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UNF volleyball’s weekend highlighted by sweep of Liberty

UNF volleyball’s weekend highlighted by sweep of Liberty

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Oct 19, 2021

The Ospreys hit the road this weekend, with a sweep of the Liberty Flames on Friday serving as the trip’s bright spot. The 2021 season has been one for the books so far, but UNF is still in the thick...

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‘Take Back the Night’ returns in-person

Amelia Simmons, Police Reporter Oct 19, 2021

“Take Back the Night” returns to UNF in support of Domestic Violence Awareness month. Hosted by the UNF Alpha Chi Omega women’s fraternity, of which the author is a member, the event is a walk and...

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What happened to intramural sports?

Amelia Simmons, Police Reporter Oct 19, 2021

Students have traditionally loved participating in Intramural sports at UNF for years, but after COVID-19 hit, they haven’t returned. What happened?  Last year when COVID-19  wreaked havoc on normal...

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SG faces lack of Senators

Julia Croston, Government Reporter Oct 16, 2021

Student Government (SG) once again is struggling to fill open Senate seats for the Spring semester. Simply, not enough students are interested in being appointed. With the recent uncontested election,...

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In this 2021 photo, David Szymanski (second from right) stands beside Kevin Hyde, UNF Board of Trustees chair (far left); Sydney Kitson, then-Florida State University System Board of Governors chair (second from left); Marshall M. Criser, then-Florida State University System chancellor (far right). (Photo courtesy of UNF)

UNF opens survey asking Ospreys for input to help in the search of UNF’s next president

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Oct 15, 2021

It’s been almost a month since former UNF President Syzmanski has transitioned to C.E.O. of the UNF MedNexus. Interim UNF President Pamela Chally has been running the show as the Presidential Search...

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UNF offers free flu shots for all students

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Oct 13, 2021

Flu season is almost upon us, so UNF is giving free flu vaccines for students on Thursday, Oct. 14 from 1 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. The vaccine clinic will be at building 62, Lot 17. Ospreys can schedule an...

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Interested in studying abroad? Attend an afternoon meeting Thursday

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Oct 13, 2021

If you’re interested in studying abroad while taking classes that will move you towards graduation, attend a meeting Oct. 14 at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m in Building 42, Coggin College of Business, room...

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UNF’s Florida Small Business Development Center begins after-hours consulting

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Oct 13, 2021

The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UNF has expanded its services to now offer “Beyond Business Hours” at no additional cost to any small business owner located on the First Coast....

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UNF graduate program happening Tuesday night

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Oct 12, 2021

A UNF Coggin Graduate Business information session will take place on Oct. 12 for students to learn more about the six master degrees and two graduate certificates offered at UNF.  The UNF Coggin Graduate...

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UNF baseball team players say they feel pressure to get vaccinated for hopes of a professional future

UNF baseball team players say they feel pressure to get vaccinated for hopes of a professional future

Dylan Kelley, Journalism Student Oct 11, 2021

(Updated Oct. 12 to correct misleading headline) Only 57.5 percent of the University of North Florida (UNF) baseball team has been vaccinated, and those who aren't vaccinated say they're feeling pressure...

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Interfaith Week has concluded, revisit some of its best moments

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Oct 11, 2021

UNF’s Interfaith Week hosted by the Interfaith Center wrapped up on Friday, Oct. 8. The week featured various opportunities for UNF students, faculty, and staff to experience different religions, and...

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UNF’s ‘Right Ice Machine’ demystified

Ethan Leckie, Volunteer Reporter Oct 8, 2021

Lurking in the back of the Osprey Café, there sits a machine— an ice machine. Uttering its name will make even the longest-tenured students tremble in fear. From Aug. to early Oct., it would dispense...

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