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The nature trails were severely damaged by hurricane activity in 2016. 

Michael Herrera

UNF trails to be repaired: a deeper look

Audrey Carpenter Feb 7, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb5Sq-_H_CM Video by Jas Chung The UNF trail system has been damaged for over a year, with the red maple boardwalk completely inaccessible, but a recent Student Government...

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Brooks College of Health.Photo by Alexis Molinaro

UNF ranked one of the best nursing schools in Florida

Hannah Lee Feb 7, 2017

UNF ranks 18 out of 131 for the best registered nursing program in Florida. UNF outranked Jacksonville University (ranked 33), Florida State University (ranked 20), University of West Florida (ranked...

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Hodges Stadium will be the Armada’s new home

Hodges Stadium will be the Armada’s new home

Ronnie Rodgers Feb 6, 2017

Starting this season, the Jacksonville Armada will play their home games at Hodges Stadium, the team confirmed on Monday. UNF’s Athletic Director Lee Moon spoke on the new partnership. “We are...

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Graphic by Ben Cross

Funding granted to repair nature trails, and Osprey Voice focuses on syllabi

Hannah Lee Feb 6, 2017

What’s New The Osprey Voice is currently out and the questions are focused on syllabi in classes. SG is trying to start an initiative to have professors release their syllabi before students register...

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Police Beat: A crash, a phone, and a parking decal

Police Beat: A crash, a phone, and a parking decal

Logan Ansteatt Feb 3, 2017

  Golf cart crash A campus maintenance employee was driving a golf cart when he collided with a parked campus owned truck. The police report states a complainant informed UNFPD that the maintenance...

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UNF Provost, Earle Traynham, will retire from his position next summer

UNF Provost, Earle Traynham, will retire from his position next summer

Marielisa Martinez Feb 3, 2017

President Delaney announced the retirement of UNF’s Provost, Earle Traynham, last Tuesday through a faculty-wide email. Delaney indicated that he will consult with Radha Pyati, the president of the...

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Trump's immigration ban affects UNF community

Trump’s immigration ban affects UNF community

Audrey Carpenter Feb 2, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocwpCM5dg-I Video by Jas Chung Donald Trump’s immigration ban, an executive order issued on Jan. 27, caused confusion and unrest in many parts of the country, including...

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Photo courtesy Jenny Hager

UNF professor participates in D.C. women’s march

Audrey Carpenter Feb 2, 2017

Thousands of women gathered in Washington D.C. Jan 21, the day after Donald Trump’s inauguration, to march in support of women’s rights. One UNF faculty member also made it out for the march. Jenny...

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Cop lights. Stock Photo

Police looking for man who allegedly drugged and assaulted another man on campus

Hannah Lee Feb 1, 2017

**Correction: A previous version of this story stated that the man assaulted was a UNF student. He is not. We regret the error.  UNFPD is searching for a man who allegedly drugged, sexually assaulted...

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Graphic by Ben Cross

A closer look at the SG presidential and VP candidates

Hannah Lee Jan 31, 2017

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaaKjLn3d7c The Student Government election cycle for the spring semester has begun and The Red Party and the United Party  announced their presidential and vice...

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Pete Davidson. Courtesy of Google

Another spring semester, another Homecoming

Wesley Leblanc Jan 31, 2017

This year, students can expect an offering of events each day starting with Homecoming After Dark, a celebration complete with food, music and a bonfire. Beginning at 8 p.m. and ending at 10 p.m., students...

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Jecorian McCray Photo courtesy JSO.

Man accused of killing UNF employee tried to escape from jail, police say

Logan Ansteatt Jan 31, 2017

The man accused of coordinating the murder of a UNF employee from his jail cell has been charged with attempted escape from jail and criminal mischief, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Court...

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