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S.W.A.T., UNF computing students storm Grace Hopper Conference

S.W.A.T., UNF computing students storm Grace Hopper Conference

Emily Barrett, Reporter Oct 21, 2019

Imagine being a UNF student walking into a conference hall with 25,000 men and women, with over 300 companies all having the same interests as you. That’s what 10 women from the UNF School of Computing...

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Student Government troubleshoots confusion with senators

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter Oct 21, 2019

This year’s fall elections will be uncontested, meaning that all individuals who ran for election won their seats. Further, Student Government has noticed a high turnover rate in senators and certain...

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Bryson Smith challenges a defender inside the box.

Ospreys top Hatters, scoot into first place tie

Catherine Cavallo, Sports Anchor Oct 20, 2019

Featured image by: Dan Parker The UNF Men’s Soccer team defeated the Hatters, 2-1, to hop up the standings in a three-way tie for first place in the ASUN. After a scoreless first half, Bryson...

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Learning how to set with Julianna Askew

Learning how to set with Julianna Askew

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Oct 20, 2019

*This video was recorded on Wednesday, October 16, when Askew was ranked third in NCAA in total assists* Video by: Brett Nweeia Featured image by: Darvin Nelson [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAnfe9vw1lY[/embedyt] In...

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Performer at Fall 2019 Battle of the Bands. Photo by Romario.

Missed Battle of the Bands? Here’s a recap

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Oct 20, 2019

This article was updated October 21, 2019 at 11:37 a.m.  Jason Tidman, also known as “Tiddy,” a Jax-based DJ, won this year's Battle of the Bands this past Friday night and will be the first performer...

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Fortnite reborn

Fortnite reborn

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter Oct 20, 2019

If you've been playing Fortnite recently, you might have noticed that something very interesting has been going on.  Over the past weekend, as the tenth season of the game came to a close, an interesting...

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Black Student Union Puts the Jam in Pajamas

Black Student Union Puts the Jam in Pajamas

Aisling Glocke, Station Manager Oct 20, 2019

Pajamas, dancing, and fun. These three words perfectly sum up the annual Pajama Jam, hosted by Black Student Union.   “This is an annual thing that we’ve done throughout the years,” Psychology...

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Julianna Askew sets the ball for a teammate.

Underclassmen shine in UNF Volleyball’s third-straight win

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter Oct 19, 2019

Featured image by: Lili Weinstein The Ospreys won their third straight match by outlasting the North Alabama Lions in four sets with stellar performances by Sophomore Solimar Cestero and freshmen Maddie...

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Uni News

Uni News

Lianna Norman, Editor-in-Chief Oct 18, 2019

Welcome to Uni News, Spinnaker’s rundown of the top stories of the week – every Friday at 3 p.m. On this podcast, our team will give a quick recap of the news room’s favorite stories that week. All...

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UNF ospreys and Jax community Take Back the Night

UNF ospreys and Jax community Take Back the Night

Heydi Ortiz and Kaitlyn Bowers Oct 18, 2019

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HIiZeb3CjI[/embedyt]   Purple lights illuminated the trees in the Student Union Plaza as people waited for the arrival of the Ed Waters marching band....

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Tyler Perry Studios is making some additions: A new residence for youth in need

Tyler Perry Studios is making some additions: A new residence for youth in need

Intern Reporter, Jessica Volz Oct 17, 2019

The largest film production studio, Tyler Perry Studios, will be a future residence for displaced members of the community.   Perry's next set of goals for the old confederate base-turned-production...

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Rocco's Pizza Food Truck serving free pizza, bread knots, and mozzarella sticks to the UNF students. Photo by Caleb Moseley

Food Truck Frenzy and Battle of the Bands

Morgan Holbrook, Copy Editor Oct 17, 2019

The biggest party on campus will be at the Student Union Amphitheater this Friday night. Instead of the Osprey Clubhouse, Food Truck Frenzy will be held at the J.B. Coxwell Amphitheater with Battle...

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