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A sign with large, dark blue letters spells "UNF" on a concrete stand in the grassy area next to a sidewalk. The sky is bright blue with some small white clouds and there are lots of trees in the background.

Campus-wide phone outage on Friday, various lines affected

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | May 9, 2025

The University of North Florida’s Information Technology Services (ITS) is investigating a campus-wide phone outage affecting various phone lines, according to a university-wide email sent at 9:44 a.m....

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A black and white "Closed" sign sitting in the window of one of the food convenience stores at UNF.

Nothing to do, nothing to eat: Living on campus during spring intersession

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief | May 8, 2025

Spring Intersession at the University of North Florida began May 5 and runs until Summer A and full-term classes begin May 12.  Less than 100 students are living on campus this intersession, according...

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a public event at a podium that reads "The Free State of Florida" on the front.

Uncertainty looms among university community as UNF sends in last of Florida DOGE information

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | May 8, 2025

Uncertainty is growing among faculty, staff and students as Florida’s DOGE begins its evaluation of programs and operations at schools across the state. At UNF, faculty and staff are cautious when...

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The UNF Softball team in a huddle. (Courtesy of UNF Athletics)

100 wins and counting: With one goal down, Conrad hopes UNF Softball can ‘finish the job’ in ASUN tournament

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | May 8, 2025

Head softball coach Jeff Conrad has been so focused on taking his program to its first NCAA Regional that he hasn’t had time to celebrate 100 career wins, which he achieved after North Florida’s 10-1...

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The UNF Student Government Senate Chambers.

Applications for 2025-2026 SG executive positions currently open, to close Friday

Osaremen Uwaifo, Government Reporter | May 7, 2025

Applications are now open for positions in the University of North Florida Student Government executive branch and agencies for the 2025-2026 administrative year. Student Body President and Vice President,...

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UNF President Moez Limayem speaks at a brown podium at Spring 2025 commencement. He is wearing a dark blue robe and black graduate's cap and smiling.

Spring 2025 commencement celebrates over 2,000 graduating UNF students

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief | May 4, 2025

Over 2,000 University of North Florida students walked across the stage at the UNF Arena for Spring 2025 commencement this past Friday. This spring’s graduates ranged from 18 to 72 in age and  represented...

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Beach Volleyball exacts revenge on Stetson, secures sixth ASUN title

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Apr 28, 2025

After sweeping top-seeded Stetson in Huntsville, Alabama, the University of North Florida Beach Volleyball team secured its sixth ASUN Championship in program history  Entering the conference title...

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UNF Baseball battles but loses extra-inning thriller to South Carolina

Daniel Cimino, Sports Reporter | Apr 28, 2025

After nine innings of baseball couldn’t separate the two sides, the University of North Florida fell short in extra innings this past Tuesday against South Carolina by a final score of 3-2. With the...

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UNF women’s cross country runner Smilla Kolbe competes at event. (Courtesy of UNF Athletics)

Last-minute calls and school records: Inside Smilla Kolbe’s history-making indoor season

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Apr 28, 2025

During preparation for spring break workouts and just a few days before the track and field nationals, UNF senior and women’s cross country runner Smilla Kolbe was interrupted by a call: she was invited...

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Counseling center director’s tips for combating finals week stress

Finals week begins on April 28 for University of North Florida students and for many this will be the most stressful time of the year. To combat stress, UNF Counseling Center Director Misha Bogomaz...

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Computer rendering of what the entrance of the UNF Flight Deck esports arena would look like. (Courtesy of UNF)

OPINION: Why is Jacksonville investing millions in UNF esports?

Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern | Apr 27, 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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Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan (left) and UNF President Moez Limayem (right) announcing the funding for the UNF Flight Deck.

Jacksonville City Council approves $3 million endowment for UNF Flight Deck esports arena

Osaremen Uwaifo, Government Reporter | Apr 23, 2025

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan signed a bill yesterday establishing a $3 million endowment to support the University of North Florida’s new esports arena, the UNF Flight Deck. The initiative aims to...

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