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Volleyball comes from behind, picks up pair of wins against tough opponents

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter Oct 24, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) volleyball team played two back-to-back games this weekend, defeating both Jacksonville State University (JSU) and Kennesaw State University (KSU) by a score of 3-2. These...

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“No problem is too small, and no single Osprey is too little”: Meet SG’s Unity Party

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter Oct 21, 2022

The Unity Party was founded by current Student Government President Nathaniel Rodefer in the 2021 Fall semester and is now headed by University and Student Affairs (USA) Chair Maya Drum and Senate President...

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Kenzie sings

Kenzie’s Place wins UNF’s 2022 Battle of the Bands

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Oct 20, 2022

Five groups took the stage at the J.B. Coxwell Amphitheater Thursday night to compete in the University of North Florida’s 2022 Battle of the Bands, but just one walked away the winner: Kenzie's Place.  The...

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The words "Police Beat" are written in red and white, surrounded by a white square outline. In the background, a University of North Florida Police Department cruiser is tinted blue.

Police Beat: N-word found written in dust on UNF freshman’s car

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Oct 20, 2022

A University of North Florida freshman found the n-word, “gay” and multiple genitalia handwritten in dust and dirt on their car on Tuesday, according to a police report.  The student told UPD that...

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Opposing players jockey for possesion

Women’s soccer draws with Kennesaw State in hurricane makeup match

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Oct 20, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) women’s soccer squad faced off with the Kennesaw State Owls on Wednesday afternoon, but with one small twist: it was originally scheduled to be played nearly a month...

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Phishing is “organized crime,” UNF chief information officer says

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Oct 20, 2022

Anyone who’s checked their school email in the past few weeks may have noticed a flurry of emails from the University of North Florida (UNF) about cybersecurity and, more specifically, phishing. But...

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UNF rugby club poses with UNF president

Rugby showcases young talent, carrying big expectations after three-club round robin

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter Oct 18, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) Deadbirds Rugby Club played their first two preseason games this Saturday against the Jacksonville Rugby Football Club and the Alpharetta Exiles Rugby Club. The...

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Alum shares heartwarming story about her UNF professor in viral TikTok

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Oct 18, 2022

In 2015, one University of North Florida (UNF) sophomore signed up for the Intro to Leadership course, being freshly taught by UNF Honors Professor — retired Marine Corps Lieutenant General and self-described...

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OPINION: Qdoba is a breath of fresh air for on-campus dining options

Ethan Leckie, Opinions Reporter Oct 17, 2022

Finally. UNF has answered (at least some) of our many, many prayers: we now have a different on-campus dining option in Qdoba.  I’ll be honest- seeing the empty space Slice occupied day in and day...

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Saturday's match may have ended even on the scoreboard, but a sense of defeat still loomed.

Men’s soccer concedes last-minute goal, draws in heartbreaking fashion versus Bellarmine

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Oct 17, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) men’s soccer team gave up two points in quite possibly the most brutal way imaginable on Saturday, with Bellarmine University scoring a goal with just 36 seconds...

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Fall Break is left up to faculty and students, UNF says

Traditionally, Fall Break is two days in October when the campus is closed and classes are canceled but this year, UNF is letting professors decide whether they want to hold classes on those days — making...

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Prayer and Reflection Room opens in UNF Student Union

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter Oct 14, 2022

 A new Interfaith Space has opened in the Student Union, meant to be a safe space for the UNF campus community to engage in religious prayer, non-religious prayer and meditative practices.  The transformed...

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