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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during an event at a podium that reads "The Free State of Florida" with his arms raised in the air.

Open carry is now legal in Florida. UNF still prohibits guns on campus

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Sep 26, 2025

As of Thursday, gun owners in Florida may now open carry their weapons.  On Sept. 10, a Florida appeals court declared unconstitutional a state law banning the open carrying of firearms, calling the...

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"NORTH FLORIDA GREEK" in large white letters

Hazing Prevention Week begins Sept. 22, campus events planned

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Sep 22, 2025

Since 2018, a total of 946 hazing incidents have been reported by 171 colleges and universities in nine states, according to a 2025 analysis from HazingInfo.org. National Hazing Prevention Week, which...

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UNF Student Government Senate Chambers

SG committees approve new senator appointments, numerous travel requests, special requests

Mindy McLarty and RJ Kinard | Sep 20, 2025

Two of Student Government’s committees met on Sep. 19 to approve four new senators and hear multiple travel and special requests. Following multiple confirmations to SG’s Executive Branch last Friday,...

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Osprey Ridge, the newest addition to UNF's on-campus dorm options, was open to students for Fall 2025 move-in.

Leftover funds from Osprey Ridge dorm construction to support new amenities for students

Sasha Koresh, News Editor | Sep 18, 2025

The University of North Florida’s recently-opened Osprey Ridge dorm completed construction under budget, leaving extra funds to add new amenities for its student residents, according to UNF officials. Campus...

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A contestant answers an announcer's question at the performative male contest

Jorts and matcha lattes take over UNF Green for ‘performative male’ contest

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief | Sep 18, 2025

He’s emotionally sensitive. He wears jeans so baggy they defy the laws of physics. Every morning, he packs his canvas tote bag with a copy of Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar and a Clairo cassette,...

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UNF students working with the Institute of Environmental Research and Education, Photo courtesy of UNF

UNF receives over $1M endowment to support Institute of Environmental Research and Education

Sasha Koresh, News Editor | Sep 16, 2025

The University of North Florida announced on Sept. 9 that it will receive an endowment of over $1 million from the River Branch Foundation to support the Institute of Environmental Research and Education. According...

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Student Body Vice President Vevvy Summerall reading a letter of recommendation from Student Body President Amelia Dyal to Kiley Moale, nominee for attorney general

Student Senate finalizes appointments in Student Government leadership

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Sep 15, 2025

The University of North Florida’s Student Government swore-in six members during the Senate meeting on Friday, Sep. 12. The Rules and Oversight committee approved the students for numerous positions...

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UNF President Moez Limayem speaks at the 2025 Convocation ceremony at UNF Arena

UNF president condemns violence, calls for civil discourse at 2025 Convocation ceremony

Sasha Koresh, News Editor | Sep 15, 2025

The University of North Florida held its Convocation ceremony on Friday, Sept. 12, to mark the start of the fall semester and to recognize the achievements of students, faculty and staff. During the...

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Osprey Connector shuttle bus driving on UNF Drive

Osprey Connecter campus shuttle to offer Saturday service

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Sep 12, 2025

Starting this weekend, the Osprey Connector will offer Saturday shuttle service on campus from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Previously, the campus shuttle service only ran Sunday through Friday, with no service...

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The Silverfield College of Education and Human Services.

Professor & former university trustee takes legal action against UNF

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief | Sep 10, 2025

A University of North Florida professor has taken legal action against the university, alleging that administrators violated state law when directing professors to remove DEI language from their course...

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Multiple grey and black cars sit in traffic.

UNF students report parking challenges as fall semester begins, Parking Services responds

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Sep 9, 2025

As the fall semester commences, students at the University of North Florida are reporting multiple issues with parking and traffic on campus.  Increased traffic has caused longer wait times for students...

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AI generated image of an Osprey

UNF announces it will offer AI certificate program for free through end of 2025

Sasha Koresh, News Editor | Sep 8, 2025

The University of North Florida launched a new AI for Work and Life certificate program Monday, an eight-week online course that will be open to everyone.  In a campus wide email, UNF President Moez...

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