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Orange Crush Festival to bring the party to Jacksonville this weekend

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Jun 15, 2021

This weekend, June 18-20, the Orange Crush Festival is coming to Jacksonville to host a three-day event that will include a mixer/showcase, pool party, beach days, vendor villages, and after parties. The...

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Blood drive at Osprey Fountains on Tuesday, June 15

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Jun 14, 2021

The University of North Florida and the American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, June 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the common rooms at Osprey Fountains. The Osprey Fountains is located...

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Highlighting Marsha P. Johnson

Morgan Jeremy, Reporter Jun 10, 2021

Marsha P. Johnson was a woman who wore many hats for her community. As a black transwoman during a time when homosexuality was still considered to be a "mental illness," Marsha P. Johnson refused to hide...

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5 Safety Tips for Incoming Freshmen from UNF Police Chief Mackesy

Morgan Jeremy, Reporter Jun 8, 2021

Starting your first year of college can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be unsafe. Here are five important tips on ways to stay safe as an incoming freshman according to the Chief of UPD, Francis...

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A statue of former Vice President John C. Calhoun, a South Carolina native, stands in the lobby of the Statehouse on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. Republican South Carolina legislative leaders are unlikely this year to give permission to local governments or colleges who want to take down Confederate statues or rename buildings honoring segregationists. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)

UNF students’ thoughts on renaming high schools named after Confederates

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jun 4, 2021

In recent years, statues, monuments, and other things celebrating Confederate leaders have been facing increasing scrutiny. This also includes things explicitly and intentionally named after them, like...

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Celebrating Pride Month 2021

Morgan Jeremy, Police Reporter Jun 2, 2021

June 1 marks the beginning of Pride, a month-long celebration of LGBTQ+ individuals and culture in remembrance of the 1969 Stonewall Riots.  Back in the 60s, members of the LGBTQ community experienced...

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Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month; UNF ASIA speaks on the rise of Asian-American hate crimes

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief May 25, 2021

The month of May celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage. UNF’s Asian Students in Alliance (ASIA) believes that this year’s AAPI month has been successful and a true reflection...

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Pet abandonment on the rise as Americans return to the office

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter May 18, 2021

The issue stems from pet owners adopting pets to help break up the monotony of being stuck in their house all the time. As restrictions ease, many pet parents may find themselves not needing that distraction...

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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Lightsaber Meet-Up

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter May 17, 2021

On May the Fourth (May 4th), I had the opportunity to go to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios where hundreds of fans gathered to interact, take photos, and pose with their lightsabers. The...

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New CDC guidelines ease some concerns UNF faculty members raised

Shelby Senesac, News Editor May 14, 2021

Earlier this week, several UNF faculty members relayed in an email sent to all UNF faculty that they were troubled by UNF’s change to their mask policy which no longer requires masks to be worn on campus....

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SPINNAKER’S SUMMER 2021 MAGAZINE ISSUE AVAILABLE NOW!!!

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief May 14, 2021

Spinnaker cheerfully welcomes all new and returning Ospreys to the 2021 Summer A term.  Enjoy Spinnaker’s new digital zine that explores the freshmen experience and gives students the 101 on UNF. Link...

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Mental Health Awareness Month: Your mind matters

Mental Health Awareness Month: Your mind matters

Shelby Senesac, News Editor May 11, 2021

Say it louder for the people in the back: “You are not alone!” Mental health is just as important as physical health. The entire month of May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month and works...

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