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This combination of photos shows Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist on Sept. 12, 2022, in Miami, left, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

DeSantis leads Crist in race for governor, new UNF poll shows

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 26, 2022

Incumbent Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a double-digit lead against his Republican-turned-Democrat opponent, Charlie Crist, in a new poll released Wednesday by the University of North Florida Public...

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Osprey squads take to new arena floor for first time

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Oct 25, 2022

After months of planning and construction, the University of North Florida’s (UNF) volleyball and basketball squads practiced on UNF Arena’s new CSI Companies Court for the first time on Monday, a...

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SG’s election is uncontested, what does that mean?

Mallory Pace and Carter Mudgett | Oct 25, 2022

For the past three semesters, University of North Florida Student Government (SG) elections — one presidential and two senate elections — have been labeled as “uncontested,” but what does that...

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SG Senator Debate happening Tuesday amid uncontested election

Mallory Pace and Carter Mudgett | Oct 24, 2022

The UNF Student Government’s 2022 Fall Senator election is officially uncontested and while candidates are scheduled to debate Tuesday, the 19 students running for a seat in Senate will be elected without...

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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’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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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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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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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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