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Police beat: stolen bikes, masked men, missing signs

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter | Nov 4, 2019

The culprit pedals away in this one. On Oct. 26, a UNF student’s bike was stolen, according to a police report. The student met with an officer in regards to the bike being stolen. She said she...

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Here to serve

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter | Nov 4, 2019

What makes a college truly feel like home is a campus where students can come together in exciting new ways. The Aloszka administration has just reached its halfway point and has been directing its focus...

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Jags and Texans set to battle across the pond

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Nov 3, 2019

Minshew Mania is going international as the (4-4) Jacksonville Jaguars take on the (5-3) Houston Texans in London in a pivotal division matchup.  Coming off a 25-19 home win against the New York Jets...

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Ospreys fall short to Kennesaw State in ASUN Women’s Soccer Quarterfinal

Ospreys fall short to Kennesaw State in ASUN Women’s Soccer Quarterfinal

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Nov 1, 2019

The UNF Women’s Soccer team’s season came to a close after losing to the Owls, 3-1, in the first round of the ASUN tournament.  The Owls made an early statement when Erin Harris scored in the...

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Uni News

Uni News

Lianna Norman, Editor-in-Chief | Nov 1, 2019

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. All stories...

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A skateboard was stolen from outside the Osprey Clubhouse. Another skateboard was stolen from a shuttle bus after a student left it on the bus. Photo by Patrick Lloyd

Man on the street: How students feel about skateboarders on campus

Brett Nweeia, Staff reporter | Nov 1, 2019

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDybchM2WdU[/embedyt] At the University of North Florida, there are many ways to get around campus in order to quickly get to classes. One popular way of arriving...

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Halloween Special: Spinnaker tells ghost stories

Courtney Green, News Editor | Oct 31, 2019

We’ve all got a ghost story, real or passed down. Here are a few for you to carry through the Halloween evening. The Ghost in the Yard “So this is a real ghost story. It happened when I was in...

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An extra hour of sleep, brought to you by the end of Daylight Savings

An extra hour of sleep, brought to you by the end of Daylight Savings

Courtney Green, News Editor | Oct 31, 2019

Are you ready for that extra hour of sleep on Sunday morning? Daylight savings ends Sunday, November 3 at 2 a.m., meaning that the “fall back” allows for an extra hour of sleep at the cost of a...

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Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., talks to reporters just before the House vote on a resolution to formalize the impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump, in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

AP: Democrats push impeachment rules package through House

ALAN FRAM and MATTHEW DALY | Oct 31, 2019

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats pushed a package of ground rules for their impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump through a sharply divided House Thursday, the chamber's first formal vote in a fight...

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Teal Pumpkin Project® raises awareness for food allergies this Halloween

Teal Pumpkin Project® raises awareness for food allergies this Halloween

Jessica Volz, Intern Reporter | Oct 31, 2019

The Teal Pumpkin Project® strives to create food allergy awareness and aims to make Halloween safer for everyone. If you didn’t have the opportunity to get crafty with teal paint during Market Day,...

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Jacksonville's oldest organic farm hosts a "Farm Fall Festival"

Jacksonville’s oldest organic farm hosts a “Farm Fall Festival”

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Oct 31, 2019

Enjoy a day at Jacksonville’s oldest Organic Farm  on Sunday, Nov. 3 with fresh food and games. Vegetables, pulled pork sandwich raised from sustainable meat, and vegan options will be served for all...

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“The Great Wall of Jacksonville” stands tall against Owls

“The Great Wall of Jacksonville” stands tall against Owls

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Oct 30, 2019

Featured image by: Darvin Nelson In their potentially last home match of the season, the Ospreys' back line kept the Owls in check for a 1-0 home win.  Before the match, UNF Men’s Soccer Head...

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