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SG Attorney General resigns

Julia Croston, Managing Editor Feb 24, 2022

Student Government Attorney General Ali Sartawi resigned from his position effective Feb. 18, citing a potential conflict of interest with the upcoming Spring 2022 election as the reason for leaving.  Sartawi...

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A woman and child peer out of the window of a bus as they leave Sievierodonetsk

AP: Russia attacks Ukraine; peace in Europe ‘shattered’

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a wide-ranging attack on Ukraine on Thursday, hitting cities and bases with airstrikes or shelling, as civilians piled into trains and cars to flee. Ukraine’s...

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Dr. Richmond Wynn sits in front of his desk in the Counseling Center.

Weaving the tapestry of UNF with Richmond Wynn

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Feb 23, 2022

It was a beautiful day, and Dr. Richmond Wynn took full advantage. Lamps scattered around the room gave off a soft orange glow as sunlight chased shadows from dark corners. Neatly organized papers sat...

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The new sculpture, which in essence is just the “UNF” abbreviation. Photo by Nathan Turoff

UNF installs new photo-op sculpture near Student Union

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Feb 22, 2022

Students at the University of North Florida (UNF) were in for a surprise Monday; a brand-new sculpture was installed at the sidewalk intersection between Building 57, Tom and Betty Petway Hall, and the...

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Graphic by Spinnaker Creative Services.

UNF reports 16 positive cases

Julia Croston, Managing Editor Feb 22, 2022

At the University of North Florida, 16 positive COVID-19 cases were reported for the week of Feb. 11 till Feb. 17.  The positive cases include 15 students and one employee. Out of the 15 students,...

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Mount Rushmore

Why doesn’t UNF have Presidents Day off?

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Feb 21, 2022

[Editor's note: The following article was updated on Feb. 17, 2025, to reflect the 2025 UNF holiday schedule, which now includes Juneteenth.] Today is Presidents Day, which is celebrated annually on...

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Protester holds a sign opposing HB 5 and HB 167 on the University of North Florida Green in Jacksonville, Florida, Wednesday, Feb. 16.

UNF Students for a Democratic Society protest 15 week abortion ban

Julia Croston, Managing Editor Feb 17, 2022

Protesting on the Green, Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) used speeches and chants to show their opposition to Florida House Bill 5 (HB 5), a 15-week abortion ban, at the University of North Florida...

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A wall of students hold up phones, sit, stand and listen to Sister Cindy, real name Cynthia Smock, as she preaches on the University of North Florida Green Valentine’s Day afternoon in Jacksonville, Florida, Monday, Feb. 14.

“My queen” and “false prophet” among UNF student descriptions of controversial ‘Sister Cindy’

Julia Croston, Managing Editor Feb 16, 2022

Eds: This article quotes foul and vulgar language that may be offensive to some readers.  The Green saw more action than usual on Valentine’s Day as Cynthia Smock, better known as Sister Cindy, preached...

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Graphic by Spinnaker Creative Services.

Positive cases total 39 at UNF

Julia Croston, Managing Editor Feb 15, 2022

A total of 39 positive COVID-19 cases were reported at the University of North Florida during the second week of February.  The first week of February had 75 reported positive cases while the final...

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Sister Cindy preaches to a crowd of students on the University of North Florida Green Valentine’s Day afternoon in Jacksonville, Florida, Monday, Feb. 14.

“Hoes” and “whores”: Sister Cindy preaches to UNF students

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Feb 14, 2022

Eds: Story may be offensive to some readers Chants of “Ho No Mo” split the air at the University of North Florida as Sister Cindy, a popular and controversial TikTok creator, preached to students...

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ALL THINGS OSPREY

Introducing All Things Osprey: A weekly recap of UNF athletics

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Feb 14, 2022

Welcome to All Things Osprey, a Monday morning update on the previous week of athletic events at the University of North Florida. With so many sports seasons going on simultaneously, it’s easy for...

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Cast members for the Swoop Troupe production of the Lightning Thief after a run of the show.

Lightning in the theater: A first look at The Lightning Thief

Lauren Fox, Reporter Feb 10, 2022

The Lightning Thief, a coming-of-age adventure musical, premiers Friday night as the University of North Florida (UNF) Swoop Troupe brings the first book of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series to...

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