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UNF forward Jadyn Parker (24) goes to work in the post against Bellarmine on Wednesday.

Second half rally falls short, Ospreys fall to Bellarmine

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Feb 10, 2022

A common theme throughout the season for UNF men’s basketball has been an inability to come out on top in tight conference games. After winning two games in a row — one of which was against the...

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Don Toliver and The Third Estate to perform at Ozfest; what to expect and how to score free tickets

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Feb 9, 2022

One of the University of North Florida’s (UNF) most prominent annual events, Ozfest, has a lot riding on it, especially after Ozfest 2021 was held as a drive-in event.  This year, it will be held...

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A poster with the message “Justice 4 All Love. Vote Hate Out of Offices” is held up during a Black Lives Matter protest.

Parental Rights in Education bill will “hurt a very vulnerable community,” UNF LGBT Center director says

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Feb 8, 2022

From a young age, University of North Florida’s LGBTQ Center Director Manny Velásquez-Paredes said he always felt different.  Despite having no idea what that meant early on, he knew for a fact...

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“Encanto,” a spoiler-filled movie review

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Feb 7, 2022

I had very low expectations going into this movie, as most of Disney’s recent films had been generic sequels to its cash-crop movies like “Frozen.” I was completely wrong. Upon first viewing,...

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UNF starts February with 75 COVID-19 cases

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Feb 7, 2022

After repeated weeks at the University of North Florida garnering over a hundred COVID-19 cases each, positives have dropped approximately 50% between the final week of January and the first week of February.  Closing...

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Orlando Van Gogh exhibit. Photo courtesy of Carter Mudgett.

‘Beyond Van Gogh’ Immersive Exhibit coming to Jacksonville

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Feb 7, 2022

Soon enough, you’ll be able to experience the work of one of the world’s most popular post-impressionist artists in quite an enveloping way. The Beyond Van Gogh exhibition immerses its guest in a large...

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Ospreys continue to roll, down North Alabama in road win

Ospreys continue to roll, down North Alabama in road win

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Feb 7, 2022

FLORENCE, Ala. — A win on Saturday marked an accomplishment for UNF men’s basketball that they haven’t experienced this year: winning consecutive games against Division I opponents. The Ospreys...

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The UNF time capsule, created in 1997, was opened for the university’s 50th anniversary. Photo via the UNF archives.

UNF opens 25 year old time capsule

Julia Croston, Managing Editor | Feb 4, 2022

Celebrating the university’s 50th anniversary, University of North Florida library archivists opened a time capsule created in 1997, revealing documents and memorabilia important to university history....

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Struggling to get enough sleep?: UNF administrator offers tips for improvement

Jaina Lockhart-Rome,, Reporter | Feb 4, 2022

Sleep, one of the most basic and important needs to maintain a healthy self, is often the one aspect of life that college students struggle with. Swamped with other duties, many students fail to prioritize...

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Ospreys knock off first-place Jacksonville State in upset of the year

Ospreys knock off first-place Jacksonville State in upset of the year

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Feb 4, 2022

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — The Ospreys strung together their best performance of the season, taking down the ASUN’s top team on Thursday. In a season where seemingly everything has gone wrong, everything...

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Mateo Alberto Borda Boyanovich’s booking photo as provided by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Suspect identified in social media threat case, hearing date set

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Feb 3, 2022

A University of North Florida (UNF) student has been arrested after allegedly making a social media threat against the campus Monday night. Spinnaker has obtained the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO)...

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Digital Health: How to deal with trolls and bullies online

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist | Feb 3, 2022

There’s a universal rule when engaging online with trolls and bullying: Ignore them and don’t feed into their commentary.  Social media is a platform designated for users to share content and participate...

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