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Opinion: UNF student callers work hard, gain results

Cassidy Alexander | Jul 29, 2014

UNF student callers work diligently when they call alumni nightly in order to get donations for the university, which go toward more things than you might expect--financial aid, and other student resources. Compared to other universities of its size, UNF does well with its contributions from alumni.

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Opinion: I’ve seen this movie before, and it’s up to us townsfolk to write the ending

Lee Watters | Jul 24, 2014

"Folks, I’ve seen this movie before. The ending depends on whether the townsfolk are willing to rise up against the Boss Hogg/Mr. Potter/political boss character and his henchpeople."

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Analysis: Drone regulation still up in the air

Cassidy Alexander | Jul 15, 2014

Small aircrafts with no pilot, virtually endless possible uses, and little to no regulations? Sounds like a businessman’s dream. Although drones have a wealth of untapped potential, the US Federal Aviation Administration wants to proceed with caution until they know exactly what drones can do.

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On-campus Pita Pit tucks the bad in with the good

Eduardo Santos | Jul 11, 2014

The Pita Pit located on the first floor of the Osprey Clubhouse offers healthy alternatives and plenty of options for customization. Read our staff review to find out just what might be tucked into this new restaurant.

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Man on the street: how many UNF sports games have you been to?

Brandon Thigpen | Jul 10, 2014

On this week's Man on the Street video segment, Brandon Thigpen gauges just how much students really know about sports at UNF.

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Opinion: The real UNF Traditions

Cassidy Alexander | Jul 8, 2014

The UNF Traditions released by the Traditions Project last spring mask the true campus culture of the university in an attempt to shed its commuter reputation. Embracing UNF perks, flaws, and nuances, here's a list of real UNF traditions.

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Man on the street: which would you rather have?

Brandon Thigpen | Jul 3, 2014

On this week's Man on the Street, reporter Brandon Thigpen asks students the hypothetical question, "Which would you rather have: free printing, half-price parking, more financial aid, or a football team?"

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Man on the street: where’s the ideal place to study?

Brandon Thigpen | Jun 19, 2014

On this week's Man on the Street, reporter Brandon Thigpen asks students about their ideal study spots on and off campus.

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Opinion: Osprey voices fall on deaf ears

Cassidy Alexander | Jun 18, 2014

In the past school year, Student Government has chosen to undertake a number of questionable initiatives aimed at improving student life on campus. They come at no small price to UNF, and with little...

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Man on the street: where do you eat on campus?

Brandon Thigpen | Jun 12, 2014

On this week's Man on the Street, Brandon set out to find what student's thought about UNF's dining experience on campus.

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Fighting misogyny until “not all women” starts trending

Cassidy Alexander | Jun 10, 2014

Perhaps not all men follow the equation of 22-year-old UCSB shooter Elliot Rodger, but #YesAllWomen have suffered the injustice of an ongoing misogyny. Though the hashtag raises attention to women as victims, both sexes endure the consequences of misguided cultural norms concerning power and social success.

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Man on the street: let’s talk statues and student fees

Brandon Thigpen | Jun 5, 2014

For this week's Man on the Street, Brandon went out to see what students had to say about where some of the student fee money was going and how they felt about a statue of Ozzie the Osprey.

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