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Osprey Impact is a  new way to track community service. Photo by Lili Weinstein

Osprey Impact: A new way to track community service  

Joslyn Simmons | Aug 22, 2017

Doing a lot of community service? Don’t worry, UNF has moved to a new system called Osprey Impact to track volunteer hours in a user-friendly form. Once a profile is completed with information,...

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10 campus services you should know about

Tierney Harvey | Aug 21, 2017

After the lull of a deserted summer campus, fall semester is here, and students are back at UNF. Both new and returning Ospreys should know that campus offers a lot more than classes. Here is a...

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Last minute reminders for the Great American Eclipse

Hannah Lee | Aug 21, 2017

The solar eclipse is today, with the peak being at 2:47 p.m. We have some last minute tips from Aditi Mahadir, a physics junior, who is part of the Astronomy Club and is the Treasurer of the Society...

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Eclipse steals and deals

Cassie Peterinelli | Aug 21, 2017

With the Great American Eclipse only hours away from Jacksonville, many local businesses are participating in the fun with deals on this much anticipated day. MoonPie Post or tweet a photo today...

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9 things to know about the solar eclipse

Doriel Gale-Corley | Aug 21, 2017

Ospreys have a chance to catch the sight of a lifetime Monday - the solar eclipse. Eclipses only happen every 20 years, according to Dr. Chris Kelso, UNF assistant professor of physics. Many students will...

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Where to find solar eclipse glasses

Where to find solar eclipse glasses

Alexandra Torres-Perez | Aug 20, 2017

https://youtu.be/_EXp19CHcmo The solar eclipse is coming a lot sooner than you think, and one of the main necessities for watching it are solar eclipse glasses. Though they look like outdated 3D glasses...

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What to watch out for during the Week of Welcome

Ronnie Rodgers | Aug 19, 2017

With Fall 2017 right around the corner, UNF’s Week of Welcome isn't too far behind. Spinnaker put together a compilation of the most exciting events during the week long celebration. If you want...

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UNF student creates virtual reality tool to study tumors

UNF student creates virtual reality tool to study tumors

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZzX9mwfV30 A few years ago, Jason Smith, an undergrad majoring in computing and information sciences, wanted to keep his head down. Then after looking at careers, he...

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Homeless to hopeful: how a homeless student found success at UNF

Pierce Turner | Aug 15, 2017

    Being a student can be stressful to say the least. We all have to worry about money for books, tuition, food and whether we can pass the next test. But what if you also had to worry...

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UNF student searching for cause of dolphin health problems

UNF student searching for cause of dolphin health problems

Tierney Harvey | Aug 11, 2017

Some people don’t know there are dolphins living in the Saint Johns River. Even more are unaware that they’re in trouble, according to UNF coastal biology graduate student Amber Brown. In recent...

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Outtakes can be a great option when you don't ave time for the cafe. Photo by Ben Cross

Osprey Eyes Mystery Programs pays students to be secret shoppers

Ronnesha Rodgers | Aug 8, 2017

The Osprey Eyes Mystery Patron Program seeks out the good and the bad on venues around UNF’s campus. Starting back in 2014, the student-based customer service program is entering its eighth semester...

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Jacob Hardy with Violet, a T.A.I.L.S. graduate with terminal cancer. Photo provided by Pit Sisters.

UNF student changes lives of inmates and dogs

Pierce Turner | Aug 7, 2017

Internships are common for fourth year criminal justice majors at UNF, with most students taking theirs with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and doing ride-alongs or going to court. However, only...

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