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Officers on bikes created a perimeter around the protesters, using their bikes as shields and blockades.

Multiple UNF students arrested after pro-Palestine protest

Carter Mudgett, Reporter May 3, 2024

At least nine people were arrested when over 50 police officers marched onto the University of North Florida campus Green and broke up a pro-Palestine protest late Thursday night.  Organized by Students...

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Around 1,500 people showed up to the protest on Saturday.

Close to 1,500 call for ceasefire overseas at pro-Palestine rally in Jacksonville

Carter Mudgett, Rachel Bacchus, and Collin Frye Nov 11, 2023

Chants from close to 1,500 mouths echoed from the grassy area in front of the Town Center Publix Saturday afternoon, where people peacefully protested in support of Palestine, called for a ceasefire overseas...

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Marlo Crosby, vice president of UNF SDS, chants into a megaphone as they walk across the Green during a student walkout in support of Palestine on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.

Pro-Palestine, pro-Israel protesters clash at student walkout Wednesday

Coinciding with similar protests across the country, a few dozen students at the University of North Florida held a walkout Wednesday to demonstrate their support of Palestine. A small group of counter-protesters...

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After alcohol was allowed back on campus last year, the Boathouse now has a full-size bar.

Student Government unveils renovated Boathouse in grand reopening

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor Oct 19, 2023

Students at the University of North Florida gathered en masse Wednesday for the long-awaited reopening of the Boathouse—a classic American bar & grille on the Student Union’s second floor — after...

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Protesters marched down up and down Town Center Parkway on Saturday in a march for Palestine.

Gallery: Activists rally for Palestine in Jacksonville

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Oct 14, 2023

Supporters of Palestine have participated in marches and rallies across the U.S. this week, and Jacksonville was no exception. Well over 100 people gathered on the corner of Brightman Blvd. and Town Center...

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Waving flags, banners and signs, people rallied for Palestine Monday night.

“Free free Palestine!”: Jacksonville activists decry U.S. support of Israel

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Oct 9, 2023

Activist groups and many Jacksonville residents joined together Monday evening to speak out against those supporting Israel, drawing a line connecting the conflict overseas and the Black liberation movement...

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Player running with ball.

Gallery: UNF hosts Seminoles for football practice

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Aug 11, 2023

The Florida State University football team made their annual offseason trek to Jacksonville this week, holding practice on Thursday and Friday at one of the University of North Florida's intramural...

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Lawrence signs autograph for child

Gallery: Jaguars training camp showcases new facility, exciting storylines

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jul 31, 2023

Jaguars fans entered the 2023 offseason with something they hadn’t experienced in a long time: hope.  The team was coming off of its first playoff appearance since 2018. In addition, the Jaguars...

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Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Outfielder Peyton Burdick #6 hitting a ball from a Nashville Sounds pitcher on April 19th, 2023 at 121 Financial Ballpark in Jacksonville Florida.

Through the eyes of a photographer: April

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief May 1, 2023

Summer is less than a week away and though it's something to look forward to, that also means Spinnaker is saying farewell to Photographer Justin Nedrow who graduates Friday with a Bachelor of Science...

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Beatrice (played by Christine Casey).

Behind the words of UNF Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” adaptation

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Apr 18, 2023

When “all the world’s a stage,” writing a play can be daunting, but how about taking a play by William Shakespeare, editing and then sticking it on a stage? University of North Florida Shakespeare...

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Limayem smiles on the podium during his speech.

“Thank you”: Limayem officially inaugurated as UNF’s seventh president

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Apr 14, 2023

Hundreds filled the Lazzara Performance Hall Friday morning for Moez Limayem’s official inauguration as the University of North Florida’s seventh president. Guests ranged from students, faculty and...

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Savannah Bananas owner Jesse Cole standing outside of 121 Financial Ballpark welcoming in fans into the stadium. At 121 Financial Ballpark in Jacksonville, Florida on March 5th, 2023.

Through the eyes of a photographer: March

Justin Nedrow, Photographer Apr 3, 2023

From the world-famous Savannah Bananas to Grammy-winning artists, Jacksonville had it all this past month. Check out these galleries with Spinnaker photographer Justin Nedrow's top photos of the month! ___ For...

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