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Love bites at the Osprey Cafe this Friday

Love bites at the Osprey Cafe this Friday

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter | Feb 10, 2020

If you don’t have plans for Valentine’s Day, the Osprey Café is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a Valentine’s Day Lunch. There will be candy and treats for sale at a discounted price as well...

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Senate approves budget for 2020/2021

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter | Feb 10, 2020

After months of hearings, deliberations, and decisions, the Student Government budget for fiscal year 2020/2021 hit the Senate on Friday, February 7.  Treasurer Kenneth Smith shared the breakdown of...

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Ivan Gandia-Rosa dished out six assists in the loss to NJIT.

Ospreys soar past Eagles

Tyler Prom | Feb 9, 2020

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson Every time FGCU got within striking distance, the Ospreys would suck the air out of Alico Arena with three-pointers and impressive plays at the rim, resulting in a 69-60...

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Cooper Beach Volleyball Complex officially opens

Cooper Beach Volleyball Complex officially opens

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Feb 8, 2020

Video by: Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Featured image by: Darvin Nelson The nets are up, the ribbon is cut, and the sand’s texture is just right at the brand new Cooper Beach Volleyball Complex. [embedyt]...

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Women’s Basketball vs. Jacksonville University 2019
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Ulel, No. 24 Eagles stave off Ospreys

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Feb 8, 2020

Featured image by: Khorri Newton In a battle of the birds classic, Nasrin Ulel’s 33-point performance was too much for the Ospreys in a 76-65 Eagles win.  The shooting began to heat up for...

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UNF SDS asks for students to call the Dean of Students and Student Conduct to overturn the charges brought on by their silent banner drop on February 5, 2020. From UNF SDS Facebook.

Students for a Democratic Society asking students to demand Student Conduct charges be dropped

Courtney Green, News Editor | Feb 8, 2020

"This is unfair, repressive, and an obvious double standard." -- Monica Martinez, UNF SDS President. On February 5, members of UNF Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) were referred to Student Conduct...

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Uni News

Uni News

Lianna Norman, Editor in Chief | Feb 7, 2020

Welcome to Uni News, Spinnaker’s rundown of the top stories of the week – every Friday. On this podcast, our team will give a quick recap of the news room’s favorite stories that week. Stories mentioned...

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Madam Secretary: A Conversation with Madeleine Albright

Madam Secretary: A Conversation with Madeleine Albright

Lianna Norman, Editor in Chief | Feb 7, 2020

Vladimir Putin is not Madeleine Albright’s biggest fan. In fact, the former U.S. Secretary of State referred to him as a “cold fish” on Wednesday night during "A Conversation with Madeleine Albright"...

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SDS

SDS speaks on why they attended Madeleine Albright’s lecture

Hayley Simonson | Feb 7, 2020

On Wednesday night, three UNF students protested the appearance of former Secretary of State, Madeleine K. Albright. “If you pluck the feathers off a chicken one at a time, no one will notice,”...

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Rev. Webb demonstrates the "love chain" with attendees. Photo credit Christian Ayers.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Luncheon features leader of children’s movement

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter | Feb 7, 2020

UNF's University Center hosted the 39th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Luncheon on Feb. 5. The luncheon featured Reverend Gwendolyn Cook Webb, a prominent voice of the civil rights movement...

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See yourself in Peace Corps? Preparation is key

See yourself in Peace Corps? Preparation is key

Leah Cirelli | Feb 7, 2020

UNF students thinking about a stint in the Peace Corps have lots to consider. Can they wash their own clothes by hand? Bathe in a stream? Walk 90 minutes to work each day? Jacksonville beach local,...

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What is the Excess Credit Hours Surcharge?

What is the Excess Credit Hours Surcharge?

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter | Feb 7, 2020

Most students are aware that 120 credit hours are required to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree. Within each program of study, there are more detailed requirements, but 120 credit hours is the universal...

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