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How to pass your exams without passing out

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jul 24, 2018

    Exam week is a grueling week where students frantically cram all of the information into their heads, hoping to squeak by and pass their classes. To reduce the stress of exam week,...

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Jacob Hardy with Violet, a T.A.I.L.S. graduate with terminal cancer. Photo provided by Pit Sisters.

UNF student changes lives of inmates and dogs

Pierce Turner Aug 7, 2017

Internships are common for fourth year criminal justice majors at UNF, with most students taking theirs with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and doing ride-alongs or going to court. However, only...

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Ospreys without a home: UNF works with homeless students

Ospreys without a home: UNF works with homeless students

Pierce Turner Aug 3, 2017

Homeless students are a small population at UNF, but an important one. They have to balance all of their classes and responsibilities like the rest of us, in addition to figuring out a place to stay...

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Senate: SG to poll students on Student Health Services possible relocation

Senate: SG to poll students on Student Health Services possible relocation

Nick Blank Jul 8, 2016
Student government will conduct an Osprey Voice student survey on the potential outsourcing of Student Health Services (SHS) off-campus.
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Jesse Ball DuPont Center.  Photo Courtesy of Audrey Carpenter

UNF offering master’s classes downtown

Audrey Carpenter Jun 24, 2016
UNF is offering Masters of Public Administration classes at the Jesse Ball DuPont Center in the upcoming fall and spring semesters.
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Students can expect several closures around campus during President Obama's visit. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Arena walkway teardown: What to expect

Tiffany Butler Jun 12, 2016
Monday, June 13 marks the beginning of demolition on the arena walkway and iconic UNF staircase across from the Osprey Fountain.
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 Photo courtesy Rebecca Rodriguez

Final Spring Senate meeting: Divest UNF bill postponed; eight bills passed; senators sworn in

Nick Blank Apr 14, 2016
Senate President Chase Baker and Senator Katherine Thames decided to postpone Student Government’s declaration of support for Divest UNF because they felt the meeting’s agenda was too full.
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Two UNF students killed over the weekend

Two UNF students killed over the weekend

Mark Judson Mar 8, 2016
Allison Bushey and Elliot McArthur passed away un-relatedly over the weekend.
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County and UNF officials warn of flu

County and UNF officials warn of flu

Connor Spielmaker Mar 4, 2016
With nearly two dozen confirmed cases of the flu, UNF wants you to be aware.
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Erdelyi, left, with her friend Chelsey Cain.  Photo courtesy Chelsey Cain

Candle light vigil to be held for Laura Erdelyi

Tiffany Butler Feb 16, 2016

There will be a candle light vigil for Laura Erdelyi at Riverside Memorial Park this Friday, Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. The vigil is open to the public. The only criteria for attendance is that attendees “pray...

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Erdelyi, left, with her friend Chelsey Cain.  Photo courtesy Chelsey Cain

UNF senior killed in head-on collision

Connor Spielmaker Feb 14, 2016
UNF Senior Laura Erdelyi passed away Sunday after being involved in a car crash. She was 20 years old.
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Sleeping student’s hand used without permission

Alex Wilson Mar 13, 2014
A student reported to UNFPD that her male friend inappropriately used her hand while she was sleeping.
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