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This combination of photos shows Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist on Sept. 12, 2022, in Miami, left, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

DeSantis leads Crist in race for governor, new UNF poll shows

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Oct 26, 2022

Incumbent Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a double-digit lead against his Republican-turned-Democrat opponent, Charlie Crist, in a new poll released Wednesday by the University of North Florida Public...

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Charile Crist waves while on a podium

Florida’s gubernatorial election might be more competitive than voters may think

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter Sep 13, 2022

Charlie Crist won the 2022 democratic primary election for Governor of Florida on Aug. 23 and will be facing incumbent Ron DeSantis in November’s midterm election.  Crist’s history with Florida...

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In this 2021 photo, David Szymanski (second from right) stands beside Kevin Hyde, UNF Board of Trustees chair (far left); Sydney Kitson, then-Florida State University System Board of Governors chair (second from left); Marshall M. Criser, then-Florida State University System chancellor (far right). (Photo courtesy of UNF)

UNF opens survey asking Ospreys for input to help in the search of UNF’s next president

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Oct 15, 2021

It’s been almost a month since former UNF President Syzmanski has transitioned to C.E.O. of the UNF MedNexus. Interim UNF President Pamela Chally has been running the show as the Presidential Search...

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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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Graphic courtesy of the Ignite Party.

UNF’s Ignite Party

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter Feb 22, 2021

Once again, the UNF election season is in full swing as political parties campaign across campus. Spinnaker met with the Ignite Party to discuss their origins, goals, and initiatives. Having won most senate...

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Graphic courtesy of the freedom party.

UNF’s Freedom Party

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter Feb 16, 2021

Spinnaker takes errors very seriously and works promptly to correct them. In a previous version of this article, Freedom Party co-founder Wyatt Wiltse said they spoke to numerous Senate candidates who...

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Courtesy of Inspire Party.

UNF’s Inspire Party

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter Feb 16, 2021

UNF’s political scene welcomes another new party, the Inspire Party, that was just established this semester.  With a tagline of “Inspiring Ospreys to Swoop and Soar to New Heights,” the party...

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Graphic Courtesy of the Solidarity Party.

UNF’s Solidarity Party

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter Feb 8, 2021

A veteran of the UNF political scene, the Solidarity Party is once again campaigning for seats in Student Government this election. Their tagline, “Transparency, Representation, and Results,” continues...

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Photo of David Catone (upper left), Danielle Comeaux (middle left), Darryl Boyer (bottom left), Michael Keough (top right), Dillon Barber (middle right), Selma Besirevic (bottom right), Courtesy of the Charge Party.

UNF’s Charge Party

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter Feb 8, 2021

Elections are fast approaching here at UNF as the numerous political parties are already actively campaigning across the campus. Compared to two in the last election, five parties are now competing for...

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The big takeaway: the CNN/New York Times democratic debates

The big takeaway: the CNN/New York Times democratic debates

Courtney Green, News Editor Oct 16, 2019

The CNN/New York Times debate in Westerville, Ohio featured 12 candidates. The next debate, slated for November, will likely be missing some of those who stood on the stage last night. Spinnaker’s...

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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., left, former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., right, participate in a Democratic presidential primary debate hosted by CNN/New York Times at Otterbein University, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, in Westerville, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

AP Debate takeaways: Warren attacked, 70s club avoids age issue

NICHOLAS RICCARDI, Associated Press Oct 16, 2019

A dozen Democratic presidential candidates participated in a spirited debate over health care, taxes, gun control and impeachment. Takeaways from the three-hour forum in Westerville, Ohio: WARREN'S...

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UNF Poll results on Jacksonville 2019 Elections.

UNF poll reveals Curry leading the race for Mayor of Jacksonville

Alex Del Dago, Government reporter Feb 20, 2019

A newly released poll shows Mayor Curry predicted to win a second term. This poll measured who the citizens of Jacksonville plan to vote for and what issues matter to them in the upcoming local election...

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