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UNF SDS at protest in D.C. Courtesy of Michela Martinazzi

UNF club marches in D.C. at Trump inauguration

Pierce Turner | Jan 26, 2017

Last weekend the UNF Students for a Democratic Society club took a trip to Washington D.C. to take part in the widespread protesting of President Donald Trump’s inauguration. With a rented van and...

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Update: Crash cleared, entrance to arena garage now open

Update: Crash cleared, entrance to arena garage now open

Tiffany Salameh | Jan 26, 2017

https://youtu.be/gyvAbDcXfOU Video by Tiffany Salameh **Update: 1:19 p.m. Police and emergency vehicles have cleared the area and the arena garage is now open to incoming traffic. A crash involving...

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UNF student creates college transition program

UNF student creates college transition program

Wesley Leblanc | Jan 26, 2017

One year ago, Embedded Within wasn’t even an idea. Today, it’s a prominent weekly mentoring program that takes place at Terry Parker High School. Last year, Courtney Lynch noticed a poster stuck...

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Photo by Tristan Reyes

UNF Military and Veterans Resource Center Relocates

Tristan Reyes | Jan 25, 2017

The UNF Military and Veterans Resource Center, formerly located in building 57, suite 2700 (Education & Human Services), will be moving to a new location at building 2, room 1100 (formerly career...

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Kellie Woodle. Courtesy of

Starting the semester off strong

Rahull Patel | Jan 24, 2017

With a new semester comes new opportunities for students. That could be anything from raising your GPA, to meeting new people and getting out of your comfort zone.   The director of ACE, Kellie Woodle,...

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UNFPD arrest man for indecent exposure

Ronnie Rodgers | Jan 24, 2017

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office arrested the man who they say exposed himself to two female students earlier in January, according to an Osprey Update sent out on Jan. 24. The suspect was identified...

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Controlled burn to begin Wednesday morning

Wesley Leblanc | Jan 23, 2017

This Wednesday, students should be cautious of potential smoke near the southwest corner of campus as a controlled burn is set to begin at 9 a.m. The controlled burn will take place over 15 acres of...

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Students gathered in the library to watch Trump's inauguration. Photo by Audrey Carpenter

Students watch inauguration, voice opinions

Audrey Carpenter | Jan 20, 2017

On Friday afternoon students crowded around the first floor of the Carpenter Library for the inauguration ceremony of President Donald Trump. Popcorn and soda was served while students listened to Trump...

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'Drive Safely' sign in memory of Laura Erdelyi. Photo by

‘Drive Safely’ sign placed where UNF student died

Pierce Turner | Jan 19, 2017

A ‘Drive Safely’ sign has been placed on Roosevelt Boulevard in memory of UNF student Laura Erdelyi, who died in a car crash last February. The sign is one of hundreds placed around the state by...

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UNFPD: Man arrested for groping student

Tiffany Salameh | Jan 19, 2017

(Updated 12:00 pm Jan. 19, to correct potentially confusing wording.) UNFPD arrested the man who allegedly inappropriately touched a student in November outside of the library, according to an Osprey...

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Chartwells proposes Panda Express, Dunkin’ Donuts and other changes for UNF

Hannah Lee | Jan 19, 2017

With UNF's food service provider's contract up for renewal, Chartwells is proposing several new restaurants for campus — like Panda Express and Dunkin' Donuts. Chartwells held a presentation Jan....

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Photo by David Washington

UNF adds speed bumps, signs, in Arena Parking Garage

Pierce Turner | Jan 18, 2017

The UNF Arena parking garage was outfitted with four new speed bumps and is soon to be equipped with flashing pedestrian signs, costing the school $19,000. According to George Androuin, director at...

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