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The Student Union is home to a number of free events for UNF Students. Photo by Alexis Molinaro.

Five reasons to flock to campus for entertainment

Courtney Stringfellow Sep 14, 2016
With a new semester upon us, Ospreys will have a number of ways to have fun without breaking the bank.
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Astronomy Night makes Ospreys look up

Astronomy Night makes Ospreys look up

Ashley Pace Sep 13, 2016

Excited and intrigued attendees of all ages waited in line for a turn at various telescopes, hoping to catch a glimpse of the moon, Mars and constellations at Astronomy Night on Sept. 9. Shannon Silverman,...

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Three UNF professors speaking at annual TEDx conference

Three UNF professors speaking at annual TEDx conference

Tiffany Butler Sep 8, 2016

Three UNF professors were selected to speak at the upcoming “Fear Less” TEDx conference in Jacksonville. Spinnaker was able to reach out to all three of these professors to see what inspired them...

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Lufrano Gallery displays wood-fired student art

Lufrano Gallery displays wood-fired student art

Lili Weinstein Sep 8, 2016

For UNF ceramics majors under associate professors Trevor Dunn and Stephen Haywood, trees are so much more than oxygen or paper. To them, wood is the fuel for their kiln that shapes their work into masterpieces. Students...

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Photo by Jamie Allen

Former student hosts donation drive for St. Vincent’s

Jariss George Sep 8, 2016

Partnered with the Jewish Ospreys, breast cancer survivor Jamie Allen is hosting a donation drive for cancer patients. These donations are to be distributed amongst the patients at Saint Vincent’s...

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Ozzie. Photo by Lili Weinstein

Ozzie Tryouts: A new Ozzie coming soon

Logan Ansteatt Sep 6, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2njRVM8f_Y A small gray room marked the audition space where five hopefuls put their mascotting skills to the test in order to become the next beloved symbol of UNF sports:...

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Profesor Dominik Guess in Germany. Photo courtesy Dominik Guess

Professor spotlight: Psychology professor awarded Distinguished Professor Award

Brenda Zelaya Sep 6, 2016

For a German student and now psychology professor, choosing a career path was not an easy task. This uncertainty was stirred because he couldn’t figure out what really moved him. But-- something changed. He...

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Students react to Hermine: "I'm actually really excited"

Students react to Hermine: “I’m actually really excited”

Tiffany Salameh Sep 1, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSxh-gbPJuc *Editors Note: This video was shot before Hermine strengthened into a hurricane. The sky is filled with a haze of indistinguishable clouds while students...

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Student Health Services helps make staying healthy easy

Courtney Stringfellow Sep 1, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCM8sU6iYqQ Correction: A quote in a previous version of this article stated that students can get an insurance plan for a little over $2,000 a year. That plan is no...

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Surf team rides wave of attention

Surf team rides wave of attention

Jariss George Aug 30, 2016

UNF’s award-winning surf team, stirred up a few waves of excitement on the green today. Students watched in awe as the team garnered some attention by setting up a huge Slip ’N Slide on the green. Members...

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Katy Murphy hugs her son at the Rio Olympics. Photo courtesy Katy Murphy

How an Olympian got his start on UNF’s campus

Will Weber Aug 30, 2016

When the starting buzzer rang, the eight coiled swimmers gripping the wall exploded out with full extension in the men’s gold medal 100m backstroke. From her front-row seat at Olympic Aquatics Stadium...

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Rodney Atkins concert won’t be rescheduled

Rodney Atkins concert won’t be rescheduled

Nick Blank Aug 28, 2016

  Rodney Atkins will not be returning to UNF after his Saturday night concert was canceled due to lightning, according to a tweet from Osprey Productions. Though the fans had a good time, Atkins...

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