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Thanks to two home runs by graduate transfer Alex Kachler, the Ospreys were able to defeat the Bulldogs in Athens on Friday night

Ospreys complete season sweep of JU in dominant fashion

Riley Platt, Reporter Apr 26, 2021

Following a road sweep of the Jacksonville Dolphins in March, the UNF Ospreys had a chance to pull off the season sweep this weekend as they hosted their rivals. Despite being a competitive series at times,...

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UNF baseball seeking season sweep against JU

UNF baseball seeking season sweep against JU

Riley Platt, Reporter Apr 22, 2021

It’s been almost three weeks since the Ospreys took the field at Harmon Stadium, but that will change this weekend when they host in-town rival JU. UNF prevailed in the opening series in March, taking...

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Does a graduate’s GPA really matter?

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Apr 22, 2021

It’s a question that crosses most college students’ minds: Will my graduating GPA affect my chances of getting or not getting the job I apply for? To put it simply, your GPA might not matter as...

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UNF students install new sculptures at local parks

UNF students install new sculptures at local parks

Hayley Simonson Apr 21, 2021

Check out some art by University of North Florida students that has been and will be installed around Jacksonville. The students' sculptures were installed at James Weldon Johnson Park on April 16, 2021....

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Picture Courtesy of Student Body Vice President Darryl Boyer.

SG-elects to be sworn in today; Finalized SG election results announced

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter Apr 15, 2021

Following the completion of all Judicial hearings, the Senate approved the election results in a meeting last week on April 9. All those listed within the bill are set to be sworn in this Thursday,...

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Student responsible for on-campus anti-Semitic QR codes speaks out at UNF DDI event

Student responsible for on-campus anti-Semitic QR codes speaks out at UNF DDI event

Hayley Simonson and Darvin Nelson Apr 15, 2021

This past Wednesday, UNF’S Interfaith Center hosted a “Coffee and Conversation” following the anti-Semitic incident that occurred on Passover weekend. The event was a zoom discussion that welcomed...

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Photo by Justin Nedrow

On-campus Johnson & Johnson vaccine pop-up clinic cancelled after officials halt the vaccine

Jennifer Ronzon, Reporter Apr 13, 2021

UNF’s COVID-19 task force has canceled the pop-up vaccine clinic planned for next week. The event, which was to be hosted by Agape Family Health, was intended to offer the Johnson & Johnson vaccine...

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Florida Legislature passes bill allowing students to record professors without permission

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Apr 13, 2021

On Wednesday, April 7, 2021 lawmakers in Florida passed a bill requiring Florida’s public universities to have their students and faculty complete yearly surveys to identify political bias in college...

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Student Government releases Osprey Voice on campus events

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter Apr 13, 2021

With the intention of further refining events at UNF, Student Government has released a survey to gauge Osprey’s thoughts.  The survey consists of a few multiple-choice questions and some short-answer...

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What training courses are UNF staff and faculty taking?

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Apr 13, 2021

The University of North Florida encourages its faculty and staff to become lifelong learners by participating in the university’s Center for Professional Development and Training (CPDT). However, participation...

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UNF OZFEST shut down early due to student COVID-19 violations

UNF OZFEST shut down early due to student COVID-19 violations

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief Apr 12, 2021

OZFEST was supposed to be a “Drive-In'' event in which all individuals must remain in their car at all times unless they had to use the restroom. But, some Ospreys crowded in front of the stage, ignoring...

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Kent State University student Marz Anderson gets his Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination from Kent State nurse Beth Krul in Kent, Ohio, Thursday, April 8, 2021. U.S. colleges hoping for a return to normalcy next fall are weighing how far they should go in urging students to get the COVID-19 vaccine, including whether they should — or legally can — require it. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

AP: US colleges divided over requiring student vaccinations

COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press Apr 12, 2021

BOSTON (AP) — U.S. colleges hoping for a return to normalcy next fall are weighing how far they should go in urging students to get the COVID-19 vaccine, including whether they should — or legally...

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