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India, a golden retriever and labrador mix, is being raised by Kelly Gates, UNF professor, and her husband. 
Photo by Morgan Purvis

UNF hosts finals weeks activities for students

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter Apr 22, 2019

Finals week can be stressful and tough.  Luckily, the UNF campus has some activities in place to help students get through relatively unscathed. From 12-2 p.m. on Monday, April 22, head over to...

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The entrance to the UNF Counseling Center. The walls are gray and there are silver double doors with large windows, and a sign above the doors reading, "UNF Counseling Center"

How to de-stress before finals

Teeryana Bryant Apr 10, 2019

It can be argued that one of the most nerve-racking things about college is finals week. Often, students can be made to feel that these final tests are make-or-break. Of course, this feeling of panic can...

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Students can expect several closures around campus during President Obama's visit. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Road Detours around campus this weekend

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief Apr 9, 2019

A section of UNF Drive will be blocked on Saturday, April 13, for the One Walk event. From 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. UNF Drive will be blocked. Students, faculty and visitors who want to visit the Thomas...

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Osprey Productions.

Out of this world: Osprey Productions themes this year’s OZ FEST

Lianna Norman, News Editor Apr 5, 2019

It’s concert time again at UNF. The annual performance sponsored by Osprey Productions is here. In the past, OZ FEST has featured performances from Palm Trees and Powerlines, Desiigner and Juicy J. This...

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Reserved parking in the arena garage.

Parkings spaces reserved for April 4

Paolo Cesar Apr 3, 2019

On Thursday, April 4, over one hundred spots will be reserved from the Arena Parking Garage and Lot 18. 20 Blue Lot spaces will reserved from the parking garage for organizers attending the Spring 2019...

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Photo courtesy Brian Solis, www.briansolis.com and bub.blicio.us.

Facebook extends ban on hate speech to ‘white nationalists’

Associated Press Mar 27, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook is extending its ban on hate speech to prohibit the promotion and support of white nationalism and white separatism. The company previously allowed such material even...

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Ozzie Bucks discontinuing off-campus use

Ozzie Bucks discontinuing off-campus use

Paolo Cesar Mar 26, 2019

In a new release, the University of North Florida stated that Ozzie Bucks are officially discontinuing off-campus use starting April 26. According to the release, students and employees can still take...

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The Osprey Connector

Temporary Shuttle Stops added to the Library and Student Union

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief Mar 18, 2019

Starting on Monday, March 25, two shuttle stops at the Thomas G. Carpenter Library and the John A. Delaney Student Union will be added to the Osprey Connector shuttle route. The temporary stops is part...

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Spring Break Dining Hours

Spring Break: What’s open on campus?

Jay Mafela Mar 16, 2019

Spring break has come to UNF. Students are free from classes from March 18 to March 24. At the same time, several campus locations are under adjusted hours. The John A. Delaney Student Union will be...

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Entry to the LGBT Resource Center. Photo by Tiffany Butler.

UNF Pride Club hosts a clothing swap

Lianna Norman, News Editor Mar 15, 2019

If you have old clothes that you’re looking to toss, you don’t need to truck it all the way to GoodWill just yet. The UNF Pride Club is hosting a clothing swap. The drive will last through Thursday,...

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Brooks College of Health.Photo by Alexis Molinaro

Brooks School of Nursing ranked No. 16 among Best Nursing Programs in Florida

Kristina Smith Mar 12, 2019

UNF's Brooks School of Nursing ranked number 16 out of 154 schools for Best Registered Nursing Programs in Florida. The rankings are measured by the pass rates of nursing graduates. According to the...

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Courtesy of College of Computing. Engineering, and Construction.

Emmy nominated host speaks at fifth annual Women Leaders in STEM Conference

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter Mar 7, 2019

Tuesday morning commenced the start of the fifth annual Women Leaders In STEM Conference with Emmy nominated host, executive producer of “Xploration Outer Space”, Aerospace Engineer and keynote speaker...

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