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Seniors carry the Ospreys to a win over JU, 73-69

Ronnie Rodgers February 24, 2017

North Florida will host an ASUN quarterfinal for a third showdown against cross town rival Jacksonville University after a 73-69 victory in part two of River City Rumble behind the play of their seniors. Head...

Basketball says so long to seniors

Basketball says so long to seniors

Ronnie Rodgers February 23, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhW2C6azoj0&feature=youtu.be Dallas Moore, Aaron Bodager and Chris Davenport will all be playing their last regular season home game today. This could likely be the...

As the men's basketball head coach, Driscoll sees himself as an important figure in his players success Ii>Photo by Lili Weinstein

Al-Wajid Aminu: Under pressure a star is born

Ronnie Rodgers February 22, 2017

  https://youtu.be/fwrR8KX444c “Coming in he might have the best talent package that we’ve ever recruited.” Head Coach Matthew Driscoll spoke these words on freshman Wajid Aminu during media...

Nbada Mandela speaks to the attendees of the MLK luncheon. Photo by Lili Weinstein

Nbada Mandela visits UNF to speak at MLK luncheon

Ronnie Rodgers February 22, 2017

Ndaba Mandela, grandson of the late Nelson Mandela, was the keynote speaker at the MLK Luncheon. The powerful words from Martin Luther King’s I Have a Dream speech started off Mandela’s speech...

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Women’s basketball falls short to Lipscomb

Ronnie Rodgers February 21, 2017

During the North Florida and Lipscomb matchup, the Ospreys came up on the short end of the stick, losing another close game 66-62. UNF lead in many of the pivotal stats, but the Bisons still found a...

UNF basketball faces off against Kennesaw

UNF basketball faces off against Kennesaw

Ronnie Rodgers February 20, 2017

The UNF men's and women's basketball teams faced off against Kennesaw State over the weekend, giving up two hard-fought losses. Men's Basketball Kennesaw State downed North Florida in a team effort...

Friends of Louissaint's watch as police investigate the scene. Photo by Julianne Brugger

Body of missing UNF student found in pond near the District

Ronnie Rodgers February 18, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHxfGp7mu4s Authorities found the body of missing UNF student George Louissaint, Jr. in a pond by the District on Kernan on Saturday morning, concluding a nearly week-long...

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Pete Davidson out of Homecoming Comedy Show

Ronnie Rodgers February 17, 2017

UPDATE — 2/18/17 @ 11:22 a.m. Osprey Productions has stated that headliner Pete Davidson was forced to withdraw due to sickness. Due to unspecified circumstances, the headliner for the Homecoming...

Family of missing student sets up GoFundMe page to aid search

Family of missing student sets up GoFundMe page to aid search

Ronnie Rodgers February 17, 2017

Jennifer Louissaint, sister of missing UNF student George Louissaint Jr., created a GoFundMe page to raise money for a reward for credible information that leads to finding her brother. The family have...

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Spring sports action

Ronnie Rodgers February 16, 2017

The spring sports season is picking up steam beginning this week, and there is a slew of home games. Baseball Baseball will open their season against Radford at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17. They’ll...

Joseph Jenkins. Photo courtesy of JSO

Bond set at over $70,000 for man accused of exposing himself

Ronnie Rodgers February 15, 2017

The man accused of masturbating while asking two female students for directions earlier in January was in court Valentine's day morning. Joseph Jenkins, or “Scorpio Joe” as he’s also known, is...

North Florida halts the Highlanders, 61-51

North Florida halts the Highlanders, 61-51

Ronnie Rodgers February 14, 2017

https://youtu.be/NcL_8IpQmWM North Florida was able to pull out a 61-51 win over the NJIT Highlanders, despite three of their five starters fouling out. Both NJIT (10-16, 3-8 ASUN) and UNF (10-16, 3-8...

