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An outside view of the Flats at UNF from the lake.

Is The Flats at UNF right for you? Here’s what to know

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Aug 18, 2025

The Flats at UNF offers apartment-style residential housing for University of North Florida students.  As one of the university’s eight residence halls, The Flats at UNF offers a unique blend of...

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Osprey Connector shuttle bus driving on UNF Drive

Getting around UNF: Your guide to the Osprey Connector shuttle system

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Aug 6, 2025

The University of North Florida’s Osprey Connector shuttle system provides free, reliable transportation around campus and to the nearby St. Johns Town Center when classes are in session. The Osprey...

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Outside look at the pool and main building of Osprey Fountains at UNF

Flooding, weird smells and pizza vending machines: Students share on-campus housing experiences

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Jul 31, 2025

Just over 4,000 students live on the UNF campus across eight different University-owned and operated residence halls. While not all dorms, apartments or rooms are available to every student, UNF students...

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Delta Gamma outside of the UNF library

UNF Greek Life: How it works

Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter | Jul 27, 2025

At the University of North Florida, Fraternity and Sorority Life offers more than just social connections—it’s a gateway to leadership and personal growth, according to Kenlee Wood, a member of Delta...

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Student Body President-elect Amelia Dyal (left) and Student Body Vice President-elect Vevvy Summerall (right). Photo courtesy of the Talon Party.

Meet your new student body leaders: Dyal and Summerall share plans for the upcoming year

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Apr 16, 2025

Amelia Dyal and Vevvy Summerall won last month's Student Government election for student body president and vice president. As they begin their term, they look ahead to their plans as student body leaders. Dyal...

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UNF Deputy Police Chief on how students can stay safe on campus

The University of North Florida has multiple ways students can stay safe on campus and UNF Deputy Police Chief Adam Brown gave his insight on the different methods available. Blue Phones The blue polls,...

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A brick building spans the left side of the image, and a brick and glass building sits in the center, surrounded by grass and palm trees.

UNF housing contracts: all the info you’ll need before making the commitment

Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor | Feb 26, 2025

The recommended deadline to submit housing contracts for the 2025-2026 school year is this Saturday, March 1, for current UNF students, according to the Housing and Residence Life website. Assistant...

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Screenshot of the Phish Alert Report button, accessed via UNF Microsoft Outlook emails.

Scam likely: Phishing emails take over University inboxes

Brennan Ambrose, Police Reporter | Sep 30, 2024

Every week, up to 1.5 million phishing and scam emails are delivered to university inboxes, according to the University of North Florida Information Technology Services.   ITS inspects 2.1 million...

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Upperclassmen share dorm essentials and what freshmen should know

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor | Jul 31, 2024

Move-in is right around the corner for students at the University of North Florida. To help incoming freshmen navigate their first move-in, upperclassmen shared some things that made dorm life easier.  Eda...

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Chief Mackesy - photo courtesy of the UNF police department

Stay safe on campus: UNF Police Chief’s advice to students

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter | Jul 25, 2024

Safety is one of the University of North Florida’s top priorities for students living on campus. From unique resources to app tracking systems— the UNF Police Department has all the tools needed to...

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Photo by Alexis Molinaro

Summer and fall registration is here: Tips from advisors and students

Madelyn Schneider and Jeanne Gilbert | Apr 15, 2024

Registration for summer and fall classes at UNF began at 7 a.m. on Monday, and time tickets and course schedules were released on April 5 for students to begin planning. Senior Director of Student Success...

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UNF Writing Center. Photo by Courtney Green.

A guide for Freshmen: What is the UNF Writing Center?

Courtney Green, News Editor | Aug 26, 2019

In the floating halls above the ground-level of UNF’s sidewalks lies a land of myth spoken about only by concerned professors and dedicated students. It’s rumored that this place can provide you with...

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