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Who will be the next Ozzie?

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Sep 16, 2019

Mascots are the ultimate hype machines for any sports team whether it’s Gritty of the Philadelphia Flyers or the Jaguars' Jaxson de Ville. UNF is currently looking for the next person to don the...

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Photo by Valeree Del Guidice

The unique way “A Home for Ozzie’s” proceeds helps UNF

Valeree Del Guidice Nov 14, 2017

A Home for Ozzie is a fun and educational picture book written for young children, but it also benefits UNF’s campus. Written by UNF’s own Amy Costa, assistant director for Eco Adventure, and Jake...

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Ozzie. Photo by Lili Weinstein

Ozzie the Osprey featured in competition for Mid-Major’s best mascot

Joslyn Simmons Aug 3, 2017

Ozzie the Osprey has been revealed as a contestant in the first round of Mid-Major Madness’s Mascot Melee. To vote for Ozzie, select the south region bracket, and pick his name here. Voting...

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Ozzie. Photo by Lili Weinstein

Ozzie Tryouts: A new Ozzie coming soon

Logan Ansteatt Sep 6, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2njRVM8f_Y A small gray room marked the audition space where five hopefuls put their mascotting skills to the test in order to become the next beloved symbol of UNF sports:...

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Man on the street: let’s talk statues and student fees

Brandon Thigpen Jun 5, 2014
For this week's Man on the Street, Brandon went out to see what students had to say about where some of the student fee money was going and how they felt about a statue of Ozzie the Osprey.
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