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Jade Gordon talks about “The Power of Encouragement” during her keynote speech.
Taylor Leadership Institute hosts 2024 Leading Ladies Leadership Summit
Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor

The University of North Florida’s Taylor Leadership Institute hosted its Leading Ladies Leadership Summit on Nov. 22, with keynote...

Cameron Robinson, a 13-year-old junior at UNF is at the UNF Bookstore. (Courtesy of UNF)
At 13, UNF junior dives right into college labs and big dreams
Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern

Engineering students this fall may be having a tough time keeping up with Cameron Robinson, a 13-year-old junior who started his...

UNF Senior Exhibition at UNF Gallery of Art and Lufrano Intercultural Gallery sign.
Graduating seniors celebrate their artistic accomplishments featured at UNF art galleries
Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern

Nineteen graduating art students showcased their final projects at the Fall 2024 Senior Showcase at the University of North Florida...

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Faculty union takes formal legal action against UNF after university denies grievance allegations
Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief • December 13, 2024

The University of North Florida faculty union took its legal action against the university a step further on Friday afternoon, over two months after the...

UNF celebrates Fall 2024 Commencement
Madelyn Schneider and Ethan Leckie • December 13, 2024

Over 1,200 University of North Florida students are expected to earn their diplomas by the end of the Fall 2024 Commencement, which began at 9:30 a.m....

University police clean up shattered glass on UNF Drive, block right lane traffic
Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief • December 12, 2024

University police swept away a large amount of shattered glass on UNF Drive outside Tom and Betty Petway Hall, blocking the right lane of traffic on Thursday...

Student says they received violent threats, called racial slur after posting about election on Snapchat
Brennan Ambrose, Police Reporter • December 5, 2024

A University of North Florida student was allegedly threatened after she posted about newly-reelected President Donald Trump on social media, according...

Nov. 22 SG Senate meeting recap – tense Title VI changes, new senators sworn in, other updates
Mindy McLarty, Government Reporter • December 4, 2024
Take a break, de-stress before finals: This week’s schedule
Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern • December 3, 2024
AP: Middle East latest: Hezbollah fires into Israel-held area, its first strike since ceasefire began
The Associated Press • December 2, 2024
AP: Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far
Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press • November 25, 2024
Sports
Men’s basketball bounces back with comprehensive performance vs. Edward Waters
Daniel Cimino, Sports Reporter • December 18, 2024

After dropping two games in a row, the University of North Florida men’s basketball team took care of business against Edward Waters University on Nov....

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Men’s soccer falls to West Virginia in second-ever NCAA tournament appearance
Daniel Cimino, Sports Reporter
UNF Director of Athletics Nick Morrow speaks at media day, revealing the arena renovation plans to those in attendance.
‘It’s been incredible’: UNF Athletics looks to build off of success, national attention
Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
Veteran forward Nate Lliteras led the Ospreys with 19 points on 5-for-8 shooting beyond the arc.
‘It was on us’: Men’s Basketball stunned at home by winless UNC Asheville
Ethan Howick, Sports Editor
Opinions
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OPINION: Long-distance relationships can be simple
Sarah Eng, Opinions Intern • December 9, 2024
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OPINION: Traditional Thanksgiving foods: starter or benchwarmer?
Sarah Eng, Opinions Intern • November 25, 2024
Reviews
Orders of pulled pork, sweet potato waffle fries and collard greens at The Bearded Pig’s Jax Beach location.
Leckie’s Lucky Five: A top-five of Jacksonville’s culinary scene
Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor • December 11, 2024
Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures.
‘The Wild Robot,’ a story of instinct versus choice
Sarah Eng, Opinions Intern • November 15, 2024
REVIEW: ‘Megalopolis’ or ‘Mega-flop-olis?’
REVIEW: ‘Megalopolis’ or ‘Mega-flop-olis?’
Angelina Cazares, Volunteer Reporter • November 13, 2024
From Readers
A woman uses her phone to record destroyed shops that were hit Sunday evening in an Israeli airstrike in central Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024.
Letter to the Editor: How global conflicts affect college students
Sasha Koresh • November 18, 2024
Letter to the Editor: Advance leadership skills with Taylor Leadership Institute
Anna Kagiliery, UNF Student and Intern at the Taylor Leadership Institute • September 7, 2024
Letter to the Editor: Abroad in Italy
Kiela Jefferson, Hicks Honors Student • September 7, 2024
Letter to the Editor: Recalling UNF’s celebration of civil disobedience
Holly Coleman, UNF Alumna • May 23, 2024
Weather
Associated Press
Young Palestinians walk amongst rubble of destroyed buildings at a neighbourhood in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
AP: Middle East latest: Hezbollah fires into Israel-held area, its first strike since ceasefire began
The Associated Press • December 2, 2024
FILE - Tulsi Gabbard speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden, Oct. 27, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
AP: Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far
Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press • November 25, 2024
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump smiles at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
AP: Trump wins the White House in political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters
Zeke Miller, Michelle L. Price, Will Weissert, and Jill Colvin • November 6, 2024
Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., speaks to reporters during a get-out-the-vote rally at La Teresita Restaurant on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Tampa. (Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times via AP)
AP: Florida Sen. Rick Scott seeks reelection with an eye toward top GOP leadership post
Stephany Matat, Associated Press • November 5, 2024
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UNF celebrates Fall 2024 Commencement
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