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Travis Etienne Jr. at training camp

Season in Review: Jaguars shattered expectations, looking forward to excitement in the future

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Feb 3, 2023

While the end result wasn’t what was desired, fans would be foolish to look at the Jaguars’ 2022 season with anything other than pride. Excitement was abundant going into the season, largely thanks...

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Matthew Driscoll gives instruction from the sideline

Men’s basketball jumps out to early lead, defeats JU in River City Rumble opener

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Feb 3, 2023

The University of North Florida Ospreys came out on top in Thursday’s crosstown showdown, taking down the Jacksonville University Dolphins 76-63. This matchup was the start of a busy weekend for both...

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Ben Frazier, president of the Northside Coalition of Jacksonville, center, participates in a public rally by his coalition in front of city hall before a Jacksonville City Council meeting in Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 18, 2023. A protracted legal fight over how city council districts were drawn in Jacksonville, Florida, reflects an aspect of redistricting that often remains in the shadows. Political map-drawing for congressional and state legislative seats captures wide attention after new census numbers are released every 10 years. No less fierce are the battles over the way voting lines are drawn in local governments, for city councils, county commissions and even school boards. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)

AP: Florida city highlights conflicts over local gerrymandering

AYANNA ALEXANDER, Associated Press Feb 3, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Not far from the postcard images of Jacksonville -- the white sand beaches, the riverfront fountain, the upscale shopping district — is another side of the city. Here, neighborhood...

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Pentatonix performed for a packed Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022.

Through the eyes of a photographer: December and January

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Feb 1, 2023

A month into the new year, check out Spinnaker's gallery of photos from Dec. 2022 and Jan. 2023! ___ For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments...

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Pushing “the philosophy of Western Civilization” in Florida education, DeSantis pledges to defund all DEI initiatives in state universities

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Jan 31, 2023

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced during a press conference Tuesday morning that diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at state universities will be completely defunded.  DeSantis’s legislative...

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Small purple flowers at the base of the statue

New additions to campus botanical gardens look to connect UNF students with nature

Aubrey Lowery, Multimedia Journalist Jan 31, 2023

Throughout campus, after every turn, you’ll find yourself in a new environment. However, you may not know that there are 24 botanical gardens spread across campus, each capable of providing the same...

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Kaila Rougier dribbles the ball

Women’s basketball topples Jacksonville in rivalry thriller, snapping four-game losing streak

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter Jan 30, 2023

The University of North Florida women’s basketball team faced off for the second time against the Jacksonville University Dolphins on Saturday, taking the game 74-70 in a close contest. This win not...

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Carter Hendricksen drives on defender

Men’s basketball’s struggles continue in road loss to North Alabama

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jan 30, 2023

FLORENCE, Ala. – Carter Hendricksen showed out yet again, scoring 31 points, but didn’t receive much help as the majority of the University of North Florida roster sputtered in a 91-78 loss to the...

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Student union banner

It’s homecoming week at UNF. Here’s what you need to know

Mallory Pace, News Editor Jan 30, 2023

Homecoming week at the University of North Florida has arrived; made possible by UNF’s Student Government and Osprey Life and Productions, each day consists of a new event, all leading up to the annual...

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A protester holds a "Stop Death By Cops" sign with names of black people killed by police written on it

“No more bloodshed. No more pain,” UNF SDS student protester tells crowd at Jacksonville rally

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Jan 29, 2023

Dozens of Jacksonville citizens joined the ranks of protesters in cities across America as they rallied in front of the Duval County Courthouse on Sunday, calling for police reform and accountability.  The...

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The Arena Parking Garage, Building 38.

SG Senate unanimously pass resolution proposing limits to faculty spots will address parking concerns

Mallory Pace, News Editor Jan 27, 2023

Student Government’s Senate unanimously passed a resolution today proposing that faculty parking spots be redistributed and that faculty access to blue lots is removed to address parking concerns. The...

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Lyric Swann dribbles the ball up the court

Women’s basketball falls to JU in first River City Rumble meeting

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter Jan 27, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla— The University of North Florida women’s basketball team faced off against Jacksonville University on Thursday, falling to the Dolphins 74-51 in the first of two rivalry showdowns...

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