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Panelists Cord Byrd, Andrew Spar and Wanzhu Shi (left to right) spoke on Monday, Sept. 16 about social media regulation and national security.

Future of TikTok and social media: Students ask, experts answer

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern Sep 20, 2024

Experts joined forces to talk TikTok and national security on Sept. 16 at the University of North Florida.  UNF students and community members attended the free event, “TikTok on Trial: The Future...

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Students gather at Boathouse for free tacos and Harris-Trump debate

Students gather at Boathouse for free tacos and Harris-Trump debate

Kaili Cochran, General Assignment Reporter Sep 19, 2024

Students turned out in large numbers to watch presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump face off in their first and possibly final debate last week.  The University of North Florida...

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Students hanging out by the pool

UNF Dive-In event runs into conflict due to rain

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern Sep 7, 2024

Although the event was partially canceled due to inclement weather, hundreds of students lined up in the rain to attend the “Dive-In” movie night event on Sept. 3. Disney and Pixar’s “Inside...

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Former Tesla senior director discusses environmental and political issues in panel discussion

Former Tesla senior director discusses environmental and political issues in panel discussion

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern Aug 28, 2024

This week, Rohan Patel,  former senior director of public policy and business development at Tesla, visited the University of North Florida for a panel discussion. The program, “Powering the Future:...

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The comedy show featuring Keenan Thompson will take place at the Fine Arts Center in the Lazarra Performance Hall on Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. Admission is free for all UNF students with an Osprey1 card. Doors will open at 6 p.m. (Courtesy of UNF SG)

Comedian Kenan Thompson to perform live at UNF

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief Aug 15, 2024

The University of North Florida’s Student Government announced Thursday that comedian Kenan Thompson will be the performer for its scheduled on-campus comedy show.  SG President Michael Barcal announced...

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Food truck at Party in the Plaza event.

Cookout and Pool Party highlight Summer B campus events at UNF

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter Jun 19, 2024

Even during a “slower time for events on campus,” the University of North Florida will still have plenty of activities for students during the upcoming Summer B term, according to Student Life Director...

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Putting the ‘fun’ in funnel fries – Student Life to host Food Truck Frenzy

Putting the ‘fun’ in funnel fries – Student Life to host Food Truck Frenzy

Joseph Wolfe, Government Reporter May 21, 2024

On May 21st, the Office of Student Life will host Food Truck Frenzy, a free event for UNF students and faculty alike. This marks the 2nd event of its kind since the start of the calendar year. According...

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Hannah Kalas and other students gather around Tucker. (Madelyn Schneider)

Campus Canines helping students destress before finals week

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor Apr 29, 2024

Students at the University of North Florida have been flocking to the library before finals week to study for their big exams, and the library organized some events like visits from the Campus Canines...

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Rabbi Novack holds a schmura matza during an interview with Spinnaker. This particular matza, he said, was made in Ukraine.

UNF Chabad and Jewish Ospreys gear up for Passover celebrations at UNF

Sydney Teitelbaum, Police Reporter Apr 22, 2024

Passover begins this Monday, a week-long holiday honoring the Israelites' journey to freedom from slavery in Egypt. At the University of North Florida, the Jewish Ospreys are hosting Passover Seder, a...

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Ernesto Zedillo speaking at the Distinguished Voices Lecture on Tuesday night (Photo courtesy of the World Affairs Council)

Ernesto Zedillo’s lecture at UNF: A polarizing speaker with unifying ideas

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor Apr 15, 2024

Last Tuesday night, former Mexican president Ernesto Zedillo spoke at the Adam W. Herbert University Center to give his perspective on Latin America-U.S. economic relations as part of the Distinguished...

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UNF spent nearly $300,000 on OzFest performers T-Pain and Flo Milli

UNF spent nearly $300,000 on OzFest performers T-Pain and Flo Milli

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor Apr 10, 2024

The University of North Florida’s annual homecoming concert, OzFest, took place on February 3, and T-Pain and Flo Milli’s contracts show nearly $300,000 was spent on the featured performers. Headliner...

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(Photo courtesy of UNF)

Former Mexican President Ernesto Zedillo speaking at UNF Tuesday night

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor Apr 9, 2024

The University of North Florida will host this semester’s final Distinguished Voices lecture on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Adam W. Herbert University Center, where former Mexican president Ernesto Zedillo...

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