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Photo Gallery: UNF Softball

Photo Gallery: UNF Softball

Khorri Newton | Oct 20, 2018

Photos by Khorri Newton — 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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Osprey split twin bill in exhibition vs Central Florida Community

Osprey split twin bill in exhibition vs Central Florida Community

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Oct 20, 2018

UNF’s Softball team used heads-up base running and clutch hitting throughout their doubleheader against the University of Central Florida Patriots. Game 1 Megan Woodson led the hitting attack...

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Photo by Camille Shaw

UNF Alum and local teacher charged for distributing child pornography

Hannah Lee | Oct 20, 2018

*UPDATE: 10/22 Jordan Schemmel is not a graduate student at UNF however he did graduate from UNF in 2003, according to the University. A 37-year-old teacher at Terry Parker High School and alum of UNF...

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Andrew Gillum answers questions from the press after the Town Hall Forum.

UNF hosts rally with Joe Biden, Andrew Gillum, and Bill Nelson

Lianna Norman, News Editor | Oct 19, 2018

Former Vice President Joe Biden, current gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum, Senator candidate Bill Nelson and Congressional candidate Nancy Soderberg will be speaking at UNF on Monday, Oct. 22. The...

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UNF Sustainability Committee votes to recommend funding for People Over Plastic

UNF Sustainability Committee votes to recommend funding for People Over Plastic

Alan Vargas | Oct 19, 2018

On Oct. 18, the UNF Sustainability Committee met to hear a proposal for a student-led project that would seek to “increase awareness on the effects of plastic on the environment, and educate and empower...

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Marvel's "Iron Fist" has been cancelled after only two seasons. Image courtesy of Netflix.

Netflix cancels Marvel’s “Iron Fist” after two seasons

David Eckstein | Oct 18, 2018

In a shocking move, Marvel Netflix has announced that the super-hero drama "Iron Fist" has been cancelled after just two seasons. People since then have wondered what led to this decision. If you’ve...

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The Teal Pumpkin Project came to UNF Market Days. Photo by Sarah Bethea.

UNF Dining Services encourages students to go teal on Halloween for allergy awareness

Sarah Bethea | Oct 18, 2018

While decorating pumpkins is a cute way to have a little seasonal fun, the important message some may spread is the real takeaway.  In fact, Wednesdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. is a busy time at Osprey...

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Image: Created by Johnakeshia via. Fashmates

Budget-friendly Halloween costumes for broke college students

Johnakeshia Thompson | Oct 18, 2018

Balancing classes throughout the week and still managing to have a social life might be an issue this holiday, but overthinking a costume is a thing of the past. Here are some easy and budget-friendly...

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UNF hosted a lecture on America's role in the changing world. photo by Jessica May.

UNF hosts lecture on America’s role in the changing world

Jessica May | Oct 17, 2018

The question, “Is America in decline?” was posed to a group of 500 to 600 people at the Herbert University Center Tuesday, Oct. 16 by Walter Mead. Mead is a Distinguished Fellow at Hudson Institute,...

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Jamal Khashoggi, the journalist presumed dead after entering a Saudi Arabia embassy in Turkey. Image Courtesy flicker.com/photos/pomed/

OPINION: Murdered journalist exposes American media’s failure to cover Saudi Arabia’s crimes

Noah Meyer, Opinions Editor | Oct 17, 2018

There is a lot of ground to cover for the contemporary journalist. The defining value of modern news agencies is essentially that “everyone must know everything all the time,” and the amount of newsworthy...

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The cover of The Stress of Leisure's "Eruption Bounce." Courtesy Plus One Records.

1,000 Listens or Less: The Stress of Leisure’s “Eruption Bounce”

Nicole Moore, Assistant Music Director | Oct 16, 2018

"Eruption Bounce" is the sixth studio album by Brisbane-based post-punk rockers The Stress of Leisure, bringing their own unique twist to an already decorated genre. The simple orange cover, void of anything...

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Logo of the Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacksonville Jaguars post-game review

DeAndre Pearson | Oct 16, 2018

Earlier this season, Jacksonville was one of the teams to watch after a suffering a defeat to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship. Now, they are in the middle of a two game losing skid and...

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