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Why are students being asked to give their signatures on campus?

Amelia Simmons, Police Reporter | Oct 4, 2021

Students on campus have been asked to sign waivers by people around campus for years, however, this semester these interactions seem to be at an all-time high. Students are seemingly unable to spend a...

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Hamilton finally arrives in Jacksonville

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Oct 4, 2021

After a delay of over a year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the beloved and much anticipated musical Hamilton is finally coming to Jacksonville. This iconic hip-hop rap musical was a hit with audiences...

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Lend-A-Fit has opened, Student Body Vice President Grosso explains the goals of the initiative

Julia Croston, Student Government Reporter | Oct 4, 2021

On Sep. 27, Lend-A-Fit, funded by Student Government (SG), opened for student use. Spinnaker interviewed Student Body Vice President Johnny Grosso to discuss the goals and details of Lend-A-Fit.  Grosso...

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UNF’s undefeated football team

Amelia Simmons, Police Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

UNF students have wondered for years if the school was ever going to start a football program, so Spinnaker decided to get to the bottom of it and the answer is more complicated than students would think. Spinnaker...

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‘I am the voice of the students’: Student Body President explains her role on the Presidential Search Committee

Julia Croston, Government Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

On Sep. 30, Spinnaker met with Student Body President Selma Besirevic to discuss her role as the student representative on the UNF Presidential Search Committee. Along with Besirevic, was Student Government...

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‘The Third Estate’ claim victory at UNF’s Battle of the Bands

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 1, 2021

A night marked by ill-received comedy, frozen snacks, and— of course— good music, this year's Battle of the Bands has concluded. In the end, The Third Estate won the student’s hearts and will perform...

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Want to study abroad?; Here’s a recap of the International Center’s Study Abroad Information Session

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Sep 30, 2021

UNF’s International Center continues to host Study Abroad Information Sessions which give helpful information about the numerous opportunities abroad including university exchange programs, faculty-led...

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Tokyo Game Show 2021: How to watch and what to expect

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter | Sep 29, 2021

The Tokyo Game Show is an annual event in Japan celebrating video games, and the next edition is about to arrive. The Tokyo Game Show is similar to E3 Expo in California and Gamescom in Germany. The event...

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UNF’s Unity Party

Julia Croston, Government Reporter | Sep 29, 2021

Before the upcoming Senate election, the Unity party outlined its goals and initiatives for the future of Student Government (SG). Spinnaker spoke with Unity founders Nathaniel Rodefer and Kevin Luhrs.  Unity...

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‘A Beginner’s Mind’ Album Review

‘A Beginner’s Mind’ Album Review

Ash Anders, Volunteer DJ | Sep 29, 2021

According to Metacritic.com, this album is “the debut full-length release for the collaboration between Sufjan Stevens and Angelo De Augustine was inspired by such films as All About Eve, Bring It On...

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Watch Ospreys test their might at UNF’s Battle of the Bands

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter | Sep 29, 2021

If you want to rock and roll it might be a long way to the top, but the first step to greatness is winning UNF’s Battle of the Bands at the UNF Coxwell Amphitheater this Thursday. Battle of the Bands...

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The Thomas G. Carpenter library.

UNF library celebrates Banned Books week

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Sep 28, 2021

The UNF library started celebrating banned books week on Monday, Sep. 27. This week-long celebration brings attention to the countless books that are often banned from local libraries for a multitude of...

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