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Alleged streaker reported in UNF Nature Trails

Alleged streaker reported in UNF Nature Trails

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor Oct 31, 2024

The University of North Florida reported suspicious activity at the UNF Nature Trails. Two callers reported to the University Police Department descriptions of an "older white male without clothes"...

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UNF Pride Club hosts Halloween arts market for campus community

UNF Pride Club hosts Halloween arts market for campus community

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor Oct 29, 2024

Local small businesses, community organizations and Registered Student Organizations lined the Student Union’s Osprey Plaza for the UNF Pride Club’s Halloween Market. The event took place from 5...

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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at McCamish Pavilion Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

AP: Democrats escalate attacks on Trump after comedian calls Puerto Rico ‘floating island of garbage’

The following story was first published on Oct. 28, 2024 at 10:31 p.m. by the Associated Press. WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats stepped up their attacks on Donald Trump on Monday, a day after a comedian...

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This combination of images shows Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris at separate campaign events Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Duluth, Ga., and Aston, Pa., respectively. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, left, Matt Rourke, File)

AP: Here’s what to watch in the final full week of the presidential campaign

Steve Peoples, Associated Press Oct 28, 2024

The following story was first published by the Associated Press on Oct 28, 2024 at 9:41 AM.  NEW YORK (AP) — Uncertainty reigns entering the final full week of the 2024 campaign with Democrat Kamala...

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Oct. 25 SG Committee meetings recap— New Associate Justice, SDS funding, November Osprey Voice survey

Oct. 25 SG Committee meetings recap— New Associate Justice, SDS funding, November Osprey Voice survey

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor Oct 27, 2024

A new associate justice was appointed, and Students for a Democratic Society requested funding during the Student Government committee meetings on Friday, Oct. 25. The November Osprey Voice survey was...

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Morgan Ray swims at the 2022 Para World Championships, two years before he won a silver Paralympic medal. (Courtesy of Morgan Ray's family).

‘It means everything’: UNF student Morgan Ray takes home silver medal at Paralympics

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor Oct 26, 2024

University of North Florida senior and Paralympian Morgan Ray is no stranger to winning silver medals.  After winning silver at the 2022 Para Swimming World Championships, Ray took it up a notch and...

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UNF faculty and staff celebrate the groundbreaking of the Coggin College of Business expansion on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024.

UNF breaks ground on $26.3 million Coggin College of Business expansion, adding labs and classrooms

Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor Oct 26, 2024

The University of North Florida broke ground on a $26.3 million project on Tuesday that will expand the Coggin College of Business.  The expansion will connect Coggin College of Business, Building...

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The Falconaires Orchestra performs at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Jacksonville Beach on Tuesday night, Oct 22.

UNF jazz band opens for US Air Force Falconaires concert in Jacksonville Beach

Sierra Parsons, Volunteer Reporter Oct 25, 2024

The U.S. Air Force Falconaires Jazz Ensemble filled the seats and the audience’s ears with jazz, patriotic music, and arrangements composed by their own members at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church...

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Saturday volunteers dig small holes and plant flowers near the inner part of the bioswale garden.

Bacardi Bottling Corporation donates $3,000 to a new bioswale garden and bird sanctuary

Kaili Cochran, General Assignment Reporter Oct 24, 2024

The Bacardi Bottling Corporation donated $3,000 to help make a bird sanctuary for the Bioswale Garden at the University of North Florida on Oct. 23. The donation came along with Bacardi employees helping...

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Swoop Troupe Director Anvar Gashimov and Treasurer Gianna Patrick presenting during the senate meeting.

Oct. 18 SG Senate meeting recap – senator removals, Swoop Troupe funding, Chief Justice on leave

Mindy McLarty, Government Reporter Oct 23, 2024

At the Oct. 18 UNF Student Government Senate meeting, four senators have been removed from the Senate following their absences at appeal hearings, Swoop Troupe was granted funding in a unanimous vote and...

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(Courtesy of UNF SG)

Student Government releases unofficial fall 2024 election results

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief Oct 23, 2024

The Student Government Office of Elections released the names of the 17 winning candidates of its uncontested fall mid-term elections Wednesday afternoon, after canceling the voting process earlier this...

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The UNF Chamber Singers stand and sing in an arc shape in their black uniforms and blue scarves at the UNF Recital Hall

UNF Chamber Singers host preview concert ahead of Orlando performance

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern Oct 23, 2024

The University of North Florida’s Chamber Singers shared an exclusive preview with select audience members of their performance on Oct. 18 in the UNF Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Center for their upcoming...

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