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Judicial complaint against Soar Party chair leaves UNF election frozen

Marissa Cannegieter and Carter Mudgett Mar 22, 2023

A judicial complaint filed against Soar Party chair Emily Sullivan Wednesday leaves the University of North Florida’s election invalid until it’s resolved. Running uncontested, Sullivan is the student...

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Ospreys celebrate with their teammates

Baseball gets revenge, wins in walk-off fashion against UCF

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Mar 22, 2023

The University of North Florida Ospreys faced off with the University of Central Florida Knights in a baseball grudge match on Tuesday, taking the game 4-2 on a Jakob Runnels game-winning home run. This...

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The words "Police Beat" are written in red and white, surrounded by a white square outline. In the background, a University of North Florida Police Department cruiser is tinted blue.

String of thefts reported before, during Spring Break

Liam Sanderson, Police Reporter Mar 21, 2023

At least six crimes happened at the University of North Florida in the days leading up to and during spring break—five cases of theft and one burglary—according to university police department reports.  Two...

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SG - Student Government

A guide to voting in the UNF Student Government election

Marissa Cannegieter, Government Reporter Mar 20, 2023

Voting for Student Government’s election begins tomorrow morning at the University of North Florida where students will weigh in on who they want to represent them in the Senate.   Spinnaker spoke...

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UNF wordmark at Harmon Stadium backstop

Baseball fails to capitalize on baserunners, loses to Florida

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Mar 15, 2023

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of North Florida Ospreys outhit the University of Florida Gators, but weren’t able to turn these scoring chances into runs on Tuesday, falling 7-2. The Ospreys...

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Hendricksen drives to the rim

Breaking down Carter Hendricksen’s legendary UNF career

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Mar 14, 2023

UNF men’s basketball forward Carter Hendricksen may have played his last game in an Osprey uniform, but it’s clear to see the impact he has left on the program. Spinnaker recently had the chance...

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FILE -The number of attempts to ban or restrict library resources in schools, universities and public libraries was on track to exceed record counts in 2021, the American Library Association reported eight months into 2022. “The unprecedented number of challenges we’re seeing already this year reflects coordinated, national efforts to silence marginalized or historically underrepresented voices and deprive all of us – young people, in particular – of the chance to explore a world beyond the confines of personal experience,” said ALA President Lessa Kananiʻopua Pelayo-Lozada. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

UNF education students worry for the future as DeSantis releases approved books list

Grae Barron, Reporter Mar 13, 2023

Bookshelves are thinning in Duval County Public Schools in compliance with recent approved books lists from the state leaving some education students at the University of North Florida wondering if the...

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Alex Lodise celebrates a hit

Meet Alex Lodise, UNF baseball’s freshman home run phenom

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter Mar 12, 2023

Baseball season is fully underway for the Osprey community, with UNF already 14 games into the 2023 campaign. As the new season continues to progress, Harmon Stadium has seen a variety of new faces...

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Florida Rep. Alex Andrade on the House floor in 2021. Photo courtesy of the Florida House of Representatives photo album.

HB 999 mirrors DeSantis pledge to eliminate diversity funding in Florida higher education

Grae Barron and Carter Mudgett Mar 10, 2023

Florida House Bill 999 has sparked mass debate over the future of Florida public universities as it looks to establish new guidelines for employment and degree programs if passed.  The new proposed...

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SG - Student Government

Resolution advocating for mental health days delayed after procedural issue; UNF president to speak at next Senate meeting

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Mar 10, 2023

Because of a procedural issue with how the bill was originally forwarded, Senate pushed a resolution advocating for mental health days at the University of North Florida back to committees during their...

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SG - Student Government

SG expected to pass resolution advocating for designated mental health days Friday

Marissa Cannegieter, Government Reporter Mar 9, 2023

The University of North Florida Student Government Senate will read a joint resolution on Friday that, if passed, will call on the administration to implement two mental health days a semester for students.  The...

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The participants of this year's female founders forum hugging themselves in honor of the event's theme, a 'bear hug'. (Photo courtesy of PS27 Director of Communications Christine Caven)

PS27’s Female Founders Forum: Meet Kawanza Humphrey and Jaclynn Brennan

Mallory Pace, News Editor Mar 9, 2023

The University of North Florida recently hosted the eighth annual PS27 Female Founders Forum to kick off Women’s History Month in an event that heard from a range of inspiring women that shared their...

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