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Paula Horvath. Photo courtesy Ignite Media

Former UNF Professor tests positive and shares experience with COVID-19

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter
Apr 7, 2020
young people

COVID-19 can be deadly, no matter your age

Christian Ayers, Intern reporter
Mar 27, 2020
Photo courtesy of Unsplash.com

The history of pandemics

Christian Ayers
Mar 24, 2020
Faculty Matters Button. Photo credit Christian Ayers.

UNF faculty, Board of Trustees reach salary agreement and discuss coronavirus

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter
Mar 13, 2020
Photo of Disney ride

Disney and Universal theme parks close down over COVID-19 pandemic concerns

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter
Mar 13, 2020
University of Florida logo.

UF urges professors to prepare to move classes online ahead of coronavirus

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter
Mar 11, 2020
Universities begin to temporarily suspend classes due to coronavirus, UNF yet to announce any suspensions

Universities begin to temporarily suspend classes due to coronavirus, UNF yet to announce any suspensions

Christian Ayers
Mar 10, 2020
Food trucks parked in covered bays. Photo credit Christian Ayers.

Ever wondered where food trucks go to sleep?

Christian Ayers
Mar 9, 2020
UNF looks to improve campus security

UNF looks to improve campus security

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter
Mar 4, 2020
UFF-UNF Faculty Matters Button. Photo credit Christian Ayers.

UNF faculty still at odds with BOT over raises

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter
Feb 24, 2020

Jacksonville’s History With Lynching

Christian Ayers, General Assignment Reporter
Feb 18, 2020
UNF coronavirus safety flyer, courtesy of Student Health Services.

Coronavirus update: Death toll over 900; UNF cancels study abroad programs to China

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter
Feb 10, 2020
Rev. Webb demonstrates the "love chain" with attendees. Photo credit Christian Ayers.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Luncheon features leader of children’s movement

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter
Feb 7, 2020
UNF coronavirus safety flyer, courtesy of Student Health Services.

Coronavirus update: Student Health Services Interim Director speaks on UNF response to coronavirus

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter
Jan 27, 2020
UFF-UNF continues negotiations into the new year

UFF-UNF continues negotiations into the new year

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter
Jan 22, 2020
Photo by Joseph Basco

DeSantis announces Florida Prepaid refunds and reduced prices

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter
Jan 20, 2020
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., poses for a selfie with an attendee after speaking at a campaign event at the home of Polk County Democratic Chair Sean Bagniewski, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, in Des Moines, Iowa. Booker said a looming impeachment trial and other pressing issues in Washington could deal a “big, big blow” to his Democratic presidential campaign by keeping him away from Iowa in the final weeks before the Feb. 3 caucuses. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Senator Cory Booker ends his bid for the presidency

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter
Jan 13, 2020
Inside the huddle: Powerballers

Inside the huddle: Powerballers

Christian Ayers
Jan 13, 2016
Video Game Review: Fallout 4 is a chronic thrill for hardcore and casual gamers

Video Game Review: Fallout 4 is a chronic thrill for hardcore and casual gamers

Christian Ayers
Dec 10, 2015
The Warrior defense proved insurmountable, blocking 7 Osprey shots and snatching 13 steals. Photo by Ashley Saldana

UNF women’s basketball fall 72-60 to Webber International

Christian Ayers
Nov 19, 2015
In this 2015 photo, Osprey head coach Derek Marinatos celebrates an Atlantic Sun Conference championship after reaching the final match for the third straight year.

[Photo] Men’s soccer dominates in Atlantic Sun championship 7-0

Al Huffman
Nov 15, 2015
Junior Morgan Van Alstine sets to serve. Photo by Ashley Saldana.