Women's basketball takes a nail-biting victory over USC Upstate

Women’s basketball takes a nail-biting victory over USC Upstate

Ronnie Rodgers February 12, 2017

The women’s basketball team's effort helped them snatch the win from USC Upstate in a triple overtime nail biter. With this win, North Florida snapped a six-game losing streak. North Florida (9-16...

North Florida loses 84-71 to USC Upstate

North Florida loses 84-71 to USC Upstate

Ronnie Rodgers February 12, 2017

Over 3,000 fans came out to support North Florida during their 84-71 lose to USC Upstate. Head Coach Matthew Driscoll blamed his coaching partly for the lose. “I did a poor job of substituting our...

Romelo Banks. Photo by Nicole Sutton

The Birds of Trey return with a win over NJIT

Ronnie Rodgers February 10, 2017

  North Florida lived up to their nickname, the Birds of Trey, Thursday night as they shot 52 percent from the three point line for the 91-69 win. All five Osprey starters scored in double digits. “There...

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Women’s basketball falls to FGCU

Ronnie Rodgers February 9, 2017

Turnovers and paint play continue to plague North Florida as they lost to Florida Gulf Coast for the second time this season,69-46. With this win, FGCU (19-7, ASUN 8-1) swept UNF (8-16, ASUN 1-8) during...

Hodges Stadium will be the Armada’s new home

Hodges Stadium will be the Armada’s new home

Ronnie Rodgers February 6, 2017

Starting this season, the Jacksonville Armada will play their home games at Hodges Stadium, the team confirmed on Monday. UNF’s Athletic Director Lee Moon spoke on the new partnership. “We are...

North Florida falls to Hatters 62-44

North Florida falls to Hatters 62-44

Ronnie Rodgers February 5, 2017

Stetson’s superb post play and low North Florida scoring gave the Hatters the win 62-44. UNF (8-15, ASUN 1-7) continued their spiral, starting their second half of ASUN play with a loss on Saturday...

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UNF loses to number one FGCU

Ronnie Rodgers February 3, 2017

  North Florida lost their fourth straight ASUN game to the number one seeded FGCU, despite Simone Brown scoring a career and game-high 23 points. With this loss, UNF is now in last place in the...

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The Week Ahead: January 30 – February 3

Ronnie Rodgers January 30, 2017

Monday, Jan. 30 HIV Testing The UNF LGBT Center will be hosting an event where people can get tested for HIV and find out their status the same day. When: 4:00-6:00 p.m. Where: Student Union Building...

Stetson strong arms North Florida

Stetson strong arms North Florida

Ronnie Rodgers January 29, 2017

  Stetson strong armed North Florida during their Saturday matchup, winning the game 68-44. With this loss, UNF has now lost three straight ASUN games. UNF’s (8-13, ASUN 1-5) low scoring really...

Battle of the birds: UNF vs FGCU preview

Battle of the birds: UNF vs FGCU preview

Ronnie Rodgers January 25, 2017

If you look at North Florida and Florida Gulf Coast overall records, you’d think that FGCU would win Wednesday's matchup hands down. But a further look at the stats shows that both are 4-1 in ASUN...

UNF lost to KSU in ASUN game

UNF lost to KSU in ASUN game

Ronnie Rodgers January 24, 2017

Claire Ioannidis had a team-high 15 points while Sierra Shepherd added 11 points of her own as UNF Women’s Basketball lost a close six-point contest to the Kennesaw State Owls. KSU (3-16, ASUN 2-3)...

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UNFPD arrest man for indecent exposure

Ronnie Rodgers January 24, 2017

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office arrested the man who they say exposed himself to two female students earlier in January, according to an Osprey Update sent out on Jan. 24. The suspect was identified...

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Ospreys WBB loses to Lipscomb in final seconds

Ronnie Rodgers January 22, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hL-4tEgpBw&feature=youtu.be Video by Ronnie Rogers The Ospreys dropped their third ASUN game to Lipscomb, as the Bisons broke away during the final seconds. During...

