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The pandemic’s impact on UNF’s Anime Club

Ketan Narotam, Police Reporter Mar 9, 2021

Due to COVID-19, the UNF Anime Japanese Media Club (AJMC) has moved their in-person watch parties from the Student Union Building to the online gaming communication platform Discord.   The AJMC is...

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How the spring 2021 graduation will work

Jennifer Ronzon, Reporter Mar 8, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues around the globe, UNF’s spring 2021 graduates were left wondering what would come of their graduation. Thankfully, the university’s commencement coordinators worked...

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Swoop and support UNF Giving Day

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Mar 7, 2021

A gift, no matter the size, that makes a difference – UNF Giving Day is an all-day event that will take place March 10, 2021.  Every year, Osprey alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends support...

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UNF named ‘Most military friendly school’ for 12th consecutive year

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Mar 3, 2021

The University of North Florida has once again been named one of the most military friendly schools in the nation for the 12th consecutive year in a row. The honor is awarded by Military Friendly, who...

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C.A.M.P Osprey awarded for leadership skills

Ketan Narotam, Police Reporter Mar 1, 2021

HR.com , one of the largest social networking sites dedicated to human resources professionals, awarded the Collegiate Achievement and Mentoring Program (C.A.M.P Osprey) the LEAD award on Feb. 17, 2021,...

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UNF’s Ignite Party

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter Feb 22, 2021

Once again, the UNF election season is in full swing as political parties campaign across campus. Spinnaker met with the Ignite Party to discuss their origins, goals, and initiatives. Having won most senate...

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UNF’s Freedom Party

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter Feb 16, 2021

Spinnaker takes errors very seriously and works promptly to correct them. In a previous version of this article, Freedom Party co-founder Wyatt Wiltse said they spoke to numerous Senate candidates who...

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UNF’s Inspire Party

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter Feb 16, 2021

UNF’s political scene welcomes another new party, the Inspire Party, that was just established this semester.  With a tagline of “Inspiring Ospreys to Swoop and Soar to New Heights,” the party...

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Deputy Elections Commissioner Andrew Wills on changes in leadership

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter Feb 9, 2021

Earlier this week, Spinnaker spoke with Deputy Elections Commissioner Andrew Wills about recent changes in leadership, as well as his thoughts about the upcoming election. With the resignation of Darryl...

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UNF biology professor discusses climate change

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Feb 9, 2021

Our planet is estimated to be home to 15 million different species, yet Earth continues to be misunderstood and put on the backburner by the very people it sustains. Myths about pressing issues such as...

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UNF’s Solidarity Party

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter Feb 8, 2021

A veteran of the UNF political scene, the Solidarity Party is once again campaigning for seats in Student Government this election. Their tagline, “Transparency, Representation, and Results,” continues...

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UNF’s Charge Party

Carter Mudgett, Government Reporter Feb 8, 2021

Elections are fast approaching here at UNF as the numerous political parties are already actively campaigning across the campus. Compared to two in the last election, five parties are now competing for...

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