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SDS holds Black Lives Matter Rally on Campus

SDS holds Black Lives Matter Rally on Campus

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Oct 14, 2021

(Updated 11:45 am Oct. 22 to include SDS statement) UNF Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) held our annual Black Lives Matter on October 11th, 2021. After a history of racist events on campus, such...

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Graphic by Majdouline Bakor

Ogier Gardens & Farmers Markets Around JAX

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist Oct 13, 2021

The Ogier Gardens at UNF assist students with the opportunity to take advantage of learning more about their food plate through nutrition based services. These include tours, workshops, and recipes to...

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Inside Osprey Life and Productions

Inside Osprey Life and Productions

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Oct 12, 2021

If you have attended any events on-campus, such as during Week of Welcome, drive-in movies, or the recent Battle of the Bands, you've probably noticed that most of these events have one major thing in...

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Student Government passes a trio of bills ahead of ‘Rally in Tally’

Julia Croston, Student Government Reporter Oct 11, 2021

(Updated Oct. 12 to correct a minor error.) On Friday, Oct. 8, Student Government (SG) met in the Senate chambers to finalize new legislation before it will be presented to state legislators at Rally...

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Photo by Camille Shaw.

Is UNF dining understaffed?

Amelia Simmons, Police Reporter Oct 6, 2021

Students on campus over the past few weeks have most likely seen these signs offering bonuses to anyone who would like to apply for a part-time or full-time job with UNF dining, and dozens of the signs...

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The Thomas G. Carpenter library.  Photo by Colin McCann

UNF library celebrates Banned Books week

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Sep 28, 2021

The UNF library started celebrating banned books week on Monday, Sep. 27. This week-long celebration brings attention to the countless books that are often banned from local libraries for a multitude of...

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The Search for Sgt. Quackers

The Search for Sgt. Quackers

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Sep 27, 2021

If you live on-campus this semester, you've probably been to the Library. If you've been to the library, you've probably also seen a certain large floating goldfish in the nearby lake. That is Colonel...

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UNF Game room hosts massive Smash Tournament

Marie Billow, Volunteer Reporter Sep 20, 2021

Nate Lee and Josh Chapple are the winners of the UNF Game Room’s Super Smash Bros. Tournament. Last Friday, Lee narrowly beat his good friend Chapple after six grueling hours of narrowing down the...

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Photo by Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor.

The new Lufrano Gallery exhibition on campus UNF students can experience

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Sep 16, 2021

Located in the John A. Delaney Student Union, The Lufrano Intercultural Gallery is presenting a new, unique art experience for students at no cost. The exhibit,‘YET WE ARE: Personal Narrative and Shared...

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The Significance of Yom Kippur

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Sep 15, 2021

Yom Kippur follows Rosh Hashanah and is considered the most important holiday in the Jewish Faith. According to tradition, Jews are encouraged to make amends and ask forgiveness for sins committed during...

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Spinnaker staff reflects on the 20th anniversary of 9/11

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Sep 10, 2021

The 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001, is just around the corner. It’s a horrific day in our nation’s history and represents true evil. As the date inches closer, it’s time to turn our attention...

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What are the most common Emotional Support Animals among UNF students?

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Sep 9, 2021

Studies have shown that our generation is far more likely than other generations to suffer from anxiety and depression. This cannot be attributed to one singular source, but it is alarming for our future. While...

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