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Volleyball drops close match vs. Lipscomb in ASUN semifinals

Volleyball drops close match vs. Lipscomb in ASUN semifinals

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor Nov 21, 2023

The University of North Florida women’s volleyball team wrapped up their 2023 campaign on Friday, falling short to the No. 2 ranked Lipscomb University Bison 2-3 in the ASUN championship semifinals. The...

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Interfaith Center logo on a dark blue background

Interfaith Center left empty as director leaves for OneJax

Jeanne Gilbert, News Editor Nov 20, 2023

When Matt Hartley joined the University of North Florida Interfaith Center in 2018, he set about rebuilding student leadership and engagement that had faded years before. Last week, he traded that director...

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Author Gina Caserta (right) and her debut memoir "In Fifty Pages or More" (left). (Photos courtesy of Gina Caserta)

How a UNF graduate student is continuing the college sexual assault prevention conversation

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Nov 20, 2023

“Stranger danger” is a two-word phrase often associated with keeping someone safe from potential predators and is often instilled in children as early as grade school.  Widespread or not, its message...

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Protesters chant as a line of approximately 50-75 police cars leave the Adam W. Herbert University Center Tuesday night.

Chants, police and metal detectors: Michael Oren’s visit to UNF

Carter Mudgett and Jeanne Gilbert Nov 17, 2023
When Michael Oren's lecture at the University of North Florida was first announced, people marked their calendars...
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OPINION: Rain? Where’s the coverage?

Jace Brown, Opinions Reporter Nov 17, 2023
Our campus wouldn’t be UNF without nature engulfing the concrete in a serene atmosphere. The cupbearer of nature’s kingdom–rain–brings both sour and sweet inevitabilities. But it’s a double-edged sword. On campus, our focus on preserving the beauty of mother nature also allows for a high risk of being drenched when her cupbearer spills the glass.
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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.

UNF SG condemns Gov. Ron DeSantis in joint resolution, swears in new senators

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Nov 17, 2023

The University of North Florida Student Government Senate passed a joint resolution Friday afternoon that condemns Gov. Ron DeSantis and reaffirms their commitment to diversity. Though there was opposition...

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The University of North Florida faculty union bargaining team on Zoom for negotiations with the Board of Trustees team.

Faculty ratify salary proposal in landslide vote, heads to UNF BOT for approval

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Nov 17, 2023

After two days of voting, University of North Florida faculty passed a university-proposed salary agreement in results announced by UFF-UNF leadership Friday afternoon. Of the 180 faculty members who participated...

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A sign on the third floor of the Student Union West building points toward the newly renamed Interfaith Space.

Permanent Interfaith Space opens in UNF Student Union

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Nov 15, 2023

The University of North Florida announced on Tuesday that the graduate lounge on the third floor of the Student Union West building will be converted into a permanent Interfaith Space.  The space will...

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Ospreys head into at-home tournament inconsistent and with more to prove

Ospreys head into at-home tournament inconsistent and with more to prove

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter Nov 15, 2023

The University of North Florida men's basketball team will host their first-ever in-season tournament this Thursday. While there is still plenty of season left for UNF to prove itself, here's an overview...

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Volleyball’s going to the ASUN tournament! What to expect

Volleyball’s going to the ASUN tournament! What to expect

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor Nov 14, 2023

Closing out their regular season with a shutout 3-0 win over the Stetson Hatters on Saturday, the University of North Florida volleyball program now sets its sights toward the postseason and, specifically,...

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The Ospreys battled it out with the Florida Atlantic University Owls during their Monday night match.

Osprey Women’s Basketball suffers loss at hands of FAU Owls

Rachel Bacchus, Reporter Nov 14, 2023

The Osprey women’s basketball team suffered a tough at home 75-84 loss against the FAU Owls at home on Monday. The match started off strong with two early three-pointers by Kaila Rougier and Selma...

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Michael Oren, the former Israeli ambassador to the U.S. (Photo courtesy of UNF and the World Affairs Council of Jacksonville)

UNF ups security ahead of former Israeli ambassador’s Tuesday night lecture

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Nov 13, 2023

Less than 24 hours before Michael Oren, the former Israeli ambassador to the U.S., is scheduled to deliver a lecture at the University of North Florida, the university announced that the event will instead...

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