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Jakob Runnels at the plate

Baseball takes down USF in extra-inning thriller

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Apr 5, 2023

TAMPA, Fla. – The University of North Florida Ospreys took it to the University of South Florida, defeating the in-state foe 5-4 in extra innings on Tuesday. For much of the season, newcomer Jakob...

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The Chabad of Southside’s entrance.

How the Chabad of Southside has helped Jacksonville students prepare for Passover

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Apr 5, 2023

Jewish people worldwide celebrate Passover today, a holiday commemorating their liberation from Egypt in ancient times. The first two nights of Passover are when Jews hold a Seder, a 15-step feast full...

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A sign reads "KEEP AMERICA FREE, even if we don't agree." On the side of the sign, "Pro-Choice" is written vertically and flanked by two red lines

The impact of Florida’s proposed 6-week abortion ban headed to the House

Mallory Pace, News Editor Apr 4, 2023

[The original version of this article reported that the proposed bill was headed for Gov. DeSantis's desk. The bill must first be passed by the Florida House before it heads for DeSantis's desk. Spinnaker...

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UNF Wind Symphony to perform piece about Alzheimer’s Wednesday, ending three-day residency with composer John Mackey

Aubrey Lowery, Multimedia Journalist Apr 4, 2023

[Updated 10:40 p.m. on April 4, the headline was changed from “Composer John Mackey to perform at UNF Wednesday” to “UNF Wind Symphony to perform piece about Alzheimer’s Wednesday, ending three-day...

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Baseball player looks on

Baseball puts up runs, but drops series to EKU

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter Apr 3, 2023

RICHMOND, Ky. – The University of North Florida  baseball team was on the road this weekend, facing off in a three-game series against the Eastern Kentucky University Colonels. The competition was stiff,...

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Soccer player at media day

Women’s soccer knocks off crosstown rival in final spring exhibition

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter Apr 3, 2023

The UNF women’s soccer team faced off against the rival Jacksonville University Dolphins in a spring exhibition on Friday, finishing their spring schedule by winning the contest 3-1.  The exhibition...

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A rainbow-dyed rose in focus on the right side of the image. Three members of the small band are blurred in the back

The world is better with color, not without; UNF LGBTQ Center event highlights

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Apr 3, 2023

It was 6 p.m. on a Friday night, and light streamed through the Museum of Contemporary Art’s front windows in downtown Jacksonville. The first few dozen of about 100 guests were just arriving, there...

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Savannah Bananas owner Jesse Cole standing outside of 121 Financial Ballpark welcoming in fans into the stadium. At 121 Financial Ballpark in Jacksonville, Florida on March 5th, 2023.

Through the eyes of a photographer: March

Justin Nedrow, Photographer Apr 3, 2023

From the world-famous Savannah Bananas to Grammy-winning artists, Jacksonville had it all this past month. Check out these galleries with Spinnaker photographer Justin Nedrow's top photos of the month! ___ For...

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Members of Student Government smile with University of North Florida President Moez Limayem for a photo.

Limayem speaks to packed Senate chambers about his successes and challenges as president

Marissa Cannegieter, Government Reporter Mar 31, 2023

The Senate chambers on the third floor of the Student Union were filled nearly wall to wall Friday afternoon where University of North Florida President Moez Limayem would later give a guest speech. The...

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UNF megaphone on arena floor

How Giving Day is helping propel UNF athletics to the next level

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Mar 31, 2023

It’s easy to look at the pageantry and showmanship of upper-level college athletics and assume that revenue comes effortlessly. Unfortunately for many low-major and mid-major schools, such as the University...

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Mackenzie Woods hitting the ball

Softball’s late rally not enough in road loss to UCF

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Mar 30, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla. – The University of North Florida Ospreys made a valiant push in the final inning of Wednesday’s intrastate softball affair, but the University of Central Florida Knights walked away...

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The Villages dorms at UNF

New Osprey Voice asks students about on campus housing concerns

Marissa Cannegieter, Government Reporter Mar 30, 2023

The newest Osprey Voice Survey asks students their concerns about the scarcity of housing contracts, increase in housing prices, maintenance in on campus housing and residence hall parking. What questions...

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