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The UNF Surf Team stands on the beach waving the Florida flag

UNF Surf Team returns from California as 4th in nation with a national champion

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor Jun 22, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) has a new national champion. Upcoming junior, Blake Speir, placed first among college men's shortboarders in the 2022 National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA)...

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The University of North Florida Surf Team holds their trophies at the East Coast Championship in New Smyrna Beach.

UNF Surf Team places among best collegiate surfers in America

Lauren Fox, General Assignment Reporter Apr 8, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) Surf Team is now eight-time consecutive East Coast champions in the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) league, preparing to compete in California for the...

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Photo by Morgan Sarkissian on Unsplash

AP: Florida bill seeks to block trans athletes from girls teams

BRENDAN FARRINGTON, Associated Press Mar 18, 2021

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Transgender women and girls couldn't play on girls and women's school sports teams under a bill passed by a Florida House committee on Wednesday. The bill, called the Fairness...

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The Atlantic Ocean

Are shark attacks on the rise?

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Aug 8, 2019

The word ‘relaxing’ may be the first thing you think of when talking about the beach, but with all the recent shark attacks on Florida’s east coast, is the word ‘dangerous’ becoming more accurate?  In...

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Ospreys finish second at Nationals

Ospreys finish second at Nationals

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jun 18, 2019

A phenomenal performance by the UNF Surf team was not enough as they finished second at the Nationals tournament, losing to Cal State-San Marcos. Raymond Bunch, UNF Surf Club Advisor, was disappointed...

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UNF Surf team prepares for Nationals

UNF Surf team prepares for Nationals

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jun 12, 2019

Just as all UNF sports have come to a close, another one is contending for a national title as the UNF Surf Team heads to California in hopes of bringing home the gold. Raymond Bunch, Surf Club...

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Another surfer hits the waves.

Local pros and surf “groms” compete in Void PRO/AM surf competition

Kevin Beaugrand Jul 30, 2018

Correction* 8/2 10:19 a.m.: The original publication of this article stated that the retro "fish" board were supplied by the Surfboard Warehouse. However, the were actually supplied by the Surf Boardroom. Hundreds...

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UNF surf team ranked third in the nation at NSSA Interscholastic Championship

UNF surf team ranked third in the nation at NSSA Interscholastic Championship

Sam Chaney, News Editor Jun 19, 2018

After being ranked the top National Scholastic Surfing East Coast collegiate surf team for four consecutive years, the UNF Surf Team and Club rode their victory wave all the way to the NSSA Interscholastic...

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Emily Ruppert. Photo by Scott Roberson

Back from California, UNF Surf Team speak on strong championship performance

Joslyn Simmons Jun 29, 2017

https://youtu.be/JHNEtc1ScUQ   With the waves perfect in sunny California, the UNF Surf Team grabbed second place and two individual titles in the National Scholastic Surfing Association Championship. This...

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Surf team wins silver and two solo titles in national competition

Surf team wins silver and two solo titles in national competition

Jun 21, 2017

The UNF surf team finished second in the 2017 National Interscholastic Championship in Dana Point, Calif., with two surfers taking home the top honors. Team captain Corey Howell became the first...

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The surf team is headed to California for a competition. Photo by UNF's Surf Team

Surf team competing in nationals

Joslyn Simmons Jun 15, 2017

UNF surf team heads to California for the third straight season to compete in the National Scholastic Surfing Association Nationals on June 19. Corey Howell, captain of the team, is looking to bring...

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UNF Surf Team: A force to be reckoned with

UNF Surf Team: A force to be reckoned with

Joslyn Simmons Apr 10, 2017

The UNF surf team has done it again, winning its third consecutive East Coast Collegiate Surfing Championship to punch their ticket to head to California. The team is relatively underground on the...

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