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Felicity Huffman Sentenced to 14 days
Jessica Volz, Reporter | September 18, 2019
Former U.S. ambassador speaks at UNF on relations with Latin America
Courtney Green, News Editor | September 18, 2019
A guide for Freshmen: what is the Women’s Center?
Courtney Green, News Editor | September 18, 2019
What’s Student Government and why should you care?
Emily Echevarria, Student Government Reporter | September 18, 2019
Ospreys take down Eagles in five-set bout
Catherine Cavallo, Sports Anchor | September 18, 2019
What’s new about vaping?
Heydi Ortiz and Alex Bowman | September 17, 2019

Jessica Volz, Reporter
September 18, 2019

Felicity Huffman was sentenced to 14 days in prison after pleading guilty to the largest conspiracy college scandal. According to the Department of Justice, Huffman was sentenced on Sept. 13 at 2:30 p.m. by Judge Talwani in Boston. She pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud. Reality-TV’s desperate housewife received 14 days in prison, one year of parole,...

Former U.S. ambassador speaks at UNF on relations with Latin America

Courtney Green, News Editor
September 18, 2019

On Tuesday, September 17, former Ambassador to Panama Barbara Stephenson gave a talk at UNF’s Adam W. Herbert University Center on “The Latin Americans: Their Love-Hate Relationship with the U.S.” Barbara Stephenson is recognized as a distinguished diplomat. She has recently been selected as Vice Provost for Global Affairs and Chief Global Officer at the University of North Carolina Chapel...

A guide for Freshmen: what is the Women’s Center?

Courtney Green, News Editor
September 18, 2019

"I’m interested in the Women’s Center, but I don't really think it's the place for me." Well, lucky for you, the Women’s Center is an intersectional, all-inclusive place for everyone and every identity one carries. Spinnaker sat down with Sheila Spivey, Senior Director of the Department of Diversity Initiatives, to discuss the role of the Women’s Center on campus and their future initiatives. The...

Election Coverage

The Latest: Biden says Harris misrepresented busing stance

Associated Press | June 28, 2019

The Latest: Biden says Harris misrepresented busing stance MIAMI (AP) — The Latest on the second Democratic presidential debate (all times local): 11:45 p.m. Former Vice President Joe Biden says Kamala Harris mispresented his position on school busing decades ago, but he doesn't think she did it intentionally. The California senator challenged Biden's stance on busing to desegregate public...

The Latest: Dems end debate by touting promise of America

Associated Press | June 26, 2019

MIAMI (AP) — The Latest on the Democratic presidential debates (all times local): 11:10 p.m. The Democratic presidential candidates have concluded the first 2020 debate emphasizing the promise of America. The 10 candidates ended the night Wednesday by boiling down their stump speeches into answers that included why they were best positioned to beat President Donald Trump and how...

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Sports

Ospreys take down Eagles in five-set bout

Catherine Cavallo, Sports Anchor

September 18, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson After losing the second and fourth set, the Ospreys rallied in the fifth set to secure the win against Georgia Southern. Miriam...

Gardner Minshew, Jaguars lose late gamble against Texans on the road

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter

September 16, 2019

The Jacksonville Jaguars lost a tough division game, 13-12, in Houston on Sunday. The defeat brings them to 0-2 in a young NFL season. Both offenses struggled early in...

Who will be the next Ozzie?

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor

September 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...

Entertainment

Superwoman replaces Carson Daly on NBC

Rachel Tucker, Reporter

September 17, 2019

YouTube star Lilly Singh’s late-night talk show “A Little Late with Lilly” premiered on Monday...

Student Wellness Complex hosts a “Playground” event

Lianna Norman, Editor in chief

September 16, 2019

We've all done the thing where we say we're going to try one of the many fitness classes at the gym and...

Scandal on Candy Cane Lake: Howard the Duck spotted with new love interest

Courtney Green, News Editor

September 13, 2019

Sparks and feathers flew on Candy Cane Lake when Howard the Duck was spotted with a new friend, the very...

Student Government

Student government to address on campus harassment, parking issues

Emily Echevarria, Student government reporter

September 16, 2019

The University and Student Affairs Committee of student government met Friday, Sep.13 to revise proposed legislation addressing harassment from visitors on campus. Most...

New Counseling Center satellite office on Candy Cane Lake

Morgan Holbrook, Copy Editor

July 19, 2019

Mental health counseling for students living on campus just got a lot more accessible. During his June 28 report to the Student Senate, Student Government President John...

Student Government talks about increasing voter turnout through new student ID’s

July 15, 2019

UNF Student Government Senate meets to discuss and revise several different bills

June 28, 2019

Student Government discusses the passing of three bills

June 2, 2019

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Recent Sports Scores

Friday, September 7

Volleyball

North Florida Ospreys 2 - New Mexico 3
Sunday, August 26

Men's Soccer

North Florida Ospreys 0 - Appalachian State 2
Sunday, August 26

Women's Soccer

North Florida Ospreys 1 - UNC Asheville 0
Saturday, August 25

Volleyball

North Florida Ospreys 1 - Oral Roberts 3
Friday, August 24

Volleyball

North Florida Ospreys 0 - Wyoming 3
Friday, August 24

Volleyball

North Florida Ospreys 0 - No. 15 Colorado 3
Friday, August 24

Men's Soccer

North Florida Ospreys 1 - Mercer 2
Thursday, August 23

Women's Soccer

North Florida Ospreys 0 - Middle Tennessee 2

Police Beat

UNFPD monitoring the Student Union for skateboarders and bicyclists

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter

September 12, 2019

This morning around 9 a.m., UNFPD officers watched the Union for anyone skateboarding or riding a bike through. According to signs posted, riding bikes and skateboards through...

Police beat: An unexpected delivery, a stolen bike, dorm disputes and a parking ticket

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter

September 9, 2019

Did Pacific Sun deliver a pair of jeans or a piece of rusty metal? On Aug. 28, UNFPD was dispatched to The Flats in response to a call about a theft. Upon arrival, the...

Police Beat: A repeat trespasser and stolen feminine products

July 12, 2019

Campus alert warns of reported sexual assault in Osprey Cove

July 6, 2019

Police Beat: An escalated argument, a threatening phone call and a stolen wallet

July 3, 2019

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