Tesh Hanson on the court. Courtesy of UNF Athletics

Women earn their first ASUN win of the season

Ronnie Rodgers January 17, 2017

North Florida earned their first conference win of the season Monday against USC Upstate, 78-67 behind a stellar performance from Tesh Hanson who netted a game and season-high of 27 points. UNF (8-10,...

Tesh Hanson. Photo by Lili Weinstein

Player Spotlight: Terrific Tesh

Ronnie Rodgers January 10, 2017

Tesh Hanson, a redshirt junior, has been outstanding for the Ospreys during her first season. The soft-spoken guard is calm and collected as she dominates the court, like she was born to play ball.   Due...

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UNF women’s basketball falls in part one of River City Rumble

Ronnie Rodgers January 7, 2017

Even with three Ospreys in double-digit scoring, Jacksonville University was still able to come away with the win during the first installment of the River City Rumble. UNF (7-9, ASUN 0-1) lost its...

Dallas Moore has made UNF history multiple times. Photo by Christian Ayers

Dallas Moore the first UNF basketball player to score 2,000 points

Ronnie Rodgers January 6, 2017

North Florida’s star guard Dallas Moore became the first UNF basketball player to ever score 2,000 points. On Jan. 2, Moore netted 23 points and brought his total career points to 2,008. Moore is...

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Softball swoops up six new players

Ronnie Rodgers January 4, 2017

UNF’s softball team signed six players during the early signing period. All six of the ladies are from the sunshine state.   Mackenzie Griffin, Macy Jackson, Taylor Scott, Cathy Vega, Cortney Wentzell...

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Ospreys start the new year off right with dominant win

Ronnie Rodgers January 3, 2017

The men’s basketball team started the New Year off right with six Ospreys scoring in double figures during their 102-67 win over Palm Beach Atlantic on Jan. 2. With this win, UNF snapped their three-game...

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Women’s Basketball split New Year Classic against Wofford and Warner State

Ronnie Rodgers January 2, 2017

North Florida was unable to get the win over Wofford losing their first game of the Best Western UNF New Year Classic 60-79. Three Ospreys had double-digit scoring games. Maiya Rumph had a team-high...

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Men’s Basketball lose in a nail-bitter to Ball State University

Ronnie Rodgers January 2, 2017

North Florida faced Ball State University, and lost in a close game, 68-73 in their last game of 2016 on Thursday night. During the first half, BSU (9-4) dominated UNF (4-12). Ball State scored 15...

Claire Ionaddis. Photo by Spinnaker Media

No. 7 Florida State snatches win over UNF

Ronnie Rodgers December 21, 2016

  No. 7 Florida State University earned a lopsided win over North Florida with a score of 95-39. Low scoring really hindered the Ospreys. UNF’s (6-7) starters only combined for 32 points while...

Ospreys swoop up a win after six-game losing streak

Ospreys swoop up a win after six-game losing streak

Ronnie Rodgers December 16, 2016

North Florida was able to swoop up the win over Thomas University with a score of 110-80, and a trio of Ospreys had double-doubles for the night. Dallas Moore, Romelo Banks and freshmen duo Garrett...

Simone Brown soars during Ospreys loss

Simone Brown soars during Ospreys loss

Ronnie Rodgers December 16, 2016

  Even with Simone Brown scoring a game-high 22 points, her efforts were not enough to elevate North Florida (6-6) over Bethune Cookman University (3-6). North Florida lost the road game in the...

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The Eagles fly past the Ospreys 84-65

Ronnie Rodgers December 15, 2016

Even with five Ospreys in double digit scoring and a double-double, it was not enough for North Florida to get the win over Morehead State University, falling 65-84. “We’ve got to continue to work...

Ospreys down the Tigers in a team effort

Ospreys down the Tigers in a team effort

Ronnie Rodgers December 12, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGmJkPCas84&feature=youtu.be Video by Ronnie Rodgers After finishing finals week, North Florida passed the Edward Waters College Tigers 70-50, coasting to a win on...

