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UNF paving the way for grads to succeed in the new economy

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Mar 25, 2021

UNF was recognized on a national podcast, “Post Corona,” earlier this month for its cutting-edge initiative by joining graduates with companies that pay real salaries. “Post Corona,” hosted...

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Safe spring break activities for students this week

Jordan Ramos, Reporter Mar 23, 2021

This week is UNF’s Safe Spring Break. There will be many on-campus events, as well as off-campus events. Osprey Life and Productions is hosting the event.  On Monday, March 22, there will be a Trivia...

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How many students are using the UNF mobile app?

Ketan Narotam, Police Reporter Mar 18, 2021

According to a recent Spinnaker survey posted on Instagram, the ‘UNF Mobile’ app is a popular choice among Ospreys. Questions included in Survey: Do you use any of UNF’S mobile apps? What...

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WHM Spotlight: Susan B. Anthony

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Mar 18, 2021

Susan B. Anthony is one of the most well-known pioneers of the women’s suffrage movement, a decade-long fight for women to receive the right to vote. Anthony was born in 1820 in Adams, Massachusetts...

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SG releases survey on campus beautification

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter Mar 16, 2021

With an intention of refining the UNF campus, Student Government has put out a survey to gauge Osprey’s thoughts on improvement. The survey consists of a few multiple-choice questions and some short-answer...

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Graciela Leahy, 13, an eighth grader at Ohio's Columbus Gifted Academy, works on her computer in her bedroom, in Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 23, 2021, to begin a stretch of nearly six straight hours at her desk. A year later in the pandemic, the unplanned experiment with distance learning continues for thousands of students like Leahy who have yet to set foot back in classrooms. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

AP: ‘It’s exhausting.’ A year of distance learning wears thin

AMERICUS, Ga. (AP) — At first, many schools announced it would last only a couple weeks. A year later, the unplanned experiment with distance learning continues for thousands of students who have yet...

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Advising responds to “U Never Finish” poll and offers helpful tips for students

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Mar 11, 2021

Spinnaker spoke to UNF Advising and got their feedback about the results of the “U Never Finish” poll. UNF Advising also offered lots of useful tips for students to help with their journey towards...

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Perfectionism and academics: Are students pushing themselves too hard?

Morgan Jeremy, Reporter Mar 11, 2021

Since 1980, the level of perfectionism among college students has significantly increased, according to a study by Thomas Curran and Andrew P. Hill of the American Psychological Association. This is...

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Campus safety as hot topic in presidential SG debate

Campus safety as hot topic in presidential SG debate

Safety was a hot topic for candidates in the Student Government debate on Monday, Mar. 1, 2021.  During the debate, Candidate Saunders (Ignite Party) discussed the importance of expanding the SKYS...

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How social media is influencing Gen Z’s political views

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Mar 9, 2021

The recent 2020 election brought Generation Z into the spotlight like never before, and University of North Florida professors in the School of Communication are using research to see  exactly how social...

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Boyer raises his concerns on bullying within SG

Spinnaker met with Darryl Boyer and asked him to tell his story, elaborate on the Snapchat messages we received, and address the topic as a whole. He also addressed an email that he sent out to multiple...

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How the spring 2021 graduation will work

Jennifer Ronzon, Reporter Mar 8, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues around the globe, UNF’s spring 2021 graduates were left wondering what would come of their graduation. Thankfully, the university’s commencement coordinators worked...

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