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Courtesy Confucius Institute

A deeper dive into Confucius Institutes: What happened? Why?

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor | Aug 22, 2019

Last year, UNF sent out a mandatory notice warning students that our Confucius Institute would be closing, as you may have read on our website. UNF wasn't alone in this decision, though. Over the past...

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A fish.

UNF nutritionist comments on the rising mercury levels in fish

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director | Aug 21, 2019

A new study shows that mercury levels in fish have increased due to climate change, but a UNF nutritionist offers some advice on how to avoid this neurotoxic substance.  While mercury isn’t harmful...

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Closeup of mouth biting onto a long acrylic nail with text that says "Claws."

UNF Alumni goes from art history degree and small nail business to hit TV show on TNT

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor | Aug 21, 2019

She went from Jacksonville to New Orleans, and from being a broke college student to creating memorable nail looks for the hit TV show CLAWS on TNT.  Morgan Dixon graduated from UNF in 2014 with an...

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Pride flag.

What to expect from the LGBT Resource Center this semester

Courtney Green, News Editor | Aug 21, 2019

The LGBT Resource Center is ready to start this semester off with pride. Spinnaker sat down with Dwan Love-Dinkens, Program Coordinator for the LGBT Resource Center, to get the SWOOP on everything the...

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Spinnaker Media's mural. Photo by Courtney Green.

A guide for Freshmen: What is Spinnaker?

Courtney Green, News Editor | Aug 20, 2019

So you're new to UNF and you just heard about us when you saw our glossy new magazine. Or maybe you've been reading us for a while now but are under the impression that we are an office of reporters only.  Regardless...

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Galaxy's edge

Inside sneak peek of Disney’s new park: Galaxy’s Edge

On August 29th Star Wars fans will be in for the time of their lives with Disney Parks new land. Hello Ospreys, this is Kenny and David and we’re here to give you a sneak peek of Disney’s latest land,...

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A guide to studying abroad

A guide to studying abroad

Darvin Nelson | Aug 20, 2019

If you’re interested in studying in another country, you can do so by taking these necessary steps to study abroad with UNF. Studying abroad allows you to exercise your skills in communications, photography,...

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The mural walkway. Photo by Courtney Green.

Club’n at the Nest

Courtney Green, News Editor | Aug 20, 2019

So you’re new to UNF or  you’ve stumbled around campus blindly for three semesters and just realized there’s stuff going on around you. Maybe you’re still stuck in the glory days of high school...

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A white duck that looks like Howard the Duck.

A duckumentary: the legend of Howard the Duck

Courtney Green, News Editor | Aug 19, 2019

Not all osprey-lings turn out to be full-fledged ospreys when they grow up. Face it-- sometimes, one out of every thousand is going to be a duck, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less of an osprey at...

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A UNF student’s guide to parking

A UNF student’s guide to parking

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Aug 19, 2019

The Fall semester is here and for UNF students, that means packed parking lots. Spinnaker is here to give a guide on all of your parking options. Students that have a Blue Lot pass can park in the...

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Freebies On Campus

Freebies On Campus

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor | Aug 19, 2019

College students love anything that's free, trust me, I know. Here's a list that was compiled to help you find the free goodies you're looking for here on campus:   Women's Center- Aunt Flo...

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Photo courtesy of Khorri Newton

Ospreys net three in exhibition victory

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Aug 17, 2019

Eric Faulconer can chalk up his first win as UNF Women’s Soccer Head Coach after the Ospreys defeated Southeastern, 3-1, in a home exhibition.  The Fire drew first blood with a goal by Uchenna...

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