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University of North Florida students shouted chants over music in the Student Union as they participated in a Florida-wide walkout on Feb. 23, 2023.

“Why won’t you protect us?” students ask UNF president during heated town hall meeting

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Feb 23, 2023

Students confronted University of North Florida President Moez Limayem about campus safety, transparency and diversity issues during a Thursday afternoon town hall meeting that began with an ask for respect...

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The University of North Florida's National Association of Homebuilders after their victory in Las Vegas. (Photo courtesy of Max Andrews).

The cold, harsh road to victory

Judd Barczak, Reporter | Feb 23, 2023

After months of hard work, the University of North Florida chapter of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) was finally making its way to Las Vegas to compete against 40 other school NAHB branches...

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Letter from the Editor: Student journalism is influential, so listen to it

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Feb 23, 2023

The importance of a free press cannot be overstated. That is true across journalism, including student journalism. While there is no real difference, some associate the latter with lesser journalism. That’s...

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Alivia Kalin delivers a speech to the crowd during Tuesday's rally.

“Educate, don’t discriminate”: UNF community members rally for diversity in education

Mallory Pace, News Editor | Feb 22, 2023

“President Limayem, can you hear our voices? Can you hear us cry out, scared that DeSantis will take away our diversity, our safety, our way of learning? Can’t you see that we fear for our university,...

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From left, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. President and Chief Financial Officer Joe Berchtold, SeatGeek, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jack Groetzinger, Jam Productions LLC Chief Executive Officer and President Jerry Mickelson, The James Madison Institute Senior Vice President Sal Nuzzo, American Antitrust Institute Vice President For Legal Advocacy Kathleen Bradish, and singer-songwriter Clyde Lawrence appear before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing to examine promoting competition and protecting consumers in live entertainment on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Changes may be on the horizon for Ticketmaster after Senate hearing

Aubrey Lowery, Multimedia Journalist | Feb 21, 2023

For Alexa Gonzalez receiving a presale code for Taylor Swift’s verified fans' ticket sale for her upcoming Era tour felt like getting an early Christmas present—little did she know the nightmare that...

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Counting the graduating seniors and transfer portal entrants, the Ospreys have lost eight players over the offseason.

Brawl-low up: Suspensions served following clash between UNF and Austin Peay

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Feb 21, 2023

Violence erupted at the conclusion of Saturday’s men’s basketball game between the University of North Florida and Austin Peay State University. The respective athletic departments released statements...

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Column: The Ins and Outs of 2023 (so far)

Mallory Pace, News Editor | Feb 20, 2023

The lifespan of social trends seemingly gets shorter and shorter every day— so instead of falling victim to the spiraling world of capitalism, I’m proposing a list of meaningful trends that are in...

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Scabies cases at UNF rise from 13 to 16

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Feb 20, 2023

Sixteen University of North Florida students have been either exposed to or diagnosed with scabies by Student Health Services as of Monday, the department reported.   It’s been over two weeks since...

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Team huddles together following a game

Brawl breaks out in closing moments of UNF men’s basketball clash with Austin Peay

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Feb 18, 2023

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — After a physical altercation broke out at the UNF men's basketball game against Austin Peay State University on Saturday, the University of North Florida Athletics Department released...

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The team huddles together before a game

Women’s basketball gives a valiant effort, falls to Jacksonville State in close contest

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter | Feb 17, 2023

The University of North Florida women’s basketball team faced off against the Jacksonville State University Gamecocks on Thursday, losing 68-61 in a tough battle This matchup was played at UNF Arena,...

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Jose Placer high-fives teammates

Men’s basketball takes down Lipscomb in double-overtime thriller

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Feb 17, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The University of North Florida men’s basketball team put up a plethora of points in their 114-111 win in double overtime against the Lipscomb University Bisons on Thursday. The...

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The line for the porta potties at Ozfestival this year.

UNF spent $200,000 on performers for Ozfestival, documents show

Mallory Pace, News Editor | Feb 17, 2023

Ozfestival has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean there wasn’t feedback from the students in attendance to unpack, and, come on, who doesn’t want to hear about how much the University of North...

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