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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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UNF Osprey Fountains dorms, one of the eight on-campus resident halls students can choose to live in.

On-campus housing rates to increase by nearly 6% this fall pending board approval

Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter | Apr 22, 2025

In an email sent to students and faculty last week, the University of North Florida released a proposal to raise student housing rental rates, set to take effect in Fall 2025.  The proposed changes...

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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.

President Limayem makes statement on ICE agreement, says police duties remain unchanged

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Apr 22, 2025

The University of North Florida made its first statement regarding the pending agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in a university-wide email sent Tuesday afternoon from UNF President...

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UNF Softball clinches Graphite Division title in record breaking fashion

Daniel Cimino, Sports Reporter | Apr 22, 2025

The University of North Florida softball team secured its place in the conference tournament in dominant fashion, sweeping Jacksonville over the weekend. Standout two-way star Allison Benning made history...

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Panel discussion in a classroom with five seated speakers and one standing presenter; a large screen behind them displays a quote by Frederick Douglass and a historical photo of him.

UNF faculty host teach-in to inform community members about current issues

Julia Howey, Volunteer Reporter | Apr 20, 2025

University of North Florida faculty and students gathered for a teach-in about current political issues and events on Wednesday, April 16.  Over 40 UNF students, faculty and community members attended...

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Gov. DeSantis smiling and posing with a recently signed bill impacting higher education through the public university system and technical training programs

OPINION: Is Florida DOGE DeSantis’ attempt at being cool?

Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern | Apr 18, 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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Students in lines attending UNF Spring Art Fest on Thursday, April 17, 2025. (Submitted by Nicole Cunha)

Spring Art Fest returns to UNF: A celebration of student creativity, community, and culture

Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter | Apr 18, 2025

University of North Florida students celebrated their art and community at the Spring Art Fest on campus Thursday. Lance Vickery, a sculpture professor and the faculty committee chair, said the Spring...

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UNF signs agreement with ICE allowing police to enforce immigration laws on campus

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Apr 17, 2025

The University of North Florida has signed a pending agreement with ICE that would allow qualified officers to perform certain functions of an immigration officer, according to a memorandum of agreement...

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