Skip to Main Content
UNF's #1 Student-Run News Source

UNF Spinnaker

UNF's #1 Student-Run News Source

UNF Spinnaker

UNF's #1 Student-Run News Source

UNF Spinnaker

Features

Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Getting more bang for your buck at UNF

Michael Herrera Sep 9, 2015

School is expensive.  From tuition and books to food and having fun, the university experience can leave your bank account a bit empty. According to UNF’s website, total college costs for UNF students...

Read More
Senior physics major Thomas Olejiczak with UNF’s helium liquefier. Photo by Jack Drain

UNF undergrads have rare access to helium liquefier

Rachel Cazares Sep 8, 2015
The newly acquired helium liquefier gives UNF physics students access to new research opportunities.
Read Story
Santavicca holding one of the sensors that is able to be connected to standard equipment. 

Photo by Michael Hererra

The tiny frontier: nanoscience at UNF

Christian Ayers Aug 25, 2015
Thanks to a group of dedicated scientists, UNF is a hotbed of activity for a field where small machines have a huge impact.
Read Story
2.	“Above Average” by senior Alycia Bren sits in front of the College of Education and Human Services. 
Photo by Morgan Purvis

Campus sculptures reach new heights over summer

Morgan Purvis Aug 20, 2015
New and bigger art pieces by sculpture students bring added meaning and color to campus.
Read Story
Ms. Wheelchair Florida plans to help students with disabilities

Ms. Wheelchair Florida plans to help students with disabilities

Courtney Stringfellow Aug 10, 2015
Sarah Gaver won second-runner up in the Ms. Wheelchair American Pageant and wants to work on making Jacksonville more inclusive.
Read Story
Drummer Matt Hearn kicks up the beat with Stein's hard-hitting vocals during "Don't Let Me Break Your Heart Again."Photo by Danae Leake

Jungle of Music: Turbo Fruits and Surfer Blood pack a musical punch at Jack Rabbits

Danae Leake Jul 15, 2015
The bands performed to a full and sweaty crowd.
Read Story
Advertisement at psychedelic music event at Rain Dogs featuring Chilean band The Holydrug Couple.Photo courtesy Facebook

A grounded night out with The Holydrug Couple: Or why not all psych rock really rocks

Holt Knight Jun 17, 2015
Three local bands and The Holydrug Couple perform at Rain Dogs to a full house.
Read Story
Maddox wins the NCWA National Championship.

Little One: The perilous journey of Stuart Maddox

Christian Ayers Jun 9, 2015
UNF's own national championship wrestler on rivalries, teamwork and the struggle to succeed.
Read Story
Behind the beauty: UNF's flowers hide interesting quirks

Behind the beauty: UNF’s flowers hide interesting quirks

Christian Ayers Jun 3, 2015
Find out more about the fabulous flora growing on campus.
Read Story
Allen used both color and motion to portray the theme of “UNITY”.

Swirling strokes create ‘UNITY’: abstract series on display at UNF

Morgan Purvis May 22, 2015
A Jacksonville native uses abstract paintings to communicate a message of unity and wanting to the word and, in particular, college students.
Read Story
Courtesy UNF.

UNF to host first-ever Deaf Spark

Patrick Lloyd May 14, 2015
The first ever Deaf Spark on May 16 will feature a variety of activities and workshops for deaf or hard of hearing children and their families.
Read Story
Little Canadian aliens: Goslings on campus

Little Canadian aliens: Goslings on campus

Amber Lake May 1, 2015
The "Canadian" geese of UNF have become permanent residents due to the campus' retention ponds and manicured lawns.
Read Story
Activate Search
UNF's #1 Student-Run News Source