Jonathan Morales News Editor John Weidner Sports Editor Heather Furey Assistant Sports Editor Josh Baker SG Director of Athletic Affairs Question 1: Rookies in the NBA often experience fatigue in...

With no time left on the clock, senior guard Cortez Riley shot the winning basket to lead the Ospreys to a 55-53 win Jan. 25 against Stetson University at the Edmunds Center. The UNF men’s basketball...

Swimming ends with win The UNF Swimming and Diving team ended their regular season with a win Jan. 24 against Georgia Southern with a score of 177-119. Senior diver Emily Eisenhower and senior swimmers...

Junior Federico Levi and the UNF men’s tennis team beat Georgia State University 4-3 to win its home opener Jan. 25 at the UNF Tennis Complex. Levi defeated Georgia State’s nationally ranked Nejc...

Senior communication major Jeff Dennis didn’t dream of being a professional golfer in kindergarten. In fact, he didn’t even think about playing the game until he was 11 years old. But now, 10 years...

In honor of the Super Bowl, it's time to salute the time-honored and horrible idea of athletes, fans and "musicians" coming together to ignite their team to glory. It seems no one is content leaving music...

1985 Bears - "Super Bowl Shuffle"

Interview with Leeds Rhino Captain Kevin Sinfield at the Rhino Stampede Florida 2009 Press Conference [HTML1] Interview with Tony Pashos and Adam Podlesh of the Jacksonville Jaguars [HTML2] Interview with...

The Fine Arts Center series is under scrutiny as budget reductions force administrators to cut educational programs some believe are non-essential. Reading, writing and arithmetic are the three foundational...

In the era of Bush’s version of “compassionate conservatism,” the size and scope of the government has dramatically increased, which is seemingly at odds with Republicans’ supposed love of free-markets. And...

By day, I was a professional reporter for the Florida Times-Union, attending press conferences and conducting interviews with the wealthy and influential of Jacksonville. You could find me feverishly...

Dear Editor, Today is a day of unity in the history of America as we come together to celebrate the inauguration of our 44th president. Even though we face unprecedented economic and environmental challenges,...

Dear Editor, Thanks for your article on the need for Jacksonville to become more bicycle friendly. I have been a bicycle commuter for 14 years, five of them here in Jacksonville to UNF. Everyone always...

Club Alliance, an agency of Student Government, hosted Spring Bash Jan. 15 on the Green. Nearly 100 on-campus clubs set up tables to inform students about their initiatives and how they can join. Free...

Cold weather got you down? If the recent cold snap has you questioning if you actually live in Florida and your cabin fever has reached a critical level, you should at least have a soundtrack to accompany...

New York City’s quartet of weirdos, Animal Collective, fails to disappoint on its second release on the Domino label, “Merriweather Post Pavilion.” Noah Lennox (Panda Bear), David Porter (Avey...

Growing up in Kenya, Libran Jirmo never thought he would see a black president of the U.S. in his lifetime. Facing stereotypes, racism and a lack of freedom every day throughout the majority...

  Florida lawmakers approved a $2.8 billion package of budget cuts, reserve runs and fee increases, ending their 10-day special session Jan. 14. Educational spending will feel the brunt of...

  After a year in service, the Osprey Connector shuttle has made some adjustments in service to improve the overall quality offered to UNF students, officials said. To increase visibility,...

Each semester, UNF invites several “distinguished” persons in the community and nation to speak in the Distinguished Voices lecture series. There are four speakers lined up for the Spring 2009...

Taking a road trip from New Jersey to Oregon seems like a pretty plausible idea and is somewhat expected of college graduates squeezing in a last bit of freedom. But what about doing it on bikes during...

Josh Salman Managing Editor Jason Yugratis Features Editor Rachel Elsea Copy Editor Pigskin Potanken Extreme Jaguar Fan Question 1: After retiring in 2005, Lance Armstrong made a comeback...

  Whether they park, skate or bike, students on campus are always trying to find the best way to get around. And while some circle the parking garages, others find a spot in Lot 18 and wait...

Students receive $1,000 award Seven $1,000 grants were given to UNF junior and senior construction management majors at the Northeast Florida Builders Association’s 2008 Installation and Awards...

During the Leeds Rhinos’ Rugby match vs. the Salford Reds Jan. 19, thousands of fans showed how much support UNF could give to a football on their campus. The Leeds Rhinos pulled out a 12-10 win...

Mike Tomassoni Art Director Rebecca McKinnon Staff Writer Klajdi Stratoberdha Business Manager Jason Yugratis Features Editor What issue would motivate you to advocate for it by riding...

Volleyball signs Bolduc UNF volleyball head coach Kevin Campbell announced the signing of Kristen Bolduc to a Letter of Intent for the 2009 season Jan. 16. A former club teammate of the current Osprey...

    By Kevin G. Hall - McClatchy Newspapers (MCT) With its benchmark lending rate effectively at zero, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, in a move without modern precedent, on...

A new Army ROTC program has been established at UNF. The four-year training program can be chosen as an addition to students’ original program of study and will prepare students for future careers...

The UNF women’s swim team was no match against Florida Gulf Coast Jan. 17, as the Ospreys lost to the Eagles 129-71. Although the result was a loss, Sophomore freestyle swimmer LynAnn Nelson broke...

