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Ospreys prey on Eagles for conference win

Ospreys prey on Eagles for conference win

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter Jan 13, 2019

The Ospreys welcomed their avian cousins, the Eagles of Florida Gulf Coast University to their nest and put on quite a performance as the Ospreys won, 87-66.   The ASUN rivals traded baskets early...

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NFL Divisional Playoff Weekend Preview

Chase Gunnell Jan 12, 2019

The NFL Divisional Playoffs are soon approaching and there are many matchups to watch for this weekend. Saturday 1/12 4:35 p.m. Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs (NBC) The red hot Indianapolis...

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UNF alum files to run for Mayor of Jacksonville

Lianna Norman, News Editor Jan 11, 2019

Incumbent Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry will be facing stiff competition this coming Spring. Anna Brosche is a Jacksonville City Council member and Duval county native whose alma mater is none other than...

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Why is Meningitis B a hot topic in university wellness?

Heydi Ortiz, Police Reporter Jan 11, 2019

Flus and viruses are among the most known diseases on university campuses as students don’t always take preventative measures like flu shots. But as flu season continues on, so does arising fear of...

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Woman on the Street

Woman on the Street: Spring Semester Expectations

Teeryana Bryant Jan 11, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oMbh7Et-eU Created by Alex Toth — 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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Cory Goff, Senior Student Manager for UNF Baseball. Photo courtesy of UNF Athletics

Goff gets called up to the big leagues

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jan 10, 2019

Cory Goff, a senior student manager for UNF Baseball for three years, was signed by the Milwaukee Brewers to be a clubhouse manager for their High-A affiliate, the Carolina Mudcats. This past winter,...

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Cheryl Gonzalez. Courtesy of UNF's Equal Opportunity and Diversity.

Director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity to leave UNF to pursue passion

Jessica May Jan 10, 2019

After eight years of service at the University of North Florida Director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Cheryl Gonzalez will be leaving the university. Gonzalez’s impact on UNF is seen all throughout...

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Twenty days and counting: How the government shutdown may begin to affect college students

Lianna Norman, News Editor Jan 10, 2019

Many Americans may still be going about their business as usual amidst the current government shutdown, but it has now been 20 days since Senate rejected the funding requested by President Donald Trump...

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Barbara Lagoa, the newest appointee to the Florida Supreme Court. Photo courtesy of AP.

What does Barbara Lagoa’s appointment mean for the Florida Supreme Court?

Paolo Cesar Jan 10, 2019

Florida’s Supreme Court now has its first ever Hispanic woman. Newly inducted Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Cuban-American Judge Barbara Lagoa to a position in Florida’s highest court on Wednesday. Mary...

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Matthews too much to handle for Ospreys in road loss

Matthews too much to handle for Ospreys in road loss

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jan 9, 2019

The Bisons edged past the Ospreys with tough defense and hot shooting throughout the game. It was a back and forth affair to start the game as each team traded points. Senior Eli Pepper opened the...

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The Most Anticipated Albums of 2019

Alex Toth, Features Editor Jan 9, 2019

The Fully Announced Bring Me the Horizon - Amo: It’s been more than three years since that last album by deathcore-turned-metalcore-turned-pop rock group Bring Me the Horizon, whose 2015 effort “That’s...

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Ospreys earn road win over Bisons

Ospreys earn road win over Bisons

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter Jan 9, 2019

The North Florida Ospreys stifled the Lipscomb Lady Bisons for a much needed conference road win Tuesday with the final score of 68-53. The Lady Bisons opened the game with two free throws, before...

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