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Online programs offer education, regardless of location

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor | Aug 4, 2022

Imagine earning a college degree without commuting to campus, getting dressed for class or even leaving your bed. For many students, this may not sound too far-fetched after living through a pandemic,...

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The gallery of Kara Walker's art at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA).

Artist Kara Walker explores race, gender and violence in work displayed at the MOCA

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Aug 4, 2022

Covering the walls of the third floor in the Jacksonville Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is a collection of Kara Walker’s pensive artwork. Walker dives into racism, colonialism, gender violence and...

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Through the eyes of a photographer: July

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Aug 4, 2022

Check out Spinnaker's best photos of July from photographers Justin Nedrow, Darvin Nelson and more! ___ For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments...

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The Clubhouse (glass doors on right) and Osprey Cove (brick building on the left). (Photo courtesy of UNF)

Housing reservations open up: What to know and quick tips

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Aug 3, 2022

University of North Florida (UNF) students received an email Monday night detailing how, when and where they can make their reservations to move in for the Fall 2022 semester. Here is what you need to...

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Local bakeries that will bake you smile

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Jul 29, 2022

Every now and then, students get a sweet tooth that the typical on-campus Starbucks pastry can’t satisfy. And when you’ve got a craving for baked goods, they might as well be fresh too. Here are some...

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How you can finally stop annoying spam calls

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Jul 28, 2022

Does “we’ve been trying to contact you regarding your car's extended warranty” sound familiar to you? Spam calls have been a nuisance to people for a long time, begging the question: How do they...

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How inflation impacts college students

How inflation impacts college students

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist | Jul 27, 2022

Being a college student is already expensive. Balancing school and work are challenging, and with inflation on the rise, tuition, meal plans, and housing might concern you. The United States Consumer...

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UNF Interim President Pamella "Pam" Chally poses for a photograph

UNF’s Interim President ends her role, Dr. Limayem’s term begins

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor | Jul 27, 2022

The University of North Florida’s (UNF) Interim President, Dr. Pamela Chally, concludes her time leading the university this week, and Dr. Moez Limayem will begin his term as UNF’s president Monday,...

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Does white noise and other background sounds really help you fall sound asleep?

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Jul 27, 2022

It's not always easy to get a good night's sleep, especially for students living on-campus. While a new living situation or noisy roommates may make it difficult to get a full eight hours, some studies...

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Staff photos of Carter Mudgett and Riley Platt side by side

Two Spinnaker writers become award-winning journalists

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor | Jul 26, 2022

The University of North Florida Spinnaker’s Editor-in-Chief, Carter Mudgett, and Sports Editor, Riley Platt, are among the winners of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) 2022 Green Eyeshade...

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Introducing Justice Kevin Luhrs of UNF Student Government

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter | Jul 21, 2022

Sworn in as one of the University of North Florida (UNF) Student Government’s (SG) Associate Justices, Kevin Luhrs' history with SG is a long and diverse one.  A recent graduate of UNF with his undergraduate...

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Professors before they were professors: Dr. Heather Truelove

Professors before they were professors: Dr. Heather Truelove

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Jul 20, 2022

Professor Heather Truelove is an expert in environmental psychology, among many other things. One uncommon fact about her educational career is that in addition to being a University of North Florida (UNF)...

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