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A UNF student holds up an LGBTQ flag with a fist at a protest

JASMYN resuming old, and new, LGBTQ+ youth-centered services

Indie Jones and Carter Mudgett Mar 25, 2022

JASMYN, Jacksonville’s LGBTQ+ youth organization, has resumed several resources previously canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Officially titled the Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network...

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Join UNF diversity organizations for ‘Courageous Conversations: One Month Later’

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Mar 25, 2022

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Commission on Diversity and Inclusion are gathering panelists to talk about House Bills 7 and 1557. The discussion will take place on Tuesday, March 29 at...

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The words "Why I care about Black History" contest winners above an image of three yellow, red, and green fists in a black circle.

“Why I care about Black History”: essay contest winners

Suzanne Shea, Nichole Cohen, and Eric Wells Mar 24, 2022

The following works won placement in the “Why I care about Black History” essay contest sponsored by the University of North Florida Office of Interdisciplinary Programs. Prizes had the potential to...

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The words "Police Beat" are written in red and white, surrounded by a white square outline. In the background, a University of North Florida Police Department cruiser is tinted blue.

Police Beat: Serial bike thefts and extortion

Lauren Fox, General Assignment Reporter Mar 23, 2022

Serial Bike Thefts In total, ten bikes and one skateboard have been stolen on the University of North Florida (UNF) campus this year.  46-year-old Linwood Benner was arrested on March 7 behind Osprey...

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An outstretched hand painted with Ukraine’s national colors blue and yellow.

How students can help Ukraine

Lauren Fox and Indie Jones Mar 23, 2022

As the Ukrainian military works to fend off Russian forces, displaced people and journalists need aid; University of North Florida (UNF) students can help. Spinnaker spoke with UNF Professor Dr. Nataliya...

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Ukrainian refugees with children board transport at a square next to a railway station in Przemysl, Poland, on Tuesday, March 22, 2022.

AP: Ukraine retakes key Kyiv suburb; battle for Mariupol rages

NEBI QENA and CARA ANNA, Associated Press Mar 22, 2022

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine said it retook a strategically important suburb of Kyiv on Tuesday, as Russian forces squeezed other areas near the capital and pressed their attack on the embattled southern...

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“The Bachelor”: The final rose

Mallory Pace, Reporter Mar 22, 2022

Episode 9 After last week’s hometowns, Clayton and the remaining three women, Gabby, Rachel, and Susie, arrived in Iceland as their final destination. This week is reserved for Fantasy Suites, which...

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UNF blocks Russian and Ukraine network traffic, IT explains

UNF blocks Russian and Ukraine network traffic, IT explains

Julia Croston, Managing Editor Mar 21, 2022

The day after Russia invaded Ukraine, University of North Florida Information Technology Services (ITS) began a temporary block on network traffic to and from Russia and Ukraine on Feb. 25. The network...

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UNF presidential search to move out from under public eye after passing of new bill

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Mar 21, 2022

The University of North Florida's seventh presidential search will take place behind closed doors starting Monday after a new law, signed last week, exempts candidates’ details from being disclosed until...

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Miles Dittmar smiles with some of his products outside UNF’s Library.

Introducing Miles Dittmar, student entrepreneur and CEO of the Beaten Path Co.

Lauren Fox, General Assignment Reporter Mar 21, 2022

"I didn't even know what entrepreneur meant until, like, outside of high school," 23-year-old UNF advertising senior and entrepreneur Miles Dittmar said. Operating out of his living room in St. Augustine,...

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“Pre[serve]”: the Spring 2022 Lufrano Intercultural Gallery Exhibit

Janessa Freeman, Copy Editor Mar 21, 2022

A new exhibition is on display at the Lufrano Intercultural Gallery highlighting works from University of North Florida alumni and undergraduates. Located on the second floor of the John A. Delany Student...

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All Things Osprey: Baseball turns heads with series win over UCF

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Mar 14, 2022

After a rough start to the season, the UNF baseball squad appears to have turned things around. The Ospreys kicked off their week on the diamond with a win over Butler University on Tuesday. While the...

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