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UNF spends $320,000 on OzFest performers Lil Yachty and Wale

Mindy McLarty and Alekzander Jenkins Feb 12, 2025

OzFest, the University of North Florida’s annual homecoming concert, was held on Feb. 1st, with contracts from headliners Lil Yachty and Wale showing the university paid them $320,000 for their performances. According...

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A wide-angle view of the inside of the student government Senate chambers showing blue carpet, multiple rolling chairs at long desks with brown walls.

SG releases 2025-2026 Activity and Service fee budget

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor Feb 11, 2025

The Budget and Allocations Committee unanimously passed the Activity and Service Fee Budget bill at the University of North Florida Student Government meeting on Feb. 7. Student Body Treasurer Benjamin...

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President Donald Trump greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he arrives at the West Wing of the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump’s 3rd week saw more executive orders, a trade war that wasn’t and a Mideast jolt

Will Wiessert and Josh Boak Feb 11, 2025

The following AP story was last updated on Feb 8, 2025, at 10:23 a.m. WASHINGTON (AP) — Three weeks in, President Donald Trump keeps cranking out executive orders designed to remake the government...

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UNF library showcases Blind Date With A Book event.

All the Valentine’s events for students this week

Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor Feb 10, 2025

University of North Florida departments and organizations are hosting various Valentine's events this week as part of UNF Love Week, Monday, Feb. 10 through Friday, Feb. 14 to celebrate the holiday. Multiple...

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UNF SDS protestors march from the library to the Brooks College of Health on Jan. 29, 2025.

Photo Essay: Last week’s on-campus SDS protest

Brennan Ambrose, Police Reporter Feb 6, 2025

Counter-protestors watched as the University of North Florida’s Students for a Democratic Society chapter hosted their first on-campus protest of the 2025 Spring semester on Jan. 29.  SDS’s...

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The U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID, is pictured Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Trump and Musk move to dismantle USAID, igniting battle with Democratic lawmakers

The following story was first published by the Associated Press and was last updated on Feb. 3, 2025, at 7:36 p.m. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration and billionaire ally Elon Musk moved...

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President Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak during a news conference in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump won’t rule out deploying US troops to support rebuilding Gaza, sees ‘long-term’ US ownership

Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, and Tia Goldenberg Feb 5, 2025

The following story was first published by the Associated Press and was last updated on Feb 4, 2025, at 9:01 p.m. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday suggested that displaced Palestinians...

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FILE - Packages are seen stacked on the doorstep of a residence, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Upper Darby, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Fast fashion, laptops and toys are likely to cost more due to US tariffs on Chinese imports

Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press Feb 4, 2025

The following story was first published by the Associated Press and was last updated on Feb 4, 2025, at 6:54 p.m. A sweeping new U.S. tariff on products made in China is expected to increase the Fonto...

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An outside view of the Flats at UNF from the lake. (Courtesy of UNF)

Police Beat: Threatening note at Flats, scooter stolen, on-campus arrest

Brennan Ambrose, Police Reporter Feb 4, 2025

The University of North Florida Police Department reported a threatening note at the Flats at UNF, an electric scooter theft and an on-campus arrest, this past January. Threatening Note at the Flats at...

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Barcal and Davidson presenting the Executive Commissions Statute during the SG Senate meeting.

SG passes Executive Commissions Statute: BSU and Pride Club get new homes

Mindy McLarty, Government Reporter Feb 3, 2025

The University of North Florida Student Government Senate unanimously passed the Executive Commissions Statute at the Student Senate meeting on Jan. 31.  The bill allows Black Student Union and Pride...

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An OzFestival sign outside the UNF Chick-fil-A.

UNF OzFest 2025: What to know before the event

The University of North Florida is hosting its 2025 OzFest on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 4 p.m. to kick off this year’s homecoming week for students and staff. This year’s headliners for the music...

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University of North Florida Homecoming Feb. 1 to 9. (Courtesy of UNF)

UNF Homecoming Week 2025: schedule of events and what to know

Brennan Ambrose, Police Reporter Jan 30, 2025

The University of North Florida Homecoming Week starts Feb. 1, offering students, faculty, staff and alumni an opportunity to celebrate their Osprey pride with events across campus. UNF Homecoming week...

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