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Pratt Guys sponsor UNF basketball teams

Ronnie Rodgers December 9, 2016

UNF’s basketball team and alumni have come together to form a new sponsorship. The Pratt Guys, local outdoor designers who specialize in pergolas and outdoor kitchens, recently announced a three-year...

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Season-high turnovers slow down North Florida women’s basketball

Ronnie Rodgers December 5, 2016

North Florida women’s basketball team suffered a 78-52 loss on Sunday to the North Carolina State Wolfpack on the road. NC State (7-2) lead the entire game over UNF (5-4). The Wolfpack lead in many...

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Shepherd shines bright

Ronnie Rodgers December 1, 2016

Sierra Shepherd lead the Ospreys to a win against the College of Charleston with a game-high of 16 points and seven assists. This is North Florida's first road victory of the season. UNF(5-3) won the...

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Volleyball Season Recap

Ronnie Rodgers November 29, 2016

https://youtu.be/V58meJxF1Kc   The 2016 volleyball season is officially in the books. Even with many Ospreys being sidelined with injuries, the team was still able to finish the season 18-14. Carina...

Women's basketball falls on the road

Women’s basketball falls on the road

Ronnie Rodgers November 28, 2016

The women’s team (3-2) suffered its second loss of the season at the hands of Xavier. During previous games, there have been four players who average double digit scoring, but only two Ospreys were...

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Football and flicks: What to watch on Thanksgiving

Ronnie Rodgers November 23, 2016

Thanksgiving is a day known for the food — but the television on this day is just as good. Here’s a guide to what to watch, whether it’s football, a classic movie, or a good old-fashioned parade....

Ospreys outlast the Owls in double overtime

Ospreys outlast the Owls in double overtime

Ronnie Rodgers November 20, 2016

  https://youtu.be/tBo3DkKt9Eo UNF (3-1) earned a tough win over FAU (2-2)  in double overtime on military appreciation day. Head Coach Darrick Gibbs spoke on the team’s play. “I’m really...

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Three double-doubles not enough to extend championship play

Ronnie Rodgers November 19, 2016

Even with three Ospreys earning double-doubles, it was not enough for UNF to advance further into the ASUN Volleyball Tournament.   Ospreys (Overall 18-14, ASUN 8-6), the fourth seed, lost to USC Upstate...

Photo by Joslyn Simmons

Women’s basketball bounce back netting 100 points

Ronnie Rodgers November 19, 2016

UNF reaches 100 points for the first time since 1997, in a landslide win over Webber International on Nov. 18. Six Ospreys had double digits in scoring, running away with the game 103-57. UNF (2-1)...

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Volleyball says so long to seniors

Ronnie Rodgers November 18, 2016

https://youtu.be/P2ns7MimulY Friends, family and fans all came out on Friday, Nov. 4 to honor the four seniors on the volleyball team, following their win over NJIT. Head Coach Steve Loeswick spoke on...

Basketball signs six new Ospreys

Basketball signs six new Ospreys

Ronnie Rodgers November 17, 2016

Both the Men’s and Women’s basketball teams have signed three players each from the class of 2017. Men’s Signees Wes Morgan, Ryan Burkhardt and Brian Coffey Jr., have all signed letters of intent...

Gabby O’Connell: Freshman phenom soon to be unstoppable

Gabby O’Connell: Freshman phenom soon to be unstoppable

Ronnie Rodgers November 17, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NurN_v51Cwo&feature=youtu.be If you know anything about UNF volleyball, then you know the name Gabby O’Connell. The soft-spoken freshman is anything but that when...

Claire Ionaddis. Photo by Spinnaker Media

Women’s basketball team drop first road game of season

Ronnie Rodgers November 16, 2016

The University of South Florida gave North Florida its first loss of the season. The Ospreys fell 78-42 to the Bulls in Tampa Nov. 15. To open the game, the Bulls jumped out to a 15-5 lead, and the...

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Weekend Recap: Volleyball drops final two regular season games

Ronnie Rodgers November 15, 2016

The Ospreys were victim to consecutive sweeps during its final two regular season games. Kennesaw State (13-25, 20-25,20-25) Kennesaw State (17-10, ASUN 11-2) swept UNF (18-12, ASUN 8-5) in three...

