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Ordinance 2022-0574, the name of the newly passed panhandling bill in Jacksonville, written on a piece of cardboard.

No stopping, sitting or standing: New restrictions force the homeless from public spaces, critics say

Aubrey Lowery, Multimedia Journalist | Mar 1, 2023

In the past few months, new restrictions on what can and can’t be done in public have made living on the streets as a homeless person a potentially criminal offense. Jacksonville passed the Panhandling...

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UNF basketball shorts

Men’s basketball’s season comes to end in early exit from ASUN tourney

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Mar 1, 2023

LYNCHBURG, Va. – The University of North Florida Ospreys found themselves on the wrong end of a last-second game-winning shot on Monday, eliminating them from the ASUN tournament at the hands of Bellarmine...

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Overhead view of TIAA Bank at sunset

Through the eyes of a photographer: February

Justin Nedrow, Photographer | Mar 1, 2023

The shortest month of the year is over yet it was still jam-packed with important moments. From on-campus rallies and sports to sunset shots of the University of North Florida and even NASCAR, scroll through...

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Explaining the election

Voting for the 2023 spring UNF Senate election is close; here’s how it’ll work

Marissa Cannegieter, Government Reporter | Feb 28, 2023

An uncontested and contested election is simultaneously taking place for seats in the University of North Florida’s Student Government this semester. The presidential and vice presidential elections...

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THE CROWN ACT in big pink letters

Understanding the CROWN Act: The importance of knowledge and acceptance of all hair types

Aubrey Lowery, Multimedia Journalist | Feb 28, 2023

A key way that people can express themselves is through how they wear their hair and until recently, there has been limited legislation that ensures that everyone’s hair choices are accepted in both...

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Donna Deegan in a red shirt

Deegan leads race for Jacksonville mayor and crime is at the forefront of voters’ minds, new UNF poll shows

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Feb 28, 2023

Democrat Donna Deegan leads her opponents by 18% in the crowded race for Jacksonville’s next mayor, according to a new poll released by the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab...

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A student records in class with Dr. Rita Brodnax's approval.

Can you record in class?

Grae Barron, Reporter | Feb 27, 2023

The line between privacy and academic growth has blurred as students are now legally allowed to record class lectures without permission from professors. However, some University of North Florida faculty...

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The Board of Trustees met Monday morning for their quarterly meeting.

UNF Board of Trustees unanimously approve on-campus housing rate increase

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Feb 27, 2023

On-campus housing rates at the University of North Florida will increase across the next three years after the Board of Trustees approved a proposal Monday morning. The changes will be applied to the upcoming...

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Emma Broermann cheers on her teammates

Women’s basketball regresses, falls to North Alabama in ASUN matchup

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter | Feb 27, 2023

FLORENCE, Ala. – The University of North Florida women’s basketball team faced off against the University of North Alabama on Saturday, falling to the Lions 74-51. The Ospreys came to compete in...

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Carter Hendricksen exudes energy during game

Hendricksen shines on senior night, leads men’s basketball past Bellarmine

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Feb 25, 2023

The University of North Florida Ospreys capped off the men's basketball regular season Friday with a 79-67 win over Bellarmine University as Carter Hendricksen, the team’s lone senior, was celebrated. Already...

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Student Government banner

Chief diversity officer delivers message of honesty and support to UNF Senate

Marissa Cannegieter and Carter Mudgett | Feb 24, 2023

One day after a fiery town hall meeting between University of North Florida President Moez Limayem and students, Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Richmond Wynn delivered a message of honesty, support and respect...

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Jose Placer dribbles at the top of the key

Men’s basketball dominates EKU, secures a spot in the ASUN tournament

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter | Feb 24, 2023

The University of North Florida men’s basketball squad faced off against the Eastern Kentucky University Colonels on Wednesday, with the Ospreys taking the match 77-64. The Ospreys entered Wednesday...

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