People of UNF

UNF faculty member completes marathon in Earth’s least inhabited continent

Courtney Stringfellow | Apr 22, 2016

She waited five years to travel on a boat for a marathon in Earth’s no man’s land. Not to mention, she gets seasick easily.

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Library installation shows off Jacksonville’s electronic dance music culture

Tierney Harvey | Apr 16, 2016

Before you prepare to swipe your card to enter the library, check out the newest installation displaying memorabilia of Jacksonville’s underground dance music culture.

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UNF student makes history as first on team to qualify for national equestrian competition

Courtney Stringfellow | Apr 12, 2016

A childhood filled with horseback riding and an equestrian for a mother paid off for one UNF sophomore devoted to the sport.

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An album to drop as UNF Chamber Singers embark overseas

Andre Roman | Apr 7, 2016

UNF’s Chamber Singers are releasing an album as the ensemble continues to push their vocal limits and prepare for their trip to Portugal in late April. Come by Here, recorded last year at St. Paul’s...

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“Club of the Year” Rasine Kreyol Still Moves Toward Raising Awareness

Courtney Stringfellow | Apr 6, 2016

Hosting trivia games, enabling relationships with alumni and teaching history through art are only a few of the many ways Rasine Kreyol introduces Ospreys to the Haitian culture.

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UNF student spent spring break spinning the big wheel on America’s Game

Courtney Stringfellow | Mar 29, 2016

When a UNF student and her mother spotted the Wheelmobile at the Jacksonville Fair last November, they decided to take on the wheel of chance and audition. Senior child psychology major Teal Kane sat...

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People of UNF: Springing in the Interfaith Holidays

Jenn Mello | Mar 25, 2016

This week for People of UNF, we're sharing stories from students on what their springtime holidays mean to them.

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People of UNF: Anticipating Spring break

Danae Leake | Mar 10, 2016

Everyone has different definitions of spring break. Hear are a few stories on the spring break experience for this week's People of UNF.

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UNF’s four moviemaking-teams advance to Terminus

Andre Roman | Mar 9, 2016

53 student teams got together to create short films with only a week’s time to do every bit of production from writing to shooting to editing. Here are the finalists.

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Courageous Heart: UNF Student took on the Stage for “Embedded Within” mentoring program

Danae Leake | Mar 8, 2016

Correction: Due to the reporter's error, the "Simon Cowell" panelist was mis-identified. This person is Russ Thomas, CEO of Availity, and he was who awarded extra money. The Spinnaker holds accuracy...

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On Game Day: Finding the slice of student life

Nick Blank | Mar 4, 2016

Though the UNF men’s basketball team earned a loss against Florida Gulf Coast University, the energy and support from the fans remained a key element that enhanced the game day experience.

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People of UNF: Game Day Edition

Jenn Mello | Mar 4, 2016

If Stetson wins Sunday, the Ospreys will go to March Madness in their place, due to a postseason ban. But for now, here are some students that are keeping up that Osprey Pride for the Game Day edition of People of UNF.

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