Dallas Moore on the court last season.Photo by Ashley Saldana

Preview: Ospreys could return to March Madness depending on non-conference games

Ronnie Rodgers November 14, 2016

The 2016-2017 basketball season officially kicked off Nov. 11, when the men’s team lost to Auburn University. Here’s a look at what this year’s team brings to the table and who they have to face....

Women’s Basketball wins season opener

Women’s Basketball wins season opener

Ronnie Rodgers November 14, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uu37HpsYC0o&feature=youtu.be Video by Jas Chung Women’s basketball won its first game against Florida A&M, 71-60 at the UNF Arena. This was the first meeting...

Men's soccer. Photo by Lili Weinstein

Men’s Soccer Snag Eight All-ASUN Awards

Ronnie Rodgers November 7, 2016

The soccer team continued its amazing season, earning eight spots on the ASUN Men's Soccer All-Conference team. Jay Bolt earned defensive player of the year, and first team all-conference. The midfielder...

Volleyball splits senior weekend

Volleyball splits senior weekend

Ronnie Rodgers November 7, 2016

https://youtu.be/6h1LWxY03QQ Video by Ronnetha Rogers and Joslyn Simmons  The Ospreys split its final two regular season home games during senior weekend. On Friday night, UNF swept NJIT, but on Saturday,...

Brad Hort. Photo courtesy Brad Hort

Cross country wins big in ASUN Championships

Ronnie Rodgers October 31, 2016

The men’s and women’s cross country teams both earned accolades during the 2016 ASUN cross country championship. The men’s team dominated the standings with Ospreys taking four of the five top...

Photo by Joslyn Simmons

Volleyball falls to FAMU

Ronnie Rodgers October 26, 2016

FAMU (18-25, 16-25, 21-25) UNF lost to FAMU in three straight sets, to give the Rattlers their ninth straight win. The last time the Rattlers lost was on Sept. 20 to the Ospreys. No Osprey had double...

Junior Morgan Van Alstine sets to serve. Photo by Ashley Saldana.

Volleyball recognized in ASUN weekly accolades

Ronnie Rodgers October 25, 2016

UNF shined bright in volleyball, earning all three ASUN weekly awards this week. Ashley LaBorde, a sophomore defensive specialist, earned defensive player of the week. This is her first career honor....

The 2016-2017 men’s basketball team. Photo by Joslyn Simmons

Fans meet basketball teams at Hooptoberfest

Ronnie Rodgers October 24, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pne9Pb7JHs&feature=youtu.be Video by Ronnetha Rodgers and Joslyn Simmons On Saturday the women’s and men’s basketball teams met fans at the second annual Hooptoberfest. The...

The Osprey women enter the ASUN Tournament as a six seed.
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Women’s Soccer clinches sixth seed to make postseason play

Ronnie Rodgers October 23, 2016

  The Ospreys lost the final regular season game of the season 1-0 to Florida Gulf Coast University Saturday night at Hodges Stadium, but still managed to qualify for the ASUN Tournament. For most...

The Ospreys received two banners recognizing their accomplishments last season.

Basketball team honored for last season’s accomplishments

Ronnie Rodgers October 23, 2016

On Friday night the men’s basketball team was honored for its 2015-2016 run in the UNF Arena. The team was recognized with two banners commemorating their hard work and accomplishments last year. The...

The Ospreys swept JU in the River City Rumble with a win Friday.

Volleyball sweeps JU in the River City Rumble

Ronnie Rodgers October 22, 2016

  The Ospreys won against Jacksonville University, their city rival, in four sets Friday night at the UNF Arena to sweep the Dolphins in the River City Rumble. UNF (15-9 overall, 5-3 ASUN) came...

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Ospreys split conference play over the weekend

Ronnie Rodgers October 16, 2016

Over the weekend, the volleyball team split its two ASUN roadgames bringing its conference record to 4-3 and overall to 14-9. STETSON (25-21,19-25, 25-21, 25-21) The Ospreys took the short trip to...

