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Harriet and Ozzie embrace each other, photo courtesy of UNF Digital Commons

Investigating the disappearance of Harriet the Osprey

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Mar 9, 2022

Ozzie the Osprey. Any student at the University of North Florida (UNF) should be familiar with that name. Ozzie is the school mascot. The large costumed osprey is a school staple and can be found attending...

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“LGBT RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS” reads a sign at a protest against anti-LGBT legislation in Florida on March 2, 2022, on the UNF Green.

UNF students and allies protest against anti-LGBTQ legislation

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Mar 4, 2022

(Updated Tuesday, March 8, to include correct inclusion of protest organizer.) With rainbow flags, large signs and passionate chants, University of North Florida LGBTQ students, faculty, staff and...

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Meet the Candidates. Graphic by Carter Mudgett.

Meet the candidates: Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer interviews to begin

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Jan 21, 2022

Three candidates for Vice President (VP) and Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) have presented their applications and will be present for individual day-long interviews on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday respectively....

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Victoria Shore, Headshot courtesy of Student Government

Advisor Shore retires after 11 years at UNF

Julia Croston, News Editor Jan 20, 2022

Student Government (SG) Advisor Victoria Shore will retire by the end of January after working at UNF for 11 years, with nine of those years at SG. In an interview with Spinnaker, Shore reflected on her...

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Banners and flags adorn the University of North Florida John A. Delaney Student Union during the 2021 World Fest Village Market Day.

How to prepare for life after college

Julia Croston, Government Reporter Dec 2, 2021

Eventually, we all leave the nest and choose a path for the future. Selecting a career path and preparing for the future could be a strenuous process. Spinnaker met with advisors Patricia Palmer, Emily...

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Former Facebook employee Frances Haugen speaks during a hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security, on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Facebook and its effects on society; UNF professor elaborates

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Oct 22, 2021

Facebook and its contemporaries have come under increased scrutiny from the government and general public over their questionable practices and frequent breaches of information. This comes after early...

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In this 2021 photo, David Szymanski (second from right) stands beside Kevin Hyde, UNF Board of Trustees chair (far left); Sydney Kitson, then-Florida State University System Board of Governors chair (second from left); Marshall M. Criser, then-Florida State University System chancellor (far right). (Photo courtesy of UNF)

UNF opens survey asking Ospreys for input to help in the search of UNF’s next president

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Oct 15, 2021

It’s been almost a month since former UNF President Syzmanski has transitioned to C.E.O. of the UNF MedNexus. Interim UNF President Pamela Chally has been running the show as the Presidential Search...

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SDS holds Black Lives Matter Rally on Campus

SDS holds Black Lives Matter Rally on Campus

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Oct 14, 2021

(Updated 11:45 am Oct. 22 to include SDS statement) UNF Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) held our annual Black Lives Matter on October 11th, 2021. After a history of racist events on campus, such...

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Graphic by Majdouline Bakor

Ogier Gardens & Farmers Markets Around JAX

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist Oct 13, 2021

The Ogier Gardens at UNF assist students with the opportunity to take advantage of learning more about their food plate through nutrition based services. These include tours, workshops, and recipes to...

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Inside Osprey Life and Productions

Inside Osprey Life and Productions

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Oct 12, 2021

If you have attended any events on-campus, such as during Week of Welcome, drive-in movies, or the recent Battle of the Bands, you've probably noticed that most of these events have one major thing in...

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Photo by Camille Shaw.

Is UNF dining understaffed?

Amelia Simmons, Police Reporter Oct 6, 2021

Students on campus over the past few weeks have most likely seen these signs offering bonuses to anyone who would like to apply for a part-time or full-time job with UNF dining, and dozens of the signs...

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Someone filling out Petition Form. Image by Hailshadow via Unsplash

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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