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Florida’s strange firework laws

Will Weber
Dec 29, 2016
Dr. Bruce Fortado and Dr. Paul Fadil. Photo courtesy of Chambers Williams

The fight to publish: How two UNF whistleblowers exposed an industry

Will Weber
Dec 13, 2016
Donald Trump signs autographs for fans at the end of the rally last October at The Landing. Photo by Kristen Smith

Trump wins Florida

Will Weber
Nov 8, 2016
Graphic by Mariana Martins

Where the candidates stand on the major issues

Will Weber
Nov 8, 2016
A poem about poetry week

A poem about poetry week

Will Weber
Oct 17, 2016
Photo by Nick Blank

UNF classes to resume Monday

Will Weber
Oct 8, 2016
Supplies are piled up outside of Ozzie's in preparation for all UNF residents to evacuate to the Fountains. Photo by Nick Blank

How to stay informed when there’s no power

Will Weber
Oct 6, 2016
Supplies are piled up outside of Ozzie's in preparation for all UNF residents to evacuate to the Fountains. Photo by Nick Blank

UNF to evacuate all residential students to the Fountains

Will Weber
Oct 6, 2016
Photo courtesy National Hurrican Center.

Governor declares state of emergency as Matthew approaches

Will Weber
Oct 3, 2016
Graphic by Kyle Crompton

Debate Overview: Best arguments and what stood out

Will Weber
Sep 27, 2016
Photo by Will Weber

The Freshman Follow-Through

Will Weber
Sep 20, 2016
The Public Opinion Research Lab sits on the second floor of Building 51, in room 2222. Photo courtesy of PORL

On-campus polling center strives to be best in the south

Will Weber
Sep 9, 2016
Student Health Services warns of Zika

Student Health Services warns of Zika

Will Weber
Sep 9, 2016
Photo by Camille Shaw

Update: Man who exposed himself to students told victims it was “just a dare,” report states

Will Weber
Sep 7, 2016
UNF comes in 3rd place in VS Pink Campus Showdown

UNF comes in 3rd place in VS Pink Campus Showdown

Will Weber
Sep 2, 2016
Katy Murphy hugs her son at the Rio Olympics. Photo courtesy Katy Murphy

How an Olympian got his start on UNF’s campus

Will Weber
Aug 30, 2016
Players celebrated after Milan Kovac's first goal of the game. Photo by Lili Weinstein

Soccer wins Mike Gibbs Tournament to start 2016 season

Will Weber
Aug 29, 2016
UNF soccer enters 2016 with new faces, higher expectations and all the motivation

UNF soccer enters 2016 with new faces, higher expectations and all the motivation

Will Weber
Aug 22, 2016
Moore dodging two Eagle defensemen in a drive to the basket Photo by Connor Spielmaker

2016-2017 men’s basketball schedule released

Will Weber
Aug 19, 2016
Zika: What you should know

Zika: What you should know

Will Weber
Aug 8, 2016
Zika: What you should know

Zika: What you should know

Will Weber
Aug 4, 2016
The women's tennis team is now 2-0 in Atlantic Sun play after a winning weekend. Photo courtesy of UNF Athletics

UNF tennis coach Audra Cohen resigns

Will Weber
Jul 30, 2016
Beech played five games in the NBA Las Vegas Summer League. Photo by Connor Spielmaker.

Review: Beech’s NBA summer league stint

Will Weber
Jul 21, 2016
Player Profile: Benedikt Haid

Player Profile: Benedikt Haid

Will Weber
Jul 19, 2016
Beech played five games in the NBA Las Vegas Summer League. Photo by Connor Spielmaker.

Beech struggles to find shot; Nets advance to Quarterfinals

Will Weber
Jul 15, 2016
Graphic by Ben Cross

Player Profile: J.T. Escobar

Will Weber
Jul 13, 2016
Beau Beech hit three treys in his third game with the Brooklyn Nets. Photo by Michael Herrera

Beech shines with Nets

Will Weber
Jul 13, 2016
Matt Begiun, who has brought Ozzie Osprey to life for ten years, is retiring. Photo courtesy Facebook.

UNF looking for a new Ozzie

Will Weber
Jul 11, 2016
Sophomore Bobby Harris is the first active Osprey to qualify for the Olympic Trials. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Osprey to compete at Olympic Trials

Will Weber
Jul 6, 2016
Graphic by Ben Cross

Player Profile: Garrett Sams

Will Weber
Jul 5, 2016
Graphic by Ben Cross

Player Profile: Al-Wajid Aminu

Will Weber
Jun 28, 2016
Beech finished his career as the second-leading scorer in UNF history. Photo by Connor Spielmaker

Beech joins Brooklyn Nets

Will Weber
Jun 27, 2016
Student Wellness Complex booms in use since its opening

Student Wellness Complex booms in use since its opening

Will Weber
Jun 24, 2016
Flags across the country were lowered to half staff in mourning of the victims of 9/11. Photo by Jenn Mello

Mass Shootings: Are we ready?

