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Student Government: Passing big bills and confirming new members

Jessica May, Police Reporter | Sep 8, 2018

Student Government passed large bills Friday, Sept. 7 in the Senate Chambers to improve Thomas G. Carpenter wifi and improve safety issues in the Student Union. Members of Senate took a vote on the...

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Tropical Storm Florence expected to undergo “rapid intensification”

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor | Sep 8, 2018

The southeastern coast of the country is bracing for the potential blow of Tropical Storm Florence, who is expected to strengthen to a hurricane later tonight, Sept. 8. According to the National Hurricane...

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Photo by Khorri Newton

UNF Cross Country in full stride to open season

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Sep 8, 2018

  With the Men’s team winning the meet and key finishes by the Freshmen runners on the Women’s team, the Ospreys have hit the ground running to start the season. The Women’s team finished...

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UNF Womens Volleyball edged out in a thriller

DeAndre Pearson | Sep 8, 2018

Two points is what kept the Ospreys (1-7 Overall) from grabbing a win over the New Mexico Lobos (4-3 Overall). It was a test of endurance for both teams as they battled over the course of five sets...

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UNF alum gets promoted to UNF’s executive director

Jessica May | Sep 7, 2018

The University of North Florida has advanced communications alum Christopher Warren to executive director in the Office of the President and University Relations. He will assume his duties effective...

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The Osprey Race Team competed at the FSAE competition in Michigan. Photo courtesy of Thomas Strickland.

UNF Osprey Racing Team receives $30,000 donation

Sarah Bethea | Sep 6, 2018

On Tuesday, Sept. 4, the UNF Osprey Racing Team received a $30,000 donation from APR Energy and the John and Suzanne Campion Family Foundation. The team is a partnership among engineering and business...

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Week 1: Jaguars vs. Giants Preview

Hunter Horstman | Sep 6, 2018

  Following a 10-6 season last year, the Jacksonville Jaguars are looking to carry out last season's swagger and momentum into 2018. The team is hoping to defend their AFC South division title...

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Flowers and crosses in remembrance of those who lost their lives in The Landing shooting.

Tragedy at The Landing: #Pray4Jax Vigil

Khorri Newton and Jojo Corsi | Sep 6, 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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Men's soccer. Photo courtesy of UNF Athletics.

First week of September hits hard; A weekend recap

DeAndre Pearson | Sep 5, 2018

  Men’s and Women’s Soccer as well as Volleyball competed this weekend in key matchups. Men's Soccer Men’s Soccer had a tough weekend as the Ospreys lost on the road to Georgia...

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Volleyball earns first victory of the season

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Sep 5, 2018

  In a match on the road Tuesday, Sept. 4, the Ospreys prevailed to win and Coach Kristen Wright earned her first win as the coach. In the first set, UNF rallied from being down six points...

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The Academic Bicycle Challenge is available in the Naviki app.

Academic Bicycle Challenge

Johnakeshia Thompson | Sep 5, 2018

Osprey Students, you have been challenged. All around the globe, students from different universities are partaking in the Academic Bicycle Challenge. Some of the different universities that are participating...

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New $5,000 award to be given to 20 faculty leaders

New $5,000 award to be given to 20 faculty leaders

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Sep 5, 2018

$5,000 will soon be awarded to 20 "Presidential Faculty Leader Awards," according to an Osprey Update sent by President David Szymanski. The Presidential Faculty Leader Award is an annual award which...

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