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A red lifeguard chair stands on a beach as surfers and swimmers ride waves next to the newly constructed Jacksonville Beach pier

OPINION: Ocean safety needs to be a priority

Sarah Eng, Opinions Intern | Oct 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 UNF Chamber Singers stand and sing in an arc shape in their black uniforms and blue scarves at the UNF Recital Hall

UNF Chamber Singers host preview concert ahead of Orlando performance

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern | Oct 23, 2024

The University of North Florida’s Chamber Singers shared an exclusive preview with select audience members of their performance on Oct. 18 in the UNF Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Center for their upcoming...

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Supporters of Democrat Terry McAuliffe watch vote reports at an election party in McLean, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

AP: Want to follow election results like a pro? Here’s what to watch in key states

Leah Askarinam, Associated Press | Oct 22, 2024

This story was first published on Tuesday, Oct. 8, as part of AP's Explaining Election Day package. It is being republished Friday, Oct. 11, to update with changes in absentee ballot protocols in North...

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Women’s Soccer secures ASUN playoff spot with a clean sheet against Bellarmine

Women’s Soccer secures ASUN playoff spot with a clean sheet against Bellarmine

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Oct 21, 2024

The University of North Florida women’s soccer team shut out Bellarmine 2-0 Thursday night at Hodges Stadium to clinch an ASUN postseason berth.  The Ospreys used first-half goals from sophomore...

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Amy Burkhardt

Burkhardt and Antar’s ‘strong connection’ look to lead UNF volleyball

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Oct 18, 2024

Amy Burkhardt doesn’t just lead the UNF volleyball team in kills, teammates and coaches believe the senior outside hitter also leads the team in leadership.  “Amy is one of the most positive leaders...

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REVIEW: 'Speak No Evil'

REVIEW: ‘Speak No Evil’

Sarah Eng, Opinions Intern | Oct 18, 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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Trustees sit at around the table for their quarterly meeting at UNF Mednexus on Sept. 30, 2024.

BOT approves freedom of expression amendments, grants Limayem $100,000 bonus and raise

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees passed an amendment last month to a university regulation that changes the way people can demonstrate and protest on campus. The passing of this amendment...

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ChatGPT gives prompts to its user when first opened to help with different writing scenarios.

‘Moral panic’: UNF faculty and students on AI in the classroom

Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor | Oct 17, 2024

Many students at the University of North Florida complete schoolwork with limited allowance of artificial intelligence from their professors, but there is one professor who has a unique approach to the...

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OPINION: Energy drinks are getting out of hand

OPINION: Energy drinks are getting out of hand

Sarah Eng, Opinions Intern | Oct 17, 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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UNF professors, guitarists to be honored in upcoming concert

Sierra Parsons, Volunteer Reporter | Oct 16, 2024

Three UNF professors and Benedetto guitarists will be honored by the second performance of the 37th Annual Great American Jazz Series. An ensemble consisting of UNF’s Jazz Ensemble One and musicians...

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a white and black university police car parked outside the student union at UNF

Police Beat: Ogler on Osprey Connector, bicycle and electric scooter thefts  

Brennan Ambrose, Police Reporter | Oct 16, 2024

Ogler on the Osprey Connector  Students who ride the Osprey Connector should be on the lookout for an alleged ogler.  According to an Oct. 1 UPD incident report, a University of North Florida student...

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Panelists (pictured left to right): Nicholas Seabrook, Justin Sorrell and Adrienne Lerner.

How ‘just’ are Supreme Court justices?: Experts from UNF examine judicial ethics at panel event

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern | Oct 16, 2024

Experts from the University of North Florida spoke on how the judicial branch can restore public trust at a panel event on Monday night at the Student Union.  The free public event, “Trust in Justice:...

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