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National Weather Service cone map of Tropical Storm Helene as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24. (NOAA, NWS)

UNF closed Thursday and Friday— Helene live updates

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief Sep 24, 2024

All classes and on-campus activities have been canceled for Thursday and Friday, according to a UNF campus alert sent out at 4:52 p.m. All offices will also close. The University plans to resume normal...

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Hundreds of students, faculty, staff and community members attended President Moez Limayem's address.

President Limayem gives motivational address and highlights University achievements at UNF Convocation

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern Sep 24, 2024

University President Moez Limayem emphasized North Florida’s achievements and goals and said he is proud of the campus community in his address at the UNF Convocation event on Sept. 19. Hundreds of...

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The Office of Student Learning and Civic Engagement booth provided numerous puffy paint and glitter colors for students to decorate tote bags. On the left, students could grab a free Osprey Vote T-shirt.

Students register to vote on Green, free tote bags and pizza

Kaili Cochran, General Assignment Reporter Sep 23, 2024

By Kaili Cochran, General Assignment Reporter UNF on-campus organizations provided individual booths on the green Sept 17. to promote National Voter Registration Day to students.  The Office of...

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OPINION: It’s okay to be bad at things

OPINION: It’s okay to be bad at things

Sarah Eng, Opinions Intern Sep 23, 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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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.

The SG scholarship deadline is this Monday. Here’s what to know

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor Sep 20, 2024

The UNF Student Government allocates more than $68,000 for scholarships each year, providing financial assistance to all students. All 13 student government-funded scholarships are now available for...

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Panelists Cord Byrd, Andrew Spar and Wanzhu Shi (left to right) spoke on Monday, Sept. 16 about social media regulation and national security.

Future of TikTok and social media: Students ask, experts answer

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern Sep 20, 2024

Experts joined forces to talk TikTok and national security on Sept. 16 at the University of North Florida.  UNF students and community members attended the free event, “TikTok on Trial: The Future...

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American flags on the Green honoring veterans for Veterans Day.

OPINION: Political violence is not the answer— make your vote count this election

Sarah Eng, Opinions Intern Sep 20, 2024

It only takes one click to a news channel or a glance at what’s trending on social media to affirm that political tensions are beyond high this year as the election swiftly approaches.  Furthermore,...

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Students gather at Boathouse for free tacos and Harris-Trump debate

Students gather at Boathouse for free tacos and Harris-Trump debate

Kaili Cochran, General Assignment Reporter Sep 19, 2024

Students turned out in large numbers to watch presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump face off in their first and possibly final debate last week.  The University of North Florida...

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Paige McSwigan leads the UNF women's soccer team with six goals.

‘I knew UNF was the right pick’: How McSwigan’s decision to return home changed her college career

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor Sep 18, 2024

For the past two seasons, UNF sophomore Paige McSwigan has been Women’s Soccer’s standout player— but McSwigan and Assistant Coach Morgan Luckie still think the team can achieve more.  “She...

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OPINION: It’s time to beat the Sunday scaries

OPINION: It’s time to beat the Sunday scaries

Sarah Eng, Opinions Intern Sep 16, 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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SG Senate passes Title VIII amendments

SG Senate passes Title VIII amendments

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor Sep 14, 2024

The amendments to Title VIII of the Student Government constitution were unanimously approved, 14-0-0, in the Senate meeting on Friday, Sep. 13, in the Student Union’s Senate Chambers. According to the...

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Both Burkhardt and Antar lead the UNF Volleyball team in two major statistical categories, kills and assists.

Error-prone UNF Volleyball drops match to ranked FSU team

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor Sep 11, 2024

The University of North Florida volleyball team lost to Florida State University on Tuesday night at the UNF Arena, dropping a 3-1 match to the 21st-ranked Seminoles.  The Ospreys lost the first set...

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