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Hannah Lee, Editor in Chief

Hannah Lee is a senior studying journalism and psychology. Besides staying busy at Spinnaker, she enjoys her time with her family and watching true crime documentaries. She hopes to get a job working in the journalism field, whether it be print or broadcast.

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Full Mueller Report released

Full Mueller Report released

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Apr 18, 2019

The Mueller Report was released to the public Thursday morning revealing more detail into why Robert Mueller decided not to draw a conclusion about whether President Donald Trump obstructed justice. The...

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Students can expect several closures around campus during President Obama's visit. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Road Detours around campus this weekend

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Apr 9, 2019

A section of UNF Drive will be blocked on Saturday, April 13, for the One Walk event. From 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. UNF Drive will be blocked. Students, faculty and visitors who want to visit the Thomas...

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UNFPD police cars.

Burglary reported in the student dorms

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Feb 11, 2019

The University sent out an alert Monday afternoon telling students that a burglary occurred on campus sometime between Friday, Feb. 8 and Sunday evening, Feb. 10. The reported burglary occurred at Osprey...

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UNFPD police cars.

Training exercise in Brooks Brown Hall today

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Jan 31, 2019

The University Police Department is telling students, staff, and faculty to stay away from Brooks Brown Hall, Bldg. 39, as they are conducting a training exercise. The University stresses that there is...

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#StudentPressFreedom

Letter from the Editor: We Report Because We Care

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Jan 30, 2019

In April 2018, a movement kicked off in support of student newsrooms across the nation. A small group of editors from The Independent Alligator at the University of Florida decided to save student newsrooms...

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UNFPD police cars.

Active shooter training in Honors Hall

Hannah Lee | Dec 12, 2018

The UNF Police Department is conducting an active shooter training exercise in Bldg. 10, Honors Hall Wednesday morning. The exercise will be until 10 a.m., according to the University. — For more information...

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Outtakes can be a great option when you don't ave time for the cafe. Photo by Ben Cross

Intersession hours on campus

Hannah Lee | Dec 8, 2018

While most places are closed until classes start again, like the Game Room and the Osprey Challenge Course, here's a list of what is open in case you are still on campus. Starting on Dec. 10 until Dec....

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Power Outage at the Fountains

Power outage affects student housing

Hannah Lee | Nov 30, 2018

*UPDATE: Power has been restored, according to JEA, as of 8:57 p.m. A power outage on Kernan Blvd. is affecting student housing such as the Fountains, the Flats and the Districts. According to JEA,...

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The alert was sent to students this morning warning them to avoid the area.

Body found near FSCJ South Campus

Hannah Lee | Nov 26, 2018

The body of 18-year-old DeShawn Minor has been found near Florida State College at Jacksonville's South Campus, according to police.  His remains were found Sunday afternoon in the woods off Marina Drive,...

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Mark Tumeo, the former dean of the College of Computing, Engineering and Construction. Courtesy of the University of North Florida

Former dean sues UNF

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Nov 16, 2018

The former dean of the College of Computing, Engineering and Construction is now suing the Board of Trustees of UNF after resigning on Oct. 3. Mark Tumeo is stating that he was forced to resign. Tumeo...

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Photo by Facebook.

What you need to know before you vote

Hannah Lee | Nov 6, 2018

Here are some Dos and Don'ts for voting today: DO: Be informed! There is a lot on the ballot this year. There are 12 amendments being voted on and several local elections being decided. Do your...

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Hurricane Michael upgrades to a Category 2

Hurricane Michael upgrades to a Category 2

Hannah Lee | Oct 9, 2018

Hurricane Michael upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane Tuesday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center. It is expected for the hurricane to make landfall as a Category 3. A storm surge...

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Hurricane Michael will make landfall on Wednesday.

Michael upgrades to a Category 1 Hurricane

Hannah Lee | Oct 8, 2018

Tropical Storm Michael upgraded to a Category 1 Hurricane Monday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center. A hurricane watch is in effect for the Florida border on the west coast. This...

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The tropical depression turned into Tropical Storm Michael Sunday afternoon.

Tropical Storm Michael expected to be a hurricane

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Oct 7, 2018

Tropical Storm Michael is expected to become a hurricane mid-week, according to the National Hurricane Center. To prepare for the expected hurricane on the west coast, Governor Rick Scott declared for...

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Outtakes can be a great option when you don't ave time for the cafe. Photo by Ben Cross

What’s open at UNF on Labor Day?

Hannah Lee | Sep 3, 2018

It's officially the beginning of Autumn. Orange and Red will decorate our wardrobes and Pumpkin will now be everywhere. But before you head to the Starbucks on campus, here's what you need to know on what...

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The new Alcohol policy change was announced over a Osprey Update.

