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

Latest Stories

Hurricane Milton upgraded to major hurricane - live updates

Hurricane Milton upgraded to major hurricane – live updates

Hurricane Milton has been upgraded to a major Category Four hurricane, according to a  National Hurricane Center 8 a.m. update. The University of North Florida sent out alert yesterday, saying...

Read More
A yard sign by the Student Union advertising upcoming programming about the Red Zone at the University of North Florida. (Carter Mudgett/Spinnaker)

The Red Zone is approaching: a higher-risk time of year for sexual assaults

Mallory Pace, News Editor Aug 17, 2023

For its third year, various University of North Florida faculty and staff will speak on a panel to discuss the Red Zone — the time of year that sees the most instances of sexual assault on campus  —...

Read More
Maxwell Taylor (bass), Samuel Baglino (guitar/vocals), Luke Hoey (guitar) and Josh Gualino (drums) of Jacksonville Beach's Seagate. Photo courtesy of Seagate.

For surfers, skaters and go-go dancers, a night with Seagate

Joseph Wolfe, Reporter Aug 7, 2023

“Seagate needs gas money. Five dollars to get in…” It was a firm one-liner delivered to every kid that tried to enter. Each attendee before the last clawed at the bottom of their blue jean pocket...

Read More
Yaupon Holly lead singer Kerr. Photo courtesy of Yaupon Holly.

Surf, soap and rock & roll, an interview with Yaupon Holly

Joseph Wolfe, Reporter Aug 7, 2023

The sun set over San Marco, and a cool, tropical breeze swept through the city. Locals retreated to their homes, bracing for a summer storm. Yet, despite the gray clouds sweeping over Jacksonville, a small...

Read More
Mercadante was announced as UNF's head coach just over a month after the search officially began.

New UNF skipper Joe Mercadante introduced to Osprey community

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jul 14, 2023

Joe Mercadante was introduced as the fourth head coach in UNF baseball history on Thursday in a celebratory event at UNF Arena’s Bank of England Suite. The ceremony was attended by plenty of familiar...

Read More
UNF logo.

UNF Board of Trustees approves new honors housing, SB 266 updates

Mallory Pace, News Editor Jul 11, 2023

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees met Wednesday to approve a new honors housing project and heard an update from the university president on student trends and the recently implemented...

Read More
UNF President Limayem receiving Sentinel Award from Dr. Paul Sanberg at NAI's 12th annual meeting. Mark Skalny (c)2023

UNF president wins National Academy of Inventors “Sentinel Award”

Mallory Pace, News Editor Jul 10, 2023

Moez Limayem, the University of North Florida’s seventh president, was awarded the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Sentinel Award for his contributions to innovation and invention, the university...

Read More
The United Faculty of Florida are the state's largest faculty union, representing over 25,000 faculty members at all 12 of Florida's public universities.

“Comply now, grieve later” Florida faculty union releases guidance for SB 266 compliance

Mallory Pace, News Editor Jul 7, 2023

The day for diversity, equity and inclusion to be removed from Florida state public universities has arrived, and faculty union members are preparing for its implementation. The law, SB 266, drastically...

Read More
Happy 4th of July graphic

Where to celebrate Independence Day around Jacksonville: Food, Fireworks, and More

Jeanne Gilbert, Reporter Jul 3, 2023

Independence Day is almost here and many exciting events are planned in the Jacksonville area. With no classes on the 4th, students and faculty have the perfect opportunity to spend their day off enjoying...

Read More
An overhead view of the stadium renderings

Where could the Jaguars play if stadium renovations are approved?

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jun 30, 2023

Many are excited about the potential “Stadium of the Future” that the Jacksonville Jaguars could call home later this decade, but it leaves one critical question unanswered: where will they play in...

Read More
Student union banner

Anger, anxiety, uncertainty mark last six months of battle waged over Florida university diversity centers’ fight for existence

Mallory Pace and Carter Mudgett Jun 30, 2023

It’s been six months since Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pledged to defund all diversity, equity and inclusion programs at Florida state universities and the battle that has raged since has placed DEI staff...

Read More
The welcome sign to the Interfaith Space on the second floor of the University of North Florida Student Union.

SG created an interfaith space last year, now they’re turning it back into a lounge

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Jun 29, 2023

The prayer and meditation room in the University of North Florida’s Interfaith Center was originally built as a closet. The room is a box—approximately 10 feet by 10 feet—that can support about four...

Read More