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The future of the Osprey Connector

Valeree Del Guidice Jan 16, 2018

The campus shuttle contract is expiring. While Academy Bus Charter’s contract was meant to expire on Dec. 9, the suspension of the open bid caused a last minute extension of the company’s contract...

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Photo by Samantha Chaney

New graduate major and changes to the calendar

Tristan Reyes Jan 12, 2018

In the Faculty Association Meeting on Jan. 11, two important items were discussed regarding the 2019-2020 University Matriculation Calendar and a new Graduate Degree Program. A Master of Science –Logistics...

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The Presidential Search Committee discussing the updates on new candidates. Photo by Tristan Reyes

Presidential Search: What has happened and what is to come?

Colin McCann Jan 10, 2018

Change is coming to UNF leadership, as President John Delaney will be finishing up his term at the end of the semester. Delaney's last day in office will be May 31. Although we as a student body may...

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UNF President John Delaney was awarded President Emeritus status by the Board of Trustees

Delaney talks about performance metrics in Osprey Update

Alexandra Torres-Perez, Managing Editor Jan 9, 2018

UNF President John Delaney sent out an Osprey Update on Jan. 9 to both welcome students back for the spring semester and to inform students about UNF’s performance metrics. According to Delaney, UNF...

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Safe Ospreys: the new app to keep students safe

Safe Ospreys: the new app to keep students safe

Hannah Lee Dec 14, 2017

The university wants us all to be safe, so they designed an app to ensure student security.  Safe Ospreys is the app created by campus police to promote and address student safety on campus. The app...

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Students line up outside the Student Union to get tickets to see Obama. Photo by Joslyn Simmons

How are time tickets designated?

Tristan Reyes Nov 28, 2017

Some of the students at UNF are wondering how exactly student registration tickets are handed out. University Registar and Director of Records and Registration, Chad Learch was able to talk to Spinnaker...

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Bee the Border Collie | The Geese Strike Back

Bee the Border Collie | The Geese Strike Back

Tristan Reyes Nov 27, 2017

The geese are back. Or were they ever really gone? This question is a tricky one, due to the terms of Bee the Border Collie’s contract. The contract only allows the Goose Masters of Northeast...

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The incident occurred in the Thomas G. Carpenter parking lot.  Photo by Keri Weiland

Thanksgiving hours on campus

Carly Kramer Nov 21, 2017

Due to Thanksgiving, spots on campus will have adjusted hours of operation. These updates are courtesy of UNF ECommunications.   Dining Services Osprey Cafe: Open Wednesday, Nov. 22...

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Delaney responds to planned white nationalist rally on campus

Delaney responds to planned white nationalist rally on campus

Pierce Turner Nov 17, 2017

President Delaney sent out an email to all students and faculty responding to the planned protest defending Ken Parker on Monday. He urges everyone to remain calm, saying that they expect a small turnout. “Please...

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Ken Parker

Facebook comments lead to at least one class being cancelled

Pierce Turner, Alex Wilson, and Tiffany Salameh Nov 14, 2017

  Despite President Delaney’s request for students and faculty to remain calm, at least one professor cancelled class in response to a perceived threat from Ken Parker’s social media...

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UNF SDS at protest in D.C. Courtesy of Michela Martinazzi

SDS responds to Morse’s punishment

Tom McCormick Nov 12, 2017

UNF Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) released a statement Friday condemning the university’s investigation and response to the recent racist Snapchat video incident involving several UNF students....

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Photo by Colin McCann

UNF pays homage to veterans

Colin McCann Nov 10, 2017

On Nov. 7, UNF hosted a ceremony to recognize and commemorate veterans for their dedication and service. The ceremony began with the presentation of colors and the Star Spangled Banner, played by the...

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