UNF volleyball brings out the brooms, sweep Spartans in season-finale

Christian Ayers
Nov 14, 2015
UNF to institute Honors College

UNF to institute Honors College

Christian Ayers
Oct 15, 2015
Photo courtesy Facebook

Now Playing: ‘Ted 2’ is a lazy, overstuffed MacFarlane comedy

Christian Ayers
Sep 23, 2015
Cadet Cpl. Adam Young, criminal justice sophomore, lays down a rose beneath the United States flag. Photo by Christian Ayers

Ceremony held by UNF Army ROTC to commemorate Sept. 11

Christian Ayers
Sep 11, 2015
Image courtesy National Weather Service

UPDATE: Tropical Storm Erika dissipates, state of emergency still in effect.

Christian Ayers
Aug 27, 2015
Santavicca holding one of the sensors that is able to be connected to standard equipment. Photo by Michael Hererra

The tiny frontier: nanoscience at UNF

Christian Ayers
Aug 25, 2015
Andrew Swenson was last seen on Aug. 1 at the Mad Decent Block Party in Ft. Lauderdale. Photos courtesy Facebook

Swenson died in hospital, toxicology results pending

Christian Ayers
Aug 3, 2015
Senate passes $60,500 special request again

Senate passes $60,500 special request again

Christian Ayers
Jul 27, 2015
Dana Baker, attorney general, explaining the circumstances of the bill's violation.Photo by Michael Herrera

Judicial review finds lobbyist bill in violation of SG Constitution

Christian Ayers
Jul 22, 2015
USAC members Austin Daniels (left) and Christopher Jordan (right) review a bill for approval.Photo by Christian Ayers

Committees pass $148,770 in special requests, three appointments for Senate approval

Christian Ayers
Jul 13, 2015
The Week Ahead: July 13

The Week Ahead: July 13

Christian Ayers
Jul 13, 2015
Retired Florida National Guard Maj. Gen. Douglas Burnett Photo by Master Sgt. Thomas Kielbasa, courtesy Florida Guard Online

Former major general joins UNF Board of Trustees

Christian Ayers
Jul 10, 2015
From left to right: BAC members listens to Andrea Schuck’s funding request presentation.

BAC Chair advises to table special requests, committee grants three travel requests at July 6 meeting

Christian Ayers
Jul 8, 2015
The Foundation Board unanimously approved three initiatives at their June 25 meeting.Photo by Lydia Moneir

UNF Foundation Board approves initiatives, new members

Christian Ayers
Jul 4, 2015
The Women's Center.Photo by Bronwyn Knight

Suspect identified, considered person of interest in sexual battery investigation

Christian Ayers
Jun 30, 2015
Ed Dendor, Jack Leone, Emily Leone, and Elizabeth Leone with the memorial Jesus statue. Photo courtesy TISIRI.org

Leone honored with reef habitat

Christian Ayers
Jun 29, 2015
Maddox wins the NCWA National Championship.

Little One: The perilous journey of Stuart Maddox

Christian Ayers
Jun 9, 2015
Behind the beauty: UNF's flowers hide interesting quirks

Behind the beauty: UNF’s flowers hide interesting quirks

Christian Ayers
Jun 3, 2015
Graphic by Rachelle Keller

UNF/FSCJ Connect program delayed to Fall 2016

Christian Ayers
May 27, 2015
Graphic by Rachelle Keller

UNF committee plans to increase student awareness of Title IX

Christian Ayers
May 21, 2015
Senate committees appoint executive cabinet members, approve requests

Senate committees appoint executive cabinet members, approve requests

Christian Ayers
May 19, 2015
Donnie Dewees looks up after striking the ball.Photo by Camille Shaw

Ospreys win 3-2 against Bethune-Cookman

Christian Ayers
Apr 8, 2015
Google among 90+ employers to participate in UNF Career Fair

Google among 90+ employers to participate in UNF Career Fair

Christian Ayers
Mar 26, 2015
Net neutrality made the access speed for every website the same. Photo courtesy unfspinnaker.com

UNF’s ITS to host cyber security symposium

Christian Ayers
Mar 26, 2015
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UNF hires replacement for ITS Associate VP & CIO position

