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Nine new matching squat racks were also added. (Rachel Bacchus)

Inside UNF’s new and improved Student Wellness Center

Jeanne Gilbert and Rachel Bacchus | Feb 29, 2024

The University of North Florida's Student Wellness Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Wednesday to commemorate its reopening on Jan. 11 after the two months of renovations that caused it to close...

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With summer-long renovations in the works, the Hicks Honors College, which is typically found in Building 10, has been moved to a new location until the renovations are completed. (Christian Ayer/Spinnaker)

OPINION: How UNF can rebuild the upperclassmen Honors community

Ethan Leckie, Opinions Editor | Feb 29, 2024
Before I begin, I have to drop some Ethan lore: I have been a part of the University of North Florida’s Hicks Honors College since my freshman year.
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The Green, located at the center of UNF's campus, is a popular spot for students trying to relax between classes. A smaller school than UF or FSU, many students can find quiet spots across campus to study, read and hang out.

Some UNF students having trouble with academic advisors

Maria Sanmartin and Ashton Pike | Feb 28, 2024

The mission statement of Academic Advising at the University of North Florida states that advisors can help students select a major and assist them with their academic schedules. However, when asked...

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The UNF Softball team

UNF Softball drops doubleheader to UF in front of record crowd

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter | Feb 27, 2024

In front of the second largest crowd ever at the UNF Softball Complex, the University of North Florida softball team lost a doubleheader to the Florida Gators on Wednesday night.  Game 1 The...

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UNF Men’s Basketball held to low score in 12-point loss to rival JU

UNF Men’s Basketball held to low score in 12-point loss to rival JU

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor | Feb 26, 2024

The UNF men’s basketball program faced off in this year’s second River City Rumble outing on Friday evening, losing 50-62 on the road to rival Jacksonville University in a low-scoring game. The...

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Lyric Swann (Rachel Bacchus)

Turnovers cost UNF Women’s Basketball a close home game to Queens N.C.

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor | Feb 26, 2024

On Thursday, the UNF women’s basketball team faced off against the Queens N.C Royals at home, where Queens stole a win over the Ospreys 77-72. In the opening quarter, the Ospreys started hot with...

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UNF accepting 400 housing contracts on March 4

UNF accepting 400 housing contracts on March 4

Jeanne Gilbert, Editor-in-Chief | Feb 23, 2024

Housing contracts at the University of North Florida will reopen to all students on March 4, and approximately 400 contracts will be accepted that day, according to the Department of Housing and Residence...

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UNF baseball pitcher Tony Roca (Tristan Larrabee)

UNF Baseball shutout by nationally ranked UF team

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter | Feb 22, 2024

The University of North Florida baseball team fell to the #4 nationally-ranked University of Florida in shutout fashion, losing 10-0 in a seven-inning mercy rule in front of a record crowd of 2,509 at...

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(Photo courtesy of UNF Police Department)

UPD and First Coast Crime Stoppers offering rewards for information on campus crimes

Sydney Teitelbaum, Police Reporter | Feb 22, 2024

The University of North Florida Police Department has partnered with First Coast Crime Stoppers to offer rewards of up to $3,000 for information regarding crimes on UNF’s campus. UPD Chief Frank Macksey...

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UNF Women’s Basketball drops rescheduled River City Rumble game at home

UNF Women’s Basketball drops rescheduled River City Rumble game at home

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter | Feb 19, 2024

The University of North Florida women’s basketball team fell to the Jacksonville Dolphins 60-77 on Thursday night at UNF Arena.  The Dolphins capitalized on a pair of runs to pull away from the Ospreys,...

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UNF Volleyball showcases new signings following 2023 season

UNF Volleyball showcases new signings following 2023 season

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor | Feb 19, 2024

The University of North Florida volleyball program had another winning season in 2023. The team finished above .500 with a 9-7 conference record and an appearance in the Atlantic Sun Conference Championship...

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First swastika drawing in the Building 51 women's bathroom (Photo courtesy of Hailey Jacobsen)

Swastika graffiti found in UNF Social Sciences Building women’s bathroom

Jeanne Gilbert, Editor-in-Chief | Feb 16, 2024

A University of North Florida student found two swastikas in the first floor women's bathroom of the Social Sciences Building this week. Hailey Jacobsen, president of the Jewish Ospreys, found two different...

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