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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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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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A brick building spans the left side of the image, and a brick and glass building sits in the center, surrounded by grass and palm trees.

“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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A view of Candy Cane lake from the bridge connecting university dorms with the pathway to the Dining Hall. (Photo courtesy of UNF)

All UNF dining locations will be closed Thursday and Friday, Dining Services says

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Sep 27, 2022

The University of North Florida Dining Services has announced that they will be providing pre-packaged meals in the Osprey Café on Wednesday for students. The meals will be available around 4 p.m., according...

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UNF shuts down campus, all classes canceled ahead of Hurricane Ian’s arrival

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Sep 27, 2022

The University of North Florida has canceled all university operations — including classes, online classes and events — from Wednesday to Saturday with plans to resume by Sunday as Ian becomes a Category...

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Rows of cars in Lot 18

OPINION: Parking is bad, who would’ve thought?

Ethan Leckie, Opinions Reporter | Sep 26, 2022

There are three constants at UNF: The Starbucks line will be long, the cold weather won’t come until November and parking will be impossible to find. I didn’t take any polls before writing this piece,...

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The forecast cone for Hurricane Ian as of Monday.

Hurricane Ian grows stronger as Floridians prepare

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Sep 26, 2022

Officially becoming a hurricane on Monday, Ian is expected to gain strength as it reaches the Gulf and hits Florida later this week as the University of North Florida continues to monitor the storm. As...

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Women’s soccer takes road match from Stetson with high-scoring performance

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Sep 26, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) women’s soccer team turned heads on Sunday with an impressive 3-1 win over conference rival Stetson University. The 2022 season started out rather rough for the...

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Volleyball players celebrate comeback win

Volleyball pulls off comeback win against FGCU in return to Jacksonville

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter | Sep 26, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) volleyball team showcased resilience and grit after the Ospreys pulled off a 3-2 comeback win against Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) on Friday. This marked...

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The NOAA forecast cone for Tropical Storm Ian as of 11 a.m. Saturday.

Gov. DeSantis issues state of emergency as Tropical Storm Ian strengthens

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Sep 24, 2022

Gov. Ron DeSantis has expanded a state of emergency to the entirety of Florida as Tropical Storm Ian strengthens in the Caribbean Sea on Saturday.  Quickly strengthening from Tropical Depression Nine,...

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