Skip to Main Content
UNF's #1 Student-Run News Source

UNF Spinnaker

UNF's #1 Student-Run News Source

UNF Spinnaker

UNF's #1 Student-Run News Source

UNF Spinnaker

General

Puerto Rico votes for statehood; will it be our 51st state?

Puerto Rico votes for statehood; will it be our 51st state?

Aloe Suarez, Reporter Nov 13, 2020

The people of Puerto Rico voted in favor of statehood, but there is more to be done than filling in the bubble. Just over 50% of Puerto Ricans voted in favor of statehood for the 2020 referendum, making...

Read More
The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens celebrates 59 years of public admiration

The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens celebrates 59 years of public admiration

Jonathan Melancon, Reporter Nov 13, 2020

From beautiful gardens to world-renowned art, Jacksonville’s Cummer Museum has been one of the city’s finest places to visit since 1961.  To celebrate the Cummer Museum’s 59th anniversary,...

Read More
UNF collaborates with Fulda University in Germany

UNF collaborates with Fulda University in Germany

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 12, 2020

The UNF sociology, anthropology, and social work programs will be working with Fulda University of Applied Science in Germany through the Globalized World Program for an intercultural learning opportunity. “We...

Read More
UNF honors Veteran's Day

UNF honors Veteran’s Day

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 11, 2020

Featured grapphic by Erika Romanczuk. In honor of Veteran’s Day, UNF President Szymanski will be giving a special message on Instagram (@unfmvrc) today. There will also be an array of honoring events...

Read More
How the United States rose to power and how long it will last

How the United States rose to power and how long it will last

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Nov 10, 2020

As history witnesses the rise and fall of many empires, the United States of America continues to hold its position as a prominent global superpower, but how did it get there and how long will it last?  Dr....

Read More
The university on planning classes for Spring 2021

The university on planning classes for Spring 2021

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 9, 2020

Ospreys may be eager to know what spring of 2021 may look like, and how the university came to a conclusion for what's best for the school. UNF says they are working hard to create a safe plan for students. “We...

Read More
UNF Gallery presents ‘How Soon Is Now’ exhibition

UNF Gallery presents ‘How Soon Is Now’ exhibition

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Nov 6, 2020

The UNF Gallery of art has put on an exhibit called ‘How Soon Is Now,’ that students can visit and admire for free.    The exhibit hosts works in ceramics, drawing, graphic design,...

Read More
M.O.S.: Osprey thoughts on the election

M.O.S.: Osprey thoughts on the election

Darvin Nelson and Kaitlyn Bowers Nov 6, 2020

Spinnaker safely ventured on-campus to ask our fellow Ospreys about their thoughts on the presidential election. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiqBaAQCfmc&ab_channel=UNFSpinnaker Featured image...

Read More
How celebrity endorsements affect elections

How celebrity endorsements affect elections

Aloe Suarez, Reporter Nov 6, 2020

As the election results are still underway, with mail-in votes still being counted, researchers are curious about whether celebrity endorsements have a role to play in the narrow turn out. This presidential...

Read More
Dealing with the upcoming flu season among COVID-19

Dealing with the upcoming flu season among COVID-19

Aloe Suarez, Reporter Nov 4, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - With flu season around the corner and a pandemic surrounding us, college students may question how to prepare for the upcoming months. Influenza viruses, commonly known as the flu,...

Read More
Electoral College explained

Electoral College explained

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 3, 2020

When you cast a vote, you’re not really voting for the president, but rather a group of people to vote for them called the Electoral College. Many voters may not know what the Electoral College is, or...

Read More
Cow milk and plant-based milk; which is better?

Cow milk and plant-based milk; which is better?

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Nov 3, 2020

For centuries, humans have been consuming dairy milk, but non-dairy alternatives are on the rise. Both cow milk and plant-based milk have their pros and cons, but which type of milk is best for you to...

Read More