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Osprey Connector. Photo by Valeree Del Guidice

Osprey Connector’s contract almost up, what’s next?

Valeree Del Guidice | Nov 28, 2017

If you are a commuter student, then you are familiar with the Osprey Connector. There are changes coming in the near future that could affect the shuttle. The shuttle system began in 2007 under...

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Students line up outside the Student Union to get tickets to see Obama. Photo by Joslyn Simmons

How are time tickets designated?

Tristan Reyes | Nov 28, 2017

Some of the students at UNF are wondering how exactly student registration tickets are handed out. University Registar and Director of Records and Registration, Chad Learch was able to talk to Spinnaker...

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Bee the Border Collie | The Geese Strike Back

Bee the Border Collie | The Geese Strike Back

Tristan Reyes | Nov 27, 2017

The geese are back. Or were they ever really gone? This question is a tricky one, due to the terms of Bee the Border Collie’s contract. The contract only allows the Goose Masters of Northeast...

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Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Fake sugar daddy, gunshots and vandalism

Alexandra Torres-Perez | Nov 24, 2017

Can I be your sugar daddy? On Nov. 13, UNFPD met with a student at the Crossings. The student told police he was on the web site Jack'd looking for a friend. Jack’d is a dating app similar to Tinder...

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Candle light vigil. Lili Weinstein

Honoring those lost: UNF celebrates Transgender Day of Remembrance

Tom McCormick | Nov 22, 2017

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb7fFb_lDeU[/embedyt] A candlelight vigil was held on Monday night in honor of National Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience. Organized by the...

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Ken Parker's suspension lifted, still banned from campus

Ken Parker’s suspension lifted, still banned from campus

Joslyn Simmons | Nov 21, 2017

The suspension has been lifted in the Ken Parker’s case, according to message from the president sent to students and faculty. Parker is still not permitted to enter campus, though he is allowed to...

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Black Friday Preview: Deals on college student essentials

Black Friday Preview: Deals on college student essentials

Carly Kramer | Nov 21, 2017

Black Friday: a shopper’s favorite day. If you enjoy fighting (sometimes literally) the crowds to snag those early holiday deals, we’ve got you covered! Here is a list of what local stores are...

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The incident occurred in the Thomas G. Carpenter parking lot.  Photo by Keri Weiland

Thanksgiving hours on campus

Carly Kramer | Nov 21, 2017

Due to Thanksgiving, spots on campus will have adjusted hours of operation. These updates are courtesy of UNF ECommunications.   Dining Services Osprey Cafe: Open Wednesday, Nov. 22...

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UNF spends under $1000 for extra security at anti-Nazi rally

UNF spends under $1000 for extra security at anti-Nazi rally

Alexandra Torres-Perez | Nov 20, 2017

$500,000–that’s how much the University of Florida paid during the Richard Spencer protests. On the other hand, UNF paid less than $1,000 for extra security during the white supremacist and No...

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Graphic by Kaitlyn Sinardi

Student assaulted over a skateboard sale

Alexandra Torres-Perez | Nov 20, 2017

Students received an Osprey Update about a student who was assaulted in the parking lot of Osprey Cove at 12:20 p.m. today. According to the update, the student got in the car with three unknown white...

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No Nazis at UNF: White supremacists outnumbered by protesters 25-to-1

No Nazis at UNF: White supremacists outnumbered by protesters 25-to-1

Tom McCormick | Nov 20, 2017

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2tAgJri5gQ[/embedyt] Video by Andy Castro Demonstrators gathered outside Alumni Hall to protest the presence of national socialists and white supremacists on...

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Student celebrate thankfulness at Gratitude Monday amid protests

Student celebrate thankfulness at Gratitude Monday amid protests

Valeree Del Guidice | Nov 20, 2017

As protesters marched to Alumni Hall, the university took it upon itself to create an alternative place for students to gather and celebrate their thankfulness. Student organizations such as Student...

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