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Students stand in line for Qdoba

SG efforts bring a new dining experience to campus: Qdoba

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter Oct 5, 2022

If you’ve grown tired of eating and cycling through the same dining options available on campus, look no further. A new and different dining experience has opened at the University of North Florida (UNF)...

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UNF IT email alert

UNF disables access to university accounts without Duo app

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor Oct 4, 2022

Ospreys without Duo, the multi-factor authentication app, won’t be able to log into their MyWings account, the University of North Florida (UNF) Information Technology Services (ITS) announced Tuesday...

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empty shelves

OPINION: Put the cart down, panic buying is no good

Ethan Leckie, Opinions Editor Oct 4, 2022

Now that Hurricane Ian has passed Florida, it’s time to assess the damages. Thankfully, my home back in Orlando suffered only minor damage. Although my family’s home lost power, it was only for one...

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A soccer player running toward a ball

Men’s soccer takes inaugural meeting against ASUN’s newest member

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Oct 4, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) men’s soccer team clashed with the new Atlantic Sun (ASUN) program, Queens University of Charlotte, for the first time on Monday, taking the match in a low-scoring...

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Soccer player protects ball from defender

Late goal propels women’s soccer to shorthanded win in ASUN home opener

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Oct 3, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) women’s soccer team picked up their second consecutive win on Sunday despite facing multiple setbacks in an exciting duel with Jacksonville State University (JSU)...

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Colonel Crackers, a giant goldfish floating in the lake outside the library, on its side by shore

Colonel Crackers down!: UNF begins cleanup after Hurricane Ian

Nathan Turoff and Carter Mudgett Sep 30, 2022

While the damage doesn’t compare to its southern counterparts, the University of North Florida did not escape from Hurricane Ian unscathed.  Spinnaker walked around campus the evening Hurricane Ian...

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Coastal Watches/Warnings and Forecast Cone for Storm Center as of 1 p.m. Thursday

Free Wi-Fi hotspots available amidst power outages, some UNF services to resume after Ian

Lauren Fox, Carter Mudgett, and Nathan Turoff Sep 29, 2022

Comcast announced yesterday that its public Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspots are open to everyone in Florida — even people who are not subscribers — in the wake of over 2.6 million Florida homes being without...

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As Floridians rush to prepare for Hurricane Ian, this Shell gas station by the University of North Florida was already out of gas by Wednesday.

Category 4 Hurricane Ian brings ‘catastrophic’ storm surge, winds to Florida

Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida as a Cat. 4 Wednesday afternoon, bringing maximum sustained winds of 155 miles per hour — two miles shy of a Cat 5. — and sending a flurry of alerts across the...

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UNF flag flies in the wind

Hurricane Ian puts UNF athletic events on hold

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Sep 28, 2022

Hurricane Ian’s impact on the University of North Florida (UNF) reached the sports world, as athletics announced multiple postponements late Tuesday. This release was no surprise, as UNF announced...

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“Earth is now our only shareholder” Patagonia owner gives away billion-dollar company to fight climate crisis

“Earth is now our only shareholder” Patagonia owner gives away billion-dollar company to fight climate crisis

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter Sep 27, 2022

Outdoor retailer Patagonia has always been in the business of saving the Earth and is now directing all profits to combat climate change and protect undeveloped land around the globe.  Founded in 1973...

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hurricane map

How UNF students should prepare for Hurricane Ian

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Sep 27, 2022

With all University of North Florida (UNF) classes now canceled from Wednesday through the end of the week, students should be preparing for Hurricane Ian and the impact it may have on the Jacksonville...

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The Clubhouse (glass doors on right) and Osprey Cove (brick building on the left). (Photo courtesy of UNF)

“Anticipate possible utility outages,” UNF releases new information to residents

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Sep 27, 2022

Students are encouraged to find secure housing off campus as Hurricane Ian draws closer to Florida but the University of North Florida said they will be keeping campus housing open, according to a resident-wide...

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