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Students responsible for isolation plans, not university, says UNF Task Force Coordinator

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Jan 19, 2022

After topping every weekly record for COVID-19 positive cases at the University of North Florida (UNF) thus far, where and how to isolate has been rapidly brought to the forefront of many students' minds....

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UNF COVID cases explode to highest number ever

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Jan 18, 2022

COVID-19 cases among UNF students and employees have erupted to the highest levels ever recorded. Last week, Spinnaker reported how in the week prior to the start of the Spring semester, almost all COVID-19...

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Joyless in Jacksonville: Ospreys drop fifth straight in heartbreaking fashion

Joyless in Jacksonville: Ospreys drop fifth straight in heartbreaking fashion

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Jan 18, 2022

It was another tragic ending for the Ospreys on Monday as the potential game-winning shot rattled out at the buzzer. UNF entered Monday’s duel seeking their first ASUN win of the season. Their opponent,...

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Join Jacksonville at this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Jan 16, 2022

(Updated at 11:30 am on Jan. 17 to include a statement from SDS.) This upcoming Monday, Jan. 17, will mark another annual Martin Luther King (MLK) Day. UNF will be closed in honor of the day, but Jacksonville...

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Late miscues drown Ospreys’ chance to take down the Dolphins

Late miscues drown Ospreys’ chance to take down the Dolphins

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Jan 16, 2022

Losing in a blowout is rough, but on the last play of the game? That’s heartbreak. Read that again. Now imagine it happening two weeks in a row. Unfortunately for Osprey fans, this is no matter of...

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Poll of students on the Spinnaker Instagram page earlier this week in response to the question “Do you think UNF should go remote this semester?” 49.6 percent of respondents said ‘No,’ 28.2 percent of respondents said ‘Yes,’ and 22.3 percent of respondents said for ‘Part of the semester.’ Poll created by the Spinnaker Creative Department.

Spinnaker poll finds mixed support for tighter COVID-19 precautions at UNF

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Jan 14, 2022

(Updated 12:45 pm, Jan. 14, to correct confusing wording.) Omicron — one of the newest and most widespread variants of COVID-19 — is sweeping across the nation, shoving schools back to their computer...

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Faculty raise concerns over COVID-19 in open letter to UNF Interim President Chally

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Jan 13, 2022

A recurring theme from the last semester, UNF faculty again have major safety concerns regarding COVID-19 as the Spring semester begins, as detailed in an open letter to Interim President Chally. The Omicron...

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‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ spoiler free review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter | Jan 12, 2022

They finally did it! I didn’t think it would be possible, but they finally made a good “Spider-Man 3”! “Spider-Man: No Way Home” is the third film in Marvel Studios Spider-Man trilogy. Leading...

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Shooting struggles prove costly for Ospreys in loss to Liberty

Shooting struggles prove costly for Ospreys in loss to Liberty

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Jan 12, 2022

Featured image: Liberty Athletics LYNCHBURG, Va. — While UNF kept it close during the first half, the deficit grew gradually throughout the remainder of Tuesday’s battle with Liberty University,...

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UNF kickoffs their 50th anniversary celebration with an event full of games, prizes, and giveaways

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Jan 10, 2022

(Updated 2:00 pm Jan. 10, 2022, to reflect changes to event competitions and details.) Join your fellow Ospreys at UNF’s 50th Anniversary kick-off event where one student will be chosen to win a $2,500...

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UNF COVID cases surge as students return

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Jan 10, 2022

For any students hoping for a completely COVID-free experience on-campus this semester, it would seem things are not shaping up to be that way. UNF has seen a massive increase in COVID cases as students...

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FILE In this May 14, 2021, file photo, Justin Bishop, 13, watches as Registered Nurse Jennifer Reyes inoculates him with the first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the Mount Sinai South Nassau Vaxmobile parked at the De La Salle School in Freeport, N.Y. U.S. healthy officials say that most fully vaccinated Americans can skip testing for COVID-19, even if they were exposed to someone infected. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

UNF announces on-campus COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination/Booster Sites for the Spring

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Jan 7, 2022

As students, faculty, and staff return to campus, COVID-19 testing sites will be popping back up starting Jan. 10. At Lot 17 (near crossings and Building 62), students can get tested on Mondays, Wednesdays,...

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