volunteer | Feb 10, 2025

For a Black Girl, a student-run organization at the University of North Florida, will be hosting multiple events during Black History Month and encourages the UNF community to participate.   DJ Washington,...

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