Skip to Main Content
UNF's #1 Student-Run News Source

UNF Spinnaker

UNF's #1 Student-Run News Source

UNF Spinnaker

UNF's #1 Student-Run News Source

UNF Spinnaker

Community

Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash.

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...

Read More
Photo courtesy of AJMC

The pandemic’s impact on UNF’s Anime Club

Ketan Narotam, Police Reporter Mar 9, 2021

Due to COVID-19, the UNF Anime Japanese Media Club (AJMC) has moved their in-person watch parties from the Student Union Building to the online gaming communication platform Discord.   The AJMC is...

Read More
Photo by Isabella and Louisa Fischer on Unsplash.

What’s new with fast-food coffee?

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Mar 9, 2021

The well-known slogan “America runs on Dunkin” could not ring more true for college students who are tired and on the go constantly. Fast food joints serving up coffee are necessary and essential pit...

Read More
Image courtesy of Joel Muniz via Unsplash

Celebrate International Women’s Day

Morgan Jeremy, Reporter Mar 8, 2021

Monday, March 8, marks the 110th International Women’s Day, a day “celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women” and raising awareness for women’s equality and...

Read More
Photo by Good Free Photos on Unsplash.

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...

Read More
Photo by Edwin Hooper on Unsplash.

A timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Mar 8, 2021

It has now been a year since the coronavirus pandemic took off in the United States. While the road has been long and bumpy, there is seemingly a new hope on the horizon after President Joe Biden told...

Read More
President Joe Biden speaks in the State Dining Room of the White House, Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP: Biden order could change how colleges handle sex misconduct

AAMER MADHANI, Associated Press Mar 8, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to sign an executive order on Monday directing the Department of Education to review policies implemented by Donald Trump's administration, including changes...

Read More
Photo courtesy of UNF.

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...

Read More
Photo by sydney Rae on Unsplash.

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...

Read More
Photo by ?? Janko Ferlič on Unsplash.

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...

Read More
A copy of the book "And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street," by Dr. Seuss, rests in a chair, Monday, March 1, 2021, in Walpole, Mass. Dr. Seuss Enterprises, the business that preserves and protects the author and illustrator's legacy, announced on his birthday, Tuesday, March 2, 2021, that it would cease publication of several children's titles including "And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street" and "If I Ran the Zoo," because of insensitive and racist imagery. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

AP: 6 Dr. Seuss books won’t be published for racist images

MARK PRATT, Associated Press Mar 3, 2021

BOSTON (AP) — Six Dr. Seuss books — including “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street” and “If I Ran the Zoo” — will stop being published because of racist and insensitive imagery,...

Read More
Photo courtesy of HR.com

C.A.M.P Osprey awarded for leadership skills

Ketan Narotam, Police Reporter Mar 1, 2021

HR.com , one of the largest social networking sites dedicated to human resources professionals, awarded the Collegiate Achievement and Mentoring Program (C.A.M.P Osprey) the LEAD award on Feb. 17, 2021,...

Read More