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2.	“Above Average” by senior Alycia Bren sits in front of the College of Education and Human Services. 
Photo by Morgan Purvis

Campus sculptures reach new heights over summer

Morgan Purvis August 20, 2015
New and bigger art pieces by sculpture students bring added meaning and color to campus.
The special pogo sticks used in Xpogo can launch these athletes up to 10 feet in the air. 

Photo by Morgan Purvis

Extreme pogo stick competition leaps into downtown Jacksonville

Morgan Purvis June 9, 2015
The Xpogo organization hosted its US Open on June 5-6 in Hemming Park.
Allen used both color and motion to portray the theme of “UNITY”.

Swirling strokes create ‘UNITY’: abstract series on display at UNF

Morgan Purvis May 22, 2015
A Jacksonville native uses abstract paintings to communicate a message of unity and wanting to the word and, in particular, college students.
Garth Sangree honored at 2015 Spring Graduation

Garth Sangree honored at 2015 Spring Graduation

Morgan Purvis May 5, 2015
Garth Sangree was given his degree in mechanical engineering posthumously at the Spring Commencement May 1. Sangree's father, Mark, accepted the degree on Garth's behalf.
Celebrating a win and grieving a defeat: UNF tennis teams compete in A-Sun Championships

Celebrating a win and grieving a defeat: UNF tennis teams compete in A-Sun Championships

Morgan Purvis April 22, 2015
UNF women's tennis won the Atlantic Sun Conference Championship, while UNF men's tennis lost their championship match.
UNF to host a Game Day Watch Party

UNF to host a Game Day Watch Party

Morgan Purvis March 16, 2015
UNF will host a Game Day Watch Party on Wednesday at 6:40 p.m. as UNF men's basketball takes on Robert Morris University. SG will be sponsoring a bus to take students from UNF to the first game in Dayton, Ohio.
Sara Walsh interviewed Dallas Moore outside of the arena to get his thoughts on the team’s trip to the “Big Dance.”

Sara Walsh visits her alma mater

Morgan Purvis March 9, 2015
ESPN SportsCenter anchor Sara Walsh stopped by the University of North Florida on March 9 to cover the men’s basketball team’s journey to the NCAA tournament. She seemed to be as excited to return to her alma mater, as the rest of the UNF community was to see her.
Women's tennis remained undefeated in A-Sun play with a victory over Lipscomb Thursday.
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Women’s tennis team gains a 4-3 win against UCF

Morgan Purvis February 19, 2015

The UNF women’s tennis team hosted the University of Central Florida women’s tennis team at the UNF Tennis Complex on Feb. 18.  Although they lost the doubles point, UNF (3-2) was able to come...

Women’s basketball falls 64-52 to Kennesaw State

Women’s basketball falls 64-52 to Kennesaw State

Morgan Purvis February 14, 2015
The UNF women's basketball game ended with a 52-64 loss against Kennesaw State University on Feb. 14 at the UNF Arena.
Smith surpasses 1,000 career point, yet UNF falls to JU 68-56

Smith surpasses 1,000 career point, yet UNF falls to JU 68-56

Morgan Purvis February 7, 2015
UNF women's basketball suffered a 56-68 loss against JU. Osprey player Destinee Smith surpassed her 1,000 career point.
Women's basketball falls behind USC Upstate and loses 61-49

Women’s basketball falls behind USC Upstate and loses 61-49

Morgan Purvis February 1, 2015
UNF women's basketball lost to USC Upstate, 49-61.
Close match against Kennesaw State ends in a loss for women's basketball

Close match against Kennesaw State ends in a loss for women’s basketball

Morgan Purvis January 29, 2015
Even though the Ospreys came into the game strong, going up by four points before half time, the Kennesaw State Owls overtook the Ospreys and won 40-46.

UNF women’s basketball team wins against Edward Waters 62-57

Morgan Purvis November 19, 2014
The UNF women’s basketball team won its second game of the season 62-57 against Edward Waters College on Tuesday, Nov. 18, with over 2,000 spectators cheering them on.

Ignite Media visits Berlin for first overseas One Spark

Morgan Purvis November 18, 2014
After covering One Spark in Jacksonville, Fla., UNF students raised money to travel to Berlin and attend the first overseas One Spark event. The team, Zünden Media, arrived in Berlin a few days before the event started and took this time to dive into the culture of Berlin and learn all they could about the history of the city.

Women’s basketball team loses season opener

Morgan Purvis November 17, 2014
Despite losing against Georgia State University on Nov. 15, Bailey Florin, UNF sophomore, had a career-high 16 points during the game. Paulina Zaveckaite, senior, also scored career highs during the game Saturday.

Women’s volleyball wins last regular game of the season

Morgan Purvis November 16, 2014
The UNF women’s volleyball team defeated the Stetson Hatters 3-0 in the last regular game of the season on Saturday, Nov. 15.
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