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UNF’s new track elevates Jacksonville’s national track presence

UNF’s new track elevates Jacksonville’s national track presence

John Watson, Sports Editor Jul 7, 2021

Featured Image: UNF Athletics Years in the making, UNF’s newly resurfaced Visit Jax Track at Hodges Stadium has caught the attention of runners and fans alike. With Olympic stars like Allyson Felix...

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Former UNF President Anne H. Hopkins passes away

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Jul 7, 2021

The University of North Florida’s fourth president, Dr. Anne H. Hopkins, passed away this past Fourth of July weekend. Dr. Hopkins was the University’s president from 1999 to 2002 and worked as a political...

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Album review: Call Me If You Get Lost

Furio Gerwitz, Volunteer DJ Jul 7, 2021

"Call Me If You Get Lost" is the latest album by rapper and producer Tyler the Creator, released on June 25.  The album largely acts as a victory lap in the wake of the critical and commercial success...

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SW: Bad Batch ep. #10 review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Jul 7, 2021

We return to “Bad Batch” with an episode that takes the group into new territory, albeit with familiar elements as they undertake a mission that challenges their ideologies. The episode “Common...

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‘Naruto’ anime review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter Jul 6, 2021

When “Dragon Ball Z” finished its run in America in the late 90s, its popularity gave rise to a lot of anime that would be shown in the western world. As expected, many of them had a lot of focus on...

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SPORTS: Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds

SPORTS: Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds

TJ Tomkunas, UNF School of Communication Jul 6, 2021

Presented by the UNF School of Communication. ____ 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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Ospreys to face Kentucky WIldcats in non-conference play

Ospreys to face Kentucky WIldcats in non-conference play

Riley Platt, Sports Reporter Jul 6, 2021

Featured Image: Justin Nedrow When one thinks of college basketball, names like Duke, Kentucky, and North Carolina come to mind. These programs have ruled at the top of the sport for decades, and UNF...

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NEWS: Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds

NEWS: Inside Swoop in 90 Seconds

Paola Castillo, UNF School of Communication Jul 6, 2021

Presented by the UNF School of Communication. ____ 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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This satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Hurricane Elsa moving through the Caribbean, over Barbados, Tuesday, July 2, 2021, at 12:00 Z (8am a.m. ET). Elsa was expected to pass near the southern coast of Hispaniola on Saturday and to move near Jamaica and portions of eastern Cuba on Sunday. (NOAA/NESDIS/STAR GOES via AP)

Tropical Storm Elsa hitting Florida Keys

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Jul 6, 2021

As of 11 a.m. Tuesday morning, Tropical Storm Elsa has left Cuba, and is now over the Florida Keys, according to the National Hurricane Center.   Moving northwest at a slow speed of 10 mph,...

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UNF says Crisis Management Team is monitoring Tropical Storm Elsa as it closes in on Florida

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter Jul 6, 2021

UNF has released the following statement about the rapidly approaching Tropical Storm Elsa: “The University of North Florida Crisis Management Team is currently monitoring Tropical Storm Elsa. The...

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Tropical Storm Elsa’s projected impacts and expectations

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter Jul 4, 2021

Wreaking havoc throughout Haiti and the Dominican Republic this weekend, Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to pass by Key West, Florida late Monday and make landfall near Tampa.  The National Hurricane...

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Former SG senator speaks on SG group chat case; is there more work to be done within SG?

Carter Mudgett, Student Government Reporter Jul 2, 2021

The mood within Student Government seemed positive, even hopeful, last Friday as senators looked to the future of the organization. However, as the events of the impeachment case against former Senate...

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