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Dr. Andrew King. Photo by Audrey Carpenter

UNF Counseling Center looks to increase funding in wake of recent events

Audrey Carpenter | Sep 29, 2016
The Counseling Center looks to receive up to half a million dollars following a request by the Florida university system's Board of Governors.
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Vice President Chief of Staff Tom Serwatka Photo by Nick Blank

End of first-year housing requirement looks to benefit students, as UNF officials eye housing expansion

Nick Blank | Sep 27, 2016
Spinnaker talks to Housing Vice President Chief of Staff Tom Serwatka concerning the end of the first-year housing requirement, and how this may impact UNF going forward.
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College Optical Express. Photo by Lili Weinstein

Inside Look: How stores make their way to campus

Brenda Zelaya | Sep 26, 2016

How UNF decides what commercial businesses to bring to campus Students tend to begin and end their day at UNF with a cup of coffee from Starbucks or a meal from Chick-fil-A. Both businesses are well-known...

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Osprey Productions’ brings back annual Rocky Horror Picture Show

Tierney Harvey | Sep 25, 2016

Students should expect a “fun, raunchy, weird affair” at the Osprey Productions (OP) presentation of Rocky Horror Picture Show Sunday, said Junine Castin, director of OP. Though the event was cancelled...

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The Freshman Follow-Through

Will Weber | Sep 20, 2016
The Spinnaker follows three incoming freshman as they navigate their way around the pitfalls of college life.
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Jacksonville Sings aims to recruit students to UNF

Audrey Carpenter | Sep 20, 2016

Jacksonville Sings is a unique three-day event offered by UNF’s School of Music that brings aspiring high school choir students to campus and provides entertainment for the rest of the college community. Dr....

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Dr. Roy Kaplan introducing the need to talk about race. Photo by Erin Bisesti

Students engage in discussion about race in Courageous Conversation talk

Erin Bisesti | Sep 16, 2016
Students of various backgrounds gathered in the Student Union to discuss various aspects of race and social justice in on September 15.
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Clinton Campaign outreach triple-axles to UNF

Clinton Campaign outreach triple-axles to UNF

Logan Ansteatt | Sep 15, 2016

Two-time Olympic medalist Michelle Kwan visited UNF on behalf of the Clinton campaign Wednesday, Sept. 14. Her visit was part of a campaign through Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and Gainesville to highlight...

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The Student Union is home to a number of free events for UNF Students. Photo by Alexis Molinaro.

Five reasons to flock to campus for entertainment

Courtney Stringfellow | Sep 14, 2016
With a new semester upon us, Ospreys will have a number of ways to have fun without breaking the bank.
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Astronomy Night makes Ospreys look up

Astronomy Night makes Ospreys look up

Ashley Pace | Sep 13, 2016

Excited and intrigued attendees of all ages waited in line for a turn at various telescopes, hoping to catch a glimpse of the moon, Mars and constellations at Astronomy Night on Sept. 9. Shannon Silverman,...

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Three UNF professors speaking at annual TEDx conference

Three UNF professors speaking at annual TEDx conference

Tiffany Butler | Sep 8, 2016

Three UNF professors were selected to speak at the upcoming “Fear Less” TEDx conference in Jacksonville. Spinnaker was able to reach out to all three of these professors to see what inspired them...

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Former student hosts donation drive for St. Vincent’s

Jariss George | Sep 8, 2016

Partnered with the Jewish Ospreys, breast cancer survivor Jamie Allen is hosting a donation drive for cancer patients. These donations are to be distributed amongst the patients at Saint Vincent’s...

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