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Study tips for incoming students

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Sep 7, 2021

Starting college can be intimidating for incoming students, due to the academic load that often requires a different approach than the one once used in high school. Here are some tips to get on the right...

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The significance of Rosh Hashanah

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Sep 7, 2021

Today marks the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, which is the first day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. Rosh Hashanah is one of the holiest days in Judaism and signifies the creation...

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Activities on campus you may not know about

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Sep 7, 2021

College loans and expenses can go toward more than your academic experience at UNF. They also could go towards student life.   There are over 200 clubs and organizations to choose from on-campus,...

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Dorm rooms, one of the on campus amenities that may end up being unavailable to students if Covid-19 cases surge. 
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Does living off campus take away from the college experience?

Omar Aftab, Reporter Aug 16, 2021

College is known for being all about the “experience.” It gives young adults a chance to live on their own in a relatively stable environment and prepare to become increasingly responsible before gaining...

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Swoop Troupe Announces “Lightning Thief” as their next Musical

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Aug 12, 2021

The writer is a member of Swoop Troupe. Last week, UNF’s premiere theatre group, the Swoop Troupe Theatre Corporation, announced “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” as its musical...

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Student Government releases Osprey Voice to hear student’s thoughts on returning in the fall

Carter Mudgett, News Editor Jul 23, 2021

In an effort to understand students as they return to campus in the fall semester, Student Government has released an Osprey Voice to gauge how Ospreys are feeling.  The survey has only a few questions,...

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"Zaddy," "Yeet," and other popular words added to Dictionary.com

“Zaddy,” “Yeet,” and other popular words added to Dictionary.com

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter Jul 21, 2021

Dust off that old scrabble board for family game night because Dictionary.com has added more than 300 new words that cover topics ranging from COVID-19 to well-known pop culture references.  "Our team...

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In this June 2021 photo provided by Maria Price,  Genshu Price drops off cans and bottles at a recycling center in Kahaluʻu, Hawaii. Price has recycled over 100,000 cans and bottles to raise money for students' college tuition through his fundraiser, Bottles4College. (Bottles4College via AP)

AP: Hawaii teenager recycles to help students reach college

JESSIE WARDARSKI and LUIS ANDRES HENAO, Associated Press Jul 21, 2021

In the beginning, Genshu Price recycled for his own sake — his father said it would be a good way to save money for his college tuition. But then, he came up with grander idea: Why not recycle thousands...

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Tropical Storm Elsa’s projected impacts and expectations

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter Jul 4, 2021

Wreaking havoc throughout Haiti and the Dominican Republic this weekend, Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to pass by Key West, Florida late Monday and make landfall near Tampa.  The National Hurricane...

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Mayor of Jax Beach recaps Orange Crush Festival; Shares thoughts on the event

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Jun 25, 2021

Last weekend, the highly anticipated Orange Crush Festival made its way to Jacksonville Beach. Spinnaker spoke with Jacksonville Beach Mayor Chris Hoffman to discuss the events that took place and if the...

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UNF professor gives insight into research of refugee youth and their experiences in America

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter Jun 23, 2021

Earlier this week, Spinnaker met with UNF Assistant Professor Dr. Dilek Kayaalp to discuss her research with refugee youth in both Canada and the U.S.  Since the 2000s, Dr. Kayaalp has been conducting...

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The common LGBT Flag, created by Gilbert Baker.

A guide to some of the flags of the LGBTQIA+ community

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jun 21, 2021

Every year, Pride Month is celebrated in June. Everyone knows of the iconic rainbow flag, but what many may not know is that there are other pride flags with their own specific meanings as well. LGBTQ+...

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