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A computer-generated image of the new Honors dorms at UNF on Osprey Ridge Road. (Courtesy of UNF)

New Honors dorm floorplans, features released, room rates still unannounced

Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor | Feb 28, 2025

University of North Florida Housing and Residence Life has released the Honors dorm floorplans and more living space information for the new Honors dorms. The new Honors residence hall is still under...

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(Courtesy of Jax Rental Housing Project)

Fighting for fair housing: How the Jax Rental Housing Project supports student tenants

Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter | Feb 27, 2025

A community-based sociology research initiative at the University of North Florida is making strides to support tenants struggling with housing insecurity.  The Jax Rental Housing Project is led by...

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FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, left, looks on as his wife Casey DeSantis speaks at a campaign event in Bluffton, S.C., June 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard, File)

Ron DeSantis talks up his wife as next Florida governor and takes a shot at Trump’s pick

Kate Payne, Associated Press/Report for America | Feb 27, 2025

The following AP story was last updated on Feb. 25, 2025 at 2:38 p.m. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approaches the end of his second term in office, he’s talking up one...

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Wild pitch stymies Baseball’s upset, comeback bid at UF

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Feb 27, 2025

In a game where UNF baseball’s six-game winning streak was snapped, the Ospreys may have shown something they didn’t know they are capable of on a Wednesday night in Gainesville; and that’s playing...

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Baseball completes sweep of Brown, extends winning streak to six games

Daniel Cimino, Sports Reporter | Feb 27, 2025

The University of North Florida baseball team swept Brown University over the weekend in convincing fashion, scoring a combined 34 runs over the four-game set. With these victories, the Ospreys have extended...

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The Clubhouse (glass doors on right) and Osprey Cove (brick building on the left). (Photo courtesy of UNF)

UNF housing contracts: all the info you’ll need before making the commitment

Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor | Feb 26, 2025

The recommended deadline to submit housing contracts for the 2025-2026 school year is this Saturday, March 1, for current UNF students, according to the Housing and Residence Life website. Assistant...

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How UNF students can eat healthy while saving money

With food prices rising, college students may find it challenging to incorporate healthy and affordable options into their diets. Spinnaker sat down with Anita Diaz, a registered dietician at UNF’s wellness...

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UNF Student Government Senate Chambers

UNF SG to host presidential debate on Thursday

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Feb 25, 2025

This story was edited at Feb. 26, 2025 at 10:40 a.m. to include the additional students running for Student Body President and Vice President. The University of North Florida Student Government...

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UNF baseball coach Joe Mercadante is entering his second season with the Ospreys.

A deep dive into UNF Baseball season with head coach Joe Mercadante

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Feb 25, 2025

Groundhog Day is in the rearview mirror and spring is quickly approaching, which means college baseball season is underway. Fresh off his first season as a head coach, Joe Mercadante seeks an improved...

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Dr. Jason Mauro speaking at the UNF Peace Plaza when he dedicated the Thoreau Table in Nov. 2015. The table is named after the 19th century writer Henry David Thoreau, author of the essay, "Civil Disobedience." Thoreau's peaceful, nonconformist principles inspired Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King.

Students and faculty remember Jason Mauro ahead of memorial service

The University of North Florida English Department will hold a memorial on Friday, Feb. 28, to celebrate and remember the life of Professor Jason Mauro, a beloved faculty member who died unexpectedly last...

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Race participants prepare to run at the starting line of the 5K

UNF hosts annual Swoop the Loop 5k, announces Jacksonville Sharks partnership

Julia Howey, Volunteer Reporter | Feb 24, 2025

On Saturday, the University of North Florida hosted its annual Swoop the Loop 5K for all UNF alumni, faculty, staff, students and community members. Over 500 participants attended the event to conquer...

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The DeepSeek page is seen on a smartphone screen in Beijing, Jan. 28, 2025.

OPINION: OpenAI’s plagiarism claims against DeepSeek are deeply ironic

Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern | Feb 23, 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...

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