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Florida State University closes campus through Friday due to Hurricane Michael

Jessica May Oct 9, 2018

Florida State University will be closing its doors due to incoming Hurricane Michael, which is currently a Category 1 hurricane. FSU released a statement early Oct. 8 telling students that Tallahassee...

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The Pi Kappa Phi house in Tallahassee. Creative Commons

FSU bans Greek Life indefinitely; A look into UNF’s Pi Kappa Phi hazing history

Ronnie Rodgers and Tiffany Salameh Nov 6, 2017

Following the death of a Pi Kappa Phi pledge and a Phi Delta Theta member allegedly trafficking cocaine, Florida State University’s President John Thrasher suspended all fraternities and sororities...

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Irina Karangozishvili Photo courtesy of UNF Athletics

Tennis alternates wins and losses on the road

Ronnesha Rodgers Feb 9, 2017

North Florida men’s and women’s tennis spent the weekend being road warriors.    The Women’s tennis team were swept in a straight set 4-0 by Florida State on Friday. The Ospreys fought hard...

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Photo by Jack Drain

Eight cases of hand, foot and mouth disease confirmed on campus

Nick Blank Oct 4, 2016

The number of student hand, foot and mouth disease cases rose from the three reported last week to eight, UNF health officials said. “When we identified four in one day, that was just out of the ordinary,”...

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The Ospreys have dropped four straight games heading into the Thanksgiving break.

Photo by Luiza Motta

Osprey women’s basketball falls hard to FSU 80-28

Al Huffman Nov 25, 2015
UNF takes its fourth straight loss after a weak first half leads to a weaker second one.
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With a time of 35:30.61, it is the third fastest time of Meyer's career.  Photo by Morgan Purvis

Competing with the best: NCAA Division I Track and Field East Preliminary

Joslyn Simmons Jun 2, 2015
Ospreys took home accolades and two track athletes set the third fastest times in their careers.
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Opinion: UNF not just a second-choice school

Opinion: UNF not just a second-choice school

Cassidy Alexander Oct 9, 2014
Opinion: Why do students choose UNF? UNF was Cassidy Alexander's first choice among four Florida schools, and she does not regret her decision. After interviewing other students, she discovered that ten of the fifteen students chose UNF to stay close to home.
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SG lobbyist represents the interests of SG pres in Tallahassee

Carter Roush Mar 12, 2014
Matt Brockelman, former UNF SG president, was chosen as the Director of the Office of Governmental Affairs and became a full-time paid lobbyist for SG.
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Atlantic Sun Championships Preview

Josh Brannock May 8, 2012

Track and Field In outdoor competition, the men’s team is in the top five for highest scores and times in seven out of the 18 nonteam events this year in which there were more than five competitors....

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Editorial: Florida Universities talk Ivy

Greg Parlier Apr 9, 2012
Florida slowly takes the public out of education as research universities aim for elitist status.
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UNF sand volleyball looks to bring more attention to the sport

Josh Brannock Apr 8, 2012
UNF’s newest program looks to bring more fans to the beach.
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UNF Board of Trustees approves 15% increase to tuition differential

Maggie Seppi Apr 6, 2012
President John Delaney explains the decision, students consider their academic futures
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