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Time to BeReal: social media without the filters

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter | Aug 16, 2022

BeReal is the latest ‘not another social network’ designed to bring users of social media back to reality and away from the filters. Alexis Barreyat and Kevin Perreau, French founders and CEOs of BeReal,...

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Flight School welcomes incoming UNF freshmen to the Osprey Nest

Mallory Pace, Government Reporter | Aug 15, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) opens its wings to welcome around 700 incoming freshmen for Flight School on Aug. 20.   Flight School is a freshmen onboarding program held at UNF to introduce...

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Teresa Steele wears a white jacket with the name "TERESA" written in black sharpie on it and stands next to a young child wearing a black hoodie. The child is holding a baby wearing red and white.

UNF nurse spends 30 years helping people in underdeveloped countries

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Aug 8, 2022

With 30 years of international aid experience and three University of North Florida (UNF) degrees, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Teresa Steele believes helping people in developing countries is rewarding...

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Professors before they were professors: Charles Fitzsimmons

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Aug 5, 2022

Upcoming professor Charles Fitzsimmons will teach his first University of North Florida (UNF) class in the upcoming Fall semester.  Despite that class being his first time teaching at UNF, Fitzsimmons...

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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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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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