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UNF bringing new engineering degree programs in Fall 2021

UNF bringing new engineering degree programs in Fall 2021

Shelby Senesac, News Editor | May 18, 2021

This fall, UNF is opening two new engineering degree programs which consist of an undergraduate degree and a graduate degree. The new undergraduate degree being offered to students is the Bachelor of...

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Drive-in Movie Night tonight: Disney's Raya and the Last Dragon

Drive-in Movie Night tonight: Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief | May 18, 2021

Ospreys can watch Disney's Raya and The Last Dragon tonight at the Summer A Drive-in Movie Night hosted by Osprey life and Productions.  The event starts at 7 p.m. at Lot 18. Stay safe Ospreys! About...

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Star Wars: The Bad Batch Ep. #3 review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter | May 18, 2021

Things are taking a more episodic approach on this week’s episode of “Bad Batch.”  The episode, “Replacements,” centers on the titular group as they crash land on a stranded moon where they...

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Pet abandonment on the rise as Americans return to the office

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter | May 18, 2021

The issue stems from pet owners adopting pets to help break up the monotony of being stuck in their house all the time. As restrictions ease, many pet parents may find themselves not needing that distraction...

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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Lightsaber Meet-Up

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter | May 17, 2021

On May the Fourth (May 4th), I had the opportunity to go to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios where hundreds of fans gathered to interact, take photos, and pose with their lightsabers. The...

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New CDC guidelines ease some concerns UNF faculty members raised

Shelby Senesac, News Editor | May 14, 2021

Earlier this week, several UNF faculty members relayed in an email sent to all UNF faculty that they were troubled by UNF’s change to their mask policy which no longer requires masks to be worn on campus....

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‘Army of the Dead’ movie review 

‘Army of the Dead’ movie review 

Michael Tracey, Reporter | May 14, 2021

Audiences have one week to catch Zack Snyder’s zombie heist “Army of the Dead” in select theaters before it releases on Netflix, May 21. But is it worthwhile to see on the silver screen? I wouldn’t...

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SPINNAKER’S SUMMER 2021 MAGAZINE ISSUE AVAILABLE NOW!!!

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief | May 14, 2021

Spinnaker cheerfully welcomes all new and returning Ospreys to the 2021 Summer A term.  Enjoy Spinnaker’s new digital zine that explores the freshmen experience and gives students the 101 on UNF. Link...

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Five games to still look forward to this year

Michael Tracey, Reporter | May 13, 2021

It’s mind-boggling to think that the summer is already here. The first half of the year had a few great video games: “Hitman 3,” “Returnal,” the new “Pokémon Snap,” “Resident Evil: Village.”...

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CDC announces that vaccinated people don’t need masks indoors or outdoors

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | May 13, 2021

This afternoon, the CDC updated its guidance on mask-wearing, saying that fully vaccinated people may take off their masks both indoors and outdoors.  This is a big deal, and it officially allows us...

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Smoke rises following Israeli airstrikes on a building in Gaza City, Thursday, May 13, 2021. Weary Palestinians are somberly marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as Hamas and Israel traded more rockets and airstrikes and Jewish-Arab violence raged across Israel. (AP Photo/Hatem Moussa)

AP: Hamas, Israel fighting escalates even amid truce efforts

FARES AKRAM and JOSEPH KRAUSS, Associated Press | May 13, 2021

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas sent a heavy barrage of rockets deep into Israel in a matter of minutes Thursday and Israel pounded Gaza with more airstrikes. The relentless escalation of hostilities...

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Mental Health Awareness Month: Your mind matters

Mental Health Awareness Month: Your mind matters

Shelby Senesac, News Editor | May 11, 2021

Say it louder for the people in the back: “You are not alone!” Mental health is just as important as physical health. The entire month of May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month and works...

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