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Professors give opinions on uncertainty of spring semester

Professors give opinions on uncertainty of spring semester

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter | Oct 5, 2020

Several UNF professors have come out against a full return to campus for the Spring 2021 semester in anonymous statements to Spinnaker. One even went as far as to call the University's president a "yes-man"...

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Cash Prizes offered by the Writing Center for the 2020 General Election Informed Citizen Writing Contest

Cash Prizes offered by the Writing Center for the 2020 General Election Informed Citizen Writing Contest

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter | Oct 3, 2020

If you’re feeling extra passionate about this year’s election, you may want to check out the UNF Writing Center’s new cash prize contest that has officially opened for submission and entry. The...

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UNF keeps the performing arts alive through COVID-19

UNF keeps the performing arts alive through COVID-19

Kayla Chouinard | Oct 3, 2020

UNF student Madeline Aquino, a co-founder and president of the school's Swoop Troupe theater club, has always fed off the energy she gets from the audience while she's on stage. She's hoping she can feel...

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President Donald Trump gives a thumbs-up as he leaves the White House to go to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after he tested positive for COVID-19, Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP: Trump, stricken by COVID-19, taken to military hospital

JILL COLVIN AND ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press | Oct 2, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump appeared in public Friday evening for the first time since being stricken by COVID-19, boarding his Marine One helicopter for a flight to a military hospital...

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Partake in virtual fitness classes through UNF's Wellness Center

Partake in virtual fitness classes through UNF’s Wellness Center

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter | Oct 2, 2020

Ospreys, do you miss group fitness through the UNF Wellness Center? Even though all group fitness classes were canceled for the fall 2020 semester due to COVID-19, you can still stay plugged in with some...

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COVID case update on Jacksonville colleges

Erik Feliciano, Reporter | Oct 2, 2020

 The COVID-19 pandemic has been spreading for several months, and many universities have been trying to mitigate the spread of the virus. However, there have been some cases in our local schools. At...

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UNF 2021 Spring Break cancelled

UNF 2021 Spring Break cancelled

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter | Oct 2, 2020

Spring Break of 2021 will be cancelled in an attempt to continue mitigation of the coronavirus, according to a recent Osprey email from the university. “We believe these adjustments will reduce the...

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Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson, center, looks for a way to get past Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Elandon Roberts, left, and outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

The Jaguars are coming off of a rough home loss to the Dolphins, but can they bounce back with a win in Cincinnati on Sunday?

Riley Platt, Sports Reporter | Oct 2, 2020

Featured Image: Stephen B. Morton | AP The forecast surrounding the Jacksonville Jaguars coming into 2020 was foggy to say the least. After getting rid of key players like Yannick Ngakoue, Ronnie Harrison...

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President Trump and the First Lady test positive for COVID-19

Kevin Luhrs, Opinions Editor | Oct 2, 2020

The country has been shaken by the news that the president and the first lady have tested positive for COVID-19. White House staffers are in a state of shock, scrambling as they look to contain the virus...

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Walk-Ons talk postseason baseball, LeBron James and the Falcons

Walk-Ons talk postseason baseball, LeBron James and the Falcons

John Watson, Sports Editor | Oct 1, 2020

In this week’s episode of the walk-ons, the crew talks about the start of the MLB postseason, the NBA finals and what the heck is going on with the Falcons. Check out this week’s episode to see whats...

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Animal Crossing: New Horizon's Halloween update

Animal Crossing: New Horizons New Autumn Update For Halloween

Kathlene Lei Ruiz, Creative Services Intern | Oct 1, 2020

September just came to an end and Animal Crossing fans are already getting ready for Halloween. Nintendo has released a new update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Here’s a look at some of the new...

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UNF's Ignite Party

UNF’s Ignite Party

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter | Oct 1, 2020

Its election season here at UNF, and the Senate campaigns are in full swing. There are two parties competing for senate seats, and both seek to make life better for all students. Last week, Spinnaker sat...

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