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Presidential Candidate Moez Limayem answers a question during his student meet-and-greet pizza session

Florida BOG expected to confirm next UNF president Thursday

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Jun 29, 2022

The Florida Board of Governors (BOG) will vote Thursday on whether or not to confirm and appoint Dr. Moez Limayem as the University of North Florida’s seventh president.  In March, the UNF Board...

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UNF Interim President Pamella "Pam" Chally poses for a photograph

Interim President Chally reflects on tenure

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jun 23, 2022

With her tenure coming to a close, Pamela Chally reflected on her 29-year-long University of North Florida (UNF) story, which began long before becoming Interim President almost one year ago. Chally...

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Raymon Johnson poses for a photo

Meet Raymon Johnson, UNF’s 2022 Senate President

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter Jun 20, 2022

Raymon Johnson is from Tallahassee, Florida, and is currently a senior at the University of North Florida (UNF), studying Political Science and minoring in Education.   Johnson became intrigued with...

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“The heart of UNF”: Employees to receive pay increases in upcoming fiscal year

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Jun 16, 2022

Expressing her gratitude, University of North Florida (UNF) Interim President Pamella Chally announced salary increases for faculty and staff in an email Thursday afternoon. The funds required to provide...

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The Villages dorms at UNF

Housing changes waitlist procedures amidst privacy concerns

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Jun 13, 2022

There is not enough on-campus housing during the Fall 2022 semester to meet the needs of the University of North Florida's student population, and, with about 400 students waitlisted, some upperclassmen...

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A rainbow flag waves at the starting line of a Pride Observance Month 5K run at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 21, 2019. The rainbow flag is displayed at lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning events worldwide as a symbol for diversity in the LGBTQ community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal)

UNF LGBTQ Center to hold “Comics and Queens” brunch

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jun 9, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) LGBTQ Center will be holding its quarterly fundraiser, “Rainbow Swoop - Comics and Queens Brunch,” in the Student Union on Sunday, June 12, from 11 a.m. to noon. The...

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An orange sign reads: COMING SOON! in front of where Qdoba will open

Qdoba brings Mexican food to campus as construction begins

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Jun 8, 2022

[This article was updated on Thursday, June 9, at 12:30 p.m. to include information about hiring opportunities on campus.] A new place to eat on-campus has been spotted! University of North Florida...

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Meet the new 2022 Student Government Senate chairs

Mallory Pace, Student Government Reporter Jun 2, 2022

Maya Drum - University and Student Affairs chair  Drum graduated high school with her associate degree and is now in her second year at the University of North Florida (UNF), majoring in Business Management.   As...

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The Black Student Union streamed the discussion live on their Instagram.

OPINION: Being black on campus is about perseverance

Joshua Smith, Opinions Editor May 27, 2022

Making up 10% of the University of North Florida (UNF)’s student demographics, it is highly unlikely that black students have a hard time being seen. However, they certainly have a harder time being...

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The new walkway to Lot 18 will provide students with a newly lit, straight path to the core of campus

Construction of new Lot 14 walkway will finish before summer ends

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor May 18, 2022

In the midst of the spring semester, many Osprey’s were thrown for a loop when the cement pathway leading to the main campus from Lot 14 was closed down. However, this was just to create a better path,...

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The University of North Florida's prior president headshots are shown on the left next to president-elect Dr. Moez Limayem on the right.

Dr. Moez Limayem chosen as UNF president-elect, awaiting BOG confirmation

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief May 16, 2022

With four hours set aside for the Board of Trustees to deliberate and discuss the candidates, it took less than an hour to choose Dr. Moez Limayem as the University of North Florida president-elect. Beginning...

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The University of North Florida Board of Trustees debates after finishing their four presidential candidate interviews

Developing relationships and diversity in higher education, the final day of presidential interviews

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief May 14, 2022

A cloudy morning, the gloomy mood failed to penetrate the Talon Room's cheerful energy as the University of North Florida Board of Trustees (BOT) interviewed the final two presidential candidates Saturday.  The...

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