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Overhead view of TIAA Bank at sunset

Through the eyes of a photographer: February

Justin Nedrow, Photographer Mar 1, 2023

The shortest month of the year is over yet it was still jam-packed with important moments. From on-campus rallies and sports to sunset shots of the University of North Florida and even NASCAR, scroll through...

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THE CROWN ACT in big pink letters

Understanding the CROWN Act: The importance of knowledge and acceptance of all hair types

Aubrey Lowery, Multimedia Journalist Feb 28, 2023

A key way that people can express themselves is through how they wear their hair and until recently, there has been limited legislation that ensures that everyone’s hair choices are accepted in both...

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A student records in class with Dr. Rita Brodnax's approval.

Can you record in class?

Grae Barron, Reporter Feb 27, 2023

The line between privacy and academic growth has blurred as students are now legally allowed to record class lectures without permission from professors. However, some University of North Florida faculty...

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The University of North Florida's National Association of Homebuilders after their victory in Las Vegas. (Photo courtesy of Max Andrews).

The cold, harsh road to victory

Judd Barczak, Reporter Feb 23, 2023

After months of hard work, the University of North Florida chapter of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) was finally making its way to Las Vegas to compete against 40 other school NAHB branches...

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From left, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. President and Chief Financial Officer Joe Berchtold, SeatGeek, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jack Groetzinger, Jam Productions LLC Chief Executive Officer and President Jerry Mickelson, The James Madison Institute Senior Vice President Sal Nuzzo, American Antitrust Institute Vice President For Legal Advocacy Kathleen Bradish, and singer-songwriter Clyde Lawrence appear before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing to examine promoting competition and protecting consumers in live entertainment on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Changes may be on the horizon for Ticketmaster after Senate hearing

Aubrey Lowery, Multimedia Journalist Feb 21, 2023

For Alexa Gonzalez receiving a presale code for Taylor Swift’s verified fans' ticket sale for her upcoming Era tour felt like getting an early Christmas present—little did she know the nightmare that...

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Student Health Services and the Brooks College of Health at the University of North Florida as seen from above.

The future of the world’s new normal after COVID-19

Judd Barczak, Reporter Feb 10, 2023

It’s been nearly a year since the University of North Florida stopped mandatory self-reporting of COVID-19 cases. The campus community is on its way to recovering some sense of “normalcy,” but even...

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A sign by UNF's Eco Adventure pavilion by Lot 54.

UNF’s first open zip night of the semester happens tonight. What do you need to know?

Aubrey Lowery, Multimedia Journalist Feb 9, 2023

The Osprey Challenge Course is reopening to the community tonight and the University of North Florida’s Eco Adventure is celebrating with its first open zip night of the semester.  This is an opportunity...

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Brennan Wojtyla in the Museum of Contemporary Art Artist-in-Residence Studio.

Merging industrial artifacts with fine art, MOCA features UNF artist

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Feb 8, 2023

University of North Florida alumni Brennan Wojtyla brings industrial artifacts into a fine art setting in his solo exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). Wojtlya has been working as MOCA’s...

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UNF celebrates Black History Month; here’s the rundown

Grae Barron, Reporter Feb 7, 2023

Black History Month has begun and the University of North Florida is celebrating with events from multiple organizations on campus all month long.   Starting on the Feb. 1, the Intercultural Center...

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Pentatonix performed for a packed Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022.

Through the eyes of a photographer: December and January

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Feb 1, 2023

A month into the new year, check out Spinnaker's gallery of photos from Dec. 2022 and Jan. 2023! ___ For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments...

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Small purple flowers at the base of the statue

New additions to campus botanical gardens look to connect UNF students with nature

Aubrey Lowery, Multimedia Journalist Jan 31, 2023

Throughout campus, after every turn, you’ll find yourself in a new environment. However, you may not know that there are 24 botanical gardens spread across campus, each capable of providing the same...

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Student union banner

It’s homecoming week at UNF. Here’s what you need to know

Mallory Pace, News Editor Jan 30, 2023

Homecoming week at the University of North Florida has arrived; made possible by UNF’s Student Government and Osprey Life and Productions, each day consists of a new event, all leading up to the annual...

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