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Florida's Keyontae Johnson shoots over Boston College's Steffon Mitchell (41) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UNF MBB’s matchup with Florida postponed

Riley Platt, Sports Writer Dec 15, 2020

Featured Image: AP Photo/Jessica Hill News broke Tuesday that the Ospreys’ game against the Florida Gators, originally slated for Wednesday, is being postponed. This halt comes after Florida forward...

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Dr. Perez explains Post-COVID Syndrome

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Dec 14, 2020

What comes after COVID-19? For some people, that answer is Post-COVID Syndrome. That is when milder symptoms of COVID-19 persist for any amount of time after you have had the virus. Dr. Doreen Perez, Student...

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UNF alumni Diana Greene, named Florida Superintendent of the Year, shares UNF's impact on her career

UNF alumni Diana Greene, named Florida Superintendent of the Year, shares UNF’s impact on her career

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Dec 11, 2020

UNF alumni Diana Greene has been named Florida’s 2021 Superintendent of the Year by the Florida Association of District School Superintendents (FADSS). She inspires future educators at UNF to accept...

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UNF Women's' Tennis vs. University of North Alabama 2019

UNF Sports Data Analytics lab working with UNF tennis team, PGA Tour for research

Zach Yearwood, Managing Editor Dec 3, 2020

Analytics has taken the world of sports by storm over the last two decades. UNF’s Sports Data Analytics (SDA) Lab is working to join the trend by partnering with SportsMEDIA Technology (SMT) Jacksonville...

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The words "Police Beat" are written in red and white, surrounded by a white square outline. In the background, a University of North Florida Police Department cruiser is tinted blue.

Armed robbery home invasion at The Flats

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Dec 3, 2020

UPD Officers were dispatched to The Flats on Nov. 23, 2020 where a suspect was detained after a reported armed robbery home invasion.  Upon UPD’s arrival, the suspect, Tiaurie D. Freeman,  was seen...

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Downtown Jacksonville Landing View of St.Johns River.

UNF PORL releases results from poll on Lot J construction, Jaguars leadership approval rating

John Watson, Sports Editor Dec 3, 2020

What do Jacksonville residents think about Lot J construction, Shad Khan’s approval rating and Lenny Curry’s time in office? The UNF Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) conducted a recent poll of Jacksonville...

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Deck the Chairs holiday beach event

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Dec 2, 2020

Deck the Chairs is an annual celebration in Jacksonville Beach in which citizens display beautifully decorated lifeguard chairs. People come from across state lines to see these creative chairs. “Free...

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New SG senators sworn in; Senate unanimously passes bill condemning sexual assault

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Nov 25, 2020

After almost an entire month since the end of the Student Government Elections, after almost a dozen complaints, the UNF election season is finally over. The Senate also finally passed their resolution...

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The UNF Bookstore. Photo credit Emily Echevarria.

UNF Bookstore ‘More the Merrier Sale’ on Wednesday

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 23, 2020

The UNF Bookstore will be having a “More the Merrier” cyber sale from Wednesday, Nov. 25 until Monday, Nov. 30.  Gifts, clothing, and accessories will be discounted. Ospreys can save more on...

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Open registration for Spring 2021 begins today

Open registration for Spring 2021 begins today

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 23, 2020

Fall semester is coming to a close and it's time for Ospreys to register for spring classes.  Students are encouraged to meet with their advisors in order to plan a sufficient schedule for the next...

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What's up with parking tickets? SG gives insight into the process

What’s up with parking tickets? SG gives insight into the process

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Nov 20, 2020

Parking is seen as one of the most daunting and challenging aspects of campus life by many students. Even with a lower number of on-campus residents, finding parking and not getting ticketed still proves...

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FILE - In this file photo from June 7, 2019, a man walks by Hamerschlag Hall on the Carnegie Mellon University campus in Pittsburgh. Colleges in the U.S. have seen a sharp enrollment drop among international students in the fall of 2020. University administrators say a number of hurdles and new policies brought on by the coronavirus pandemic are to blame. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

AP: Pandemic pushes steep drop in foreign college students

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Just two semesters short of earning a cybersecurity master’s degree in the U.S., Sai Naini is stuck in India, unsure what his future holds. He rushed home this summer after learning...

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