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BTS' "Love Yourself: Answer" album cover. Courtesy of Big Hit Entertainment.

Spinnaker’s top 10 albums of the year

Alex Toth, Features Editor Dec 16, 2018

Just like any other year, 2018 brought us some great (and not so great) music. But some albums flew far above the rest, many of them showing how growth, change, and struggle can help make us better as...

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Senior Ty Purifoy attempting a free throw.

Photo Gallery: Women’s Basketball vs. FIU

Khorr Newton, Photo Editor Dec 15, 2018

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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Daniel Moon. Courtesy of University of North Florida.

UNF Associate Vice President announced as finalist for position at University of Montana

The University of Montana will be gaining a new vice provost for student success all the while UNF may lose the associate vice president for budgets and personnel, Daniel Moon. Moon is among four...

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Escobar’s career-high night not enough in loss to FIU

Escobar’s career-high night not enough in loss to FIU

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Dec 14, 2018

In game two of the Ospreys road trip, Redshirt-Junior J.T. Escobar led the Ospreys offense but minimal shooting from beyond the arc was a major factor in their loss. Coming into the game against...

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Astrophysics Professor Dr. Hewitt and Astrophysics Student set up the main telescope for attendees to view nearby planets and stars. Photo by Ashley Pace

A night under the stars with the Physics Department

Lianna Norman, News Editor Dec 13, 2018

This Friday at 8 p.m. the Department of Physics will be holding an astronomy night that will be open to the public. The event will consist of a thirty-minute lecture on the topic of viewing and will...

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Ospreys snatch victory from Panthers

Ospreys snatch victory from Panthers

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter Dec 12, 2018

The UNF Women’s Basketball team survived a hard fought back and forth game to defeat the FIU Lady Panthers 62-53 Tuesday night at home.  After a slow start, not scoring until late in the first quarter,...

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UNFPD police cars. Photo by Lili Weinstein

Active shooter training in Honors Hall

Hannah Lee Dec 12, 2018

The UNF Police Department is conducting an active shooter training exercise in Bldg. 10, Honors Hall Wednesday morning. The exercise will be until 10 a.m., according to the University. — For more information...

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Graphic by Mary Belichis

UNF Basketball hosts toy drive and dollar night

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter Dec 11, 2018

As the UNF Women’s basketball team faces off with Florida International University on Tuesday,  fans will be treated to dollar night, where all popcorn, drinks and tickets will be only $1.   There...

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Graduates displaying their customized caps.

New security protocols for fall commencement ceremony

Hannah Lee Dec 6, 2018

The University will be implementing new security protocols for commencement ceremonies. Previously, only bags were checked. Now all graduates, guests, faculty, staff and vendors will be screened by metal...

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Photo by Camille Shaw.

Osprey Cafe receives Green Restaurant certification

Alex Toth, Features Editor Dec 6, 2018

UNF’s Osprey Café was recently named a 3 Star Certified Green Restaurant by the Green Restaurant Association. The Green Restaurant Association is a national nonprofit organization helping restaurants...

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Spinnaker Magazine cover for November-December 2013 issue.

New firewall blocks adult content on UNF wi-fi

Alex Toth, Features Editor Dec 6, 2018

This past week, students discovered that adult content that was previously available on UNF’s school wi-fi is now blocked by the UNF web filters. Now, we know the reason. A statement from the University...

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Guests attending summer commencements on July 31 will park in the second, third and fourth floors of the Arena Garage. 
Photo by Robert Curtis

Expected parking and traffic congestion in relation to Fall Commencement

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Dec 6, 2018

As graduating UNF students congregate in the Arena to celebrate their final farewell to the University, their family, friends and other loved ones will flock to support them in their achievements. This...

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