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SG releases new Osprey Voice on Drink Cards

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Feb 2, 2022

Student Government has released its monthly Osprey Voice survey. This edition of their questionnaire, besides the basic questions covering race, sex, and graduation year, the main intention is to ask students...

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The evolution of the UNF logo

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Feb 2, 2022

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the University of North Florida. That’s 50 years of students, faculty, staff, and more. But there is one thing that might first come to mind when you think of...

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Exploring the importance of stretching

Exploring the importance of stretching

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter | Feb 2, 2022

One of the most beneficial and straightforward exercises you can do is stretching. However, many people don’t do it in their daily lives. Understanding the importance of stretching will assist in creating...

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UPD's new Ford Explorers circa 2016.

50 years of UPD

Julia Croston, News Editor | Feb 1, 2022

Set to cross the 50-year threshold of existence this year, check out the history of the University of North Florida Police Department (UPD) and revisit some of the most interesting cases and stories over...

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The Bachelor: Episode 3 recap

Mallory Pace, Reporter | Feb 1, 2022

Previously on The Bachelor The second episode of ABC’s ‘The Bachelor’ ended with Clayton asking the host if anyone has ever taken a rose back after learning one contestant might have another guy...

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Through the eyes of a photographer: January

Justin Nedrow, Photographer | Feb 1, 2022

Wrap up the first month of 2022 with this gallery of photos by Spinnaker Photographer Justin Nedrow.

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A University Police Department squad car sits in the loop outside the UNF Student Union. UPD increased police presence across campus after a threat was made on YikYak to "shoot up" the UNF Green on February 1, 2022.

UPD arrest suspect of reported social media threat

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Feb 1, 2022

University of North Florida police have reported that the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) and University Police Department (UPD) have arrested a suspect in the social media threat case, according to...

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Black History Month graphic by Spinnaker Creative Services.

Black History Month 2022 UNF calendar of events

Julia Croston, News Editor | Feb 1, 2022

(Updated 10:00 am Tuesday, Feb. 1, to include updated Kickoff event.) Celebrating Black History Month, various organizations on UNF’s campus are hosting free events throughout the month of February.  The...

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Four police cars sit parked in the parking lot outside the UNF Thomas G. Carpenter Library.

Updated: Increased police presence at UNF Tuesday after reported threat, multiple events canceled

Nathan Turoff and Carter Mudgett | Feb 1, 2022

(Updated 10:00 am Tuesday, Feb 1, with new information.) After the social media threat, UNF announced that the "Wear a Hijab" event as well as all fraternity and sorority events have been canceled Tuesday. Originally...

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The words "smile" spray painted onto a driftwood next to a smiley face emoji.

New year, New you: How to succeed in Spring 2022

Mallory Pace and Lauren Fox | Jan 31, 2022

As we kick out of bed and wake up into a new semester in a new year, it can be easy to get caught up in the same old routine. Wake up, log in to Zoom or go to class, eat something, go home, then contemplate...

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Graphic by Spinnaker Creative Services.

UNF reports 102 student cases and 44 employee cases in past week

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Jan 31, 2022

A slight change from the previous week, COVID-19 cases amongst UNF students rose, totaling 102 cases, while employee cases rose to 44.  With 102 positive cases in students, 25 on-campus and 77 off-campus,...

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Covid 19 Rapid Antigen Test with negative result

UNF runs out of free at-home COVID-19 testing kits

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Jan 31, 2022

With worldwide demand for at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits, UNF is no exception. UNF’s Student Health Services warned that the testing kits were available on a first-come, first-serve basis,...

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