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How to: Student Loans

DeAndre Pearson | Aug 7, 2019

College can be a wonderful yet frustrating experience as an incoming freshman. For many, this is a sign of actually becoming more responsible for yourself and your future. Paying for college is a big issue...

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Upper Deck difficulties in the Fountains

DeAndre Pearson | Nov 21, 2018

The Upper Deck, a sports-themed room at the Osprey Fountains, has drawn criticism due to technical difficulties with their television service. Since their 2009 opening, the Upper Deck has been a social...

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Ospreys basketball weekend recap

Ospreys basketball weekend recap

DeAndre Pearson | Nov 20, 2018

    It was a tough weekend for basketball as both Men’s and Women’s basketball teams suffered losses. Men’s Basketball went on the road to take on Wright State as part of their...

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Cold Shooting Ospreys fall to Penn State

DeAndre Pearson, Sports Reporter | Nov 10, 2018

In the second game of the season, a rough night shooting spoiled the Ospreys (0-2 Overall) chance to upset the Penn State Nittany Lions (1-0 Overall). In the opening half, North Florida jumped out...

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Ospreys lose to Bisons in four

DeAndre Pearson | Oct 28, 2018

North Florida’s Volleyball team (9-20 Overall, 4-9 ASUN) fell to the Lipscomb Bisons (15-9 Overall, 10-2 ASUN) at home in four sets. In the opening set, North Florida pushed out to a four point...

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Ospreys fall to Owls in three

DeAndre Pearson, Sports Editor | Oct 27, 2018

In an  ASUN matchup that impacted playoff seedings, North Florida’s Volleyball team (9-19 Overall, 4-8 ASUN) struggled to upset the undefeated Kennesaw State Owls (20-4 Overall, 11-0 ASUN) at home....

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Jaguars vs Texans Week 7 Preview

DeAndre Pearson | Oct 21, 2018

The Jacksonville Jaguars are locked in a three-way tie for first place in the AFC South as they take on conference rival, the Houston Texans at TIAA Bank Field. Houston rolls into Jacksonville on a...

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Jacksonville Jaguars post-game review

DeAndre Pearson | Oct 16, 2018

Earlier this season, Jacksonville was one of the teams to watch after a suffering a defeat to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship. Now, they are in the middle of a two game losing skid and...

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UNF Athletes, then and now: Dallas Moore

UNF Athletes, then and now: Dallas Moore

DeAndre Pearson | Oct 9, 2018

There have been numerous student athletes from UNF who have gone on pursue their dreams of continuing their career professionally, Dallas Moore did just that after graduating from North Florida. Then: Former...

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Ospreys lose late against the Bisons

DeAndre Pearson | Oct 7, 2018

  After jumping out to an early lead, North Florida’s Men’s Soccer team (2-8-0, 1-1-0 ASUN) could not hold on the early lead against Lipscomb (3-7-0, 2-1-0 ASUN) at home on Oct. 6. With...

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NFL Week 2 Predictions

DeAndre Pearson | Sep 14, 2018

As we continue to get the NFL season rolling, here are my predictions for this week’s games. Baltimore Ravens (1-0) vs Cincinnati Bengals (1-0) The Ravens visit the Bengals following a 47-3...

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UNF Soccer Weekend Recap

DeAndre Pearson | Aug 28, 2018

Over the weekend, both mens and women's soccer teams struggled to find success at home. The Women's Soccer team picked up their first victory of the season on Sunday against UNC AshevilleOver the...

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The Ospreys lost a tough bout with Mercer on Friday night

Ospreys lose late to Mercer, 2-1

DeAndre Pearson | Aug 25, 2018

  In the first matchup of the Mike Gibbs Invitational, the Ospreys allowed a late goal after jumping out to a hot start. It was a close contested game that came down to a controversial call which...

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Discounted drinks at Starbucks

Discounted drinks at Starbucks

DeAndre Pearson | Apr 12, 2018

Craving Starbucks but can’t leave your studies? Well, you're in luck, for a limited time today you can head over to Starbucks and pick up a grande lemonade or tea infused drink for just $2.50. On...

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Free giveaways at this week’s games

DeAndre Pearson | Apr 4, 2018

If you like free things than you are in luck. This week starting Thursday, students will have plenty of opportunities to score free giveaways simply by attending this week’s games. On Thursday,...

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Spring Break Sports Recap

Spring Break Sports Recap

DeAndre Pearson | Mar 27, 2018

Gallery by Joslyn Simmons  It was an eventful week of sports as North Florida was able to secure more victories than losses in several sports over spring break. Baseball The Ospreys (13-13 Overall)...

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University of North Alabama Joins ASUN

University of North Alabama Joins ASUN

DeAndre Pearson | Feb 11, 2018

In the fall of 2018, a new team will be joining the ASUN to compete against North Florida. 608 miles separate the two teams, who will see each other in numerous sports throughout the year. The...

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Women’s basketball fall to Lipscomb

Women’s basketball fall to Lipscomb

DeAndre Pearson | Jan 16, 2018

  Slideshow by Joslyn Simmons  In a sloppy game filled with turnovers, the North Florida women’s basketball team (8-10 overall, 1-2  ASUN) fell to the Lipscomb Bisons, 73-69. In the...

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2018 Hall of Fame class announced

2018 Hall of Fame class announced

DeAndre Pearson | Jan 12, 2018

The North Florida Athletic Department will induct four standout athletes and a prodigious men’s tennis team into the 2018 Athletic Hall of Fame. "The Hall of Fame reception has become a very special...

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