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UNF study finds having indoor plants can decrease stress levels in women

Jessica Volz | Nov 6, 2019

If you're thinking about getting an indoor plant but don't know if the hassle is worth it then you may want to consider it more beneficial for your mental health. Especially, after hearing about a new study...

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Porchfest is in full swing

Porchfest is in full swing

Darvin Nelson, General assignment reporter | Nov 6, 2019

Jacksonville Porchfest is a free event with an expected 50 vendors, including a variety of food trucks and local artists selling art. 18 music groups will also perform live. The festival is this Saturday,...

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Janesha Green scored 13 points in the win over Holy Cross.

Ospreys fall in season opener to Badgers

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter | Nov 6, 2019

The UNF Women’s Basketball team lost their season opener, 75-62, to the Wisconsin Badgers on Tuesday, November 5.  Jazz Bond struggled on offense in the first game of the season, making only one...

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Blackshear, Jr., Gators outplay Ospreys

Blackshear, Jr., Gators outplay Ospreys

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Nov 6, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson Video by: John Watson In a tough non-conference bout against the No. 6 Florida Gators, the Ospreys were outsized and struggled to defend against Kerry Blackshear,...

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Ospreys invest like SWOOP

Ospreys invest like SWOOP

Emma Sheridan, Volunteer | Nov 5, 2019

Investing is the last thing that comes to mind when struggling with financial insecurity in college.  The Finance and Investment Society of the University of North Florida seeks to change that. The...

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Opinions: Mass customization

Normandi Tapia | Nov 5, 2019

Jeez, well that sounds real technical… what high level jargon is that? That jargon is from my Foundations of Business class. Mass customization makes products just for you - just for everyone frankly...

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A year out from elections, who's still running?

A year out from elections, who’s still running?

Emily Echevarria, Student Government Reporter | Nov 5, 2019

As we kick off November and head into finals, it might have slipped your mind that we’re a year out from the Presidential Election. Need a quick catch up? The 2020 election is just under a year away,...

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Alleged neo-Nazi posters found around UNF’s campus

Darvin Nelson and Rachel Tucker | Nov 5, 2019

UNF has seen its fair share of hate groups on campus in the past and now reports and tips received by Spinnaker seem to point towards a well known hate group trying to make its presence known on campus:...

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Adrienne Jackson scored eight points in the loss to Liberty

UNF Women’s Basketball season preview

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter | Nov 5, 2019

After a run to the ASUN semifinals last season and a run to the quarterfinals the year before, the team is ready to take the next step and reach the ASUN Championship game.  [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mobZXUZDZWQ[/embedyt] “It’s...

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Steele leads the pack

Steele leads the pack

Catherine Cavallo, Sports Anchor | Nov 4, 2019

Featured image courtesy of UNF Athletics Montana native, Sydnie Steele, came to UNF to escape the cold weather and to run track. Three years later, Steele is UNF’s first ever Student Leader of the...

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Men’s Basketball vs. FNU

UNF Men’s Basketball season preview

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Nov 4, 2019

Video by: Brett Nweeia The Birds of Trey are back in action as the UNF Men’s Basketball team begins their season on Tuesday, November 5 against the No. 6 Florida Gators in Gainesville.  [embedyt]...

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Movie Review: Star Wars rewind

Movie Review: Star Wars rewind

Seeing how great the first Star Wars turned out, you’re probably wondering how Lucasfilm would be able to top it.  One example was by creating an emotionally-engaging sequel that moves the story...

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