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Director of CIA and NSA comes to UNF

Director of CIA and NSA comes to UNF

Hannah Lee | Jan 12, 2018

As part of the Distinguished Voices Lecture Series, General Michael Hayden will be coming to UNF to talk about the future of intelligence. Hayden is a four-star general who served as director for both...

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2018 Hall of Fame class announced

2018 Hall of Fame class announced

DeAndre Pearson | Jan 12, 2018

The North Florida Athletic Department will induct four standout athletes and a prodigious men’s tennis team into the 2018 Athletic Hall of Fame. "The Hall of Fame reception has become a very special...

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The LLC will be in the Osprey Fountains.   Photo by  Alexis Molinaro

Water shutdown in the fountains over winter break

Sam Chaney | Jan 11, 2018

A slight inconvenience was presented to students who stayed in the Osprey Fountains during winter break when the water system in the dorm had to be manually shut down several times. According to Bob...

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 Photo by Tristan Reyes

Parking Spots Reserved at Arena and Lot 18

Alexandra Torres-Perez | Jan 11, 2018

Parking at UNF is already an aggravating struggle, but Ospreys will want to leave their houses earlier to find parking. Until 2:30 p.m., 12 Blue Lot spaces will be reserved on the second floor...

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The Presidential Search Committee discussing the updates on new candidates. Photo by Tristan Reyes

Presidential Search: What has happened and what is to come?

Colin McCann | Jan 10, 2018

Change is coming to UNF leadership, as President John Delaney will be finishing up his term at the end of the semester. Delaney's last day in office will be May 31. Although we as a student body may...

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Breakdown of YouNF Week

Breakdown of YouNF Week

Hannah Lee, News Editor | Jan 10, 2018

The Student Alliance for Inclusion and Diversity (SAID) is celebrating “YouNF Week” as a way to engage students in events and activities that promote diversity and inclusion all week long. Monday,...

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To close out the celebration, a lei was garlanded onto the statue of Martin Luther King Jr. in UNF's Peace Plaza.  Photo by Jordan Perez

Martin Luther King Jr. holiday events around UNF

Logan Ansteatt | Jan 9, 2018

Martin Luther King Jr. Day brings a three-day weekend early in the semester. For those looking to celebrate the holiday or simply avoid a lazy day at home, here are some events in and around UNF for students...

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The English Language Program office

English Language Program provides volunteer opportunity for UNF students

Sam Chaney | Jan 9, 2018

UNF students now have the opportunity to volunteer with the English Language Program (ELP) and help international students improve their English language skills. Volunteers will work with ELP students...

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UNF President John Delaney was awarded President Emeritus status by the Board of Trustees

Delaney talks about performance metrics in Osprey Update

Alexandra Torres-Perez, Managing Editor | Jan 9, 2018

UNF President John Delaney sent out an Osprey Update on Jan. 9 to both welcome students back for the spring semester and to inform students about UNF’s performance metrics. According to Delaney, UNF...

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UNF ranks as one of the best colleges for its online programs

UNF ranks as one of the best colleges for its online programs

Hannah Lee, News Editor | Jan 9, 2018

U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 Best Online Programs listed UNF as one of the “Best Online Bachelor’s Programs” and “Best Online Education Programs." “It’s very rewarding to have U.S....

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Flu shots discounted for UNF students

Flu shots discounted for UNF students

Hannah Lee, News Editor | Jan 8, 2018

The flu shot is discounted to students for a limited time at Student Health Services. The cost of the flu shot is now $5. Students can either make an appointment or go to one of the two flu shot walk-in...

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Rasine Kreyol will be hosting a pageant with scholarship money as the prize.  Photo provided by Rasine Kreyol

1st Annual Scholarship Pageant at UNF

Hannah Lee | Jan 5, 2018

Rasine Kreyol, the Haitian student organization at UNF, will have its first annual pageant this year. According to club’s president, Cienna Richards, the pageant is about educating people about Haiti...

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