What to know about Waka Flocka Flame before Thursday's concert

What to know about Waka Flocka Flame before Thursday’s concert

Ronnie Rodgers October 13, 2016

If you know anything about drill rapping, then you know the name Waka Flocka Flame. The underground Atlanta rapper, born Juaquin James Malphurs, headlines a benefit concert for The Sanctuary on 8th Street....

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Ospreys soar on the road with two ASUN sweeps

Ronnie Rodgers October 10, 2016

  Over the weekend, North Florida Volleyball claimed huge back-to-back road conference victories over the University of South Carolina Upstate Spartans and the New Jersey Institute of Technology...

Photo by Joslyn Simmons

Osprey Volleyball drops second straight conference game

Ronnie Rodgers October 2, 2016
The Ospreys lost to Kennesaw State on Oct. 1, dropping their ASUN record to 1-3
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Volleyball lose conference home opener

Ronnie Rodgers October 1, 2016

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxHdj9VIr8w&feature=youtu.be Video by Joslyn Simmons and Ronetha Rogers The Ospreys lost to the Lipscomb Bisons in three straight sets, to start home conference...

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Volleyball’s win over JU starts conference play

Ronnie Rodgers September 24, 2016

The Ospreys rallied together to win their first conference game of the season against Jacksonville University in five sets. With this win, they handed the Dolphins their ninth consecutive loss.  During...

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Residents could face $100 charge for not picking up poop at the Flats

Ronnie Rodgers September 22, 2016
Flats residents will face penalties for not disposing of their pet droppings properly starting this semester.
Ospreys recover from losses, defeat FAMU

Ospreys recover from losses, defeat FAMU

Ronnie Rodgers September 21, 2016

The volleyball team won in five sets over Florida A&M after losing a two-set lead on Tuesday night at the UNF Arena. The first set was evenly matched. Both teams were fighting for dominance, with...

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Finding freebies on campus

Ronnie Rodgers September 19, 2016

As a college student, is there anything more appealing than free stuff? Here’s a list of the best services and products UNF provides: Necessities- Lend-A-Wing Pantry gives out everything from peanut...

Players fighting for position for the ball Photo by Joslyn Simmons

Ospreys win in overtime with a header

Ronnie Rodgers September 19, 2016

https://youtu.be/1XcBTcxmJg8 Krista Colubiale hit a header in overtime, as the Ospreys took the win against the Campbell Camels (2-1) in a Sunday afternoon matchup at Hodges Stadium. The first half had...

Volleyball Opens Home Play

Volleyball Opens Home Play

Ronnie Rodgers September 11, 2016

https://youtu.be/Ua3-1LzBSHQ UNF hosted the Best Western Osprey Invite this weekend in the UNF Arena. The Ospreys won the first two games against Nicholls State and Mercer, but came up short in their...

Photo by Joslyn Simmons

Women’s Soccer Earns First Victory After Second-Half Surge

Ronnie Rodgers September 4, 2016

    Women’s soccer earned its first win of the season Sunday afternoon, with a dramatic 5-4 victory over the Alabama State Hornets in Hodges Stadium. Senior midfielder Alexis Bredeau...

Two campus centers combine into Department of Diversity Initiatives

Two campus centers combine into Department of Diversity Initiatives

Ronnie Rodgers August 26, 2016

As of July 1, the Women’s Center and the Intercultural Center for PEACE have merged, creating the Department of Diversity Initiatives.    The reason for the merger was not financially motivated. The...

Often, dog poop is left unattended in the Flats. Photo by Ronnie Rogers

Too much poop: Dogs to be DNA tested in the Flats

Ronnie Rodgers August 2, 2016
There is a lot of dog poop at the Flats — so much dog poop that residents will be required to bring in their dogs to have DNA collected. This policy will go into effect starting fall 2016 in an effort to reduce the amount of dog poop at the apartment complex.
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