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Reading for mental health

Julia Croston, Managing Editor | Mar 10, 2022

Reading, when added to an already strenuous college curriculum, may not seem worthwhile enough for student attention, but there are several benefits that reading has on mental health. Spinnaker spoke with...

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Harriet and Ozzie embrace each other, photo courtesy of UNF Digital Commons

Investigating the disappearance of Harriet the Osprey

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Mar 9, 2022

Ozzie the Osprey. Any student at the University of North Florida (UNF) should be familiar with that name. Ozzie is the school mascot. The large costumed osprey is a school staple and can be found attending...

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With a transgender flag atop their shoulders, this UNF student participates in a protest speaking out against anti-LGBTQ legislation

Florida Senate’s passing of the “Don’t Say Gay” bill is “bigoted and misguided,” UNF LGBTQ Center director says

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Mar 8, 2022

The Florida Senate has passed, what critics have nicknamed, the “Don’t Say Gay” bill in a 22-17 vote Tuesday as it heads to Governor Ron DeSantis’s desk for his signature. Officially titled...

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UNF will cease on-campus COVID testing Thursday

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Mar 8, 2022

Starting Thursday, the University of North Florida will be completely discontinuing COVID-19 testing on-campus among other changes to their policies for students, faculty and staff.  Students and faculty...

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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: Fraud and a stop sign thief

Lauren Fox, General Assignment Reporter | Mar 8, 2022

Online Fraud Leads to Death Threats An online scammer threatened someone's life Wednesday morning, March 2, after the alleged scammer emailed nine checks totaling $5,000 to the victim, with instructions...

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The backstop of Harmon Stadium shines bright under the lights as the Ospreys host the Florida Gators.

Building an athletic department through opponents: How UNF is using strategic scheduling to bolster its programs

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Mar 8, 2022

The Ospreys have hosted some big-name opponents over the past few weeks, something that Director of Athletics Nick Morrow views as a stepping stone to creating the ideal college sports experience at the...

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A UNF choir member performs the Ukrainian National Anthem during a performance dedicated to a country in crisis on the UNF Green on March 7, 2022.

UNF School of Music perform in solidarity with Ukraine

Nathan Turoff and Carter Mudgett | Mar 7, 2022

It was a warm and sunny Monday afternoon when the Wind Symphony, Orchestra and choral ensembles assembled its instruments in front of the Fine Arts Center. They were all ready and tuning their instruments...

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UNF reports 6 positive cases

Julia Croston, Managing Editor | Mar 7, 2022

The University of North Florida reported 6 total positive COVID-19 cases from Feb. 25 to March 3.  Out of the six, four on-campus students, one off-campus student, and one employee tested positive.  Keep...

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Unity Party primed to claim victory in uncontested Student Government election

Indie Jones and Carter Mudgett | Mar 7, 2022

The University of North Florida Student Government election kicks off Tuesday, but the Unity Party, the only party with candidates on the ballot, is set to win before votes are even cast.  Student...

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Memorable and bold: “The Batman”

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter | Mar 7, 2022

Warner Bros. starts off the new year with a reimagining of one of its biggest heroes, Batman! This is a character who has had the most portrayals in anything I have ever seen. Whether it’d be comics,...

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All Things Osprey: Softball dominates, baseball slays Boston College

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Mar 7, 2022

Basketball season may be over, but things on the diamond are starting to heat up at the University of North Florida. UNF softball has gotten off to a phenomenal start to their season, winning 16 of...

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Updated alcohol guidelines

Alcohol returns to UNF

Julia Croston, Managing Editor | Mar 7, 2022

With Interim President Pam Chally’s signature, the University of North Florida has updated its alcohol guidelines to bring back tailgating and alcohol on campus starting Monday. Tailgating was initially...

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