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UNF celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with upcoming events

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Apr 8, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) has several special events coming up to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Spinnaker reached out to UNF’s Asian Students in Alliance...

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It’s more than reusable, it’s an emotional support water bottle

Mallory Pace, Reporter Apr 7, 2022

The time for using wasteful plastic water bottles is over, and in its place is the emerging era of reusable water bottles.  According to Healthy Human Life, U.S. landfills are overflowing with two...

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UNF Interfaith Center hosting conference Thursday

Julia Croston, Managing Editor Apr 5, 2022

The University of North Florida Interfaith Center will host a conference, at the Robinson Theater on April 7, to discuss “Religious Literacy for a Diverse Democracy.” “We are excited for this...

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“The Sentence”: haunting and healing through language

Julia Croston, Managing Editor Apr 1, 2022

Akin to a kaleidoscope — shifting in focus and meaning — Louise Erdrich’s “The Sentence” uses protagonist Tookie to reveal the complexities and interplay of identity and language.  Tookie...

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UNF Ogier Gardens presents: Osprey Spring Jamboree

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Mar 30, 2022

Join your peers in dancing to live music and eating free empanadas at the fourth annual Osprey Spring Jamboree. The event will be held on Friday, April 1 from 11 a.m. to  4 p.m. in the UNF Ogier Gardens. Free...

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Drawing of a man drinking beer in one hand and holding an alligator in the other while standing in a boat floating in a swamp.

Origins of the “Florida Man”

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Mar 29, 2022

“Florida Man arrested for trying to get alligator drunk,” “Florida Man Arrested For Calling 911 After His Kitten Was Denied Entry Into A Strip Club ,” “Florida man found with drugs after getting...

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“Why I care about Black History”: essay contest winners

Suzanne Shea, Nichole Cohen, and Eric Wells Mar 24, 2022

The following works won placement in the “Why I care about Black History” essay contest sponsored by the University of North Florida Office of Interdisciplinary Programs. Prizes had the potential to...

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How students can help Ukraine

Lauren Fox and Indie Jones Mar 23, 2022

As the Ukrainian military works to fend off Russian forces, displaced people and journalists need aid; University of North Florida (UNF) students can help. Spinnaker spoke with UNF Professor Dr. Nataliya...

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Miles Dittmar smiles with some of his products outside UNF’s Library.

Introducing Miles Dittmar, student entrepreneur and CEO of the Beaten Path Co.

Lauren Fox, General Assignment Reporter Mar 21, 2022

"I didn't even know what entrepreneur meant until, like, outside of high school," 23-year-old UNF advertising senior and entrepreneur Miles Dittmar said. Operating out of his living room in St. Augustine,...

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“Pre[serve]”: the Spring 2022 Lufrano Intercultural Gallery Exhibit

Janessa Freeman, Copy Editor Mar 21, 2022

A new exhibition is on display at the Lufrano Intercultural Gallery highlighting works from University of North Florida alumni and undergraduates. Located on the second floor of the John A. Delany Student...

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Reading for mental health

Julia Croston, Managing Editor Mar 10, 2022

Reading, when added to an already strenuous college curriculum, may not seem worthwhile enough for student attention, but there are several benefits that reading has on mental health. Spinnaker spoke with...

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Harriet and Ozzie embrace each other, photo courtesy of UNF Digital Commons

Investigating the disappearance of Harriet the Osprey

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Mar 9, 2022

Ozzie the Osprey. Any student at the University of North Florida (UNF) should be familiar with that name. Ozzie is the school mascot. The large costumed osprey is a school staple and can be found attending...

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