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Concerning Snapchat messages and Judicial complaints surface involving Vice-President candidate

Hayley Simonson and Carter Mudgett Mar 8, 2021

In a previous version of this article, Spinnaker displayed a complaint from Joy Bowerman under a quote stating that the complaint was filed from the Ignite Party against Boyer. Bowerman says they are apart...

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Swoop and support UNF Giving Day

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Mar 7, 2021

A gift, no matter the size, that makes a difference – UNF Giving Day is an all-day event that will take place March 10, 2021.  Every year, Osprey alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends support...

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UNF named ‘Most military friendly school’ for 12th consecutive year

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Mar 3, 2021

The University of North Florida has once again been named one of the most military friendly schools in the nation for the 12th consecutive year in a row. The honor is awarded by Military Friendly, who...

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How to find sources for your papers at the UNF library

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Mar 3, 2021

There is no need to worry about scrambling for sources to use in your research paper because the UNF library has you covered. Knowing exactly where to go, and what to search for, can help save a lot of...

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What to get for your graduate

Mally Nichols, Reporter Mar 2, 2021

It’s fairly common for students to receive gifts upon their graduation from college, and it’s also fairly common for these gifts to be impersonal or items that just simply aren’t needed. So, what...

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Board of Governors approved David Szymanski as the next president of UNF.  Photo courtesy of University of North Florida

UNF celebrates Women’s History Month; a letter from UNF President Szymanski

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief Mar 2, 2021

UNF President Szymanski shares a letter to the Osprey community celebrating Women's History Month. "Dear Osprey Community, This month, we celebrate the tremendous contributions and achievements of...

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Excited graduates after the ceremony.

Graduation application deadline on Friday

Jordan Ramos, Reporter Mar 2, 2021

In April of 2021, UNF will provide Spring 2021 graduates the chance to have an in-person graduation as well as a virtual one. The graduation walk will be held on April 17 and 18, and graduates must apply...

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SG - Student Government

Senate President Saunders announces SG’s move for a paperless Senate

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter Mar 2, 2021

Senate President Saunders announced last week that UNF’s Student Government will be moving towards a greener Senate. Saunders will be going more in-depth about how she plans to achieve this at the Senate...

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A happy graduate holding her degree.

UNF Spring 2021 graduates will have an in-person graduation walk

Jennifer Ronzon, Reporter Mar 2, 2021

UNF announced that spring 2021 graduates will have an in-person graduation walk as well as a virtual celebration.  The graduation walk will take place over two days, April 17-18. This will give students...

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SG Presidential Debate recap

SG Presidential Debate recap

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter Mar 2, 2021

Last night, March 1, the Spring 2021 Presidential Debate took place. Selma Besirevic (Charge Party), Lucas Richter (Inspire Party), and Rachel Saunders (Ignite Party), debated a variety of topics. Each...

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UNF’s overall rankings, screenshot taken from Rate My Professors.

How does UNF hold up on Rate My Professor?

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Feb 25, 2021

According to a recent poll conducted by Spinnaker, many students feel as if UNF offers bad advising, which is detrimental to the overall graduation rate of its students. While it still hasn’t been determined ...

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Graphic by Spinnaker Creative Team.

African-American’s you should’ve learned about in high school

Jordan Ramos, Reporter Feb 19, 2021

In school, we learned about many important African Americans such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, but there are tons of African Americans that many people didn’t learn about. These individuals...

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