Alcohol policies change on campus

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Aug 24, 2018

In a Special Osprey Update on Aug. 24, the University made a statement announcing several changes to the Alcohol and Other Drug Policy. While the statement did not include a list of what the exact changes...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Controversy and concern over Chinese-funded program

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Aug 18, 2018

There’s been a wide array of concerns as the FBI and CIA have been conducting investigations into the Confucius Institute which is located on over 100 campuses across the United States, which did include...

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The new look of the MyWings portal.

New MyWings portal is now in effect

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Aug 17, 2018

The MyWings portal got a makeover this past summer and now users will be using a new customizable tile format. The change is now permanent and has been in effect as of Thursday, Aug. 16. The new vendor,...

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UNF Student, Jesse Martinez, was arrested on April 9.

Martinez pleads not guilty

Hannah Lee | Aug 15, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSBkkJT5x4M[/embedyt] Video by Carly Kramer Jesse Martinez pleaded not guilty to one count of voyeurism in court on August 15. This charge is one of the eight...

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Photo by Pierce Turner

UNF removes Papa John’s from campus

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Aug 1, 2018

UNF President David Szymanski sent out an email today, Aug. 1, announcing that UNF will remove the Papa John's restaurant from the John A. Delaney Student Union. The decision comes after the founder of...

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UNF Student, Jesse Martinez, was arrested on April 9.

Martinez back in court for pre-trial

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Aug 1, 2018

Jesse Martinez, 22,  appeared at the Duval County Courthouse on Wednesday, Aug. 1 before Judge Angela Cox. In his pre-trial, Martinez waived his right to a speedy trial. Two weeks ago, Martinez...

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Members of the March For Our Lives campaign were at the Jacksonville Landing.

Parkland town hall tonight: What you need to know

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Jul 27, 2018

In the main ballroom of the John A. Delaney Student Union, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students and local Jacksonville activists will be speaking to the Jacksonville community about their experience...

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Photo by Alex Torres-Perez

Parkland students coming to UNF

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Jul 21, 2018

On Friday, July 27, several students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High are planning to come to Jacksonville as part of the March For Our Lives bus tour. The stop in Jacksonville will include two major...

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Flags half-staff for to honor Capital Gazette

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Jul 3, 2018

If you walk around campus today and see that flags are lowered, the reason is due to last Thursday's shooting. On Thursday, June 28, a man entered the Capital Gazette and fired into the newsroom. Five...

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Photo by Mark Judson

Parking permits go on sale next week

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Jul 2, 2018

Parking permit sales will go online starting next week. Students can buy passes depending on how many credits they have and their housing status. Monday, July 9: 90-plus credit hours Thursday,...

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Photo courtesy flash.pro/Flicker

Spinnaker TV undergoing massive changes

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Jul 1, 2018

Starting Sunday, July 1, Spinnaker TV will be getting a facelift. Their channel, 15-1 will be premiering Spinnaker original content as well as content from the University of California Los Angeles. This...

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Special Osprey Update from President Szymanski

Special Osprey Update from President Szymanski

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Jun 22, 2018

21 days into President David Szymanski's run at UNF, he has stated that he has felt energized by an outpouring of support by faculty, staff, students, alums and donors. In the Friday, June 22 Osprey...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Preferred names are now accessible in Canvas

Hannah Lee | Jun 21, 2018

UNF students and employees can now change and see their preferred name in Canvas. The preferred name will be reflected in UNF email and the learning management systems, according to the University....

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Hayden Raulerson

UNF hosts vigil for student who passed away

Hannah Lee | Jun 11, 2018

*Correction: A previous version of this article said Raulerson was 21 years old. Raulerson has since been confirmed to be 20 years old ***UPDATE 5/11 12:17 p.m. Hayden Raulerson has been confirmed...

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Osprey Update Special Edition went out to students, faculty and staff on June 5.

Campus crime alert: Attempted car burglaries

Hannah Lee | Jun 5, 2018

In a special edition Osprey Update sent out on Tuesday, June 5, the University of North Florida Police Department would like to make the campus community aware of attempted burglaries of two vehicles. According...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Letter from the Editor: Memorial Day

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | May 28, 2018

“Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them.” - Franklin D. Roosevelt When most think of Memorial Day, they think of the start of summer,...

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Photo by Camille Shaw.

Dining deals for Summer A

Hannah Lee | May 21, 2018

Want to eat on campus but worried about money? Dining Services has released new specials to help relieve some of that worry. Dining Services will be offering deals at the Osprey Cafe throughout Summer...

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The Student Union. Courtesy of UNF.

What’s open at UNF during intersession?

Hannah Lee, Editor in Chief | Apr 30, 2018

If you are stuck on campus before summer classes start, here is some information that you might need. Bookstore Need to return that rental book or are looking to get ahead of your classes? From...

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