Skip to Main Content
UNF's #1 Student-Run News Source

UNF Spinnaker

UNF's #1 Student-Run News Source

UNF Spinnaker

UNF's #1 Student-Run News Source

UNF Spinnaker

Latest

The UNF Student Government Senate Chambers.

Applications for 2025-2026 SG executive positions currently open, to close Friday

Osaremen Uwaifo, Government Reporter | May 7, 2025

Applications are now open for positions in the University of North Florida Student Government executive branch and agencies for the 2025-2026 administrative year. Student Body President and Vice President,...

Read More
UNF President Moez Limayem speaks at a brown podium at Spring 2025 commencement. He is wearing a dark blue robe and black graduate's cap and smiling.

Spring 2025 commencement celebrates over 2,000 graduating UNF students

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief | May 4, 2025

Over 2,000 University of North Florida students walked across the stage at the UNF Arena for Spring 2025 commencement this past Friday. This spring’s graduates ranged from 18 to 72 in age and  represented...

Read More
(Courtesy of UNF Athletics)

Beach Volleyball exacts revenge on Stetson, secures sixth ASUN title

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Apr 28, 2025

After sweeping top-seeded Stetson in Huntsville, Alabama, the University of North Florida Beach Volleyball team secured its sixth ASUN Championship in program history  Entering the conference title...

Read More
(Courtesy of UNF Athletics)

UNF Baseball battles but loses extra-inning thriller to South Carolina

Daniel Cimino, Sports Reporter | Apr 28, 2025

After nine innings of baseball couldn’t separate the two sides, the University of North Florida fell short in extra innings this past Tuesday against South Carolina by a final score of 3-2. With the...

Read More
UNF women’s cross country runner Smilla Kolbe competes at event. (Courtesy of UNF Athletics)

Last-minute calls and school records: Inside Smilla Kolbe’s history-making indoor season

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Apr 28, 2025

During preparation for spring break workouts and just a few days before the track and field nationals, UNF senior and women’s cross country runner Smilla Kolbe was interrupted by a call: she was invited...

Read More

Counseling center director’s tips for combating finals week stress

Finals week begins on April 28 for University of North Florida students and for many this will be the most stressful time of the year. To combat stress, UNF Counseling Center Director Misha Bogomaz...

Read More
Computer rendering of what the entrance of the UNF Flight Deck esports arena would look like. (Courtesy of UNF)

OPINION: Why is Jacksonville investing millions in UNF esports?

Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern | Apr 27, 2025

This article expresses the views of its author(s), separate from those of this publication. Readers are encouraged to comment or submit a Letter to the Editor to share their opinions. To submit a Letter...

Read More
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan (left) and UNF President Moez Limayem (right) announcing the funding for the UNF Flight Deck.

Jacksonville City Council approves $3 million endowment for UNF Flight Deck esports arena

Osaremen Uwaifo, Government Reporter | Apr 23, 2025

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan signed a bill yesterday establishing a $3 million endowment to support the University of North Florida’s new esports arena, the UNF Flight Deck. The initiative aims to...

Read More
UNF Osprey Fountains dorms, one of the eight on-campus resident halls students can choose to live in.

On-campus housing rates to increase by nearly 6% this fall pending board approval

Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter | Apr 22, 2025

In an email sent to students and faculty last week, the University of North Florida released a proposal to raise student housing rental rates, set to take effect in Fall 2025.  The proposed changes...

Read More
A sign with large, dark blue letters spells "UNF" on a concrete stand in the grassy area next to a sidewalk. The sky is bright blue with some small white clouds and there are lots of trees in the background.

President Limayem makes statement on ICE agreement, says police duties remain unchanged

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Apr 22, 2025

The University of North Florida made its first statement regarding the pending agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in a university-wide email sent Tuesday afternoon from UNF President...

Read More
(Courtesy of UNF Athletics)

UNF Softball clinches Graphite Division title in record breaking fashion

Daniel Cimino, Sports Reporter | Apr 22, 2025

The University of North Florida softball team secured its place in the conference tournament in dominant fashion, sweeping Jacksonville over the weekend. Standout two-way star Allison Benning made history...

Read More
Panel discussion in a classroom with five seated speakers and one standing presenter; a large screen behind them displays a quote by Frederick Douglass and a historical photo of him.

UNF faculty host teach-in to inform community members about current issues

Julia Howey, Volunteer Reporter | Apr 20, 2025

University of North Florida faculty and students gathered for a teach-in about current political issues and events on Wednesday, April 16.  Over 40 UNF students, faculty and community members attended...

Read More