Will Weber
Jun 22, 2016
Wellness Complex celebrates one million visits

Wellness Complex celebrates one million visits

Will Weber
Jun 20, 2016
Senior Brian Baker was selected in the 11th round by the Colorado Rockies. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Two Ospreys selected in the MLB Draft

Will Weber
Jun 13, 2016
Two sets of twins bring UNF recognition on the track and in the class

Two sets of twins bring UNF recognition on the track and in the class

Will Weber
Jun 7, 2016
Harris attempts a jump at the East Prelims Photo by Morgan Purvis

UNF represented by four athletes at NCAA East Preliminaries

Will Weber
May 31, 2016
Photo by Morgan Purvis

Ospreys take Atlantic Sun Tournament opener

Will Weber
May 25, 2016
UNF Head Coach Smoke Laval is just the second baseball coach in North Florida’s history, replacing 23-year veteran Dusty Rhodes in 2010.Photo by Joslyn Simmons

Baseball opens Atlantic Sun Tournament against FGCU

Will Weber
May 25, 2016
Nick Morken. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Ospreys bring home six gold medals, finish second overall in the conference championship

Will Weber
May 23, 2016
Corbin Olmstead looks on during an at-bat against the University of Florida. Photo by Emily Woodbury

Olmstead still in hunt for John Olerud award

Will Weber
May 13, 2016
UNF junior Mary Dawson finished tied for second with a score of 221. Photo courtesy ASunPhoto.com

Women’s golf historical season ends

Will Weber
May 10, 2016
The Osprey defense gave up zero errors Tuesday against UCF. Photo by Emily Woodbury

Osprey’s late-game heroics continue

Will Weber
Apr 20, 2016
Photo by UNF Spinnaker

Karmeris brings Ospreys back, bullpen keeps them ahead

Will Weber
Apr 16, 2016
Mary Dawson led the Ospreys to their first A-Sun Championship in program history. Photo courtesy ASunPhoto.com

Women’s golf makes program history

Will Weber
Apr 13, 2016
Coach Moon watches as the Osprey’s play in the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament. Photo by Connor Spielmaker

Over the Moon: How one hire changed UNF athletics for years to come

Will Weber
Apr 12, 2016
The Ospreys have now beaten Bethune-Cookman in five of the last six games. Photo by UNF Spinnaker

Offensive explosion lifts Ospreys above Bethune-Cookman

Will Weber
Apr 6, 2016
Moore is the first Ospreys to be named to the AP All-American Honorable Mention list. Photo by Tyler Voorthuijsen

Moore brings home another award

Will Weber
Mar 31, 2016
Photo by Connor Spielmaker

First 750 students get in free

Will Weber
Mar 14, 2016
Demarcus Daniels. Photo by Connor Spielmaker

Ospreys face Gators in opening round of NIT

Will Weber
Mar 13, 2016
Photo by Connor Spielmaker

No madness for the Ospreys; the road curves to the NIT

Will Weber
Mar 6, 2016
We're just as excited as this guy, Photo by Connor Spielmaker

So you’re saying there’s still a chance?

Will Weber
Mar 4, 2016
Trent Mackey and Romelo Banks can do nothing but watch as the Eagles pulled away in the second half. Photo by Connor Spielmaker

North Florida falls to FGCU but it’s not over yet

Will Weber
Mar 3, 2016
Photo by Morgan Purvis

Softball drops home opener

Will Weber
Mar 3, 2016
UNF Head Coach Matthew Driscoll. Photo by Connor Spielmaker

Ospreys bring home multiple awards

Will Weber
Mar 3, 2016
The Ospresy snapped their four game losing streak with a victory against JU. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Ospreys take Mayor’s Cup for second consecutive year

Will Weber
Mar 3, 2016
Beech played five games in the NBA Las Vegas Summer League. Photo by Connor Spielmaker.

A-Sun Semifinal Preview: Ospreys v. Eagles

Will Weber
Mar 2, 2016
The Ospreys were swept by Hartford this weekend, despite having chances to win. Photo by Morgan Purvis.

North Florida Baseball: Weekend Roundup

Will Weber
Feb 29, 2016
Photo by Tiffany Salameh

Students: Enjoy the successful basketball team while you can

Will Weber
Feb 29, 2016
Dallas Moore will lead the charge against the Spartans in A-Sun Quarterfinal. Photo by Morgan Purvis

A-Sun Quarterfinal Preview: Ospreys v. Spartans

Will Weber
Feb 28, 2016
T Photo by Morgan Purvis

North Florida’s mistakes lead to a third straight loss

Will Weber
Feb 27, 2016
Jay Bolt pushes the ball forward, looking to attack. Photo by Joshua Brangenberg

Ospreys tie Armada in defensive struggle

Will Weber
Feb 25, 2016