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Ludacris headlining Osprey Productions fall concert

Ludacris headlining Osprey Productions fall concert

Nick Blank Oct 14, 2016

Get out the way, Ludacris is the headliner for Osprey Productions Fall concert Nov. 4. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. for students with an active Osprey1Card. Tickets cost $25...

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Students that attended the show. Photo by Lili Weinstein

Rocky Horror Picture Show in pictures

Avelina Acosta Sep 26, 2016

Just as OP Director Junine Castin predicted, the Rocky Horror Picture Show Sunday night was a “fun, raunchy, weird affair” — emphasis on raunchy. Osprey Productions presented Rocky Horror Picture...

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Photo courtesy Osprey Productions

Osprey Productions’ brings back annual Rocky Horror Picture Show

Tierney Harvey Sep 25, 2016

Students should expect a “fun, raunchy, weird affair” at the Osprey Productions (OP) presentation of Rocky Horror Picture Show Sunday, said Junine Castin, director of OP. Though the event was cancelled...

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Photo courtesy of St. John's County Sherriff's Office

UNF student charged with child pornography released from jail

Nick Blank Sep 23, 2016
UNF student Neal D. Buckles was released from jail Friday morning, and is barred from having unsupervised contact with minors or using the internet.
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The Student Union is home to a number of free events for UNF Students. Photo by Alexis Molinaro.

Five reasons to flock to campus for entertainment

Courtney Stringfellow Sep 14, 2016
With a new semester upon us, Ospreys will have a number of ways to have fun without breaking the bank.
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 Graphic by Ben Cross

The Week Ahead: Sept. 12-Sept. 18

Nick Blank Sep 12, 2016

  Monday Sept. 12 Bystander Intervention Launch Party When: 5:00 p.m - 6:30 p.m Where: Student Union, Building 58W The Women’s Center presents a film produced by UNF students raising awareness...

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 Graphic by Ben Cross

The Week Ahead: Sept. 5 – Sept. 11

Nick Blank Sep 5, 2016

Monday Sept. 5 It’s Labor Day! Don’t. Do. Anything.   Tuesday Sep. 6 Opening Reception for UNF Wood-Fired Ceramics Invitational When: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Where: Student Union, Building 58E,...

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Rain call: Why the Rodney Atkins concert wasn't moved or rescheduled

Rain call: Why the Rodney Atkins concert wasn’t moved or rescheduled

Nick Blank Sep 3, 2016

Over a thousand students turned up for the “Welcome to the Nest” festival last week eager to watch Rodney Atkins perform, until hazardous weather conditions stepped in. “Everything had indicated...

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Rodney Atkins concert won’t be rescheduled

Rodney Atkins concert won’t be rescheduled

Nick Blank Aug 28, 2016

  Rodney Atkins will not be returning to UNF after his Saturday night concert was canceled due to lightning, according to a tweet from Osprey Productions. Though the fans had a good time, Atkins...

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Students waited in the rain, eager to see Rodney Atkins hit the stage. Photo by Lili Weinstein

Country fans’ loyalty continues in spite of dangerous weather

Audrey Carpenter Aug 28, 2016
An ominous shadow of the clouds could not stop the mass of college students in plaid shirts and boots who made their way into the UNF Coxwell Amphitheater Saturday night for UNF’s highly-anticipated “Welcome to the Nest” Festival showcasing Samuel Herb and Rodney Atkins.
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Rodney Atkins concert canceled due to lightning

Rodney Atkins concert canceled due to lightning

Nick Blank Aug 28, 2016
By all indication, Rodney Atkins was willing to play in the rain, but lightning prevented him.
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Students attended the Welcome to College Luau to learn what's going on around campus. Photo by Lili Weinstein

How to get involved on campus

Cassidy Alexander Aug 24, 2016

Entering college is an entirely foreign experience for most freshmen thanks to new social structures, an increased independence and demanding classes. While it might seem overwhelming, the first...

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