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This year’s River City Rumble is kicking off soon, but what exactly is it?

Riley Platt, Sports Reporter Sep 24, 2021

Every year, UNF faces off with rival Jacksonville University in a battle for River City, but what makes this such a fierce rivalry?  Known as the River City Rumble, this athletic competition spans...

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Osprey Cove. Photo by Robert Curtis.

Student living that UNF offers: what’s the best and what’s the worst?

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Sep 24, 2021

The Department of Housing and Residence Life at UNF offers students many options if they’re choosing to live on campus. With all these options come differing opinions about the places that are the best...

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Experience art through UNF’s gallery exhibitions and showcases this fall

Experience art through UNF’s gallery exhibitions and showcases this fall

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Sep 23, 2021

It’s easy to peer through the windows of the UNF Gallery of Art and Lufrano Intercultural Gallery on campus without opening the doors. But the faculty, students, and local artists responsible for the...

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Courtesy of David Eckstein-Schoemann.

Halloween Horror Nights 2021

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Sep 23, 2021

It may still be September, but don’t think that’s going to stop people from celebrating early with Halloween around the corner. That’s right! 'Halloween Horror Nights' is back for its 30th anniversary...

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UNF's new pool complex officially opens

UNF’s new pool complex officially opens

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Sep 22, 2021

Recently, UNF's new official pool complex opened to the public. After a high-profile ceremony held in the Field House, the site of the old Pool almost 10 years ago, the ribbon was cut for the new pool. The...

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The great GPU shortage: the battle between gamers, crypto miners, and scalpers

The great GPU shortage: the battle between gamers, crypto miners, and scalpers

Majdouline Bakor, General Assignment Reporter Sep 22, 2021

You have decided that it is about time to build a gaming PC; you have all your parts ready to assemble, watched all the YouTube tutorials, and even set up your gaming desk, but wait - there is a final...

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Meet the ASUN’s newest member school

Meet the ASUN’s newest member school

Riley Platt, Sports Reporter Sep 21, 2021

Despite expanding earlier this year, the ASUN Conference has widened its reach once again, adding Austin Peay State University.  News broke in January that the ASUN would be adding three new members:...

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UNF Game room hosts massive Smash Tournament

Marie Billow, Volunteer Reporter Sep 20, 2021

Nate Lee and Josh Chapple are the winners of the UNF Game Room’s Super Smash Bros. Tournament. Last Friday, Lee narrowly beat his good friend Chapple after six grueling hours of narrowing down the...

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UNF’s biggest poster sale makes its return

UNF’s biggest poster sale makes its return

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Sep 19, 2021

Sponsored by the UNF Bookstore, the UNF Poster Sale will have thousands of options to choose from. The event will begin on Monday, Sept. 20 through Friday, Sept. 24. It will be held at the Student Union...

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Spinnaker Media finishes as finalist for an ACP Online Pacemaker Award

Spinnaker Media finishes as finalist for an ACP Online Pacemaker Award

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Sep 17, 2021

Finishing among “the best of the best,” the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) has recognized Spinnaker Media alongside 31 other online news and magazine sites as finalists in the Online Pacemaker competition.  Congratulations...

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UNF Coggin College of Business. Courtesy of Google

Back in the saddle again; Coggin College of Business hosts their first study abroad fair in two years

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Sep 17, 2021

The Coggin College of Business is hosting a study abroad fair to feature its reinstated programs for students after a two-year absence from the pandemic. The event kicks off on-campus in front of building...

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Student Government Treasurer gives an inside look on SG scholarships

Julia Croston, Government Reporter Sep 17, 2021

On Aug. 23, Student Government (SG) proudly announced they will be giving $68,500 in scholarships to students via the SG Scholarship Fund. Since this announcement, SG has advertised this opportunity through...

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