The UNF women’s basketball team made several line-up changes Jan. 15 in its home-game loss to Jacksonville University 61-42. The Ospreys trailed almost the entire game after the Dolphins added 34...

The UNF men’s basketball team lost 78-38 Jan. 15 to cross-town rival Jacksonville University in the biggest home loss in the program’s history. Tip-off was about the only thing UNF won Thursday...

No shoes, no shirt, no problem. Men’s basketball head coach Matt Kilcullen went shoeless Jan. 15 at UNF’s home game against cross-town rival Jacksonville University hoping to create attention...

Q: How can you go wrong with guys dressed in '70s garb, mustaches and choreographed dancing in a wooded paradise? A: You can't! Not only is the videography amazing in this clip, the song is ridiculously...

[HTML1] Several hundred UNF students gathered around TVs at the Library, the Student Government office and room 1605 in the Robinson Center Jan 20., to witness an historic inauguration of the first black...

The inauguration of the 44th U.S. president ended about an hour ago and I am confident that no matter where one was they were watching it. I was not going to watch it, but decided to turn on the television...

The recent inspections for on-campus dining facilities show each is up to par, passing with minimal violations at each location. The inspections are conducted by the Duval County Health Department and...

Grass will always grow, and the sun will always rise, but the sustainability of some so-called “recession-proof” industries – sex, booze and gambling – are withering amidst cloudy economic conditions. For...

Nearly 150 students attended the International Dinner Jan. 8, hosted by the Interfaith Center. The dinner was sponsored by Jacksonville Campus Ministry, which provided a Chinese-cuisine meal to celebrate...

Less than one-fourth of UNF students evaluate undergraduate advising as “excellent,” based on the recent National Survey of Student Engagement results. And regrettably, that group decreases as students...

AROUND THE STATE Crist, lawmakers work to fill $2.3 billion budget deficit Gov. Charlie Crist announced Jan. 13 he could veto some aspects of the budget deficit-elimination package lawmakers are scheduled...

There’s no place like this, no one like you and nowhere cheaper to go to school. The Princeton Review recently announced UNF as one of the 100 “Best Value Colleges for 2009,” the fourth consecutive...

The economy will get worse before it gets better this year as housing prices continue to fall, unemployment rates rise and the gross domestic product contracts. That’s what economists across the political...

Employees at career expo UNF Career Services has scheduled a Winter Career Expo from 1 to 5 p.m. Jan. 22 at the University Center. Networking opportunities will be made available with approximately 70...

College classes can be tough, especially when students are also working part-time or involved in an extracurricular activity. And since school is already a full-time job, when these multiple responsibilities...

Mike Tomassoni Art Director Rebecca McKinnon Staff Writer Rachel Elsea Copy Editor Jason Yugratis Features Editor What should be President-elect Barack Obama’s first step of action be in the White...

With the inauguration of Mr. Change himself upon us, President-elect Barack Obama has promised to revamp the financial aid process for institutions of higher learning while dishing out $4,000 to every...

The presidential inauguration is a day of new beginnings, rites of passage and change. It’s the president’s opportunity to declare his administration’s initiatives and set the tone for his entire...

A wheelchair-user can make his or her way around Jacksonville quite easily, with the availability of wheelchair-accessible vans, entrances and doors. In fact, it is required by the 1990 Americans with...

UNF junior political science major Jason Kroitor recently took a trip to Israel, which happened to coincide with the beginning of the latest Israel-Hamas conflict. Kroitor, the president of the Student’s...

International signs and Misinterpretations This clip from short-lived early ‘90s MTV sketch comedy show “The State” shows how not knowing “international signs” (like the international sign for...

At noon Jan. 20, President-elect Barack Obama will officially be sworn in as the 44th president of the U.S. The official theme for the 2009 inauguration is “Renewing America’s Promise.” But slogans...

Welsh septet Los Campesinos! – an obvious misnomer loosely translated as “farmers” or “peasants” – will perform at Jacksonville venue Jack Rabbits Jan. 19 in support of its latest album “We...

Being a Division I athlete at UNF and bringing the same competitiveness they show on the court into the classroom can be a full-time job. UNF student athletes, with an overall average GPA of 3.0, recently...

Josh Salman Managing Editor James Cannon II Assistant News Editor Rebecca McKinnon Staff Writer Heather Furey Assistant Sports Editor Question 1: Former NBA Basketball star Charles Barkley...

The UNF women’s basketball team lost 60-50 to Kennesaw State University Jan. 8 after controlling the lead for most of the first half. UNF made 16 of its 32 shots in the first half to finish with...

Mike Tomassoni Art Director John Weidner Assistant Sports Editor Rachel Elsea Copy Editor James Cannon II Assistant News Editor With more budget cuts targeted to affect Florida universities...

The smallest rabbit known to man, the pygmy rabbit, could fit in the palm of a hand – its fluffy fur and big floppy ears balled together to form one adorable little bunny. Not only was it cute, but...

HE’S WHAT WE CALL A PRIME SUSPECT A man stole 15 San Antonio Express News vending machines, took them to a motel room to empty out the money, then left. His one mistake: He registered at the motel using...