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The library is handing out buttons supporting individuals right to read. Photo by Hannah Lee

OPINION: Bundo’s Bounty and the Untold Story of Challenged Books

Austin Belet, Opinions Editor | Apr 10, 2019

In a Last Week Tonight with John Oliver bit aired on March 18, 2018, John Oliver announced the release of the show's book A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo. This actual children’s book is about a rabbit...

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UNF Women’s Center hosts Walk In a Woman’s Shoes

UNF Women’s Center hosts Walk In a Woman’s Shoes

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter | Apr 9, 2019

Men strutted their stuff in high heels on Tuesday in the Osprey Plaza, in an attempt to support and understand trials and challenges faced by women. The Walk in a Woman’s Shoes event, hosted by the Women’s...

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Does the “Florida Man” trend have anything to do with mental health?

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter | Apr 9, 2019

There seems to be a new challenge circulating throughout social media every week. The most recent twitter craze is the Florida Man challenge. The trend has sparked debate about its role in exploiting mental...

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Free Coffee at Wawa

Jack Cunha, Video Director | Apr 9, 2019

This Thursday, April 11, Wawa will be giving away any size cups of coffee, no purchase necessary.  This includes hot tea and self-serve cappuccinos. The free coffee will be given out for the fifty-fifth...

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Students can expect several closures around campus during President Obama's visit. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Road Detours around campus this weekend

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Apr 9, 2019

A section of UNF Drive will be blocked on Saturday, April 13, for the One Walk event. From 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. UNF Drive will be blocked. Students, faculty and visitors who want to visit the Thomas...

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Opinion: Impressive Imposters

Austin Belet, Opinions Editor | Apr 9, 2019

As the semester creeps towards its end, many of us are facing more and more projects that bear more and more weight on our grade. Whether it’s massive experiments that we need to provide deep analysis...

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Photo Gallery: OzFest

Photo Gallery: OzFest

Lili Weinstein | Apr 8, 2019

— For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments or concerns, contact editor@unfspinnaker.com.

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The first dancers of the evening, Annie Thomas and Sai Spurthi Ravi, greeted guests by placing bindi red dots on their foreheads.

Whisked away to India at the International Dinner Dance

Kristina Smith | Apr 8, 2019

The 28th International Dinner Dance proved to be an evening of excitement and beauty. Once students stepped into the field house, they were transported to a beautiful scene where the theme was a Taste...

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Rae Sremmurd takes over UNF Arena for OzFest Concert

Rae Sremmurd takes over UNF Arena for OzFest Concert

Heydi Ortiz | Apr 8, 2019

Saturday night, long lines formed as UNF students waited to enter the arena to see Bryce Vine, Whethan, and Rae Sremmurd. As time began winding down for the doors to open, students were able to sign up...

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UNF students revisit their childhood with Shrek Fest

Teeryana Bryant | Apr 8, 2019

"Shrek and Donkey, on another whirlwind adventure!" This is just one of the best-known quotes from the classic kid movie Shrek. UNF hosted a Shrek Fest event on Wednesday in the Osprey Landing area as...

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2019 Men's Baseball vs. FGCU

Maberry and Weeks lead steamroll over Dolphins in 11-3 win

Wiliam Cunkle | Apr 7, 2019

The Ospreys dominated in the last game of the home series against the Jacksonville University Dolphins with an impressive hitting showcase led by Junior David Maberry and Redshirt-Senior Wes Weeks’  three...

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Graphic by Ben Cross

Student Government rounds the corner on finalizing stipends for senators

Alex Del Dago, Student Governnment Reporter | Apr 7, 2019

The newly proposed senator stipends faced some confusion Friday afternoon in the Constitution and Statutes Committee. Senate President Thomas Pluchon and Student Government Branch Advisor Victoria Shore...

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