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The Osprey Race Team competed at the FSAE competition in Michigan. Photo courtesy of Thomas Strickland.

UNF Osprey Racing Team receives $30,000 donation

Sarah Bethea | Sep 6, 2018

On Tuesday, Sept. 4, the UNF Osprey Racing Team received a $30,000 donation from APR Energy and the John and Suzanne Campion Family Foundation. The team is a partnership among engineering and business...

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Makers of Tinder to launch Tinder U: Will Ospreys use it?

Steven Thompson | Aug 29, 2018

Speed dating was once a popular and fun way to date a decade ago—it was part musical chairs, part millisecond interview of potential date partners. Now, however, the fragile dance of potential partners...

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Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens. Photo by Sarah Bethea.

Calling all weekend warriors! Give hiking a try at these local trails

Sarah Bethea | Aug 23, 2018

Appalachian Trail. Pacific Crest Trail. Mountains-to-Sea Trail. These are just a few of the long-distance hiking trails that we have in the United States. In fact, in 2015 it was determined by the American...

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Graduate wearing her customized cap.

Photo Gallery: Inside look at graduation

Khorri Newton, Photo Editor | Aug 8, 2018

Photos by Khorri Newton — For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments or concerns, contact editor@unfspinnaker.com.

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A look at first semester experiences for first-time college students

A look at first semester experiences for first-time college students

Jessica May | Aug 3, 2018

Whether you’re a freshman or a "junior by credits," the first semester of college is nothing anyone can prepare you for. Moving away from home, starting new routines and having to meet new friends are...

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The boardwalk of Jacksonville Beach. Photo courtesy of Inside Florida.

Jacksonville Beach mayor introduces proposal to potentially make certain beach restaurants close at midnight

Alan Vargas and Kevin Beaugrand | Jul 29, 2018

*Correction 8/2: The public workshop will be held on Wednesday, August 8 at 6 p.m., not 5 p.m. Mayor Charlie Latham of Jacksonville Beach has proposed closing certain restaurants at midnight in...

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Brown is reportedly starting her own nonprofit organization, "Crawl, Walk, Run: From Teens to Queens."

UNF student organizes volunteer opportunity to feed the homeless on journey to starting her own nonprofit

Sam Chaney, News Editor | Jul 21, 2018

Starting a nonprofit organization may not be the easiest endeavor for a full-time college student, but one Osprey has taken to the streets to encourage empowerment and philanthropy around the nest. On...

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A new sculpture to the UNF Sculpture Park.

UNF Seaside Sculpture Park features new art

Khorri Newton and Lili Weinstein | Jul 12, 2018

Having originally opened in June 2016, the UNF Seaside Sculpture Park has recently seen the installment of its third round of fresh student art. The new sculptures were installed on Tuesday, July...

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Why are Millennials moving to Jacksonville?

Alan Vargas | Jul 1, 2018

It’s hard to guess what makes someone decide they wanted to move to Jacksonville; some people might say it’s the weather or the beaches while others would argue it’s the breweries, the Jaguars...

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Photo by Khorri Newton.

In the name of action and memory: UNF holds a memorial event in honor of the two-year anniversary of Pulse

Sam Chaney, News Editor | Jun 12, 2018

A paper bag bearing a name seems a dismal representation for a life lost, yet a total of 49 of them sat next to a stage bearing a single rainbow flag in the Student Union, the flag hanging solemnly...

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Entry to the LGBT Resource Center. Photo by Tiffany Butler.

LGBT Resource Center’s take on Supreme Court’s decision of Colorado baker

Carly Kramer, Video Director | Jun 4, 2018

On Monday, June 4 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Colorado baker Jack Phillips can refuse to bake a customized cake for a same-sex wedding. The ruling was made as a result of certain religious restrictions...

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Photo by Aisling Glocke.

Where to Find UNF’s Lost and Found

Aisling Glocke | May 9, 2018

  Have you ever left an item in class and couldn’t find it the next day? If so, there’s a chance it could’ve been dropped off at UNF’s Lost & Found. UNF’s Lost & Found...

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