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Osprey Fountains residents awakened by two fire alarms

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Jul 15, 2019

On the morning of July 15, at 4:00 a.m., residents at the Fountains rushed down the emergency exits of the North Tower in confusion, as the fire alarm continued to sound. This was the first of two fire...

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The Osprey Fountains.

UNF implements new automated key access system at the Osprey Fountains

Steven Thompson Aug 27, 2018

New automated key access system locks were installed this summer at the Osprey Fountains. UNF's goal in 2014 was reportedly to replace its existing dorm access keys, seeing as changing and reprogramming...

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Tunnel of Oppression flyer

Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes through the Tunnel of Oppression

Valeree Del Guidice Feb 20, 2018

The Department of Housing and Residence Life is sponsoring an event to raise awareness about the realities of oppression. The event is called Tunnel of Oppression. It is a full sensory experience that...

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The LLC will be in the Osprey Fountains.   Photo by  Alexis Molinaro

Water shutdown in the fountains over winter break

Sam Chaney Jan 11, 2018

A slight inconvenience was presented to students who stayed in the Osprey Fountains during winter break when the water system in the dorm had to be manually shut down several times. According to Bob...

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Student points gun and pulls trigger, according to UNFPD

Ronnie Rodgers Oct 20, 2017

A UNF student was arrested after he pointed a gun at his roommate and pulled the trigger, according to UNFPD. An Osprey Update that was sent to students stated that a student did pull the trigger...

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UNF is in the predesign phase of building the new dorm.

New residence hall in pre-design phase

Ronnie Rodgers Sep 12, 2017

The university is planning to build new student dorms in the near future. East Ridge Residence Hall is in the pre-design phase and could break ground as soon as 2018. The university wants to build...

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Students can evacuate to the Fountains at noon tomorrow

Hannah Lee Sep 9, 2017

According to a recent update for UNF residents, residential students can start evacuating to the Osprey Fountains beginning at noon tomorrow, Sept. 10. There will be a temporary shuttle that will help...

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Photo by Alexis Molinaro

UNF Residential Halls Closing Sunday: Students encouraged to find off-campus shelter

Hannah Lee Sep 7, 2017

The university just sent a notice to students who are living on campus. All residential communities besides the Osprey Fountains will be closing as of 2 p.m. on Sunday. Students are strongly encouraged...

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Joseph Jenkins. Photo courtesy of JSO

Man arrested for masturbating at UNF brags on social media

Logan Ansteatt Jan 29, 2017

The man accused of exposing himself to two UNF students on Jan. 8 made several lewd facebook posts detailing his masturbation habits and sex life in the days following his alleged indecent interactions....

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Supplies are piled up outside of Ozzie's in preparation for all UNF residents to evacuate to the Fountains. Photo by Nick Blank

UNF to evacuate all residential students to the Fountains

Will Weber Oct 6, 2016

  The UNF Crisis Management Team is moving all students on campus to the Fountains residence hall in preparation for Hurricane Matthew, according to an email sent to students and staff. Approximately...

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Former SG Vice-President tells female student to “watch out”

Mark Judson Jan 28, 2016
A female student reported former Student Government Vice President and former Impact Party Campaign Manager Jordan Wilson threatened her on Jan. 20 while exiting an elevator in Osprey Fountains.
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Kitchen fire causes evacuation at Osprey Fountains

Douglas Markowitz Dec 2, 2015
It took about an hour for officials to clear out the smoke and let people back inside.
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