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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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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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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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How are you doing?; SG releases survey on Osprey mental health

Carter Mudgett, Reporter | Feb 16, 2021

With the purpose of understanding student’s evolving mental health needs at UNF, Student Government put out a survey to gauge Osprey's thoughts on the importance of the issue.  The survey consists...

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First case of UK COVID-19 variant in Jacksonville

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor | Feb 15, 2021

On Friday, Feb. 12, The Duval County Health Department confirmed that one case of the United Kingdom COVID variant had been found in Jacksonville.   Health experts have warned that the number could...

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Two critically endangered bongo calves born at the Jacksonville Zoo

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor | Feb 10, 2021

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is now home to two more critically endangered Eastern Bongo calves. One calf was born on Dec. 17, 2020, while the other was born later on Jan. 8, 2021.  Both calves...

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A healthy conversation with Alpha Chi: Domestic violence awareness for college students

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief | Feb 9, 2021

Join Alpha Chi Omega in a Zoom about the qualities of a healthy relationship and early signs of domestic abuse on Feb. 10, from 7 p.m. through 8 p.m. The event will cover healthy relationships, domestic...

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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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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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UNF Senate approves Lyft Rideshare Program

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter | Feb 8, 2021

UNF is poised to follow the example of colleges and universities across the country in supporting the transportation of students. Last week, the Budget and Allocations Committee approved the Lyft Rideshare...

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MOS: Students react to Lend-a-Wing’s move to the Game Room

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief | Feb 5, 2021

Lend-a-Wing has been moved from Hicks Hall and been merged with the Game Room in order to make it more accessible for students. Ospreys share their opinion on the matter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ibqjOBwhwA&ab_channel=SpinnakerTV Video...

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What’s up with UNF’s reputation of standing for “U Never Finish”?

What’s up with UNF’s reputation of standing for “U Never Finish”?

Shelby Senesac, News Editor | Feb 4, 2021

Spinnaker decided to ask students through a multiple-choice poll posted on Facebook and Instagram on why they think UNF got the unfortunate naming “U Never Finish,” and the results might surprise you.  Students...

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