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A square portion of the sidewalk in front of the Gandhi statue in the middle of UNF’s campus is cordoned off by UPD barricades. On the evening of Nov. 28, students, faculty, and staff were notified that water in certain areas of the campus was no longer potable for the time being.

UNF core campus water remains undrinkable, Chick-fil-A reopens

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Dec 1, 2021

After the University of North Florida (UNF) advised everyone on campus to not drink the water in all buildings within the core of campus — closing the ever-popular Starbucks and Chick-fil-A locations...

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Mural of a person holding books.

UNF Library introduces ‘Stress Management’ online resource display

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Dec 1, 2021

A student’s best friend, the University of North Florida Thomas G. Carpenter Library has curated an online book display that features a variety of books, tips, and tricks for stress management. With...

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UNF guard Jaida Bond shoots a free throw against Auburn on Tuesday. (Photo by Dawson Powers)

Late run by Auburn eliminates potential Osprey upset

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Dec 1, 2021

UNF women’s basketball led late against SEC opponent Auburn on Tuesday, but the Tigers ultimately prevailed in the final minutes thanks to a 12-2 run. Despite some tough road matchups, the Ospreys...

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Graphic by the Spinnaker Creative Department.

Through the eyes of a photographer: November

Justin Nedrow, Photographer | Dec 1, 2021

This gallery features Spinnaker photographer Justin Nedrow as he takes you on a trip with his best photographs of the month.

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SG and Dining Services host 'Holiday Food Pantry' event

SG and Dining Services host ‘Holiday Food Pantry’ event

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Nov 30, 2021

Student Government’s Lend-a-Wing Food Pantry is hosting a UNF Holiday Food Drive-in partnership with Dining Services. Taking place next Tuesday, Dec. 7, from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m., three separate competitions...

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Santa Claus holding glasses afraid and shocked with surprise and amazed expression, fear and excited face.

Spinnaker’s playlist of the best holiday songs

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Nov 30, 2021

The holiday season is here, which can mean a lot of things. Colder Weather, Shorter days, Holidays like Christmas and Hanukkah, etc. One of the most iconic elements of the season is the plethora of music...

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Courtesy of Marvel Studios.

‘Hawkeye’ episodes 1 and 2, a spoiler review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter | Nov 30, 2021

Out of all the Marvel heroes who went from unknown side characters to fan favorites, one can make the argument that Hawkeye was the first character in this series that broke that mold.  First appearing...

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This undated photo provided by Evan R. Buechley in August 2021 shows a hooded vulture in Ethiopia. An analysis of data from the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and BirdLife International released on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021 found that 30% of 557 raptor species worldwide are considered near threatened, vulnerable or endangered. Eighteen species are critically endangered, including the hooded vulture, researchers found. (Evan R. Buechley via AP)

UNF deploying ‘loud devices’ to deter vultures from campus

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Nov 29, 2021

UNF kicks off their partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture today with their “cooperative service agreement” to entice vultures into vacating campus property, according to the notice. In...

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‘The Secret Lives of Church Ladies’ by Deesha Philyaw stands against a stack of books.

‘The Secret Lives of Church Ladies’: a review

Julia Croston, Government Reporter | Nov 29, 2021

With her debut short story collection, Deesha Philyaw has already received praise as a notable author and won the 2021 PEN/Faulkner Award for fiction. Currently, The Secret Lives of Church Ladies is being...

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Water Advisory on UNF campus; Starbucks and Chick-fil-A closed

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Nov 29, 2021

Last night, an alert was sent to UNF students via myWings notifying them that a water main had burst. This means that water taken from on-campus is not currently potable and should not be drunken by students...

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Anticipated gifts for the 2021 holiday season

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor | Nov 29, 2021

The holiday season is a time to give and make those you care for feel appreciated.  Sometimes it’s difficult coming up with the perfect present for your friend, family member, or significant other....

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Graphic by Majdouline Bakor.

Native American Heritage Day: what is it?

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist | Nov 26, 2021

National Native American Heritage Day honors the first peoples of this nation on Friday, Nov 26. Throughout the month of November, we celebrate Indigenous People’s cultures, traditions, and history. UNF...

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