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All UNF employees are now mandatory reporters for sexual assault

Aisling Glocke | Aug 10, 2018

On Thursday, Aug. 9, members of the Clery Act Committee met to further discuss the use of Title IX precautions on campus. Among these precautions was the announcement that all UNF employees are now mandatory...

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UNF Student, Jesse Martinez, was arrested on April 9.

UNFPD finds video inside the men’s bathroom at the Library on Jesse Martinez’s computer

Sam Chaney and Hannah Lee | Aug 10, 2018

UNF student Jesse Martinez, who was arrested in April, recently received an additional 15 new felony charges, according to a Campus Security Update sent out by the University Police Department on Friday,...

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Democratic hopefuls thank the audience for their time.

A one-on-one take with Democrats top five candidates

On the evening of Aug. 9, five Democratic candidates came together at Jacksonville University to talk about policies and what makes them unique in order to poll as the majority candidate in the upcoming...

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Jacksonville Beach City Hall unanimously voted to close restaurants at midnight.

Jacksonville Beach City Council moves forward with plans to potentially close some restaurants at midnight

Kevin Beaugrand, News Editor | Aug 9, 2018

Residents and business owners gathered at the Jacksonville Beach city hall on Wednesday, Aug. 8, to watch the city council unanimously approve a proposal to explore a change to the city’s alcohol ordinance....

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A crowd forms for Adam Putnam outside of Terry Concert Hall.

GOP Debate brings division and determination to the Republican Party

Hannah Lee and Jessica May | Aug 9, 2018

Adam Putnam and Ron DeSantis met at Jacksonville University on Aug. 8 to win over the republican votes for the primaries. UNF student Makenzi Conner, a computer science junior, served on the Putnam...

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Construction of iFLY at the St. Johns Town Center.

Indoor skydiving coming to the St. Johns Town Center

Carly Kramer, Video Director | Aug 8, 2018

An iFLY skydiving location is in the works to open in Jacksonville, according to Indoor Skydiving Source. First-time flyers will participate in a training session before skydiving. Indoor skydiving...

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Einstein Bros. Bagels was the second most popular dining option following Chipotle Mexican Grill according to an Osprey Voice survey.

Photo by Michael Herrera

Intersession doldrums sweep campus this week

Kevin Beaugrand, News Editor | Aug 6, 2018

Now that summer classes are over and residential students are moved out, intersession hours will take effect across campus from Aug. 4 through Aug. 19. The Student Wellness Complex will be open Monday...

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An activist holds a sign calling for police accountability.

Advocates gather to voice concerns as JSO unveils new LGBT liaison team

Kevin Beaugrand, News Editor | Aug 4, 2018

Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams and community partners introduced the Jacksonville Sheriff Office’s new LGBT liaison team on Thursday, Aug. 3. at the FSCJ Downtown Campus. JSO created the liaison...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Tax Free Weekend 2018: What can you save money on this year?

Kylie Selvage | Aug 2, 2018

There are just a few weeks left before the fall semester starts here at UNF, which means students across campus are hunting out the best school supply deals. Luckily for us, this weekend from August...

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Courtesy of the U.S. Department of Defense.

UNF to host a Coast Guard “Birthday Celebration”

Alfred Nairn | Aug 2, 2018

It’s not every day you turn 228-years-old, but when you do, the Ospreys know how to celebrate! On Friday, August 3, the Military and Veterans Resource Center will be hosting a birthday celebration...

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Photo by Pierce Turner

UNF removes Papa John’s from campus

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Aug 1, 2018

UNF President David Szymanski sent out an email today, Aug. 1, announcing that UNF will remove the Papa John's restaurant from the John A. Delaney Student Union. The decision comes after the founder of...

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Dawn Saracino. Photo courtesy of UNF.

UNF professor accepted into the Parkinson’s Foundation Physical Therapy Faculty Program

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Aug 1, 2018

Only 12 physical therapy faculty members nationwide are accepted into the prestigious Parkinson’s Foundation Physical Therapy Faculty Program per year, but one UNF professor had what it took. Dawn...

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