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What is Labor Day?

What is Labor Day?

Carter Mudgett and Nathan Turoff Sep 6, 2021

Another year has passed and Labor Day has given students their long-awaited three-day weekend, but what is this holiday and why do we celebrate it? First off, it’s a federally recognized holiday, meaning...

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How the pandemic socially changed everything

How the pandemic socially changed everything

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Sep 3, 2021

If one takes a walk through campus, they’ll see people of all different backgrounds and walks of life. Perhaps you’d be friends with some of the people you pass, others, you probably would never be...

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Students taking part of the Fortnite Tournament at the Boathouse in 2018.

Is the Boathouse gone for good?

John Watson, Sports Editor Sep 3, 2021

Featured Image: Colin McCann Is the Boathouse closed for good? The rise of COVID meant a sudden fall for one of UNF’s oldest dining establishments? With the Boathouse remaining empty for over a...

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Letter from the former editor: Director of Spinnaker retires

Letter from the former editor: Director of Spinnaker retires

Darvin Nelson, Former Editor in Chief Sep 3, 2021

A bitter-sweet atmosphere looms over Spinnaker Media office as our Director, Maureen Baker, or “Mo,” is retiring. For over five years, she has given top-tier advice and guided Spinnaker to a new phase...

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Flowers are placed at the star of late actor Edward Asner on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, in Los Angeles. Edward Asner, who became a star in middle age as the gruff but lovable newsman Lou Grant in both the television comedy "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and the drama "Lou Grant," died on Sunday at 91. (Ringo Chiu via AP)

Ed Asner passes away, UNF students respond

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Sep 1, 2021

Last Sunday, beloved actor Ed Asner passed away at the age of 91. He was known for his roles in Cobra Kai, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and Up. Outside of acting, he was also a prominent activist. Spinnaker...

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“Call of Duty: Vanguard” first impressions and breakdown

“Call of Duty: Vanguard” first impressions and breakdown

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter Sep 1, 2021

The fall semester is here, and Starbucks is already selling pumpkin products, which means the holiday season is right around the corner, and with it comes another “Call of Duty” game.  This year,...

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A tour of UNF’s Virtual Learning Center

A tour of UNF’s Virtual Learning Center

Marie Billow, Reporter Sep 1, 2021

UNF’s new Virtual Learning Center has opportunities for students to engage with virtual reality for educational or personal purposes. The center opened in April and is funded entirely by the Thomas...

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Let the Bad Times Roll - 'The Offspring' album review

Let the Bad Times Roll – ‘The Offspring’ album review

Ash Anders, Radio DJ Sep 1, 2021

As the 10th studio album for The Offspring, Let the Bad Times Roll was a struggle to produce. Events such as the COVID-19 pandemic to the bassist suing the band, this album took nearly 10 years to be released....

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Review: Long-awaited release of Kanye West's 'Donda' is finally here

Review: Long-awaited release of Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ is finally here

Riley Platt, Reporter Aug 31, 2021

There aren’t many public figures who are more polarizing than Kanye West. The artist’s latest album, and the preceding build-up, is just the latest example of this.  When Donda, Kanye’s 10th...

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Ospreys share their thoughts on UNF parking; Parking Director shares tips to avoid a parking ticket

Ospreys share their thoughts on UNF parking; Parking Director shares tips to avoid a parking ticket

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Aug 30, 2021

“Passes are way too expensive to not be able to find a spot,” said one student. “It is trash! They stay giving tickets for nothing,” said another Osprey. “There’s not enough parking for staff...

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Ospreys volleyball starts season with trio of road wins

Ospreys volleyball starts season with trio of road wins

Riley Platt, Reporter Aug 29, 2021

UNF volleyball began their 2021 season down south in the FAU Tournament, hosted by the Florida Atlantic Owls. It’s hard to ask for a better start than winning your first three games, and the Ospreys...

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What's with all the campus construction?

What’s with all the campus construction?

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Aug 27, 2021

UNF students, whether they were living on campus last year or are returning to campus for the first time in over a year due to COVID, will find a few things have changed since they were last here, and...

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