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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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Distress and anxiety associated with media and mass shootings

Distress and anxiety associated with media and mass shootings

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Aug 16, 2019

There's no debate as to whether victims of mass shootings suffer with post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and other issues; but can viewers of the media coverage on them suffer too? When you turn...

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work

Need a job? Don’t have a car? Work on campus!

Erik Feliciano and Courtney Green Aug 16, 2019

So you’re a Freshman who is rolling up broke and wants some extra spending money. Lucky for you, there are tons of job opportunities on campus just a stone’s throw from your dorm. You can find applications...

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concert

Jacksonville’s got talent: 5 bands from Jax

Courtney Green, News Editor Aug 15, 2019

If you’re new to Jacksonville, you might not be aware that we’re a city of true talent here. Artists, musicians and authors from all levels of celebrity stature call River City their home. Here are...

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​Regal Cinemas held an advanced 3D screening of Alice Through the Looking Glass on May 24, 2016. Photo by Bernadyn Nettles

Watch an unlimited amount of movies with Regal Cinema’s new movie plan

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Aug 15, 2019

With Regal Cinema's new unlimited movie plan, you can now see as many movies as you want, whenever you want, for as little as $18 a month. The new plan, Regal Unlimited, gets you a ten percent discount...

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bathroom signs

Where to find feminine friendly and gender neutral bathrooms on campus

Courtney Green, News Editor Aug 15, 2019

So, you’re new to UNF and you don’t know the first thing about the bathrooms around here. Well, our chambers have a few secrets as far as women and unisex goes. Ladies Mother Nature surprised...

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yummy, delicious tacos

First annual Jax Taco Fest comes to Hemming Park

Erik Feliciano Aug 14, 2019

Get ready for an exciting day filled with a variety of delicious food, drinks, live entertainment, and activities as this weekend marks the start of the start of the first annual Jax Taco Fest 2019. The...

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man sitting on couch against wall, looking sad

A path forward: OCD Jacksonville seminar at UNF

Courtney Green, News Editor Aug 14, 2019

Do you or someone you love suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? OCD Jacksonville and Chi Sigma Iota’s Sigma Phi Epsilon (UNF) Chapter will be bringing a free seminar on OCD to UNF on Sept. 8,...

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Mark Tumeo, the former dean of the College of Computing, Engineering and Construction. Courtesy of the University of North Florida

One last say in Tumeo case as closing arguments show both sides of the story

Heydi Ortiz and Courtney Green Aug 13, 2019

We now know the final arguments in the case for and against a former dean getting his job back at UNF.  Spinnaker obtained the closing written arguments in the Mark Tumeo vs. The Board of Trustees...

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