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Tracking Dorian: UNF closes all residential housing, moves remaining students

Courtney Green, News Editor Sep 2, 2019

At 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 2, UNF announced it will be closing all residential housing and the Osprey Cafe at noon tomorrow in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. In the alert, UNF also urges students...

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Osprey Cafe receives Green Restaurant certification

Alex Toth, Features Editor Dec 6, 2018

UNF’s Osprey Café was recently named a 3 Star Certified Green Restaurant by the Green Restaurant Association. The Green Restaurant Association is a national nonprofit organization helping restaurants...

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The Osprey Cafe hosts Meal Membership Sorting Hat event

Sam Chaney, News Editor Jul 18, 2018

The Osprey Cafe is bringing the magic to students and staff alike at their upcoming Meal Membership Sorting Hat event. On Thursday, July 19, the Osprey Cafe will be hosting a Harry Potter-themed...

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Dining deals for Summer A

Hannah Lee May 21, 2018

Want to eat on campus but worried about money? Dining Services has released new specials to help relieve some of that worry. Dining Services will be offering deals at the Osprey Cafe throughout Summer...

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May the food be with you; an event at the Cafe

Valeree Del Guidice Apr 3, 2018

It may not be May 4 yet, but the Osprey Cafe is getting off to a head start. On Thursday, April 5, the dinner service, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the Cafe will be Star Wars-themed. The Cafe is calling it,...

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The incident occurred in the Thomas G. Carpenter parking lot.  Photo by Keri Weiland

Thanksgiving hours on campus

Carly Kramer Nov 21, 2017

Due to Thanksgiving, spots on campus will have adjusted hours of operation. These updates are courtesy of UNF ECommunications.   Dining Services Osprey Cafe: Open Wednesday, Nov. 22...

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Dining Services working reimburse meals not claimed due to Irma

Andy Moser Sep 25, 2017

UNF Dining Services is working to provide “food certificates” to students who couldn’t use their meal plans during the week Hurricane Irma impacted northeast Florida, according to the university’s...

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Einstein Bros. Bagels was the second most popular dining option following Chipotle Mexican Grill according to an Osprey Voice survey.

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Where to “swoop” in for a bite

Doriel Gale-Corley Aug 29, 2017

With classes in full swing, those study breaks can work up an appetite. Hungry and confused on where to get a quick snack or a filling meal? UNF has 16 restaurants for students to pick up a bite to...

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Spinnaker's Ice Cream Sandwich

Spinnaker’s Ice Cream Sandwich

Alexandra Torres-Perez Aug 14, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2mWvamT_oM In honor of National Ice Cream Sandwich Day, I headed to the Osprey Café to make my very own waffle ice cream sandwich. The Café has its very own waffle...

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Outtakes can be a great option when you don't ave time for the cafe. Photo by Ben Cross

New Dining Hours for Summer B

Hannah Lee Jun 20, 2017

With Summer B starting in less than a week, Chartwells announced their new dining hours in order to accommodate the swarms of freshmen and new students coming to campus. ChickNGrill, located in...

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View of Boathouse and lake bridges, 1978?

A Look Into the History of the Boathouse

Danae Leake Jun 17, 2016

For all of you whippersnappers that enjoy the stylish Boathouse with its sports bar ambiance (a bit of a tease for those under 21), you might not be aware that the Boathouse has seen many changes over...

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Police Beat: UNFPD handles a breakup, a state residency and an interrupted nap

Saphara Harrell Oct 28, 2014
Police Beat: During the night of the River City Rumble, a UNFPD officer found a student passed out drunk by the arena on Oct. 24.
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