Christian Ayers
Mar 12, 2015
The Auxiliary Oversight Committee met in J. J. Daniel Hall to discuss Photo by Morgan Purvis

Student housing rent increases, 17 music course fees proposed to AOC

Christian Ayers
Feb 25, 2015
President Joseph Turner is given a maximum of five business days to approve the budget once it reaches his desk. Photo by Christian Ayers

SG President to assess Spinnaker funding friction

Christian Ayers
Feb 18, 2015
Photo by Natalie Logan

Senate to discuss 2015-2016 budget changes on Feb. 9

Christian Ayers
Feb 7, 2015
Photo by Christian Ayers

SG holds public forum to discuss budget changes

Christian Ayers
Feb 3, 2015
Turner not running for re-election

Turner not running for re-election

Christian Ayers
Jan 28, 2015
The Board of Trustees met on Jan. 20 to review metric data about student graduation and retention rates. Photo by Christian Ayers

Board of Trustees members contend performance-based funding

Christian Ayers
Jan 22, 2015
Photo by Randy Rataj

AOC approves two budget increases

Christian Ayers
Jan 15, 2015
SG vice president resigns

SG vice president resigns

Christian Ayers
Jan 7, 2015
Athletics fee to increase in 2015, counseling request denied

Athletics fee to increase in 2015, counseling request denied

Christian Ayers
Dec 3, 2014

Ramirez found in violation, responsibility of the issue

Christian Ayers
Nov 20, 2014

UNF signs partnership with opaque Chinese institute

Christian Ayers
Oct 29, 2014

Florida law allows UNF Foundation to keep records private

Christian Ayers
Oct 23, 2014

Defense attorney in Trayvon Martin case comes to UNF

Christian Ayers
Oct 3, 2014

Ospreys beat Savannah State in a nailbiter

Christian Ayers
Nov 19, 2013

Free-throw frustration leads to Southern loss, 87-78

Christian Ayers
Nov 17, 2013

Osprey men’s soccer finds soul in its youth

Christian Ayers
Nov 4, 2013

ESPN’s Sara Walsh gives industry insight to communications students

Christian Ayers
Sep 20, 2013

ESPN anchor to Skype into UNF class

Christian Ayers
Sep 16, 2013

Moon Jr. leaves UNF basketball, cites family ties

Christian Ayers
Sep 1, 2013

Are you ready for some futbol? Women’s soccer set to kick off

Christian Ayers
Aug 19, 2013

Men’s tennis gets new head coach

Christian Ayers
Jul 16, 2013

Ospreys add to historic season, outlast Eagles

Christian Ayers
May 15, 2013

Men’s golf Tallahassee bound for regionals

Christian Ayers
May 14, 2013

UNF baseball wins one in series, clinch A-Sun Tourney berth

Christian Ayers
May 7, 2013

Scrappy Ospreys earn 2-0 victory over FAMU

Christian Ayers
Apr 11, 2013

Men’s tennis seniors shine in 4-3 A-Sun Conference win

Christian Ayers
Apr 10, 2013

UNF men’s tennis has talent from all over the world

Christian Ayers
Apr 4, 2013

Ospreys tame Wildcats

Christian Ayers
Apr 3, 2013

Men’s tennis catches fire and continues win streak over spring break

Christian Ayers
Mar 27, 2013

First round exit in A-sun tourney leads to March Sadness

Christian Ayers
Mar 13, 2013

Men’s basketball gets rolled by Northern Kentucky

Christian Ayers
Mar 1, 2013

Ospreys sink Buccaneers, clinch A-Sun tourney berth

Christian Ayers
Feb 22, 2013

Osprey baseball beats Bethune-Cookman in wild finish

Christian Ayers
Feb 20, 2013

UNF will look to flip the script against JU

Christian Ayers
Feb 13, 2013

Big losses bring big money to athletics

Christian Ayers
Feb 6, 2013

Column: Jags try to save face by making a new one

Christian Ayers
Feb 6, 2013

Ospreys can’t fly with Eagles

Christian Ayers
Feb 1, 2013