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Unidentified people at tables outside the original Boathouse, circa 1973-1975.

A look into the Boathouse’s tumultuous history

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Apr 20, 2022

Did you know that the original Boathouse burned down in a fire? Or that it used to be called “Wackadoo’s?” Well, the Boathouse has quite an interesting history, and many hope its future is likewise. In...

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UNF Sculpture Program to bring potatoes to Germany

UNF Sculpture Program to bring potatoes to Germany

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Apr 8, 2022

Potatoes are one of the most popular vegetables in the world. People may be familiar with red, gold or even sweet potatoes, but two University of North Florida (UNF) professors are working to add “sculpture”...

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Miles Dittmar smiles with some of his products outside UNF’s Library.

Introducing Miles Dittmar, student entrepreneur and CEO of the Beaten Path Co.

Lauren Fox, General Assignment Reporter Mar 21, 2022

"I didn't even know what entrepreneur meant until, like, outside of high school," 23-year-old UNF advertising senior and entrepreneur Miles Dittmar said. Operating out of his living room in St. Augustine,...

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“LGBT RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS” reads a sign at a protest against anti-LGBT legislation in Florida on March 2, 2022, on the UNF Green.

UNF students and allies protest against anti-LGBTQ legislation

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Mar 4, 2022

(Updated Tuesday, March 8, to include correct inclusion of protest organizer.) With rainbow flags, large signs and passionate chants, University of North Florida LGBTQ students, faculty, staff and...

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UNF Women’s Center Women's Center event calendar advertisement, courtesy of UNF Women’s Center.

Women’s History Month begins today, events to look out for

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Mar 1, 2022

Close on the heels of Black History Month, March celebrates Women’s History Month.  The University of North Florida Women’s Center has several events planned across all of March, with the exception...

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UNF students wait in line for a food truck at Jax Melanin Market Meets Market Days

UNF and Jax Melanin Market collide, a dual photo gallery

University of North Florida Market Day: Invited to the UNF Student Union Plaza, students enjoyed food trucks, black locally owned businesses and live music to celebrate the last full week of Black History...

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Cast members for the Swoop Troupe production of the Lightning Thief after a run of the show.

Lightning in the theater: A first look at The Lightning Thief

Lauren Fox, Reporter Feb 10, 2022

The Lightning Thief, a coming-of-age adventure musical, premiers Friday night as the University of North Florida (UNF) Swoop Troupe brings the first book of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series to...

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Black History Month graphic by Spinnaker Creative Services.

Black History Month 2022 UNF calendar of events

Julia Croston, News Editor Feb 1, 2022

(Updated 10:00 am Tuesday, Feb. 1, to include updated Kickoff event.) Celebrating Black History Month, various organizations on UNF’s campus are hosting free events throughout the month of February.  The...

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The cast of Hamlet receives applause from the audience after their performance at MOCA Jacksonville.

A closer look at UNF Shakespeare’s Hamlet

Ethan Leckie, Volunteer Reporter Jan 21, 2022

For the last week, UNF Shakespeare has been performing Hamlet to audiences in MOCA Jacksonville and UNF’s Lazarra Theater, respectively. Their production is unique in that students were integral in every...

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Banners and flags adorn the University of North Florida John A. Delaney Student Union during the 2021 World Fest Village Market Day.

How to prepare for life after college

Julia Croston, Government Reporter Dec 2, 2021

Eventually, we all leave the nest and choose a path for the future. Selecting a career path and preparing for the future could be a strenuous process. Spinnaker met with advisors Patricia Palmer, Emily...

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The former Arena Walkway after the collision, with the road temporarily blocked off
Photo by Mark Judson

Will UNF ever see a return of the Arena Walkway?

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Nov 12, 2021

To any student who started attending UNF in the past five years, they would have never known that there was once an elevated Arena Walkway connecting the Arena to the Arena Garage, safely above traffic....

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Community Potluck at Ogier Gardens

Community Potluck at Ogier Gardens

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist Oct 27, 2021

The UNF Slow Food Chapter club will host a spooky community potluck at the Ogier Gardens on Friday Oct. 29 at 5:00 p.m. The gathering is open to all students. Participants are encouraged to bring their...

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