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On Sunday, the UNF women's soccer team snapped a two-game losing streak, defeating Stetson to complete the season sweep of the Hatters.
Ospreys shutout Stetson on senior day, complete season sweep
Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Oct 14, 2025

The University of North Florida women’s soccer team defeated Stetson University 1-0, snapping a two-game losing streak and sweeping the season...

Athletic Director Nick Morrow is now contracted with the Ospreys through June of 2031.
UNF Athletics extends athletic director Nick Morrow through 2030-31, announces new promotion
Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Oct 13, 2025

On Monday afternoon, the University of North Florida and North Florida athletics announced a contract extension and promotion for Director of...

Photo Gallery: Set piece woes doom Ospreys in loss to FGCU
Photo Gallery: Set piece woes doom Ospreys in loss to FGCU
Rachel Bacchus, Volunteer Photographer | Oct 13, 2025

If passed, the legislation would require UNF to rename UNF Drive to 'Charlie James Kirk Drive.' (Courtesy of UNF)
Students react to new Florida bill that would rename UNF Drive after Charlie Kirk
Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief | Oct 13, 2025

Legislation that would rename UNF Drive after the late right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has sparked student upheaval and mixed reactions since...

Florida SUS Chancellor Ray Rodrigues smiles. wearing a blue suit with a red tie, he has a beard and is balding
Charlie Kirk social media posts prompt letter telling Florida universities to review conduct policies for employees, students
RJ Kinard, Government Reporter | Oct 13, 2025

Florida’s public universities were directed last month to review their social media conduct policies for students and employees, following...

Hunter Ford smiles, sitting in a truck in the driver's seat.
Memorial details for Hunter Ford, UNF student who died in motorcycle accident last week
Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Oct 12, 2025

Multiple memorial events are scheduled in the coming days for Hunter Ford, the University of North Florida student who died Wednesday evening...

A room with wood walls and gray soundproofing panels, 5 rows of tables, and multiple black chairs.
Student Senate approves new treasurer, nominates senators for committee chairperson
Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Oct 12, 2025

The University of North Florida’s Student Government Senate met on Friday to confirm a new student body treasurer and nominate a new Budget...

Hunter Ford, 21, died Wednesday in an motorcycle accident near UNF campus.
UNF releases statement following death of student Hunter Ford, memorial pending
Sasha Koresh and Madelyn Schneider | Oct 10, 2025

The University of North Florida community is mourning the loss of student Hunter Ford, an information technology major who died Wednesday evening...

Flowers sit near the site of the motorcycle accident that occurred near UNF campus
UNF senior killed in motorcycle accident on Town Center Parkway
Sasha Koresh and Madelyn Schneider | Oct 9, 2025

A UNF student was killed Wednesday evening in a motorcycle accident near the Saint Johns Town Center, a university spokesperson confirmed. The...

UNF's Building 50, the science and engineering building, is closed through Tuesday due to an electrical failure. (George Lansing Taylor Jr./UNF Digital Commons)
Building 50 closed due to electrical outage: Latest updates
Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Oct 8, 2025

The following story was originally published on Oct. 8, 2025 and is outdated. See the latest updates above. Building 50, the University of...

Members of UNF LASO pose for a photo together inside a meeting room.
LASO kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with potluck celebration
Sasha Koresh, News Editor | Sep 15, 2025

The University of North Florida’s Latin American Student Organization will kick off Hispanic Heritage Month on Sept. 15  at...

UNF students wait in line to order at The Halal Shack in the student union food court.
‘It’s okay’: Student thoughts on food court’s new Halal Shack
Sasha Koresh, News Editor | Sep 5, 2025

Students at the University of North Florida have mixed reactions to The Halal Shack, a new addition to the campus food court. Overall,...

Luckey and her friends at the welcome week event. (Courtesy of Saniya Luckey)
UNF freshmen find first week of college easier than expected
Sasha Koresh, News Editor | Aug 25, 2025

After their first week of college life, University of North Florida freshmen say adjusting to the new campus and classes has been...

Cover of Anne Berest's The Postcard shows a black-and-white portrait of a woman on a postcard
The Postcard, a book review
Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter | Jun 19, 2025
Computer rendering of what the entrance of the UNF Flight Deck esports arena would look like. (Courtesy of UNF)
OPINION: Why is Jacksonville investing millions in UNF esports?
Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern | Apr 27, 2025
Gov. DeSantis smiling and posing with a recently signed bill impacting higher education through the public university system and technical training programs
OPINION: Is Florida DOGE DeSantis’ attempt at being cool?
Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern | Apr 18, 2025
The cover of "Sunrise on the Reaping' by Suzanne Collins. The title is in white, bold letters and the cover is purple with a gold snake and bird emblem overlayed.
Sunrise on the Reaping, a book review
Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter | Apr 14, 2025
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Sponsored: 24/7 UNF Tutoring for Physics, Chemistry, and Calculus Classes Through CramBetter
CramBetter

CramBetter, a popular online tutoring platform known for its concise, concept-focused videos and practice...

UNF Game Room *Sponsored Content*
UNF Game Room *Sponsored Content*
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"A gamer’s paradise" - it’s the perfect way to describe UNF’s central gaming hub. Over the years,...

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SPONSORED: 4 Ways to Combine Entertainment with Education
Sponsored Article

Education and entertainment have a complicated relationship. They rhyme and get along but still differ...

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SPONSORED: 5 Reasons Why Entertainment Is Necessary for Students
George Thompson, Sponsored Article

We all need to have a moment of rest and to ease off the pressure. Being a student is far much tough...

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The University of North Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the University’s educational programs and activities, and the University is required by Title IX and its implementing federal regulations to not discriminate on that basis. The requirement not to discriminate also extends to admissions and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its implementing federal regulations may referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights for the U.S. Department of Education, or both. UNF’s Title IX Coordinator, Tricia Buchholz, may be contacted at 1 UNF Drive, Building 1, Suite 1200, Jacksonville, FL 32224

otcr@unf.edu, 904-620-2507.
Tricia Buchholz, Director
Office of Title IX and Civil Rights
1 UNF Drive, Bldg. 1, Suite 1201
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Phone: (904) 620-2507
TTY: 711