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OPINION: Climate science ban jeopardizes lives in North Carolina

Noah Meyer, Opinions Editor • Sep 14, 2018

As Hurricane Florence begins to batter North Carolina, previous laws passed in North Carolina outlawing climate science could cost lives. Hurricane Florence is currently predicted to bring historic...

Escaping Hurricane Matthew

Courtney Stringfellow • Oct 13, 2016

Lumberton, North Carolina is still underwater as I write this on Tuesday, Oct. 11 from the comfort of a cozy office in recently washed clothes and a clean body. As my editor put it, this is the story of...

Big losses bring big money to athletics

Christian Ayers • Feb 6, 2013

Driscoll said games against big name schools do a lot for his players, even in lopsided, losing efforts. Despite home teams winning 95 percent of guarantee games, Driscoll keeps his guys motivated to play better schools in bigger, more hostile venues.

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Osprey women use Ki three to upset Hatters

Josh Brannock • Feb 2, 2013

Josil circled to the elbow and swung a pass to a wide-open Ki Conner. With ice in her blood, Conner hit the go-ahead three.

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UNF’s longest tenured head coach begins another season

Raleigh Harbin • Nov 16, 2012

“I hate losing more than I like winning,” Tappmeyer said. “When a game’s over, I’m thinking about all the things that we have to do better -- the things that we did wrong that I really need to fix.”

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UNF’s women’s basketball looks to eliminate turnovers, turnover a new leaf

Raleigh Harbin • Nov 9, 2012

UNF ended last season with a 13-17 overall record and an 11-9 conference record. In comparison, the team proved abysmal on the road, posting a 3-12 record that the team looks to improve upon this season.

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Tennis continues to dominate the competition

Zach Morgan • Apr 8, 2012

By: Zach Morgan, Contributing Writer At UNF sits a nationally ranked team and a team that sits atop the standings in the Atlantic Sun Conference, both just so happen to play the same sport. Both...

Women’s basketball faces cross-town rival in final game

Spinnaker • Feb 22, 2012

The River City Rumble will show what the Ospreys are made of as they take on the JU Dolphins February 25.

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Women’s basketball looks to build off of strong defensive performance

Spinnaker • Nov 30, 2011

By Josh Brannock The UNF women’s basketball team will go into its next game coming off of its first win of the season. The Ospreys managed to beat Coastal Carolina 67-37, thanks to strong defensive...

Defense fuels the Ospreys to their First win of the 2011-2012 season

Spinnaker • Nov 29, 2011

Defense is key to winning championships and for the UNF women’s basketball team it was key in its 67-37 win over the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Nov. 28. The Ospreys were able to force the Chanticleers to take tough shots as they only made 25% of their shots from the field.

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Women’s basketball looks to use preseason game as preparation for regular season opener

Spinnaker • Nov 9, 2011

Open gates - Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams look to start their regular seasons off right.

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State, Nation, World

Spinnaker • Sep 8, 2011

State - Hurricane Irene approaches Hurricane Irene, the first hurricane of the 2011 season, is forecast to become a Category 3 by the time it reaches Jacksonville’s latitude Friday afternoon, according...