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Placer speaking with Driscoll mid-game.

How the transfer portal has flipped the college basketball world upside down

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Apr 17, 2023

The transfer portal has — in some sense — made college sports unrecognizable. Since its arrival in 2018, the portal has allowed for less-restricted movement of collegiate athletes from institution...

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Newly sworn-in Student Body President John Grosso and Student Body Vice President Emily Sullivan. (Courtesy of John Grosso)

Jacksonville collaboration, housing development among UNF’s newly sworn-in SG administration’s initiatives

Marissa Cannegieter, Government Reporter | Apr 14, 2023

Claiming victory in this semester’s election, University of North Florida Student Body President John Grosso and Student Body Vice President Emily Sullivan were sworn into their roles today, officially...

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Nathaniel Rodefer discusses his time  as student body president during an interview with Spinnaker.

Less than a week away, UNF’s soon-to-be former-student body president reflects

Marissa Cannegieter, Government Reporter | Apr 10, 2023

It’s been almost exactly a year since Nathaniel Rodefer was sworn in as the University of North Florida’s student body president.  Now, less than a week before the end of his term, Spinnaker sat...

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Self-service kiosks have been added to the UNF Student Union food court.

Checking in on self-checkout

Judd Barczak, Reporter | Apr 10, 2023

It’s been three months since the University of North Florida introduced its new self-service kiosks to the on-campus dining experience, done in an effort to minimize wait times and stress on employees....

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The Chabad of Southside’s entrance.

How the Chabad of Southside has helped Jacksonville students prepare for Passover

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Apr 5, 2023

Jewish people worldwide celebrate Passover today, a holiday commemorating their liberation from Egypt in ancient times. The first two nights of Passover are when Jews hold a Seder, a 15-step feast full...

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Meet UNF's Osprey Involvement Center

Meet UNF’s Osprey Involvement Center

Mallory Pace, News Editor | Apr 3, 2023

The Osprey Involvement Center (OIC) is a branch of the University of North Florida’s Student Government’s executive branch that seeks to help student clubs and encourage students to become involved...

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A rainbow-dyed rose in focus on the right side of the image. Three members of the small band are blurred in the back

The world is better with color, not without; UNF LGBTQ Center event highlights

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Apr 3, 2023

It was 6 p.m. on a Friday night, and light streamed through the Museum of Contemporary Art’s front windows in downtown Jacksonville. The first few dozen of about 100 guests were just arriving, there...

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Savannah Bananas owner Jesse Cole standing outside of 121 Financial Ballpark welcoming in fans into the stadium. At 121 Financial Ballpark in Jacksonville, Florida on March 5th, 2023.

Through the eyes of a photographer: March

Justin Nedrow, Photographer | Apr 3, 2023

From the world-famous Savannah Bananas to Grammy-winning artists, Jacksonville had it all this past month. Check out these galleries with Spinnaker photographer Justin Nedrow's top photos of the month! ___ For...

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UNF megaphone on arena floor

How Giving Day is helping propel UNF athletics to the next level

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Mar 31, 2023

It’s easy to look at the pageantry and showmanship of upper-level college athletics and assume that revenue comes effortlessly. Unfortunately for many low-major and mid-major schools, such as the University...

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The Villages dorms at UNF

New Osprey Voice asks students about on campus housing concerns

Marissa Cannegieter, Government Reporter | Mar 30, 2023

The newest Osprey Voice Survey asks students their concerns about the scarcity of housing contracts, increase in housing prices, maintenance in on campus housing and residence hall parking. What questions...

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A guide to voting in the UNF Student Government election

Marissa Cannegieter, Government Reporter | Mar 20, 2023

Voting for Student Government’s election begins tomorrow morning at the University of North Florida where students will weigh in on who they want to represent them in the Senate.   Spinnaker spoke...

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Hendricksen drives to the rim

Breaking down Carter Hendricksen’s legendary UNF career

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Mar 14, 2023

UNF men’s basketball forward Carter Hendricksen may have played his last game in an Osprey uniform, but it’s clear to see the impact he has left on the program. Spinnaker recently had the chance...

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