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Jaguars lackluster offense leads to a 20-7 loss

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Oct 22, 2018

The Jaguars had a week to prepare for the elusive Deshaun Watson and Jaguars linebacker Donald Payne revealed the key to containing the former Heisman award winner. “We have some of the best pass...

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Student Government throws a hail mary for alcohol

Alan Vargas Oct 21, 2018

In a last-ditch effort to change the new alcohol guidelines, Student Government approved a Joint Resolution recommending that alcohol be allowed at student events, including tailgating. The resolution...

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Jaguars vs Texans Week 7 Preview

DeAndre Pearson Oct 21, 2018

The Jacksonville Jaguars are locked in a three-way tie for first place in the AFC South as they take on conference rival, the Houston Texans at TIAA Bank Field. Houston rolls into Jacksonville on a...

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UNF assistant men's baseball coach Andrew Hannon. Photo courtesy unfospreys.com

UNF alumni spotlight: Andrew Hannon

Steven Thompson Oct 21, 2018

As a University of North Florida player, Andrew Hannon fondly recalls when the UNF baseball team played Southeastern Conference powerhouse Mississippi State. The UNF team won two of the three games, but...

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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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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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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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