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Banned Books Week is about fighting censorship, UNF librarian says

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor | Sep 19, 2022

Are you a rule breaker? Have you ever wanted to be? Well, the University of North Florida Library might be the place to go to fulfill that rebel desire (and don't worry- you won't even get in trouble for...

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ALL THINGS OSPREY

All Things Ospreys: Volleyball snaps losing skid, picks up win in Hawkeye State

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Sep 19, 2022

The volleyball team highlighted a busy week of athletics at the University of North Florida (UNF), taking home a win after competing in the Hawkeye Invitational in Iowa. The weekend didn’t get off...

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Conan Gray performing

GALLERY: Conan Gray brings Superache tour to St. Augustine

Justin Nedrow, Photographer | Sep 19, 2022

Conan Gray brought his Superache tour to a packed St. Augustine Amphitheater Sunday night. Check out Spinnaker Photographer Justin Nedrow's gallery of the concert! ___ For more information or...

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Josh Allen sacks Matt Ryan, who subsequently goes down.

Defense shines as Jaguars dominate Colts in home opener

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Sep 19, 2022

The Jacksonville Jaguars had their best performance in years on Sunday, shutting out the Indianapolis Colts in a wire-to-wire 24-0 shutout win. In life, some things are a given. The sky is blue. The...

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The first page of the judicial decision explaining who the case is about

SG president, vice-president reprimanded in July for limiting access to Lend-A-Wing pantry, records reveal

Carter Mudgett, Lauren Fox, and Mallory Pace | Sep 16, 2022

Student Body President Nathaniel Rodefer and Vice-President Joshua Murry faced repercussions in July for unapproved operation changes made to Lend-A-Wing — the University of North Florida’s food pantry...

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One of the events LASO is hosting to celebrate Hispanic History Month at UNF.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with UNF

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Sep 15, 2022

¡Hoy es un día especial! It’s time to honor the contributions of Hispanic culture, history, and people. UNF will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with tons of events, including a “Nuestra Noche,”...

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Malcolm Turnbull speaks behind a podium wearing a black suit and glasses

“We are not going to be bullied”: Malcolm Turnbull warns UNF audience of China’s push for control

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter | Sep 15, 2022

To a crowd filled with a mix of University of North Florida (UNF) faculty, students and guests, former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull gave a speech Wednesday night about the state of China,...

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Epistolae Sancti Hieronymi, The UNF Library’s 526-year-old book

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Sep 15, 2022

Every UNF student will probably visit the library at some point in their careers. This massive five-story behemoth holds millions of books, movies and various other resources across its digital and physical...

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The power of podcasts

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor | Sep 15, 2022

A news story can be a funny thing. Depending on the medium, an anchor may use a 30-second segment to read out the very basics of a multi-faceted, exceedingly complex issue before moving on to the next....

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UNF soccer player prepares to kick the ball downfield.

Men’s soccer can’t convert on plethora of chances, fall to Georgia Southern

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Sep 14, 2022

Missed opportunities have plagued the University of North Florida (UNF) team throughout the opening stages of the season, something that yet again stung the Ospreys in a 1-0 loss to the Georgia Southern...

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Charile Crist waves while on a podium

Florida’s gubernatorial election might be more competitive than voters may think

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter | Sep 13, 2022

Charlie Crist won the 2022 democratic primary election for Governor of Florida on Aug. 23 and will be facing incumbent Ron DeSantis in November’s midterm election.  Crist’s history with Florida...

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Outline of the UNF logo as the net for a ping pong table

UNF ranked among top universities by U.S. News

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Sep 12, 2022

The University of North Florida was No. 263 amongst all national universities in the U.S. News & World Report 2023 Best Colleges rankings released Sunday — its fourth consecutive year on the list....

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